Deloitte has noted that emerging global risks, including geopolitical tensions in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, as well as ongoing trade realignments, still pose potential disruptive risks to commodity prices, global inflation, and external financing conditions. The professional services firm has therefore told the government of Ghana to continue to build external buffers and […]

Nigeria’s Treasury Bills market witnessed a rise in investors’ appetite on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, as demand for the 364-day paper soared far above the government’s offer. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data from the latest auction show that stop rates across all three tenors, 91-day, 182-day and 364-day, remained unchanged at 15.30 per cent […] The post Investors

Professional Services firm, Deloitte, has said that the sustained decrease in inflation over the past 12 months suggests that inflation may fall below the medium-term benchmark target of 8%. They note that the impressive improvement in food and non-food inflation in 2025 was closely linked to strong Ghana Cedi performance and easing imported inflation pressures. […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through its Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, has condemned the attack on the Government Girls School, Maga, in Kebbi State, where schoolgirls were abducted and the vice principal was killed. The Minister described the incident as heartbreaking and assured that the Federal Ministry of Education is collaborating with security agencies […] The post Government

Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has expressed confidence that Nigeria’s children still face a promising future, despite the country’s ongoing security and economic pressures. Speaking at UNICEF’s World Children’s Day celebration in Abuja on Thursday, Bagudu addressed national concerns following Monday’s abduction of students from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, […] The post Tinubu

The Deputy Minister for the Interior, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi has urged the Ghana Police Service to permanently incorporate modules on freedom of expression and the safety of journalists into the curriculum of all national police training schools, describing the protection of media practitioners as essential to Ghana’s democracy. Speaking at the opening of a training […]

Fabio Wardley says he cannot understand Oleksandr Usyk’s “strange” decision to vacate the WBO heavyweight title instead of defending it against him. Wardley was elevated to WBO champion following confirmation that Usyk was relinquishing the belt after being ordered to face the British challenger next. The unbeaten 30-year-old had earned the WBO interim title and … The post Usyk

Hosts Italy stayed on course for a Davis Cup ‘three-peat’ with a convincing victory over Austria in Bologna on Wednesday to set up a semi-final clash against Belgium.Even without top players Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti, the Italians were way too strong in front of a partisan crowd with singles wins for Matteo Berrettini and … The post Holders Italy ease past Austria

Arsenal’s preparations for Sunday’s home clash with Tottenham Hotspur have been hit by uncertainty over centre-back Gabriel, whose thigh injury is expected to rule him out of the showdown. Gabriel has been a cornerstone of Mikel Arteta’s defence this season but limped off during Brazil’s friendly against Senegal last week, and his absence would leave … The post Arsenal

Arsenal have announced they will end the club’s eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. The sleeve partnership began in 2018 and the current deal is reportedly worth more than £10m ($13.3m) per year. But it has come under the spotlight after increased violence in the eastern part of … The post Arsenal to end sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda

Wales will host Bosnia-Herzegovina while Northern Ireland travel to Italy in the World Cup play-off semi-finals. The winners will meet in the final for a place at next year’s World Cup, with the winners of Wales’ match at home. The Republic of Ireland travel to the Czech Republic, with a potential home final against Denmark … The post Wales host Bosnia and NI visit Italy in play-offs

 By Joshua AMLANU The economy expanded 5.1 percent in August on the back of strong activity in the services and agriculture sectors while industry continued to struggle, according to the latest monthly indicator of economic growth released by the Ghana Statistical Service. Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu said the August outcome points to continued economic […] The post Economy

Morocco right-back Achraf Hakimi has been crowned the 2025 African Footballer of the Year at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards in Rabat on a successful night for the host nation. The 27-year-old beat Egypt captain Mohamed Salah and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen after helping club side Paris St-Germain to the French title and … The post Hakimi, Chebbak named African players of

Daniel Dubois has withdrawn from his world title eliminator against Frank Sanchez. The IBF had ordered a final eliminator for their heavyweight world title, held by Oleksandr Usyk, between former champion Dubois and Cuba’s Frank Sanchez. The winner of this eliminator would become the mandatory challenger for unified champion Usyk but, by withdrawing from the … The post Dubois withdraws from

Liverpool’s controversial disallowed goal at Manchester City was correctly not overturned by a video assistant review (VAR), an expert panel has ruled. However the Premier League’s Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel, which reviews the big refereeing decisions each week, was split on the decision. The five-person panel voted three to two that the on-field decision … The post Panel

Briton Fabio Wardley insists he still needs to “earn the right” to call himself a world heavyweight champion, saying he “has a point to prove” to fans. The Ipswich fighter beat Joseph Parker in October to claim the WBO interim title and was promoted to full champion after Oleksandr Usyk relinquished the belt. Usyk still … The post Wardley: “I Need to Earn the Right to Be World Champion”

Alessia Russo scored twice as Arsenal bounced back in the Women’s Champions League, securing a crucial victory over Real Madrid. The England international headed in both goals in the second half after Scotland midfielder Caroline Weir’s superb volley had put the visitors ahead. Arsenal had been winless in their previous three matches, losing 3-2 to … The post Russo

The African Women Leaders Network (AWLN), Ghana Chapter, has strongly condemned the brutal assault of a woman captured in a viral video, describing the act as a stark reminder of the increasing dangers faced by women and girls, even within their own homes. The incident is particularly alarming as it follows the recent Akyempim tragedy, … The post AWLN Condemns Assault on Woman in Viral Video

Government needs stronger policy backing to deliver on its targets for growth, jobs and economic transformation in 2026, according to the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER). The Institute said budget ambitions may fall short without clearer spending commitments, especially on infrastructure and agriculture. Speaking at a post-budget media engagement, ISSER Director Prof. […] The post ISSER

Professional services firm Deloitte has urged the Ghanaian government to sustain fiscal discipline by deepening reforms in revenue mobilisation and expenditure management. The firm emphasised that maintaining a primary surplus and further narrowing the fiscal deficit will be crucial for long-term debt sustainability. In its analysis of the 2026 National Budget, Deloitte noted that the … The post Fiscal