Corporate Nigeria defies high interest rates with N1.6 trillion CP issuances in 2025
Despite a restrictive monetary environment and historically high borrowing costs, Nigerian corporates raised a total of N1.61 trillion in commercial […]
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COCOBOD and government consider alternative approach to cut raw cocoa bean exports
COCOBOD and the government are considering a new financing framework to cut back on raw cocoa bean exports and promote local processing, a move aimed at increasing value retention and strengthening Ghana’s cocoa industry.
Fragmentation, rather than sovereignty, is Africa’s biggest obstacle
Ace Anan Ankomah has urged African nations to overcome internal divisions and take control of their economic and technological future. He warned that self-imposed fragmentation, not independence, continues to hold the continent back, and called for unity, innovation, and self-reliance as drivers of sustainable growth.
AU: free movement is essential for AfCFTA to open its full potential
Ama Twum-Amoah of the African Union Commission has warned that AfCFTA cannot succeed without free movement of people. She said mobility is crucial for economic growth, innovation, and empowering women in cross-border trade.
Mahama calls for transport investment to reduce business costs across Africa
President John Dramani Mahama has urged African governments to prioritise road and rail infrastructure, warning that weak transport networks continue to raise business costs and hinder trade across the continent. He said stronger transport links are critical to making intra-African trade more affordable and fully realising the goals of the AfCFTA.
Dubai firm invests $1.6bn to power Africa’s AI data centres and agribusiness expansion
Founded in 2014, the privately held firm is repositioning to address Africa’s growing food security pressures while capitalising on rising demand for digital infrastructure driven by cloud computing and artificial intelligence. The company has already invested about $300 million in land acquisitions and asset-backed projects across the continent, with further funding to be deployed through partnerships and public–private collaborations with African governments.
Triple dependency continues to sabotage Africa’s sovereignty, Mahama declares
President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned that Africa’s pursuit of true sovereignty remains severely constrained by what he terms a “triple dependency” on external forces for security, social services, and the extraction of critical minerals.
Mahama commits to strengthening relations with Zambia.
President John Dramani Mahama has restated Ghana’s commitment to strengthening trade, investment and financial cooperation with Zambia, citing the country’s improving macroeconomic stability and reform efforts as positive signals for deeper regional partnership.
“Unity should be our driving strategy, not merely a catchphrase,” Mahama says on Africa’s development and progress.
President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned that Africa could miss out on critical development opportunities if countries on the continent
Underperforming MMDCEs Set to Be Removed by March 2026
Minister Ahmed Ibrahim has warned that underperforming MMDCEs will be dismissed by March 31, 2026. He urged district executives to prioritise government policies, infrastructure projects, and sanitation, while stressing that funding has been fully released and accountability measures will be enforced.