This move comes after the erstwhile Nana Akufo-Addo government ceased toll collection in 2021 to ease traffic congestion, replacing it with the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-levy).
President Mahama highlighted the urgent need for collective action to combat the environmental degradation caused by illegal mining
Gold prices hit a record high on Wednesday, bolstered by fears of a new trade war between the United States and China after Beijing slapped tariffs on U.S. imports in a response to new U.S. duties on Chinese goods.
A State Department notice to USAID employees ‒ two-thirds of whom work overseas across 60 countries ‒ said all USAID “direct hire personnel” across the world will be placed on administrative leave effective Friday, Feb. 7 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The only exception is for designated personnel responsible for “mission-critical functions, core leadership and specially designated programs.”
According to the Exchange official communication on February 4, 2025, “Clients of WSL should contact the Exchange for assistance with transferring their securities accounts and holdings to any Licensed Dealing Member of their choice
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) had earlier predicted a slight price hike, citing rising global crude oil prices and the continued depreciation of the cedi as key contributing factors.
tarting Feb. 10, China will impose an additional tariff of 15% on coal and liquefied natural gas and a 10% tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery, large-displacement automobiles and pickup trucks, the government said
U.S.-Canada trade is valued at $683 billion, with 75% of Canadian exports heading south.
Panama Canal was built by the US in the early 20th century and handed over to Panama in 1999. After returning to office, Donald Trump threatened to take the Canal back from Panama, claiming China’s control over it. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday, February 2, warned Panama’s President that Washington will “take measures necessary” if Panama does not immediately take steps to end China’s influence and control over the Panama Canal.
Tullow has announced that it will resume drilling in Ghana’s oilfields in May 2025. This follows successful resolution to Ghana’s tax arbitration
