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Financial catfishing warning signs you shouldn’t ignore

Financial catfishing is emerging as a hidden risk in modern dating, blending emotional deception with money misrepresentation. Unlike traditional catfishing, which involves fake identities,...

Nigeria South Africa stablecoin demand surges

Nigeria South Africa stablecoin demand is accelerating rapidly, according to a new survey highlighting how Africa’s two largest economies are leading adoption of dollar-pegged...

Madagascar 15-day e-Visa fee hike sparks travel cost debate

Madagascar 15-day e-Visa fee hike has taken effect, tripling the cost of short-stay entry permits from €10 to €30 as of February 16, 2026....

Shein EU investigation: EU launches formal probe amid digital services concerns

Shein EU investigation highlights rising regulatory scrutiny of global online marketplaces. The European Commission has opened a formal probe into the fast-fashion giant, focusing...

UBA UK strategy targets Africa $100bn trade finance gap

Africa $100bn trade finance gap is a critical challenge facing the continent, and UBA UK’s newly appointed CEO, Lokanath Mishra, has unveiled a strategy...

Nigeria Africa single currency plan accelerates integration drive

Nigeria Africa single currency plan is gathering speed as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, confirms the country’s strategic role...

Most affordable states in Nigeria 2026 revealed

Most affordable states in Nigeria 2026 have emerged as inflation data shows a gradual easing of price pressures nationwide. According to the latest Consumer...

Asokwa health centre expansion push gains momentum

Asokwa health centre expansion is emerging as a central pillar of constituency-level development following the inauguration of a new primary healthcare facility in Asokwa...

Ghana tomato import crisis drains GH¢760m yearly

Ghana tomato import crisis is deepening as new data shows the country spends about GH¢760 million annually on imported fresh tomatoes and tomato paste....

Ghana cedi stability assured amid digital asset growth

Ghana cedi stability remains intact despite the rapid rise of digital innovation and virtual assets, according to the Bank of Ghana. Speaking at the...

Cocoa crisis forces Ghana’s cocoa sector pivot

Cocoa sector pivot is at the centre of Ghana’s cocoa industry turning point, as President John Dramani Mahama urges the country to act decisively....

SSNIT Loyalty Programme to boost pensioner benefits

The SSNIT Loyalty Programme marks a significant shift in how Ghana’s pension system supports retirees beyond monthly payments. The initiative, announced by the Director-General...

Gov’t makes GH¢10 billion DDEP interest payment in major fiscal milestone

The Government of Ghana has successfully paid GH¢10 billion in interest obligations under its Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), marking a significant achievement in...

Mistral AI moves deeper into cloud infrastructure with acquisition of Koyeb

French artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI has agreed to acquire Koyeb in its first-ever acquisition, signaling a strategic push beyond model development and into...

Why Coca-Cola stock remains a strong buy in 2026

Coca-Cola stock continues to capture investor attention even 134 years after the company’s founding. While the beverage giant may not be synonymous with rapid...

Insider-owned growth stocks to watch now

Insider-owned growth stocks are drawing renewed attention as U.S. equity markets extend their early-year rally. With major indices posting solid gains and investors weighing...