Makinde pledges to revive South-East industries. …Promises to tackle 25% interest rates, expand long-term financing By Chinedu Adonu ENUGU — The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has pledged to tackle high interest rates and improve access to long-term financing to revive industries, expand businesses and create jobs in the South-East if elected president in 2027.
Seawater surges into low-lying communities from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area, submerging streets, homes and businesses Historic high tides have caused chaos up and down the California coast this week, as parts of the state were inundated by record-breaking water levels. Seawater surged into low-lying communities from San Diego to the San Francisco Bay Area, submerging streets, flooding homes and businesses, and jamming important transportation corridors and train routes.
John Healey aced the morning-after media round because his Martin Lewis measures left nothing to challenge him on Maybe it had been one of the greatest acts of political genius after all. Call it the Martin Lewis budget.
The Company’s Director, Dakuku Peterside said the choice of Enugu State for the establishment of a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) hub was inspired by its investment-friendly climate
Energy and Green Transition Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor has sworn in a reconstituted Board of BOST Energies Limited, charging members to strengthen corporate governance, improve operational efficiency and safeguard the company’s long-term sustainability. Other members are Seidu Alhassan Alfajor, Atchere Asuah, Esq., Dr Samuel Ayeh, Albert Anarwat, Otoo Allister, Dr Ernest Norgbey and Sheriff Abudu.
Nigeria’s Excise Stamp Policy: Setback for tax reform? Nigeria’s tax reforms should not be weakened by regulatory duplication.
India should use BRICS to maximise the grouping’s potential without strengthening Beijing, with the New Development Bank offering a practical avenue for cooperation; strengthening the NDB through greater capital, membership and local-currency lending can make BRICS more relevant
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Ghana will have the opportunity to compete for a GH¢300,000 national grand prize under MTN Ghana’s National Business Pitch, which is being extended to all 16 regions. Senior Manager for SME Sales, Business Broadband and Partnerships at MTN Ghana, Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed, says the expansion will give more businesses across the country the opportunity to benefit from the initiative.
Christine Lagarde says she decided to step down early because she wants to have ‘freedom of speech’ The Institute for Fiscal Studies said Wednesday’s budget was “broadly the budget that many people were expecting”. For now, Klaas Knot from the Netherlands and Spain’s Pablo Hernandez de Cos remain the favourites to succeed Largarde.
In its latest article “Sub-Saharan Africa Weathers US-Iran Price Shock Due To FX Resilience, But 2027 Risks Are Building”, the UK-based firm said this will force headline inflation across most SSA markets to ease gradually in 2027. “When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, regional inflation jumped by 3.2pp [percentage points] in the first five months of the conflict, more than double the rise seen following the outbreak of the 2026 US-Iran conflict, despite comparable moves in global energy benchmarks”.
Total assets of the Group rose by 30.4% from year-end 2025 to ₦5.10 trillion, while net loans and advances to customers increased by 28.8% to ₦1.82 trillion.
Founder and Chief Executive of Ghana CEO Vision and Awards, Latif Abubakar, said the dialogue was intended to generate practical recommendations to complement government’s efforts to reset the economy. The 5th Ghana CEO Vision Expo and Awards was held under the theme, “Reimagining Ghana’s Future: CEOs at the Heart of the Reset Agenda.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Western countries of using debt, economic sanctions and trade restrictions to maintain influence over Africa, warning that harsh financing conditions could undermine the continent’s development. Speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on Wednesday, October 28, Mr Putin accused Western powers of pressuring African countries into financial arrangements that could divert resources from development priorities to debt repayment.
John Healey has hit adult gaming centres with 25% tax. That’s it, £100 gone in the space of about five minutes, swallowed up by one of the many “slot farms” that dominate the shopping streets of Peterborough.
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA Ghana), through its Nuclear Energy Centre of Excellence, has launched a one-year initiative aimed at supporting selected priority activities under Phase Two of Ghana’s Nuclear Power Programme. Ghana is currently implementing Phase Two of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) Milestones Approach, a structured framework that guides countries developing nuclear power programmes through the institutional, technical, regulatory and financial preparations required for the safe, secure and sustainable introduction of nuclear electricity generation.
Thinktank says chancellor has given himself a mountain to climb after ducking big decisions in low-key speech John Healey has paved the way for a “brutal” spending review next year after his budget failed to cover a £28bn shortfall in the public finances needed to avoid a return to austerity, according to Britain’s leading tax and spending experts. A day after his address to the Commons, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) said the chancellor had left himself a mountain to climb by ducking several big decisions in his debut tax and spending statement.
Watchdog says under-16 ban may affect older teenagers without passport or licence, and that ‘motivated children’ will skirt restrictions More than 100,000 British teenagers risk being locked out of social media in the UK if they do not have a passport or driving licence when an under-16 ban is introduced next year. Ofcom, the UK’s online watchdog, said about 150,000 16 to 17-year-olds do not own a passport or driving licence, which are likely to be needed to access age-restricted platforms.
Government officials, industry leaders discuss MSME support, logistics, industrial infrastructure and air connectivity at CII Conclave on Ease of Doing Business
Average lending rates in Ghana have declined from 30.25% in December 2024 to 15.7% in September 2026, while private sector credit growth has strengthened to 26.4%, according to the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama. Dr Asiama said reliable statistics remained essential for monetary policy, financial regulation and investment decisions, commending the Ghana Statistical Service for bringing key economic and financial indicators together in the Ghana in Numbers 2025 publication.
The Bench stressed that the proposed regulatory framework must provide for suitable compensation to victims where financial institutions are found to have failed in their due diligence obligations
‘Compliance managers’ to have discussions with authority’s wealthiest customers in aim to raise tax revenues Business live – latest updates The UK’s tax authority is assigning dedicated “customer compliance managers” to more than 200 billionaires as part of a crackdown meant to raise £500m for the public purse. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said it had for the first time compiled a list of billionaires who are required to pay tax in the UK, regardless of whether they formally live in the country, to tackle a “wealthy tax gap” caused by those who do not pay what they ought.
GNPC Exploration and Production Limited (Explorco) says its financial position improved in 2025 as it prepares for an onshore drilling campaign in the Voltaian Basin in the fourth quarter of 2026. Those present included Mr Gyan-Mensah, Dr Anafure, Mr Opoku Arthur and GNPC Chief Executive Officer Kwame Ntow Amoah.
Former Greater Accra Regional Minister Titus Glover has poured libation, calling on traditional deities to intervene in the demolition of structures at La Pleasure Beach, which has affected businesses and livelihoods. The demonstration follows calls by the Coalition of La Associations (COLA) to the government and relevant authorities in seven days to respond to demands for compensation for businesses and traders affected by the demolition exercises at Laboma Beach Resort and La Pleasure Beach.