The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, COCMAG CEO George Dawson-Ahmoah said that foreign cement brands, particularly from Togo, are increasingly ‘flooding’ the Ghanaian market without undergoing mandatory product certification by the Ghana Standards Authority.
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, stressed that the reform aims to produce a workforce that is both technically skilled and industry-ready.
Among the 17 sub-sectors surveyed in the Industry sector, 7 recorded expansions, while the remaining 10 sub-sectors indicated contraction.
Companies transacting in foreign currency may now pay taxes in naira at official exchange rates.
This is not a new tax. It was first introduced into law in 2007, and the intention was to collect that five per cent and use it to fix roads.
Dr. Yemi Kale, Afreximbank’s Group Chief Economist & MD, Research, emphasised that if Africa merely doubles its R&D spending to 1% of GDP by 2030, we could unlock an estimated $60–70 billion annually in additional value across agriculture, digital technology, and manufacturing.
The departure of Laurent Freixe follows an investigation into an undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate which breached Nestle’s code of business conduct
Both leaders, Aliko Dangote and Dr. Brook Taye, emphasised the project’s importance in transforming Ethiopia’s agricultural sector and promoting self-sufficiency.
During the panel session “Accessing Funding Opportunities for Sustainable Manufacturing,” Ayooluwa Oladimeji, Chief Product and Strategy Officer, emphasised the need for SME operators to form peer partnerships to enhance their funding prospects.
Minister Enoh spoke at the West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing & Trade Summit & Exhibition 2025 press conference on Wednesday.
