AfDB President Defends Aliko Dangote Against Monopoly Allegations
Akinwunmi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has criticized the monopoly accusations against Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote […]
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Femi Otedola Backs Aliko Dangote Amid Refinery Controversy
Femi Otedola, chair of FBN Holdings and majority owner of Geregu Power, has joined the ranks of prominent Nigerians supporting
Ghana’s Public Debt Climbs to GH¢742bn from GH₵658.6bn – Amin Adam
Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has revealed that the central government’s provisional total debt reached GH¢742 billion (US$50.9 billion)
Mid-Year Budget Review Disappointing and Hopeless – Ato Forson
Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has sharply criticized the 2024 mid-year budget, calling it uninspiring and hopeless. On Tuesday,
Finance Minister to Present 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review Today
Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the Finance Minister, is scheduled to present the 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Tuesday,
Akufo-Addo Urges African Leaders to Halt Illicit Financial Outflows for Development
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged African leaders to urgently address illicit financial outflows from the continent, which are
AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in Accra Focuses on Financial Institutions and Global Debt Initiative
The third sitting of the sixth African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting has commenced in Accra, the commercial capital of Africa.
Controversy Erupts as NNPCL 2022 Audit Reveals 20% Payment for Dangote Refinery Shares
Despite Dangote’s denial, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) Audited Report for 2022 revealed it paid for 20% shares
Nigeria Imposes $220 Million Fine on Meta for Data Violations
Nigeria has fined US tech giant Meta $220 million (€202 million) for violating antitrust, data protection, and consumer rights laws.
Kenyan President Retains 6 Former Ministers in First Cabinet Appointments
Kenyan President William Ruto appointed the first 11 members of his Cabinet on Friday, retaining six former ministers in key