Day: March 4, 2025

Ghana’s National Economic Dialogue ends in Accra with Key Policy Recommendations

Mr Mohammed

Story: Mohammed Abu Ghana’s two-day National Economic Dialogue has ended in the country’s  capital City of Accra with recommendations bordering  on  a number of key issues Monetary Policy In other to strengthen monetary policy operations and effectiveness, it was recommended that coordination between the Ministry of Finance and Bank of Ghana be enhanced so as to ensure fiscal and monetary policy alignment. Then also, the Bank of Ghana should work with key stakeholders to integrate Fintech/liquidity transactions into overall banking sector liquidity system. Foreign Exchange Markets In other to improve…

Gloom as oil price drops; more uncertainty looms-By Emeka Eke Editor-in-chief, GlobalFocus Media

Mr Mohammed

Crude Oil future continues to fluctuate even as President Donald Trump looks set to impose higher levies on two of the United States’ biggest suppliers; Canada and Mexico! With China gearing up for countermeasures if the United States implements its planned threat to increase tariffs on Chinese imports, the battle for superiority and dominance is only just getting started! As the US relies majorly on oil imports from Canada and Mexico for its refineries, the potential tariffs may have a complex effect on crude prices which by extension, may affect…

A New Dawn for African Sports: Unlocking Transformational Investment in Community Sports Infrastructure

Mr Mohammed

LAGOS, Nigeria, March 4, 2025/ — The Sports Africa Investment Summit 2025 has marked a pivotal moment in Africa’s journey toward sports industrialisation and economic transformation. Over two electrifying days in Lagos, the summit, hosted by Sport Nigeria Ltd/Gte (www.SportNigeria.ng) in partnership with the Office of the Presidency and the National Sports Commission, brought together a powerful coalition of stakeholders—government representatives, UNESCO, AFREXIM Bank, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), investors, and sports industry leaders—all united by a shared vision: to unlock the immense potential of sports as a driver of economic growth, job…

President Ramkalawan Inaugurates Vista Heights Estate in Glacis

Mr Mohammed

Under the theme “Peace and Harmony,” President Wavel Ramkalawan presided over the official inauguration of the Vista Heights Estate in the Glacis district yesterday afternoon. The project, a joint initiative with the Qatar Fund in collaboration with the Government of Seychelles, commenced in September 2023 and was completed in December 2024, with a total investment of SCR 11.8 million. The new residential development comprises 12 two-bedroom apartments, providing homes for 12 families from the district. A key highlight of the ceremony was the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by President Ramkalawan and the Minister for Land…

TradeTech Forum Returns for its Second Edition at AIM Congress 2025

Mr Mohammed

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 4 March: The TradeTech Forum, hosted by the World Economic Forum (WEF) will return for its second edition at  AIM Congress, set to be held on April 8, 2025, alongside the ongoing AIM Congress. With over 400 of the world’s foremost trade leaders and experts attending the forum this year’s TradeTech Forum aims to extend and expand the conversation on leveraging technology to transform global trade and investment. With a mission to explore how emerging technologies are impacting and shifting the norms of international trade, the impact…

Top Reasons to Invest in Ghana’s Mining Industry

Mr Mohammed

ACCRA, Ghana, March 4, 2025/ — Ghana’s mining industry stands as a key driver of economic growth – with GDP projections reaching 1.5% by 2025 (https://apo-opa.co/4klB6s7) – fueled by expanding opportunities within the sector. A stable political and business environment, coupled with the discovery of new mineral reserves and a well-established mining ecosystem, Ghana is an attractive investment destination for global mining institutions. The upcoming Mining in Motion Summit, taking place in Accra on June 2 – 4 will further highlight lucrative investment opportunities, connecting Ghanaian stakeholders with international financiers…