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CBN reforms boost diaspora remittances

CBN reforms aim to end forex monopoly and boost diaspora remittances inflows through greater transparency and access. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has...

Ghana mourns Nana Akuoko Sarpong as distinguished statesman and Agogo Omanhene passes on

Ghana is in mourning following the death of Nana Akuoko Sarpong, the long-serving Paramount Chief of the Agogo Traditional Area and a towering figure...

EU backs US trade deal but demands safeguards as energy stakes rise

European Union lawmakers have moved a step closer to implementing a major transatlantic trade agreement with the United States, but not without drawing clear...

Gov’t imposes renewed curfew on Sampa as security concerns intensify in Bono Region

Government has renewed a curfew on Sampa Township in the Jaman North District of the Bono Region, restricting movement from 10:00 pm to 4:00...

Parliament passes legal education reform bill ending Ghana School of Law monopoly

Parliament has passed the Legal Education Reform Bill, marking a historic shift in the country’s legal training system by ending the long standing monopoly...

IGP meets Ibrahim Mahama, orders full probe into alleged assault case

IGP Christian Tetteh Yohunu has met with renowned Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama and key security officials, pledging a thorough and impartial investigation into allegations...

Ga Traditional Council announces 2026 ban on noise-making ahead of Homowo festival

The Ga Traditional Council has officially announced a month-long ban on drumming and noise-making across Ga State, set to take effect from Monday, May...

Speaker Bagbin to launch 3rd democracy cup at Parliament House

Speaker of Parliament, Rt.Hon.Alban Bagbin is set to officially launch the third edition of the Democracy Cup on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Parliament...

Lordina Mahama calls for stronger child protection in digital space at global summit in Washington

First Lady Lordina Mahama has called for urgent global action to strengthen child protection in the digital space, as she participated in a high...

US Army raises enlistment age to 42 in major recruitment shift

The United States Army has increased its maximum enlistment age to 42, marking a significant policy adjustment aimed at addressing ongoing recruitment challenges and...

UN adopts historic resolution declaring transatlantic slave trade “gravest crime” against humanity

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a landmark resolution formally declaring the transatlantic slave trade and the racialised enslavement of Africans as one...

World Bank MD concludes Ghana visit with renewed push on jobs and reform agenda

The World Bank Group's Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer, Paschal Donohoe, has concluded a three-day official visit to Ghana, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment...

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...