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Indigenous Freight Forwarders Laud Government Over Cedi Stability, Call for Review of ICUMS Amid 24-Hour Port Plans
News Ghana
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June 13, 2025
Indigenous freight forwarders in Ghana have praised the government for recent fiscal measures that have led to a notable appreciation of the Ghana Cedi, saying the improvement is reinvigorating port business and enhancing the trading environment...
WB approves $300 million to help Togo's agribusiness
Panapress
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June 13, 2025
13 june 2025 - 10:05:32 MA 174 Views Panafrican News Agency Lomé, Togo (PANA) - The World Bank Group (WBG) has approved $300 million to help Togo position itself as a regional hub in agribusiness and animal nutrition by scaling up the country’s...
The original Birkin bag sells at auction for a jaw-dropping $8M
Page Six
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July 10, 2025
It cost a whole bag of money. The original Hermès Birkin handbag made for actress, singer and fashion icon Jane Birkin in 1984 has sold at auction for a staggering €7 million ($8.18 million). With fees, the anonymous bidder from Japan paid a total...
Minority Accuses Ablakwa Of Diplomatic Missteps
Daily Guide
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July 10, 2025
Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh addressing the media The Minority in Parliament has expressed grave concern over what it describes as a disturbing deviation from Ghana’s traditionally disciplined and principled diplomatic posture under the current...
Lekki Port Handles 222,000 TEUs In Six Months
New Telegraph
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July 10, 2025
The Lekki Deep Seaport, Nigeria’s first deep-water port, has processed 222,000 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) between January and June 2025, underscoring its growing role as a major logistics hub in West Africa. Deputy Chief Operations...
Singapore Overtakes Balboa as Monjasa's Top Supply Location
Ship & Bunker
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July 11, 2025
The firm sold more than one million mt of marine fuels in Singapore in 2024. File Image / Pixabay Singapore is now the top supply location for global marine fuel supplier and trading firm Monjasa. The firm sold more than one million mt of marine...
El-Kurebe: A Catalyst for Agricultural Transformation in West Africa
News Diary Online
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July 11, 2025
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman In a world increasingly defined by its complexities and interconnections, the role of journalism transcends mere reporting; it becomes a powerful tool for advocacy and change. Within this dynamic landscape, Abdallah...
Ecobank Transnational Launches US$250 Million Capital Raise Via Private Placement
News Ghana
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July 10, 2025
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) has initiated a $250 million private placement of Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital instruments, following shareholder approval at its May 28 Extraordinary General Meeting in Lomé, Togo. The contingent...
Ghana gets $30m China grant for Aflao market project
Ghana Business News
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July 9, 2025
On Jul 9, 2025 Ghana has secured a $30 million grant from the China government to construct a modern market in Aflao in the Ketu South municipality of the Volta region. This is the country’s busiest eastern border town with Togo. Minister of...
Ghana Secures $30 Million Grant from China to Construct Aflao Market
The Chronicle News Online
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July 10, 2025
The Government of Ghana has secured a $30 million grant from the People’s Republic of China to construct a modern market at Aflao, fulfilling a key campaign pledge by President John Dramani Mahama. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel...
WAFU B U-20 Tourney: Flying Eagles Focus Is On World Cup Preparation — Zubairu
Complete Sports
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July 10, 2025
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu says his team is focused on their preparation for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, Completesports.com reports. The seven-time African champions are already in Ghana for the WAFU B U-20 Championship. The...
Ghana set for fierce U20 WAFU opener against rivals Nigeria on home soil
Ghana Soccer Net
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July 9, 2025
Ghana will begin their 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Championship campaign with a high-stakes clash against Nigeria on Thursday, July 10, at the Ghanaman Soccer Center of Excellence in Prampram. Kick-off is at 15:00 GMT. It’s a mouthwatering opener between...
WAFU B: Nigeria U20 Coach Aliyu Zubair confident despite late preparations ahead of Ghana clash
Ghana Soccer Net
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July 10, 2025
Head coach of Nigeria’s U20 national team, Aliyu Zubair, has acknowledged that his team had to make last-minute preparations for the 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Championship, but remains confident in their readiness to face arch-rivals Ghana in the...
Desmond Ofei confident as Black Satellites gear up for WAFU U20 opener against Nigeria today
Ghana Soccer Net
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July 10, 2025
Head coach of Ghana’s U20 national team, Desmond Ofei, has declared his team fully prepared ahead of their much-anticipated opening fixture against Nigeria in the 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Championship today. The opening encounter is scheduled for...
Morgan State University Partners with SEA Foundation in Landmark Educational Collaboration
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education
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July 7, 2025
Soccer icon and humanitarian Sheyi Emmanuel Adebayor with Morgan State University President Dr. David K. WilsonMorgan State University has entered into a transformative partnership with the SEA Foundation, marking a significant milestone in...
Flooding slows Bomana project
The National
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WHILE not all sewerage projects are emergencies, some like those addressing damage from natural disasters or critical infrastructure failures, can be classified as such. The Bomana Prison waste management project in National Capital District is...
Taste of Africa Fest Returns to New Orleans
Off Beat Magazine - Louisiana
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July 9, 2025
AfrobeatNOLA will present the Taste of Africa Fest on Saturday, July 19, from 4-11 p.m. at Broadside NOLA (600 N. Broad Street). Taste of Africa Fest is an annual cultural celebration held in the heart of New Orleans, dedicated to showcasing the...
Ecobank plans $250m capital raise via private placement
Punch
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July 11, 2025
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated announced its plan to raise up to $250m in Additional Tier 1 capital through a private placement of contingent convertible notes. In a statement filed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited recently, the capital raise...
What’s the Difference Between a Green Mamba and a Boomslang?
AOL
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The western green mamba (Dendroaspis viridis)© Anna Krivitskaya/Shutterstock.comLet’s say you’re traipsing through the African bush when you come across a grove of trees. As you walk through it, something feels off. You look up at one of the trees...
Ghana secures $30m Chinese grant to construct modern Aflao market
The Herald Ghana
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July 9, 2025
Ghana has secured a $30 million grant from the Government of China to finance the construction of a modern market in Aflao, in line with President John Dramani Mahama’s campaign promise during the 2024 general elections. The signing ceremony for...