Why were workers at Nigeria's largest independent oil and gas producer ready to strike?
Nigeria's Seplat Energy faced potential disruptions as its workers considered industrial action. The situation raised concerns for the company and the broader energy sector - with implications for production and supply.
A new airport charge in Ghana has travelers concerned about rising costs-but what does this mean for the region?
Ghana's aviation sector faces turbulence with the introduction of a new Airport Infrastructure Development Charge-impacting international passengers. The levy raises questions about competitiveness and regional integration-potentially reshaping travel dynamics.
GOLDBOD's "beautiful" financials hide a troubling truth - what is the real cost of the state gold program?
Ghana Gold Board's (GOLDBOD) 2025 financials paint a picture of success, touting significant gold assays and a healthy surplus. Examining these figures alongside the Bank of Ghana's results, however, reveals a stark contrast - raising questions about the true cost of GOLDBOD's operations.
Aramco's uncertainty highlights a shift: Is Iran, not the US, now key to reopening global energy markets?
Tensions in the Middle East are disrupting global energy markets, involving Iran, the US, and Saudi Arabia. The ability of one nation to impact shipping routes raises questions about long-term stability - and who truly holds the power.
Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting back - but what does this mean for the economy?
Walmart anticipates slower sales growth as US consumers grapple with rising petrol prices- a consequence of ongoing conflict. The retail giant is closely monitoring the situation, hinting at potential impacts on household budgets.
Amid rising fuel costs, what assurances did the Energy Committee Vice Chair give to Ghanaians?
Kofi Arko Nokoe, Vice Chair of the Energy Committee, addressed Ghanaians' concerns about rising fuel prices. He hinted at the government's commitment to energy stability - but what considerations are at play?
New ethics filings reveal a flurry of financial activity by Donald Trump - but what could be the implications?
Donald Trump's ethics filing reveals a substantial number of financial transactions involving securities of major U.S. companies. The reports, covering the first three months of 2026, hint at the scale of the president's financial activity - but what does it all mean?
A World Bank document shows 27 countries are seeking crisis funds - but what does this mean for the global economy?
An internal World Bank document shows that twenty-seven countries have moved to put in place crisis instruments. The goal is to quickly access funding from existing World Bank programs - but the reason for the urgency remains unclear.
Sunyani market traders are worried about the rising cost of ginger - will their businesses survive?
Ginger traders in Sunyani's Nana Bosoma Central Market are facing challenges. They are requesting government intervention due to rising prices - but what's causing the spike?
Tomato traders are facing difficulties - what could this mean for the market and consumers?
Tomato traders are worried about the challenges of importing tomatoes from Burkina Faso - a situation impacting their businesses. With local tomato availability limited, the traders fear potential market shortages if the issue isn't resolved soon.
Afreximbank unveils a US$10B programme to help Africa and CARICOM cope with Middle East conflict fallout - but how?
Afreximbank is launching a programme aimed at shielding African and CARICOM economies from the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) hopes to address economic shocks - but what challenges will it face?