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Bono East Minister pledges full support for Free Zones Authority to unlock regional investment potential
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Bono East Minister pledges full support for Free Zones Authority to unlock regional investment potential

The Bono East Regional Minister, Francis Owusu Antwi, has pledged the full commitment of the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) to work closely with the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) to boost investments and accelerate economic growth in the region. First Free Zones Office for Bono East In his opening remarks, Mr. Effah Prince, the Bono East Regional Director of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, noted that this marks the first time the region has had a Free Zones Office since Bono East was carved out of the former Brong-Ahafo Region in 2018.\ “We are here today to officially introduce the…

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Techiman South MP donates sewing machines to Tanoso Tailors and Dressmakers Association
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Techiman South MP donates sewing machines to Tanoso Tailors and Dressmakers Association

In a continued effort to empower local artisans and promote skills development, the Member of Parliament for Techiman South, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, has donated sewing machines to members of the Tailors and Dressmakers Association in the Tanoso Zone. The donation has been warmly received by members of the Tanoso Tailors and Dressmakers Association, who expressed gratitude for the support and pledged to utilize the machines effectively to enhance their trade and contribute to the local economy.

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Natural resources not enough for national prosperity – Makinde
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Natural resources not enough for national prosperity – Makinde

Gov. Seyi Makinde said natural resources alone cannot guarantee a prosperous national economy. Makinde stated this on Wednesday at the 10th anniversary celebration and inauguration of the CapitalSage Holdings Global Headquarters in Ibadan According to the governor, sustainable growth depends on entrepreneurship, skills, knowledge and intensive production.

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Budget 2026: Healey hikes taxes on banks and landlords to fund £100 handouts to 20m households
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Budget 2026: Healey hikes taxes on banks and landlords to fund £100 handouts to 20m households

Few surprises as chancellor uses low-key speech blaming ‘global economic storms’ for stoking energy prices and cost of living crisis Budget 2026: key points at a glance Briefing: key questions answered by Heather Stewart and Pippa Crerar Editorial: Budget’s bold ambitions and welcome first steps John Healey raised taxes on banks and landlords to fund a £100 winter handout for 20 million families as official forecasts made clear there is no end in sight for the cost of living crisis. In his first budget, the chancellor blamed “global economic storms” for the grim outlook, as the war in Iran…

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Nigel Farage skips budget in Commons over seating ‘altercation’ concerns
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Nigel Farage skips budget in Commons over seating ‘altercation’ concerns

Reform UK leader ‘shocked’ by £10bn pledged to Ukraine and doubles down on cutting tax for crypto investors Budget 2026: key points at a glance Nigel Farage skipped the chancellor’s first budget because he was worried he would get in a “physical altercation” with another MP in a row over seating arrangements. The Reform UK leader was not present in the House of Commons but gave a press conference afterwards in which he said he was “shocked” by the £10bn going to support Ukraine and doubled down on his party’s policies on cutting tax for crypto investors.

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$21.7bn external borrowing plan is investment, not debt – Oyedele
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$21.7bn external borrowing plan is investment, not debt – Oyedele

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, made the clarification while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council, FEC meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Council Chamber, presidential villa, Abuja. On the state of the economy, Oyedele said Nigeria’s economic indicators had improved since President Bola Tinubu introduced major reforms in May 2023, although he acknowledged that significant challenges remained.

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Labour is still searching for an energy fix for a new world
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Labour is still searching for an energy fix for a new world

The chancellor is right to focus on pure affordability, but £100 handouts and delayed decisions won’t shield consumers from the next wave of price hikes Amid the myriad of small measures, virtually everything in John Healey’s budget came back to the cost of energy. And energy was the focus of Healey’s sole surprise in his consumer-facing policies – the £100 payment to 20m households in A-D council tax bands to help with fuel bills this winter.

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The Guardian view on Labour’s budget: bold ambitions and welcome first steps
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The Guardian view on Labour’s budget: bold ambitions and welcome first steps

Banks, landlords and gambling firms will pay more as the chancellor begins building a fairer economy and a more active state in a cost of living crisis John Healey’s first budget was a Rorschach test. The Office for Budget Responsibility’s “pretty grim picture” of living standards exposes the budget’s central weakness: its relief is temporary, while the squeeze on households persists.

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Ghana warns businesses over new EU carbon rules
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Ghana warns businesses over new EU carbon rules

Government is urging Ghanaian businesses, particularly manufacturers and exporters, to prepare for new European Union carbon regulations that could affect their competitiveness and access to international markets. He was speaking at the Ghana National Climate and ESG Policy Summit in Accra, where he highlighted the implications of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for Ghana’s industrial development and trade relations.

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EPA gives Empire Cement 30 days to submit relocation plan
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EPA gives Empire Cement 30 days to submit relocation plan

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has given Empire Cement Ghana Limited 30 days to submit a comprehensive plan to relocate its cement grinding and bagging facility away from the Densu Delta Ramsar Site. The directive, signed by the EPA’s Chief Executive Officer, Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse, follows years of regulatory concerns over the facility’s location, including its proximity to residential communities, Panbros Salt Industries Limited and the environmentally sensitive Densu Delta Ramsar Site.

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Budget 2026: what it means for your wallet, your mortgage and your pay
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Budget 2026: what it means for your wallet, your mortgage and your pay

How the chancellor’s measures on tax, benefits and pensions will affect your personal finances Healey offers £100 payment to households to help navigate ‘global economic storms’ Budget 2026: key points at a glance Budget 2026 calculator: find out if you are better or worse off Josh graduated two years ago from an English university and is back home in London. Graduates must repay 9% of earnings over the threshold.

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Odibola Properties, Mezie And The Danger Of Trial By Social Media: When Facts Must Prevail Over Allegations
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Odibola Properties, Mezie And The Danger Of Trial By Social Media: When Facts Must Prevail Over Allegations

In an era where social media allegations can threaten years of hard work, investment and reputation, the controversy involving Odibola Properties Limited and Chimezie Princewill Onwuka, popularly known as Mezie, raises serious questions about credibility, responsible advocacy and the importance of verifying facts before passing judgment. MEZIE: QUESTIONS ABOUT CREDIBILITY AND RESPONSIBLE ADVOCACY Chimezie Princewill Onwuka, popularly known as Mezie, has made allegations concerning Odibola Properties and its involvement in disputed land at Mbodo-Aluu, Rivers State.

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Moonshot 2026: ‘Your people are your products’ — CEOs share startup growth tips
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Moonshot 2026: ‘Your people are your products’ — CEOs share startup growth tips

By Efosa Taiwo Damilola Olokesusi, chief executive officer of Shuttlers, and Douglas Kendyson, CEO of Selar, have shared insights on financial discipline, hiring, automation and relationship-building as key factors for building and scaling successful businesses. Kendyson also highlighted the importance of learning through different career experiences, noting that the relationships and knowledge he gained along his career path had provided leverage for building Selar.

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