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Reforms anchored on national interest are required for the nation to navigate through her crisis in the cocoa sector. Considering the huge economic prospects and general benefits of the sector to the nation, it will be suicidal if partisan considerations are allowed to center-spread discourses on cocoa sector reforms. Challenges As one of the finest cocoa beans producing countries, the present challenges in the nation’s cocoa sector like liquidity constraints, delayed payments to farmers, and deep structural imbalances, exposed systemic vulnerabilities. This is basically because the sector largely serves as the reliable economic livelihood of millions of farmers and a significant contributor to the nation’s Gross Domestic Products (GDP). However, the sector is…
THE Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has warned that fishermen who continue to use unapproved fishing nets to harvest juvenile fish will face prosecution. According to the Ministry, some fishing communities were flouting the law by using mesh sizes as small as 5mm to catch juvenile and young adult fish species, far below the mandated minimum size of 25mm. The Chief Director of the Ministry, Dr Mariam W.A. Kpakpa, announced this in Accra yesterday during the presentation of the fishing gear audit report for Ghana’s artisanal and inshore fisheries sector. The report, conducted by Centre for Maritime Law and Security…
With barely a year into the midterm stretch of this administration, the drums of 2027 are already beating loudly across Nigeria’s political landscape. Billboards are resurfacing. Consultations are under way. Strategic defections are being plotted. Subtle campaign machinery is grinding into motion. It is as though governance has been politely excused from the room to make way for politics. In a country grappling with inflation, insecurity, unemployment and a deepening cost-of-living crisis, this early obsession with 2027 is both troubling and telling. Elections in Nigeria are constitutionally scheduled, predictable and periodic. Yet, politics here is permanent; governance is seasonal. Under…
South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj (PTI Photo) AHMEDABAD: Following their win against India, South Africa are among the favourites to win the World Cup. Speaking about the mood in the team, left arm spinner Keshav Maharaj said, “Coming back after the win against India, there was a real sort of energy and buzz in our camp. We beat the best side in the competition but we’re not getting carried away. We still know that there’s a lot of cricket to be played in this tournament. So, we are dusting ourselves off and doing things that we can do better from that…
Yaw Siki is a Ghanaian Hiplife artiste turned gospel preacher Gospel musician Yaw Siki has urged up and coming artistes to think twice before choosing the secular path, insisting that fame and money do not always translate into fulfillment.Speaking on Okay FM in an interview with Nana Romeo, the “Wope Dodo” hitmaker shared a candid reflection on his journey and the realities of the entertainment industry.“If you’re now coming into the industry, it’s not too late. If you’re not big like the A list artistes, don’t bother yourself to be a secular artiste,” he said.Yaw Siki, who transitioned from secular…
Patrick Sarpong was hit by a tractor-trailer while clearing snow from his car A 35-year-old Ghanaian man residing in the United States, Patrick Sarpong, has tragically died after being hit by a tractor-trailer while clearing snow from his car on a major Massachusetts highway.The accident occurred late on February 23, 2026, along the Massachusetts Turnpike near Hopkinton, amid severe winter weather caused by a powerful blizzard affecting the region.Authorities reported that Sarpong had finished work and was heading home when he stopped around 11:15 p.m. to remove accumulated snow from his vehicle. While he was outside attending to the snow,…
Snoop Dogg has regularly attended a variety of major sports events Snoop Dogg walking around the Swansea.com Stadium to the soundtrack of his greatest hits blaring from the sound system, waving a Snoop and Swansea City-branded towel above his head while the capacity crowd did the same and chanted “Snoop Dogg’s barmy army”.This was not a fever dream, nor was it the effect of “the smell of weed in the tunnel” as visiting manager Paul Heckingbottom put it.No, this was a midweek Championship fixture between Swansea and Preston North End.The difference between this and other second-tier matches being that one…
A 43-year-old man accused of posing as a soldier to defraud a businessman of GH¢192,000 under the pretext of providing security has been granted bail by an Accra Circuit Court. Mahama Sani Razak was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢90,000 with two sureties, one to be justified and the other a government worker earning not less than GH¢2,500. The Court ordered him to deposit his Ghana Card at the registry and report to the Police every Tuesday. Defence counsel, Mr Theophilus Donkor, pleaded for bail, stating that the accused had four wives, three of whom were police officers, and several children who…
Heorhii Tykhyi (L) rejects Kwesi Pratt’s (R) terror claims on Ghana killings The Spokesperson for Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, Heorhii Tykhyi, has rejected claims made by veteran Ghanaian journalist Kwesi Pratt that Ukraine provided the “terrorists” responsible for the killing of eight Ghanaian traders in Burkina Faso.In a post on X on February 25, 2026, referencing GhanaWeb’s publication that reported Pratt’s statement, Tykhyi described the allegations as false and intended to divert attention from the visit of Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to Ukraine.“We officially refute these allegations. Ukraine did not supply any ‘terrorists.’ Such fake stories are…
2 LAGOS – Nigeria’s fragile external position has again come under pressure as fresh balance of payments data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reveal a widening deficit in the services component of the current account, underlining deep structural weaknesses in the economy. While the country posted a net current account surplus of $3.4 billion in the third quarter of 2025 (Q3 ’25)—down from $5.8 billion in Q2 ’25—the services account painted a far less comforting picture. The net deficit on services widened to $4.1 billion in Q3 ’25 from $3.7 billion in the preceding quarter. Although the deficit-to-GDP…
A new study has found that South Africa lags behind much of the world in consumer adoption of AI mobile applications, with infrastructure constraints and digital inequality said to limit broader uptake.Cybernews, an independent cybersecurity and tech media outlet, reported in its AI Adoption Index that South Africa ranks 58th out of 64 countries analysed, with a 16% consumer AI app adoption rate in 2025.Cybernews noted that AI adoption in South Africa is constrained by several structural factors, with high mobile data costs limiting sustained use, while persistent digital inequality ― particularly between urban and rural areas ― restricts access…
Tems is a Nigerian singer R&B star, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has recounted the early-career challenges she faced, revealing that she was once booed out of the stage while performing at a school event.Speaking in an interview with Big Boy TV, the Crazy Tings crooner shared that she wasn’t only booed but was also harassed with plastic bottles.“I remember one time I was going to perform at my school as an up-and-coming singer and I thought I was going to receiving a standing ovation.“But I got booed. They even threw plastic bottles at me,” she recalled.Tems explained that…
Quansah explained that he and his wife had planned to have just one more child Emmanuel Quansah, a resident of Wassa Attieku in the Wassa East District, says he has had a change of heart after initially contemplating fleeing from his family following the birth of quadruplets.The babies were delivered at the Twifo Praso Government Hospital, an event that left him overwhelmed by the unexpected medical costs. According to him, the financial burden triggered thoughts of absconding and even discharging his wife and the newborns against medical advice in order to avoid the mounting hospital bills.Speaking in an interview on…
Vinicius Jr alleged he was racially abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni during the first leg Real Madrid’s win against Benfica to reach the Champions League last 16 was a “victory for everyone who stands against racism”, midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni says.Vinicius Jr alleged he was racially abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni during the first leg, in which the Real forward scored the game’s only goal.Prestianni – who has denied racially abusing the Brazilian – was subsequently handed a one-match ban, meaning he missed Wednesday’s return leg.Support was shown for Vinicius by the home fans as a banner with the words “no…
The Founding President of the Kwahu Business Advocacy Association (KBAA), Kwabena Adjare Danquah, has declared the formal inauguration of the association as the dawn of a decisive and structured era for Kwahu enterprise, one aimed at transforming individual business success into organised economic power.The landmark event, held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, brought together key national figures, including the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, members of the diplomatic corps, captains of industry, and prominent business leaders.Addressing the distinguished gathering, Danquah described the inauguration as “a defining chapter” in the collective journey of Kwahu entrepreneurs, emphasising that the association marks…
Fears of a return to war in northern Ethiopia are driving many people to leave the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.”Those who can afford it fly, those who can’t use buses,” one person in the main city of Mekelle told the BBC – going on to explain how large numbers of young people were heading to the capital, Addis Ababa.The prices of goods are rocketing as people stock up on essentials and a run on the banks has meant there is now a daily limit on cash withdrawals of around 2,000 birr…
Accra, Feb 25, GNA – Ghana’s delegation to the 50th Anniversary of the Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) in Banjul, the Gambia, turned the spotlight on national heritage as a tool for trade enhancement.Sporting the fugu, Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, the Minister for Transport, and Dr Kamal-Deen Ali, the Director General of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), took advantage of the high-level industry summit to promote both Ghana’s hand-woven traditional wear and its premium chocolate.In a strategic blend of maritime policy and cultural diplomacy the high-level Ghanaian officials took the initiative in a bid to position the…
Suspected armed robbers have killed a 28-year-old motorcycle rider, Usman Ibrahim, at Olomore in Abeokuta North Local Council of Ogun State. The incident occurred in the early hours of yesterday. Sources said the deceased was attacked by assailants who allegedly posed as passengers before killing him and making off with his motorcycle. His body was later found near the Ogun River with a machete wound to the head. Speaking with The Guardian, his brother, Sulaimon Musa, said the attackers killed Ibrahim to steal his motorcycle. Musa said the father of three usually operated from morning until late at night. He…
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Africa’s freight corridors, long dominated by diesel trucks and constrained by unreliable power grids, are emerging as a new frontier in the global shift toward clean logistics, with solar-powered charging hubs designed specifically for heavy-duty electric trucks.In Africa, Cape Town-based Zero Carbon Charge, or Charge, is pioneering this technology. It follows global models such as WattEV in California and Milence, a joint venture between Germany’s Daimler Truck and Volvo, which have built solar-powered truck charging hubs to support high-capacity freight charging.Charge is rolling out two fully off-grid, solar-powered electric vehicle charging stations along South Africa’s busiest…
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has strengthened bilateral ties with Ghana following its continued support for Ghanaian government officials who studied in Japan under the Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS).JICA recently held a homecoming presentation session at the Erata Hotel in Accra for beneficiaries of the JDS programme. The initiative, funded by the Government of Japan, supports promising young Ghanaian civil servants in pursuing graduate studies in Japan, equipping them with advanced knowledge and practical skills essential for national development.The Chief Representative of JICA Ghana, Suzuki Momoko, commended the returning officials for their dedication and urged them…
Nigerian street pop singer, Portable, has disclosed that he has received ₦40 million for agreeing to step into the ring with popular content creator, Carter Efe. Naija News reports that the singer shared the update through a video posted on his Instagram page, where he told his followers that the payment was made after he confirmed his readiness for the boxing match. According to him, the money was given simply for accepting to participate in the fight. Portable also revealed that music executive Soso Soberekon and businessman E-Money have each pledged to reward him with ₦50 million and a car…
Nigeria’s pension industry is undergoing significant changes with the introduction of recapitalization requirements and potential consolidation. With pension assets exceeding ₦26 trillion, the industry is preparing for a structural shift to ensure financial stability and match the scale of fiduciary responsibility. The new regulations issued by PenCom require Pension Fund Administrators and Pension Fund Custodians to meet higher capital thresholds, leading to a collective capital shortfall and prompting operators to raise equity, attract investors, or consider mergers. Some well-capitalized operators include Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, Access ARM Pensions, and Leadway Pensure PFA.February 25, 2026 12:18 pm Nigeria ’s pension industry…
During the national budget speech in South Africa, Minister of Finance Enoch Gondwana announced an excise duty increase of 3.39% on wine, brandy, and sparkling wine – a feat Wine South Africa has acknowledged as necessary. According to Wine South Africa, maintaining inflationary adjustments “supports predictability, policy certainty and long-term planning across the wine value chain”. It said that the industry has consistently advocated for a CPI-linked framework, as contained in the National Treasury’s excise policy. CEO of South Africa Wine, Rico Basson, said that “policy certainty is vital for a labour-intensive agricultural industry such as wine”. “Inflation-linked adjustments help…
By D.I. Laary, GNA Koforidua, Feb. 25, GNA – Mr Yahya Iddrisu, an award-winning farmer from Susuanho in Tano North, says cashew is beginning to reshape rural life and farmers’ incomes, as climate shocks and a wider downturn continue to weaken Ghana’s cocoa industry. He said people in his community had not expected cashew to take root so strongly, but the crop was now giving many households a reliable source of income at a time when cocoa yields were falling, and weather patterns had become unpredictable. He shared his experience with the Ghana News Agency, reflecting on years of struggling with cocoa farms and the silent rise of…
Two Nigerian blind sambists, Rukayat Taiwo and Elizabeth Aseso, are set to make history as the first African women to compete at the World SAMBO Cup, which holds in Yerevan, Armenia, from April 11 to 12, 2026. Taiwo, a Lagos State champion, will compete in the 54 kg category while Aseso will feature in the 59 kg category at the competition, which will be staged at the Gazprom Training and Sports Complex. Sherif Hammed, Vice President of the Nigeria Sambo Association, described the milestone as another step in Nigeria’s pioneering journey in the sport. “Since our debut in 2024, Nigeria…
By Samir Bhattacharya At a moment when South Africa’s relations with the United States stand at an all-time low, Pretoria appears to have added further friction to an already delicate relationship. Following joint maritime exercises in South African waters involving fellow BRICS members such as China, Russia, and Iran, Washington’s accusation that South Africa is “cosying up” to Iran has further strained their relations. The episode, centred on the naval drills dubbed “Will for Peace 2026”, raises a larger question: does this controversy signal emerging fault lines within BRICS, or does it underscore the complexities of South Africa’s diplomatic positioning? This…
Manchester City Manchester City could be stripped of enough points to drop them into the Championship if a football finance expert’s punishment projection proves accurate, a verdict that would cast a shadow over Premier League titles won by Ghanaian players during the period under investigation. Football finance specialist Kieran Maguire warned on Monday that a points deduction of between 40 and 60 points would be “logical” if City are found guilty across multiple charges in their long-running Financial Fair Play (FPP) case. City and the Premier League remain in limbo, awaiting the outcome of proceedings concerning 115 alleged financial violations…
1 LAGOS – The GSMA has announced the global launch of a new Innovation Fund aimed at supporting small and growing enterprises using mobile and digital technologies to accelerate the green transition in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The GSMA Innovation Fund for Green Transition for Mobile will offer grants ranging from £100,000 to £200,000 to enterprises developing commercially viable solutions that expand access to clean energy and promote sustainable practices in the mobile ecosystem. The initiative is funded by GSMA and supported by its member organisations as part of the mobile industry’s broader commitment to sustainable connectivity and net-zero…
West Indies vs South Africa (AP Photo) The strong batting lineup of West Indies will face a tough test in the important Super 8 encounter against South Africa in the T20 World Cup on Thursday. Both teams are yet to lose a match and are eager to qualify for the semifinals. South Africa are on a high after a comprehensive 76-run victory over India in Ahmedabad, while West Indies thrashed Zimbabwe by 107 runs in Mumbai.There are likely to be some interesting contests on the field. Nicholas Pooran and Shamarh Brooks’s aggressive stroke play will be challenged by the fast…
By Godwill Arthur-Mensah, GNA Accra, Feb. 25, GNA – Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, has announced that Cabinet has approved the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP), designed to strengthen the country’s resilience to external economic shocks. The policy outlines a strategic plan to raise Ghana’s international reserves, to the equivalent of 15 months of import cover by the end of 2028. Anchored on the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140), the GANRAP sought to generate foreign exchange to support gold reserve accumulation by the Bank of Ghana. Dr Forson made the announcement on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday and subsequently sought the House’s approval of the policy. Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, referred the document…
Hon Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader & MP For Effutu Constituency Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called on Parliament to summon the management of three major Accra hospitals before the Health Committee of Parliament (HCP) to answer for the death of 29-year-old engineer Charles Amissah, warning that prosecution must follow if investigations establish that negligence contributed to his death. Afenyo-Markin, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Effutu, made the call during floor proceedings on Tuesday, February 24, addressing Speaker Alban Bagbin directly. He named Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), the Police Hospital, and the Greater Accra Regional Hospital,…
The draw for the round of 16 stage games in the UEFA Champions League will be conducted on Friday, February 27 following the conclusion of games in the playoff stage. [Scroll down to view a full breakdown of the permutations for Friday’s draw.] Ghana’s Kamaladeen Sulemana is in line to compete in the next phase of Europe’s premier continental tournament after his Atalanta team beat Germany’s Borussia Dortmund to progress. Atalanta hammered Dortmund 4-1 in Italy to qualify via a 4-3 win on aggregate and the win keeps the Italian team in the bracket of the draw where either Arsenal…
1 International arbitration has gradually become a real force in alternative dispute resolution, transforming from a specialised commercial mechanism into a central pillar of cross-border legal practice. Once regarded as an option reserved for multinational corporations and high value energy disputes, it is now firmly embedded in the architecture of global commerce, public procurement and investor relations. Governments, contractors and investors increasingly treat arbitration clauses not as routine boilerplate but as strategic safeguards capable of determining the fate of multi-million dollar claims. That evolution is clearly reflected in Nigeria’s recent success in securing a 6.2 million dollar award against a…
PretoriacTypeface:> A group of 11 South African men who were “lured” into fighting for Russia in Ukraine will return home, the country’s presidency has said. Pretoria said late last year that it had received “distress calls” from 17 men who were trapped in the epicentre of the fiercest ongoing fighting in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region after being tricked into joining mercenary forces.Four of the men landed back home last week and 11 were expected to return soon, the presidency said on Tuesday.Two other South Africans remain in Russia, with one in hospital and the other being processed before planned travel…
Pharmacy and Poisons Board CEO Dr Ahmed Mohamed speaks to the Star / ENOS TECHE‘We rely on mature regulatory authorities like America’s FDA, but an applicant cannot simply bring an FDA certificate and get a licence. We follow the normal [review] process, but we do it much faster’‘Ultimately, the government is me and you; it is the responsibility of every Kenyan citizen to help police their health providers’If you are wondering how medicines reach you safely before they are sold in Kenyan pharmacies, or why some drugs take longer than others to enter the market, this interview is for you.The…
Clemence Gyato, the government-appointed consultant overseeing the reclamation of encroached lands A government-appointed consultant tasked with reclaiming encroached state lands, Clemence Gyato, has issued warning to individuals and businesses occupying government lands without proper authorization, cautioning that they risk prosecution.Speaking on the matter in an interview on February 25, 2026, Gyato stressed that no individual has the authority to allocate state land outside the legally mandated structures.“If the land belongs to the government, the person who can give the land out to you is the Lands Commission.“The land belongs to the government and everyone can run a search to know…
Bishop Victor Osei, Senior Pastor of Family Chapel International, has weighed in on the debate surrounding prophecy in Ghana’s political space, following controversies linked to the New Patriotic Party’s recent presidential primaries.Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Wednesday, February 25, Bishop Osei said the issue of the prophetic is often influenced by multiple human factors, including personal inclinations, belief systems, social understanding and psychology.“Prophecy is of Christ. Prophecy is of God,” he stated, adding that not every declaration made in the name of prophecy reflects divine intent.He referenced the biblical parable of the wheat and the…
1 Despite being a unitary state, the colonial British Government appreciated that a country having such a vast land mass and consisting of ethnic nationalities with disparate backgrounds, languages and cultures could not live under a centralized government for long. Sir Arthur Richards, the then Governor, broached the issue of federalism before the proclamation of the Richards Constitution of 1946: “To create a political system … within which the diverse elements, may progress at varying speeds, amicably and smoothly, towards a more closely integrated economic, social and political unity, without sacrificing the principles and ideals in their divergent ways of…
Frank Annoh-Dompreh is the Minority Chief Whip in Parliament The Minority Chief Whip in Parliament, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has criticised the government for failing to brief Parliament on the reduction of the producer price of cocoa to GH¢2,587 per bag for the remainder of the 2025/2026 crop season.Speaking on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, he stated,“It is interesting and very revealing that when you were doing the haircut, you didn’t remember that there was a House of Parliament. Cocoa farmers demand legal framework to protect industry from political interference”The haircut, the poor cocoa farmer, you didn’t consider it important to come to…
Western North Regional representative on the Council of State, Dr Maxwell Nana Yaw Boakye The Herald has learnt of a dramatic standoff at the Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD), which reportedly culminated in the detention of the Western North Regional representative on the Council of State, Dr Maxwell Nana Yaw Boakye, a known “gold aggregator”.Dr Boakye, 33, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of the Max Palasco Group of Companies, is said to have been held on the orders of GOLDBOD’s Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, over gold-related transactions that allegedly went crooked.Reports suggest that he had been advanced a…
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The Arochukwu Traditional Council of Abia State has said the participation of Eze Eberechukwu Oji in the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers’ Council does not amount to subordination or make the Aro throne inferior to any regional traditional authority. The clarification was contained in a statement made available to The PUNCH on Wednesday and signed by Udo Chijioke on behalf of the council and the Okpankpo Aro. The statement followed claims suggesting regional subjugation after the monarch’s participation in the newly formed forum. The statement noted that the council had followed “with keen interest the comments, opinions, and narratives circulating in…
In briefThe men were trapped fighting in Ukraine’s Donbas region after allegedly being tricked into joining mercenary forces.South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa thanked his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for helping secure their return.Eleven South African men — who were allegedly lured into fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine — have returned to their home country. They were part of a group of 17 who requested help from the South African government in November as they were trapped in the epicentre of the fighting in Ukraine’s Donbas region, after being tricked into joining mercenary forces.Four of the men landed in Johannesburg…
Dr Maxwell Nana Yaw Boakye, CEO Max Palasco Group and Sammy Gyamfi, CEO GOLDBOD The Herald has learnt of a dramatic standoff at the Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD), which reportedly culminated in the detention of the Western North Regional representative on the Council of State, Dr Maxwell Nana Yaw Boakye, a known “gold aggregator”.Dr Boakye, 33, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of the Max Palasco Group of Companies, is said to have been held on the orders of GOLDBOD’s Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, over gold-related transactions that allegedly went crooked.Reports suggest that he had been advanced a…
Ato Forson Ghana’s Finance Minister has offered gold mining companies a partial concession in a behind-the-scenes negotiation to ease the passage of legislation that would more than double the country’s royalty rate, as global gold prices climb to record highs above $5,100 per ounce. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson offered to reduce the Growth and Sustainability Levy (GSL) by two percentage points, from three percent to one percent, in exchange for industry acceptance of a new sliding-scale royalty regime currently before Parliament. The concession was disclosed by Ghana Chamber of Mines Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Ashigbey, who confirmed the offer fell…
File photo of a galamsey site The Forestry Commission has disclosed that the total area of forest reserves impacted by illegal mining increased by approximately 70% between 2021 and the end of 2024.The update was contained in a technical presentation delivered in February 2026, providing fresh data on the scale of destruction within forest reserves across the country.According to the Commission, a nationwide compilation conducted in 2021 had estimated the total area affected at 5,252.9 hectares across 43 forest reserves and one national park. 10 military protection camps planned to secure forest reserves – Dr Hugh BrownHowever, a 2025 satellite-based…
The Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, on Wednesday said Nigeria must sustain annual economic growth of between 10 and 12 per cent over the next decade to achieve the $1tn economy target set by President Bola Tinubu. Uzoka-Anite, who was represented at the event by the Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mrs Uloma Amadi, spoke at the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria in Abuja. In her goodwill message, the minister said, “Nigeria’s GDP currently sits at approximately $375bn. To reach $1tn requires sustained…
West Indies take on South Africa in a key T20 World Cup 2026 clash. Here’s the match prediction, team analysis, and who is likely to come out on top.Arunima PurohitFeb 25, 2026South Africa and West Indies (Image Credit: ICC)West Indies will lock horns with South Africa in a crucial Super 8 fixture of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with both teams eyeing a strong push towards the semi-finals. The Caribbean side have looked dangerous with the bat, relying on their power-hitters to put opposition bowlers under pressure in the middle overs.Watch the T20 World Cup 2026 with OTTplay…
Kofi Adams Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddie Adams has pledged expanded government support for retired footballers, linking the welfare of former players directly to the Ghana Sports Fund (GSF) as he received a delegation from the Retired Footballers Association of Ghana (RFAG) at his ministry’s conference room in Accra on Wednesday. The delegation, led by RFAG president James Kuuku Daszie, included former Black Stars internationals Mohammed Polo, Abdul Razak, and George Alhassan. It was the association’s most direct appeal yet to the current administration for structured, government-backed support. Adams acknowledged the historical contributions of Ghana’s retired players and outlined…