AfDB, US sign $700k deal to develop credit rating platform for African markets
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Prosper Africa, a United States presidential initiative, have signed a $700,000 donor contribution agreement to develop a credit rating online data platform for African markets. In a statement on Saturday, Beth Dunford, AfDB vice-president…
Mahama appoints Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle as Ag. CEO of Petroleum Commission
President John Mahama has appointed legal practitioner, Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle as Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Petroleum Commission. The appointment was made in accordance with Article 195 (1) of the Constitution and Section 11 (1) of the Petroleum Commission…
Ghanaian music legend who founded Afro-rock band Osibisa dies
Ghanaian music legend and saxophonist Teddy Osei, who founded the Afro-rock band Osibisa, has died aged 88. The talented drummer and vocalist passed away in London on Tuesday. He was “an important voice in music and culture, and he will…
Burkina Faso Abolishes Colonial-Era Judicial Wigs to Embrace Cultural Identity
Burkina Faso has banned colonial-era judicial wigs, embracing cultural identity and advancing efforts to decolonise the nation’s legal system. Burkina Faso’s President, Ibrahim Traoré, has officially prohibited judges from wearing British and French colonial-era wigs, in a landmark effort to…
Mohamed Salah deal done: Liverpool star has agreed Saudi Arabia move
In theory, one of the best players in the world is a free agent less than six months time, but Mohamed Salah already has a destination settled. After series of comments suggesting that his time at Anfield is coming to…
President Mahama appoints Justina Nelson as acting CEO of MIIF
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Justina Nelson as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF). Her appointment which takes immediate effect comes less than 24 hours after the President revoked Edward Nana Yaw…
Ghana to probe former president’s huge cathedral project
Ghanas former president, Nana Akufo-Addo Ghana’s newly elected President John Mahama has announced plans to investigate his predecessor’s contested $400 million National Cathedral project, a stalled religious landmark that for critics become a symbol of fiscal irresponsibility. Mahama and his…
Akinwumi Adesina: Nigeria secured $7.6bn investment commitments at 2024 AIF event
Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), says Nigeria secured $7.6 billion in investment pledges during the 2024 Africa Investment Forum held in Morocco. Speaking in a post on his X on Saturday, Adesina expressed excitement about the investment…
Liberia woos Nigerian investors with 100% profit repatriation, tax exemptions
Liberian government has urged Nigerian investors and entrepreneurs to explore the vast economic opportunities in the West African nation. Jeff Blibo, the chairman of Republic of Liberia National Investment Commission (NIC), made this call on Friday while outlining the country’s…
Fans bemoan appointment of Chelle as Super Eagles coach
Football fans in Aba have expressed disappointment over the appointment of former Mali coach Éric Chelle as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. Some of the fans who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Aba…