Bawumia’s ‘Tap And Go’ Becomes Latest Addition To Digital Ghana Drive
Ghana’s public transport sector has become the latest addition to government’s digitalization drive following the launch of “Tap and Go”, a digital service for the sector. Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia launched the Tap and Go transport service in Accra…
Ghana and Nigeria to witness the slowest economic growth in West Africa 2024- AfDB
The economies of Ghana and Nigeria are poised to see the slowest economic growth in 2024 when compared to their peers in the West African region. Overall, the West African region is expected to grow by 0.8% to 4.0% this…
UBA Takes Centre Stage at 2024 ECOWAS Mining Forum in Cotonou, Benin as Elumelu Gives Keynote Address
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been announced as the official sponsor of the 4th edition of the ECOWAS Mining and Petroleum Forum (ECOMOF 2024) scheduled to take place at the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou, Benin…
Europe is nervous about a potential Trump win. China sees an opportunity
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi had a message for his European counterparts over the weekend: no matter how the world changes, China will be “consistent and stable” – a “force for stability.” The claim, which Wang delivered during remarks at…
China’s homegrown passenger jet makes international debut
Beijing’s C919 airliner, a potential rival to Western-made Boeing and Airbus planes, made its first foray outside Chinese territory on Sunday by staging a flyby at the Singapore Airshow. The single-aisle jet, manufactured by the state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of…
BREAKING: Cement Price To Drop To N7000
Cement Price is set to drop to N7000. Studiocb55news reports that cement manufacturers have agreed to bring down the price of the product to between N7,000 and N8,000 per 50kg depending on the location nationwide. During a meeting initiated by…
Hardship Protest Hits Ibadan, Oyo State Capital
The protest rocking various cities across Nigeria over the hardship and suffering in the nation has spread to Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Several residents on Monday took to the streets in anger and frustration to demand urgent government intervention…
Napoli sack Mazzarri ahead of Barca clash
Napoli has sacked Walter Mazzarri to become the second man sent packing by the ailing Italian champions this season, Italian media reported on Monday. The 62-year-old took charge in November after Rudi Garcia was dismissed but Napoli have since fallen…
James Brown’s Daughter Says There Would Be No Hip-Hop, Michael Jackson or Usher Without Her Dad
James Brown may be known as the “Godfather of Soul,” but those who knew him as “dad” are making sure his impact continues to be recognized. Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE ahead of A&E’s four-part docuseries, James Brown: Say It Loud,…
Biden’s allies are stepping forward to vouch for him amid age questions
By Peter Nicholas, Jonathan Allen and Mike Memoli WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s approach to deflecting questions about his age has pivoted from “watch me” to vouch for me. In the days since special counsel Robert Hur released a report…