Month April 2025

U.S Tariffs Pose Significant Risk to Global Economy, Warns IMF

INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, has expressed concerns over new U.S. tariffs, calling them a major risk to the global economy amid ongoing economic sluggishness. She expressed the concerns in a statement, following Tuesday’s announcement of the…

FCMB Records N111.9bn PBT in 2024

FIRST City Monument Bank recorded a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of N111.9 billion for the financial year ending Dec. 31, 2024. This was confirmed in a corporate statement released through the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. The statement revealed that PBT grew…

Poll Shock: 66% Back President Mahama Already

A NEW post-election poll by Global Info Analytics has revealed that 66 percent of voters approve of Mahama’s performance so far, with many citing optimism about the country’s direction, better economic confidence, and early gains in the fight against corruption. It’s a…

Ghana Unveils West Africa’s First Floating Solar

GHANA has officially commissioned West Africa’s largest floating solar power plant, a major milestone in the country’s transition toward renewable energy and environmental sustainability. The 5-megawatt facility, located on the Black Volta River, was developed by Ghanaian engineers at the Bui…

Africa’s Mining Boom Powers Economic Growth

AFRICAN countries rich in natural resources are expanding cooperation with global partners to strengthen mining value chains, in a bid to fast-track economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development. From gold and copper to lithium and diamonds, mining is becoming…