… as demand doubles, transmission lags The national electricity transmission network has entered what the Institute for Energy Security (IES) describes as a ‘higher-risk zone’, after a decade of rapid demand growth failed to elicit commensurate investment in grid infrastructure. This structural mismatch, the think tank warns, now threatens energy security, industrial competitiveness and the […] The post Power

Thousands of African migrants hoping to reach Europe have flocked to a remote island in Gambia that local villagers say is protected by a curse.

Stanbic Bank Ghana has launched a new women-focused banking proposition, Obaa Sima, aimed at expanding access to finance and business support for women, particularly those operating within the informal sector. The product was unveiled  under the theme “Unlocking the Strength of a Woman”, drawing a cross-section of regulators, development partners, clients, and senior executives of […] The post Stanbic

It’s Tony Elumelu’s birthday, and as has become something of a tradition, Africa is the one receiving the gift. On March 22, 2026, at Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) announced its 12th cohort of entrepreneurs, 3,200 young Africans from all 54 countries on the continent, each walking away with a non-refundable […] The post Tony

BACK PAGE LEAD Apex Bank supports Institute of African Studies In a move that blends corporate foresight with cultural preservation, ARB Apex Bank has committed GH¢81,315.10 toward the rehabilitation of a key facility at the Institute of African Studies (IAS) at the University of Ghana, Legon, reaffirming the growing role of financial institutions in safeguarding […] The post appeared first on The

Football Supporters Europe has filed a formal complaint against Fifa over “excessive ticket prices” at this summer’s World Cup. FSE, along with Euroconsumers, said football’s world governing body has “abused its monopoly position” in setting prices for the tournament, which begins on 11 June. In December Fifa introduced a small number of “more affordable” $60 (£45) tickets […] The post Football