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Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says no Ghanaian has been killed or injured amid the latest developments in the Middle East, as government intensifies efforts to protect its citizens in the region. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, March 3, the Minister disclosed that he convened a virtual meeting with Ghana’s Ambassadors and Consuls General in the Middle East to assess the situation and coordinate additional consular interventions. “This evening, I convened a virtual meeting with our Ambassadors and Consuls General in the Middle East to assess the latest developments and explore additional consular interventions towards the protection of…
The International Olympic Committee has partnered with the Nigerian Olympic Committee to deliver an advanced gender-inclusive governance course in Abuja, as part of efforts to strengthen women’s leadership and institutional reform across Nigerian sport, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The three-day programme, supported by Olympic Solidarity, will take place from March 23 to March 25 at the Media Centre, Package B, Moshood Abiola National Stadium. According to the NOC announcement on Tuesday, it is designed for former female athletes and women currently serving on the boards of national sports federations, with a focus on improving governance standards and expanding female representation…
Wednesday 04th March, 2026 07:41 AM| By Aloys Michael President William Ruto speaking at State House Nairobi.PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/X. Kenya is facing a fresh diplomatic and economic test as war between the United States, Israel and Iran escalates, exposing the delicate balance in President William Ruto’s foreign affairs policy and leaving thousands of Kenyans in crisis across the Middle East. The conflict, which has so far killed nearly 800 people, including Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has drawn in global powers and unsettled markets. President Ruto appeared to back Kenya’s long-standing strategic allies,…
Wassa Dunkwa in shock after mother dies attempting to save sons Featured GNA Mar – 03 – 2026 , 09:16 2 minutes read A 43-year-old woman and three children have drowned in an abandoned galamsey pit at Wassa Dunkwa in the Wassa Amenfi West Municipality of the Western Region. The deceased have been identified as Mary Arthur, a farmer, her two sons, Hayford Arthur, 11, and Richard Asabre, 14, as well as Eric Mensah, 11, another child in the family. Mr Paul Kattah, Assembly Member for the Wassa Dunkwa Electoral Area, told the Ghana News Agency that the incident occurred…
There is tension in Ojuwo-Ubele community in the Akpanya district of Igalamela/Odolu Local Council of Kogi State where armed bandits killed two members of the community, and abducted two others in a bloody attack on the peaceful community. The incident, according to sources, took place on February 28, 2026. The local security team informed The Guardian that the gunmen stormed a provision shop to rob the owner of some cash. The shop owner was shot in the process and was found dead after the gunmen left. The second victim killed in the attack was the Assistant Commandant of the Nigeria Forestry and Security…
Health Policy Watch news storyThe Parliaments of both Ghana and Senegal are considering harsher penalties for same-sex relationships.Last month, Ghana’s Parliament had its first reading of an anti-LGBTQ Bill, which is now being considered by its Committee on Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs.Meanwhile, Senegal’s Cabinet approved a Bill for its Parliament last month that will double the maximum penalty for same sex relationships – up to 10 years in prison.Ghana passed an anti-LGBTQ bill in 2024, but it was not signed into law by the country’s then-president, Nana Akufo-Addo. The current president, John Mahama, was elected in 2024 and has…
Newly elected Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, NDC’s Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, says the “resetting” of the constituency begins immediately after his decisive by-election victory. Baba Jamal secured 10,884 votes to defeat his closest contender, Yussif Ali Baba of the NPP, who polled 4,009 votes. Moments after he was declared the winner, he framed the mandate as collective, stating, “This victory is not for me, Baba Jamal alone, it’s for the good people of East Ayawaso.” He thanked constituents for their confidence. “I want to thank all of them for having confidence in me and electing me as their…
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South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram, left, along with New Zealand’s captain Mitchel Santner. (AP Photo) KOLKATA: And then there were four. After 52 matches over almost one month, four teams will fight it out for the coveted T20 World Cup. As two usual suspects — South Africa and New Zealand, who share a healthy sporting rivalry — meet in the first knockout game at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday, there seems to be little to differentiate the two.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!These are two of the most balanced sides in this World Cup, but arguably…
Wednesday 04th March, 2026 06:45 AM| By Aloys Michael A tea plantation. Image used to illustrate the story.PHOTO/Pexels Kenya’s ambitious plan to deepen tea exports to Iran is facing mounting uncertainty as escalating conflict in the Middle East threatens to derail a proposed Ksh5.6 billion trade arrangement and disrupt a region that has become increasingly central to Nairobi’s export strategy. Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has warned that the ongoing hostilities, punctuated by joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran in February 2026, are already straining logistics networks and financial channels that underpin Kenya’s commercial…
Associate Professor of Finance at Andrews University in the US, Prof William Kwasi Peprah, has warned that Ghana’s push to deepen its gold reserves could come at a steep social cost. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Monday, he said the debate must move beyond theory and focus on what the country may be sacrificing in the process. “I listen carefully to the finance minister. He was trying to make the point that the economic management team using that model was not helpful.” He said the alternative being proposed is not entirely misplaced, but for him, the real issue…
1 Nigeria’s recent move to raise the minimum capital base for insurance companies is both a welcome and long-overdue reform. The reform signals regulatory seriousness, a renewed commitment to protecting both shareholders and policyholders, and an acknowledgment that the insurance sector can no longer operate at subscale in an increasingly complex, risk-heavy economy. However, while the 2025 recapitalisation is a step in the right direction, the new capital thresholds remain modest by global standards, addressing yesterday’s problems more than tomorrow’s realities. A closer look at Nigeria’s insurance ecosystem reveals a persistent structural challenge: foreign reinsurers dominate an estimated 65 per…
South Africa face New Zealand in the first semifinal of the ongoing T20 World Cup and family members of Proteas’ players are arriving in India despite the conflict in the Gulf region.South Africa are a couple of wins away from winning their first ever ICC World Cup and the fans of Proteas do not want to miss cheering the team as they take on New Zealand in the first semifinal of the 2026 T20 World Cup on Wednesday, March 4 in Kolkata.**South Africa vs New Zealand, T20 World Cup semi-final: All you need to know**However, their plans to travel to…
Nedbank’s planned R13.9 billion acquisition of a controlling stake in Kenya’s NCBA Group marks a shift from a minority investment model to majority control in an East African country. Speaking to Moneyweb after the group’s full-year results posting on Tuesday, chief financial officer Mike Davis said the bank is comfortable with the price paid for the Kenyan lender. Read:Nedbank resets Africa strategy as Ecobank sale trims earningsNedbank’s East Africa push comes at a premium with NCBA purchase Nedbank shares closed 3.17% lower on Tuesday, at R298.33, mirroring declines seen across the banking sector. “We believe we paid full value for…
Whatsapp Image At Am It was a night of spectacle, innovation and star power as Hisense Ghana officially unveiled its groundbreaking 116-inch UX TriChroma RGB MiniLED TV on Onua Showtime, hosted by celebrated media personality Nana Ama McBrown and award-winning musician Wendy Shay. Standing beside the elegantly covered screen, the two stars built anticipation among viewers before revealing what McBrown described as “a VERY special night” for Ghana and the continent. “What you are about to witness has never been seen on this continent before,” she declared. “Ladies and gentlemen, we are proud to unveil the world’s largest consumer television…
Infamous Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho”, was buried in a golden casket by his family on Monday. The cartel leader died after being wounded in a firefight between his bodyguards and Mexican special forces personnel deployed to capture him in late February. The 59-year-old founder of the feared Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) was the country’s most-wanted man, while the US had offered a $15m (£11.2m) reward for information leading to his arrest. His death triggered widespread retaliatory violence in which cartel members set fire to vehicles and blockaded roads across 20 Mexican states.…
The World Bank Group has warned that developing economies are heading towards a significant employment crisis as millions of young people prepare to enter the workforce without enough jobs to absorb them, raising concerns about economic stability, migration pressures and global security risks. In a blog post published on its official platform, the Washington-based institution said demographic shifts unfolding across developing countries represent one of the most consequential but underappreciated forces shaping the global economy over the next decade. According to the World Bank, about 1.2 billion young people in developing countries are expected to reach working age within the…
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Nigeria generated less than $200,000 from meat and edible offal exports despite having about 20 million cattle, the Youths Against Disaster Initiative has said. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the Programme Officer of YADI, Farouk Bala, said the country’s livestock export earnings were disproportionately low compared to its herd size and global standing. “In stark contrast, Nigeria despite maintaining a cattle population of about 20 million and ranking among the top 15 globally-generated only $172,000 from cow exports in 2024, $1.15 million from live animal exports in 2021, and less than $200,000 from meat and edible…
Cricket South Africa has named the South Africa women’s U-19 team that will compete at the 2026 Nigeria Cricket Federation Women’s T20 International Invitational Tournament in Lagos from March 18 to 29, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The tournament forms a key part of South Africa’s build-up to the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to be staged in Bangladesh and Nepal in January next year. The South Africans met Nigeria’s U-19 women’s team at the last edition of the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia, where they secured a 41-run victory over Nigeria before losing the final…
By Simon GaliKpanamuuna, (UW/R), March 03, GNA – The residents of Kpanamuuna in the Wa East District have appealed to the government to rehabilitate the road linking the community to market and health centres in other communities, especially Wa.They said the current deplorable state of the roads in the area was affecting their economic activities, such as farming, access to healthcare and education, especially during the rainy season.Naa Mwamkuli Kumbampon Mahama, an opinion leader at Kpanamuuna, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in an interview at the community that although the community faced many challenges, the poor condition of the…
Employees of distilling companies have vowed to besiege the Lagos office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control today (Wednesday) in protest as the Federal Government announced the nationwide crackdown on sachet alcohol beverages and PET bottles below 200ml. The planned protest was outlined in a notice obtained by our correspondent on Tuesday. The protesters said they would gather by 8:30 am to express their grievances against the ban. The notice read, “You are invited to cover the protest of the Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria against the ban on alcoholic sachets, tomorrow (Wednesday, March…
Naomi Kuria and her best friend, Diana Daisy Gau, have been showcasing their travel moments in Malaysia and Bali since they started their vacationIt all started when she got arrested at an Indonesian airport, and they had to show her bank account before being releasedIn a new video that she shared on her Instagram page, Naomi asked for help to return home after most flights were suspended due to the Israel-Iran warActress Naomi Kuria is asking for help after being stuck in Malaysia, where she and travel content creator Diana Daisy Gau were on vacation.Actress Naomi Kuria is asking for…
US President Donald Trump has said he “does not care” if Iran take part in this summer’s 2026 World Cup. Trump’s comments come amid US and Israeli strikes on Iran, which has responded by launching attacks on US-allied states in the Gulf in an escalating conflict. The US is co-hosting the World Cup, which runs from 11 June to 19 July, along with Canada and Mexico. “I really don’t care,” Trump told Politico, external about Iran playing in the tournament. “I think Iran is a very badly defeated country. They’re running on fumes.” BBC Sport has approached FIFA for comment. Iran have qualified…
Nigeria’s economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu have strengthened key financial indicators, but labour unions and small-business operators say ordinary Nigerians have yet to see these gains translated into meaningful improvements. The Nigeria Labour Congress and leaders in the micro, small, and medium enterprise sector say high prices and operating costs continue to bite, overshadowing gains in foreign exchange stability, inflation moderation, and investor confidence. On paper, the economy shows signs of stabilisation. The naira has strengthened to around N1,360 per dollar, up from lows near N1,800 during periods of currency volatility in 2023. Gross external reserves reached $50.45bn in…
NEW DELHI: South Africa captain Aiden Markram is set for a fascinating tactical duel with New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner in what promises to be a gripping first semi-final of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday. It is not often that captains from both sides double up as their team’s most influential performers, but the Markram-Santner face-off could keep a near-capacity Eden Gardens crowd on edge throughout.The ICC rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand peaked during the unforgettable 2015 ODI World Cup semi-final, when the Black Caps edged out the Proteas in a dramatic finish, leaving stars like Dale…
Firefighters gather at the scene of a fire at Yare Plaza in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, on March 3, 2026. A fire broke out on Tuesday at Yare Plaza, a place which mainly houses clothing vendors. (Photo by Henry Naminde/Xinhua)People gathered outside Yare Plaza where a fire broke out in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, on March 3, 2026. A fire broke out on Tuesday at Yare Plaza, a place which mainly houses clothing vendors. (Photo by Henry Naminde/Xinhua)People gathered outside Yare Plaza where a fire broke out in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, on March 3, 2026. A fire broke out…
Daniel Kontie, Chief Executive Officer of Africa Continental Engineering & Construction Network Ltd The Chief Executive Officer of Africa Continental Engineering and Construction Network Ltd (ACECN), Daniel Kontie, has used the occasion of World Engineering Day on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, to call on Ghanaian engineers to lead a fundamental transformation of the country’s built environment, moving away from dependency-driven development toward locally grounded, innovation-led engineering practice. World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development is observed annually on March 4, having been proclaimed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 2019 to recognise the role engineers play…
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 3 – BAT Kenya has appointed Sidney Wafula as its new Managing Director effective June 16, 2026. Wafula, currently Finance Director for BAT Sub-Saharan Africa Area, will replace Crispin Achola, who has led the company for over five years and is set to exit the group. In a statement, BAT Kenya credited Achola with strengthening operational resilience, reinforcing the company’s export business and advancing its long-term competitiveness strategy. The firm noted that its strong share price performance and consistent dividend record during his tenure reflected disciplined execution and effective leadership. Wafula joined BAT Kenya in 2006 as Head…
National Validation Workshop A network of civil society organisations has called for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) principles to be formally embedded in how Ghana allocates and tracks spending from its Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABFA), the portion of the country’s oil revenues channelled into the national budget. The call came during a national validation workshop organised by the Resource Justice Network (RJN)–Ghana in Accra on February 11, 2026, where members gathered to set the network’s advocacy priorities for the year and formally validate a research report examining GESI gaps in Ghana’s petroleum revenue management framework. Sam Danse, Executive…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate, Baba Jamal, has emerged victorious in the Ayawaso East by-election held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, securing the parliamentary seat for his party.The by-election was conducted to fill the vacancy created after the death of the constituency’s Member of Parliament, Mahama Naser Toure, in January.Baba Jamal defeated his main contender, Baba Ali of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), as well as independent candidate Umaru Sanda Muhammed.Baba Jamal polled 10,884 votes; while NPP’s Yusif Ali Baba obtained 4,009 votes; Ibrahim Idrissu secured 43 votes; Independent Candidate Mohammed Umar Sanda garnered 1,885 votes; and Kanor…
Stakeholders in the Nigerian aviation industry have attributed the reluctance of foreign financial institutions and global aircraft lessors to invest in the country over the last decade to governance concerns, unresolved disputes, and weak investor protections. They warned that unless the current situation changes, efforts by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, to attract foreign investors may be jeopardised. Speaking with journalists in Lagos earlier in the week, aviation analyst Lanre Bamgbose said that the issue should be viewed from a broader commercial and institutional perspective, rather than targeting any specific organisation. According to him, investors…
Online Romance Scams Cybersecurity and data expert Samuel Kwame Adomako has drawn a sharp legal distinction in the debate around online romance fraud, warning that law enforcement cannot pursue individuals simply because of their reputation as scammers, while simultaneously urging the public to stay clear of internet romances that may lead to financial ruin. Speaking on the Ghanakoma morning show on Akoma 87.9 FM in Kumasi on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Adomako said the legal burden for prosecution remains critical. “Before the police or the law go after someone, the state cannot prosecute individuals simply because they are known as…
Out of the 4,954 people screened for elephantiasis in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region, a total of 328 have tested positive for the disease, the Wenchi Municipal Health Directorate has disclosed.A Research Scientist at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Dr Vera Serwaa Opoku revealed this to The Ghanaian Times after the 2025 Annual Performance Review meeting on Friday.She said the affected persons were currently receiving treatment as part of measures to contain the outbreak.Dr Opoku, who is explained that elephantiasis was primarily caused…
The first female Vice Chancellor of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike Professor Ursula Ngozi-Akanwa, has said her administration will endeavour to promote President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision concerning agriculture and education policies. Prof Ngozi-Akanwa, who stated this on Monday during her Inauguration as the 7th Vice Chancellor of the University, added that her vision is to turn the University into a hub for innovation and enterprise. She said, “My vision is to transform MOUAU into an intellectual hub, a financially autonomous entrepreneurial and innovation- driven university that leads in agriculture research, agric- innovation, education, technology, agricbusiness, food security…
Vctf Logo The Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) has invested GH₵4.5 million in local mattress manufacturer ESERB Limited, enabling the company to move from concept stage to full-scale production after it failed to secure financing from foreign investors. The funding was channelled through Impact Capital Advisors as part of VCTF’s strategy to strengthen Ghana’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through patient capital and strategic advisory support. The injection enabled ESERB to establish production lines, recruit staff, deploy digital systems, and streamline operations. Emmanuel Ewool, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ESERB Limited, said the investment marked a turning point for the…
THE Agricultural Development Bank has reaffirmed service excellence as a central driver of its growth agenda, following a superior service experience strategy session held for business heads and senior management on Saturday February 28, 2026.The meeting was aimed at reviewing the Bank’s performance trajectory and to also help accelerate growth in 2026 and beyond.Speaking at the strategy session, the Managing Director of ADB PLC, Edward Ato Sarpong, underscored the need for leaders and all staff to consistently translate strategy into action, noting that superior service delivery must reflect not only in systems and processes but in the attitude and conduct…
1 UMUAHIA – The Abia State government has announced its intention to host a Business Roundtable Conference tagged “Abia Business Roundtable” in the state on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The high-level business roundtable, according to the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, is aimed at exchanging business ideas with members of the business community across the country. The government, he disclosed, will also use the opportunity to strengthen collaboration between the government and the organized private sector (OPS) The Commissioner for Information, who was fielding questions from journalists in Umuahia, said the Roundtable will be held at the International Conference…
A newly disclosed U.S. State Department document reveals plans to process up to 4,500 refugee applications per month from white South Africans — a figure that would significantly exceed President Donald Trump’s publicly stated global refugee cap for fiscal year 2026. The January 27 contracting document also details preparations underway at the U.S. embassy in Pretoria, including the installation of temporary processing facilities, signaling an accelerated effort to expand admissions from South Africa even as refugee entries from other regions remain sharply restricted. This story is written and edited by Global South World The U.S. aims to process 4,500 refugee…
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Fairways and Runways: How Kenya Airways is Pioneering a New Era of Sports Tourism in 2026 Published on March 4, 2026 Image generated with Ai In late February 2026, the fairways of Nairobi’s prestigious Karen Country Club became more than just a battleground for international golf; they transformed into a runway for a new era of Kenyan economic growth. As the Magical Kenya Open (MKO) 2026 concluded its 57th edition, the spotlight shone brightly on Kenya Airways (KQ).Moving far beyond traditional corporate sponsorship, the national carrier has positioned itself as the “wingman” of Kenya’s sports tourism revolution. Under the leadership…
Business Cup Challenge Lancaster University Ghana (LUG) has concluded its annual Business Cup Challenge 2026, with Team Adwuma360 of Delhi Private School International Ghana emerging as overall winners of the youth entrepreneurship competition held under the theme “Youth Economy.” The event brought together 37 teams and nearly 250 students from 15 schools across Ghana, competing through an Elevator Pitch semi-final and Case Study rounds before advancing to a Grand Finale judged by figures from academia and industry. GIU Team 2 of GIU International Christian Academy placed first runner-up, while Team Youth Power of Delhi Private School International Ghana and Team…
1 ABUJA – The National Assembly has commissioned an ultra-modern newsroom designed to strengthen legislative communication, enhance transparency and preserve Nigeria’s parliamentary history. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Tuesday, the Secretary, Research and Information Directorate, Pharmacist Ali Umaru, said the facility would serve as a strategic hub for documenting and archiving legislative activities of both chambers of the National Assembly. Umaru described the development as “a significant milestone in the ongoing institutional strengthening of the National Assembly,” stressing that the newsroom represents more than just physical infrastructure. “This is not merely the unveiling of a physical structure,” he said. “It…
Global energy markets are reeling from one of the worst shocks in decades after the joint US-Israeli strikes on IranEnergy CS Opiyo Wandayi said authorities are closely monitoring developments in the Middle East, a region critical to global oil suppliesThis came after Iran vowed to attack all ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, accounting for a fifth of the world’s oil routeSearch option is now available at TUKO! Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading about in the top right corner ;)TUKO.co.ke journalist Japhet Ruto has over eight years of experience in financial, business, and…
Ghana Fixed Income Market Ghana’s fixed income market recorded robust activity on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) logging total volume of GH¢2,096,117,478 across 446 trades, driven by strong demand in treasury bills and a large sell/buy-back book in government bonds. Treasury bills dominated the session, accounting for GH¢593,666,408 in volume across 369 trades spanning 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day maturities. The most active single instrument was the 364-day bill maturing February 22, 2027, which attracted GH¢249,419,932 in volume across 87 trades, the highest trade count of any instrument in the session, reflecting continued institutional appetite…
Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, Mustapha Gbande, has launched a blistering critique of the eight year administration of former President Nana Akufo-Addo, describing the period as one defined by deep-rooted misgovernance and systemic abuse of state resources.Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the Ayawaso East by-election, Gbande rejected suggestions that his comments were politically motivated.“It is not propaganda, it is not politics,” Gbande stated.He accused the Akufo-Addo-led administration of presiding over what he described as unprecedented governance failures.“President Akufo-Addo led the most fraudulent regime in terms of governance. From the haircut, dams, one district, one…
The Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has pledged a sustained parliamentary battle to secure what he describes as the rightful earnings of cocoa farmers, insisting that the Minority will not relent “even if it takes years” to restore what is due them.His remarks came during an engagement with farmers at Akyekrom, a cocoa-growing community within his constituency, as part of a broader Minority Caucus tour of farming areas in the Eastern Region.The visit forms part of the Minority’s ongoing outreach following the recent reduction in cocoa producer prices…
1 ABUJA – Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) collections rose to N2.28 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, representing a 10.66 per cent increase compared to the N2.06 trillion recorded in the second quarter of the year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS disclosed this in its latest VAT report for Q3 2025, released on Tuesday, which showed improved performance across several sectors of the economy on a quarter-on-quarter basis. A breakdown of the figures indicated that local VAT payments accounted for N1.12 trillion of the total collection during the quarter. Foreign VAT payments contributed…
A delegation led by Denmark Ambassador to Kenya, H.E Stephan Schonemann, on 03 March 2026, paid a courtesy call to Commander Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno at Kenya Navy Headquarters in Mombasa. The visit sought to deepen bilateral defence cooperation between Kenya and Denmark with focus on maritime security, training, and capacity development. Discussions centred on the long standing maritime partnership between the two nations, particularly in support of safety and stability within the Western Indian Ocean. Major General Otieno lauded Denmark’s continued support to the Kenya Navy, noting that the partnership has enhanced operational readiness, professional training, and…
The African Diplomatic Organization (ADO) has appointed Hon. Amb. Rashid Ibrahim (Esq) as Resident Diplomat for ADO–Ghana, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic engagement and advancing youth-centered leadership across the continent. His appointment comes under ADO’s Young Career Diplomats initiative, a platform dedicated to grooming emerging leaders and promoting Africa-focused diplomacy. In his new capacity, Ibrahim will represent ADO’s interests in Ghana, spearhead strategic partnerships, and facilitate dialogue across key sectors including climate action, governance, non-profit collaboration, and business diplomacy. Hon. Amb. Rashid Ibrahim is a distinguished Ghanaian legal practitioner, policy advocate, and emerging global thought leader whose work…