Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo delivered a compelling inaugural address at the opening ceremony of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025, currently underway in Algiers, Algeria. Speaking to a packed auditorium of policymakers, entrepreneurs, and trade experts from across the continent, Obasanjo recounted the transformative journey of intra-African trade since the fair’s inception, celebrating its […] The post Obasanjo

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The economy lost an estimated GH?14.9million to cybercrime in first-half 2025, according to new figures from the Cyber Security Authority (CSA). The CSA disclosed that financial losses to cybercrime in 2024 stood at GH?23.3million, with this year’s mid-year losses already representing a 17 percent year-on-year increase. Fraud and impersonation accounted for […] The post GH?15m

… with renewed interest pushing 2030, 2031 papers to 61% of turnover Offshore investors showed renewed interest in the domestic bond market last week, focusing on shorter-dated maturities in a development analysts say could mark a cautious re-entry of foreign capital into the domestic debt space. Trading activity in the secondary bond market rose by […] The post Foreign appetite stirs

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The nation’s push to accelerate digital transformation has a potential of adding more than GH¢40billion to the economy within the next four years, creating nearly half a million jobs and boosting fiscal revenues by more than GH¢6billion, according to a new report by the GSMA. The study, Driving Digital Transformation […] The post Digitalisation

A serial columnist, especially between the period of 2017-2020, V. L. K. Djokoto authored numerous groundbreaking articles exploring diverse themes — but prominently focused on history and culture, which were widely published by Ghana’s leading news platforms. Avid readers of V. L. K. Djokoto would certainly agree that he places a rather sharp focus on […] The post L. K.

FirstBank Ghana will inaugurate its newest branch in the country on Thursday, 11 September 2025 at Tamale, marking a historic milestone as the Bank extends its physical presence to the Northern Belt for the first time. This bold step reaffirms FirstBank Ghana’s commitment to driving financial inclusion, supporting SMEs, and accelerating Ghana’s socio-economic transformation. As […] The post FirstBank

By Dickson ASSAN Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Ghana’s economy. They account for more than 90 percent of businesses, contribute close to 70 percent of GDP, and employ millions of Ghanaians across all sectors. From traders in local markets to innovative start-ups in Accra, SMEs drive growth, create jobs, and sustain […] The post Structuring for success:

A decade of dedication to retail excellence comes to life this month as Achimota Retail Centre (ARC) marks a major milestone – its 10th anniversary. With a celebration spanning two months and culminating on October 29th, ‘Achimota Mall’ is set to thank all its loyal customers, stakeholders, and the community for their unwavering support. Located […] The post A