Intra-African trade faces US$120bn annual finance gap – Report
Africa’s ambition to significantly expand trade within the continent under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could remain out
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COCOBOD releases GH¢2.6bn to LBCs to settle cocoa farmers
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has released GH¢2.6 billion to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to facilitate payments to cocoa farmers
OMCs slash fuel prices as GOIL leads with petrol at GH¢12.79
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun reducing fuel prices at the pumps in line with industry projections. Market leader
Fuel prices set for sharp drop from July 1 as petrol, diesel and LPG get cheaper
Fuel prices are expected to fall significantly from Wednesday, July 1, as global crude oil prices decline and the cedi
Nduom backs indigenous ownership if Standard Chartered sells retail banking business
Founder and Chairman of Groupe Nduom, Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, has called for any sale of Standard Chartered Bank Ghana’s
IMF points to decline in commodity prices after US-Iran deal
International Monetary Fund (IMF) spokeswoman Julie Kozack said commodity prices fell following the cessation of conflicts in the Middle East
Mahama to cut sod for Phase 2 of Sentuo Oil Refinery Project
President John Dramani Mahama will on Thursday, June 25, perform the sod-cutting for Phase 2 of the Sentuo Oil Refinery
¢300m won’t cut it – Buffer Stock CEO says Ghana needs ¢1.5bn to secure food reserves
Ghana needs at least ¢1.5 billion to build a meaningful national food reserve system, far above the ¢300 million currently
Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire agree to harmonise cocoa producer prices
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have agreed to harmonise cocoa producer pricing policies in a move aimed at improving farmers’ incomes,
Nigeria’s gas production rises to 7.93bcf/d in May 2026
Nigeria’s average daily natural gas production rose to 7.93 billion standard cubic feet per day (bcf/d) in May 2026, representing