Nigeria Central Bank Hikes Interest Rate to 26.75% Amid Soaring Inflation
The apex bank of Nigeria has increased its benchmark interest rate to 26.75% from 26.25%, marking the fourth rate hike…
Illicit Banknotes in Eastern Libya Contribute to Dinar Devaluation, Russia Involved
TRIPOLI, Libya – Unofficial Libyan banknotes, some printed by Russia, have been exchanged for real dollars, exacerbating the dinar’s devaluation,…
Only 1.5 Million Out of 7.9 Million Registered Taxpayers in Ghana Pay Taxes, Says Deputy Finance Minister
Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. Alex Ampaabeng, has revealed that only about 1.5 million out of 7.9 million registered…
Ghana Increases Export of Petroleum Products to Neighbouring Countries
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) of Ghana has expanded its export agreement to include Senegal and Gambia for the importation…
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Seeks Libyan and Angolan Oil Amid Domestic Supply Challenges
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery, Africa’s largest oil refinery, is in talks with Libya to secure crude oil supplies for its 650,000…
Bank of Ghana and Ghana Police Shut Down Dek-Nock Investments for Unauthorized Deposit-Taking
In a joint operation on July 19, 2024, the Ghana Police Service and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) closed Dek-Nock…
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s Legal Battle Intensifies Over Winery NDA
The legal skirmish between Oscar-winning actor Brad Pitt and his ex-wife Angelina Jolie has taken a new turn, focusing on…
Nigerian Court to Begin Trial Against Binance Over Tax Evasion Charges on October 11
A Nigerian court will commence the trial against cryptocurrency exchange Binance on October 11, over charges of tax evasion, the…
Nigerian Naira Depreciates Against US Dollar in Parallel and Official Markets
The Nigerian Naira has experienced a notable depreciation against the US Dollar in both the parallel market and the Nigerian…
Target to Phase Out Personal Checks as Payment Option Starting July 15
Target, one of America’s leading retail chains, has announced its decision to stop accepting personal checks as a form of…
