24-Hour Economy risks “repackaged dependency” without stronger agricultural and industrial foundations – IMANI

Policy think tank, IMANI Africa, has described Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy initiative as a bold but vulnerable vision that could fall short without a solid foundation in agriculture and domestic production. In its latest report titled “Criticality...

How cargo train services can save cost, boost local economy

In an ever-evolving world, it is of vital importance to use efficient and sustainable transport solutions. Freight transport by rail offers enormous advantages, especially for longer distances. Several countries heavily rely on cargo trains for...

Arewa Economic Forum: BDCs’ Recapitalisation Requirements Pose Threats to Northern Entrepreneurs

•Urges CBN to extend implementation timeline •Alleges sector now dominated by single southern ethnic group •Declares development may worsen insecurity, cut jobs, others James Emejo in Abuja Arewa Economic Forum (AEF), yesterday, alleged that the...

Stakeholders advocate fair trade to boost AfCFTA gains

Public and private sector stakeholders at the West Africa Business Summit have called for stronger coordination, fair trade systems, and support for local production to maximise the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area. According to...

AEF warns against CBN’s new BDC policy, cites threat to Northern economy, national security

The Arewa Economic Forum, a leading northern Nigerian advocacy and think-tank, has raised serious concerns over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s new Bureau De Change (BDC) recapitalisation policy, describing it as economically exclusionary,...

Commercial Bus Drivers, Street Trading Create Difficulties For Benin City Residents

Some members of the public in Benin City have expressed growing concerns over the rising indiscipline within the metropolis, describing it as “unbecoming.” Pius Nsogho reports that the issues range from menace of commercial vehicles loading...

WAES: Leaders Call for Regional Coordination, Fair Trade to Drive AfCFTA

Policymakers and private sector leaders at the West Africa Business Summit (WAES 2025) have called for stronger coordination, practical reforms, and production-focused policies to unlock the full benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area...

Commercial Bus Drivers, Street Trading Create Difficulties For Benin City Residents

$1.5bn Lekki Port begins international transhipment to Togo, Benin Republic, Ghana

By Steve Agbota The $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport has made Nigeria a maritime hub in West and Central Africa, as it began international transhipment to Togo, Benin Republic, Abidjan, and Ghana. This is even as the port initiated efforts to ramp...

WAES 2025: Leaders call for regional coordination, fair trade, local production to unlock benefits of AfCFTA

POLICYMAKERS and private sector leaders at the West Africa Business Summit (WAES 2025) have called for stronger coordination, practical reforms, and production-focused policies to unlock the full benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area...

International partners have shown interest in the HoReCa products of the Turkmen company Owadan Ülke

Products for the HoReCa sector (hotels, restaurants, cafes) of the Turkmen company Owadan Ülke in portion packaging format attracted great interest from participants of the Turkmenistan Export Goods Exhibition in Istanbul. Products under the...

Financial inducement, pressure, threats tools for democracy capture — Study

Financial inducement, political pressure and threats of removal from office have been identified as the dominant tools used to capture democracy across 10 African countries, including Ghana. A study by the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development...

2025 WAES: Regional integration crucial for West Africa’s economic future

Nigeria’s regional trade dominance is hampered by infrastructure and policy issues. The 2025 West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) highlighted the need for digital identity, youth potential, and private sector partnerships to boost intra-ECOWAS trade...

Global Macro Landscape: Interest rates, inflation, geopolitical instability impact on African project finance

The global financial environment in 2025 presents a complex, unprecedented, and challenging landscape. Elevated interest rates in advanced economies like the US and Europe continue to ripple through emerging markets, making financing more...

Benin, Togo owe Nigeria over $11m electricity supply – NERC

BY SAM OTUONYE Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that the Republics of Benin and Togo have failed to remit over $11 million owed Nigeria for electricity supplied during the first quarter of 2025. The two West African...

Volta Region set to host Trade and Investment Fair

The Volta Region is set to take centre stage in Ghana’s economic transformation journey as it prepares to host the seventh Volta Trade and Investment Fair from November 26 to December 8, 2025. The fair is organised by the Association of Ghana...

8 Countries Provide 44% Financial Buffer For Africa Energy Bank Kick Off

As the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) prepares to officially launch operations, eight countries have collectively provided a significant financial buffer, contributing 44 per cent of the required minimum contributions for the bank. The AEB, IS a $5...

Benin, Togo Owe Nigeria Over $11m For Q1 2025 Electricity Supply

Benin and Togo owe Nigeria over $11 million for electricity supplied in the first quarter of 2025, according to data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The debt stems from bilateral agreements under which Nigeria’s...

Three stories that reflect prosperous China-Africa economic, trade cooperation

During the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, three compelling stories highlighted the growing strength of China-Africa economic ties. An exhibitor (R) introduces African products to...

Benin, Togo Owe Nigeria Over $11m in Electricity Payments—NERC

The Republics of Benin and Togo have failed to remit over $11 million owed to Nigeria for electricity supplied during the first quarter of 2025, according to a report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The two West African...