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Fertilizer trade crisis: Iran war threatens Africa’s food security

Rising costs and potential disruptions in global fertilizer trade, triggered by the ongoing war involving Iran and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, are...

Stablecoins Africa: Billionaire’s deal boosts digital payments

Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s Cassava Technologies partners with Circle to expand stablecoins Africa. The digital infrastructure group, Cassava Technologies, has teamed up with US...

Nigerian stocks hold strong above 200,000 milestone

Nigerian stocks hold firm above the 200,000 mark on the All-Share Index as banks drive activity. The Nigerian All-Share Index (ASI) closed higher on...

Financial stocks on sale: Brookfield and Blackstone beckon

Brookfield and Blackstone shares have tumbled on private credit worries, creating attractive entry points for financial stocks. Insight Explains why these financial stocks matter...

Microsoft CapEx surge rattles investors

MSFT has come under pressure recently, closing at $372.74, with notable one-month losses reflecting investor unease over escalating Microsoft CapEx and signals of moderating...

Women in Nigeria economy: Key to $1 trillion ambition

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has declared that women in Nigeria economy are indispensable to the country’s bold target...

Parliament passes value for money bill to tighten Ghana’s public spending

Parliament of Ghana has passed the long-awaited Value for Money Bill, a major legislative step aimed at strengthening oversight, accountability, and efficiency in the...

$150 oil warning: Fink predicts stark recession risk

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has issued a stark warning that $150 oil could trigger a global recession if Middle East tensions, particularly involving Iran,...

Gold Jumps over 2% as oil Slump eases inflation fears amid Trump–Iran talks

Global financial markets experienced a significant shift as gold prices surged by more than 2%, driven largely by a sharp decline in oil prices...

ICS suspends anti animal cruelty tour after director attack in Ghana

The Institute of Community Sustainability,ICS, has announced a temporary suspension of its nationwide sensitisation campaign aimed at ending cruelty toward dogs and cats, following...

Advans Ghana launches ‘Restart Loan’ to help businesses rebuild after climate shocks

Floods, fires and extreme weather events are becoming an increasingly harsh reality for small businesses across Ghana, wiping out stock, destroying equipment and pushing...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mfantseman MP commission CHP clinic and WASH infrastructure

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has commissioned a new Community Health Planning and Services (CHPS) clinic at Daadagua, alongside a package...

Apple sets June date for WWDC 2026 teasing AI advancements

Apple has officially announced that its next Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place the week of June 8, 2026, setting the stage for what...

EU warns against recruitment of Ghanaians into Russia–Ukraine war

The European Union has issued a strong caution against the recruitment of Ghanaian citizens into the ongoing Russia–Ukraine War, stressing that the conflict does...

Gov’t to select new Damang mine operator through competitive bidding after lease expiry

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced plans to select the next operator of the Damang Mine through a competitive bidding process,...

Lincoln University cancels Honorary Doctorate for president Mahama amid LGBTQ+ controversy

A planned honorary doctorate conferment for John Dramani Mahama at Lincoln University has been abruptly cancelled, in a development that is already generating international...