Finance
PwC Exits 9 Sub-Saharan African Countries Amid Revenue Decline
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the world’s leading accounting firms, has withdrawnoperations from Ivory Coast, Gabon, Cameroon, Madagascar, Senegal, the Democratic Republic of Congo,...
Ghana Orders Foreign Traders to Leave Gold Market by 30 April, Cancels Old Export Licences
The Government of Ghana has asked all foreign nationals trading in the country’s local gold market to leave by 30 April 2025. This...
DR Congo Hands Over 3 Americans Jailed for Failed Coup Amid U.S. Mineral-for-Security Talks
Three American citizens jailed over a failed coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo were handed over to U.S. custody on Tuesday....
Nigeria’s Finance Minister Hints FG May Consider Reviewing ₦54.99trn 2025 Budget in Response to U.S. Tariff Hike
The Federal Government may consider reviewing its proposed ₦54.99 trillion 2025 budget to reduce the possible impact of new U.S. trade tariffs on...
Naira Hits New Low, Trades Above ₦1,610/$1 Despite CBN Dollar Sales
The Nigerian naira dropped to a new low on Monday, surpassing ₦1,610 per US dollar in the official foreign exchange market. This is...
U.S. Eyes DRC’s Resources, Pursues Mineral-for-Security Deal
The United States is in talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on a potential agreement to grant access to critical minerals...
U.S. 14% Tariff Threatens Nigerian Exports, Poses Risks to Trade and SMEs – Nigeria’s Trade Minister Laments
The Nigerian Federal Government has expressed concern over new tariffs imposed by the United States. It warned that the move could harm Nigeria’s...
China Imposes 34% Tariff on U.S. Goods in Retaliation to Trump’s Trade Policy
China has imposed a 34 per cent retaliatory tariff on U.S. goods. This is a direct response to a new trade policy announced...
Amotekun Rescues 28 Ghanaians from Visa Scam Syndicate in Ondo
Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network, known as Amotekun Corps, have rescued 28 Ghanaians kidnapped in Akure under the pretence of securing...
OPINION: Côte d’Ivoire’s Economic Turnaround And Its Impact On West Africa
Cote d’Ivoire has undergone a remarkable economic resurgence following two civil wars (2002-2007 and 2010-2011). The impressive growth across all economic parameters, such...
Trump Imposes 14% Tariff on Nigerian Goods, Hits Other African Nations with Heavy Tariffs
The United States has imposed a 14 per cent tariff on Nigerian exports, marking a major shift in trade relations. President Donald Trump...
Ghana’s Inflation Falls to 22.4% in March, Lowest in Four Months
Ghana’s annual inflation rate eased for the third straight month, reaching 22.4 per cent in March. It dropped from 23.1 per cent in...