Finance
Nigerians Face N100,000 Fine for Late Tax Filing but What Is the Fine for a Failed President Who Failed to Fix Electricity in Four Years as He Promised
The Tinubu government is pushing Nigerians to file their 2025 personal income tax returns before the March 31 deadline, but the process has...
Guinea and Emirates Global Aluminium Near Deal to End Bauxite Dispute After Asset Seizure
Guinea has reached the brink of an agreement with Emirates Global Aluminium, the UAE‑based mining giant, that would resolve a bitter dispute over...
Ghana Sells 3.6 Million Tonnes of Lithium Owned by Australian Company to America
A lithium mining deal in Ghana has come under intense scrutiny after details emerged revealing that the country will receive as little as...
Ivory Coast Considers Reforming Cocoa Marketing System as Global Supply Increases
The government of Ivory Coast is considering major reforms to its cocoa marketing system as the country grapples with excess supply and falling...
Ghana Moves Ahead With New Gold Royalty System Despite Global Pressure
The government of Ghana is pushing forward with a new gold royalty regime designed to increase state revenue from the country’s booming mining...
Ghana Seeks Stronger Trade and Investment Relations With Nigeria
Ghana is pushing for deeper trade and investment cooperation with Nigeria as both countries look to expand economic opportunities across West Africa. Officials...
ECOWAS Moves Forward With Plan for Single West African Currency
The Economic Community of West African States is continuing discussions aimed at introducing a common regional currency known as the Eco, despite years...
Ghana Records Sharp Drop in Inflation, Lowest Since 2021
Ghana’s inflation rate dropped to 3.3 percent in February 2026, marking the lowest level recorded since the country rebased its Consumer Price Index...
Uganda to Start Domestic Gold Purchasing Programme to Boost Reserves
Uganda’s central bank has announced plans to launch a domestic gold buying programme in March, a strategic move designed to strengthen the country’s...
Ghana’s Cedi Expected to End 2026 Around GH¢12.85 to the Dollar
The Ghanaian cedi is projected to hold relatively steady against the United States dollar through 2026, with analysts forecasting a moderate depreciation by...
Ghana Targets 127 Tonnes of Artisanal Gold Annually Under Major Sector Reforms
Ghana has unveiled an ambitious plan to channel 127 metric tonnes of artisanal and small scale gold production into official trade annually as...
Burkina Faso Increases State Stake to 40 Percent in Kiaka Gold Mine
The government of Burkina Faso has strengthened its role in the country’s mining sector by raising its stake in the Kiaka Gold Mine...