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The Nigeria Football Federation has been boosted by the omission of SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu from Germany’s squad for the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals against Italy. Atubolu’s impressive performance, …
Germany Squad Announcement: Atubolu’s Omission a Boost for Nigeria Read More
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson rejects taxpayer funding for the Bank of Ghana’s recapitalization due to a GH¢60 billion deficit. He suggests the central bank lease back its Head …
Finance Minister Advocates Internal Solutions for Bank of Ghana’s Recapitalization Read More
Ghana’s government expects total revenue and grants for 2025 to be GH¢223.8 billion, with expenditures at GH¢269.1 billion, leading to an overall deficit of GH¢43.8 billion. The budget emphasizes a …
Ghana’s Projected Revenue and Expenditures for 2025 Read More
Ghana will receive US$1.32 billion from the IMF and World Bank, covering 35% of its 2025 budget deficit. US$720 million will be from the IMF Extended Credit Facility, and US$600 …
Ghana Secures $1.32 Billion from IMF and World Bank to Mitigate Budget Deficit Read More
Dr. Ato Baah Forson, Ghana’s Minister of Finance, refuted the NPP’s claim of a strong economy post-2024, attributing the 5.7% growth to illegal mining (galamsey). He highlighted a notable 19.1% …
Ghana’s Economic Growth in 2024 Largely Linked to Illegal Mining, Says Finance Minister Read More
Ghana’s cocoa sector is facing severe challenges, with substantial debt and a nearly 50% decline in production over three years. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson highlighted these issues during …
Ghana’s Cocoa Crisis: Urgent Reforms Needed for Economic Revival Read More
Ghana’s Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson calls for urgent reforms to the nation’s VAT system, citing its distortions and inefficiencies. With Ghana’s VAT rate being the highest in Africa, …
Ghana’s Finance Minister Advocates for Urgent VAT Reform Read More
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson detailed Ghana’s impending debt obligations totaling GH¢150 billion domestically and $8.7 billion externally over the next four years due to restructuring measures from the prior administration. …
Ghana’s Debt Obligations: A Breakdown by Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson Read More
The Nigerian House of Representatives has passed a resolution to block pornographic websites, citing concerns about their impact on youth values. Lawmaker Dalhatu Tafoki presented the motion, referencing psychological studies …
Nigerian Parliament Moves to Block Access to Pornographic Websites Nationwide Read More
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson criticized the parliamentary minority during the 2025 budget presentation, promoting ‘Made-In-Ghana’ goods. He addressed disruptions by emphasizing local craftsmanship, remarking on the significance of …
Dr. Ato Forson Defends Made-in-Ghana Initiative During Budget Presentation Read More