By Ebenezer NJOKU The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has introduced stricter settlement requirements for inward remittances, directing that funds must be credited to beneficiaries within one day and converted using a more transparent exchange rate. The measures, contained in the Updated Guidelines for Inward Remittance Services by Payment Service Providers, are designed to improve efficiency, […] The post BoG

The Cameroon government has selected Sunon Asogli Power Ltd. and China Energy Engineering Corporation Ltd. to construct the Limbe combined-cycle gas-fired power plant and associated infrastructure in the country’s southwest region, according to an official announcement made on August 20, 2025. The decision concludes a decade-long search for suitable partners after prior negotiations with firms […] The post Cameroon

By Kizito CUDJOE The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has said Africa’s push toward clean energy must not come at the expense of affordable power, jobs and industrial growth, urging a more “carefully calibrated” global transition that takes the continent’s basic needs into account. He argued that, unlike wealthier nations, many African […] The post Africa

Ghana International Bank (GHIB) has presented its inaugural ‘Trader of the Year’ award to Mr. Edmund Poku, Chief Executive Officer of Niche Cocoa Industry Ltd., recognizing exceptional achievement in African commodity trade banking and value-added processing at the closing ceremony of CNVERGE ’25. The award honors Mr. Poku’s leadership in transforming Niche Cocoa from a […] The post Niche

Exciting yet an enigmatic personality, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately called Daddy Lumba, certainly cannot be ignored, even for many years to come. Though dead, his songs echo through the Ghanaian space, establishing him as one of Ghana’s most loved and even controversial sons. This great lyricist made his personal life struggles, love themes and realities […] The post Lyrics and life of

Two men have been arraigned before the Accra Circuit Court for allegedly threatening to kill a pastor and using abusive language likely to provoke a breach of the peace. The accused, Frederick Ablorh Nmai, a 55-year-old carpenter and Adjetey Nmai, a 52-year-old fisherman, pleaded not guilty to all charges. Presided over by Her Honour Susana […] The post 2 men charged with issuing death threats

A renowned Minister of the Gospel says he is highly disappointed in the John Dramani Mahama-led NDC government’s approach to fighting illegal mining, widely referred to as galamsey in the country, because the results are not improving as expected. Apostle Kofi Nkansah-Sarkodie, also known as Saint Sark, at a press conference last Saturday, in Kumasi, […] The post Sarkodie

Economic ties between Singapore and Africa are rapidly strengthening, with bilateral trade rising by 50% over the past five years from US$9.2 billion in 2020 to US$13.7 billion in 2024. Singapore’s cumulative investments in Africa have also surpassed US$20 billion as of end-2023, reflecting rising interest by Singaporean companies in the continent’s growth sectors. In […] The post Singapore invests US$13.7bn

Educational goals are crucial for effective teaching and improving school performance. They provide clear statements that define what learners should know and be able to do during and after lessons, serving as the foundation, which specific learning outcomes are developed (Orr, 2022). By giving clarity and direction, these goals help in curriculum development, ensure alignment […] The post Developing

According to a story published on graphiconline, reports from the Western Region reveal that mature rubber plantations cultivated with years of investment and patience are being destroyed overnight. Trees nurtured from nursery to maturity, ready for tapping and yield significant economic returns for the nation, are being chopped down to make way for galamsey pits. […] The post Editorial:

Award winning BBC journalist, Amma Prempeh and the Kente Ambassador for Bonwire and Ghana, has added another laurel to her credentials. She has won an award at the 5th Ghana Media and Entrepreneurship Awards, which took place on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra. Amma Prempeh, who is the Director and […] The post Amma Prempeh is “Diaspora Ghanaian woman

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in its continuous efforts to bolster internal security and protect the lives and property of citizens, has announced the successful rescue of five kidnapped victims, the decimation of a notorious kidnapping gang, and the recovery of arms and ammunition. Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced this in a statement […] The post Police Rescue

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday harped on the need to place Nigeria at the forefront of Africa’s progress. Speaking to Nigerians in Brazil, the President pledged to fast-track Nigeria’s development through technology and food security, aligning with the success models of emerging economies like Brazil. ?He reiterated his administration’s commitment to transformation through innovation, reform, […] The post We

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, says he has taken full responsibility for the derailment of the Abuja-Kaduna train along the Kaduna corridor on Tuesday. Opeifa said this on Wednesday when he was responding to questions in an interview on The Morning Brief, a programme on Channels Television. He, however, said […] The post I take responsibility

Nigeria has announced a six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts from which many beauty creams are made. The move is aimed at making the trade more lucrative as Nigeria is losing out by not producing much shea butter locally. The country produces nearly 40% of the world’s annual crop, but it only […] The post Nigeria bans export of shea nuts used in beauty creams

Madam Yayra Adzo Banini, the Director of Registration and Licensing, Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC), has encouraged entrepreneurs to register their businesses to gain legal recognition and enjoy the benefits. “In life, every individual has a certificate of identity – a birth certificate and a passport for travel. In the same way, for […] The post Entrepreneurs