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.
Adenuga also assured that the Command would intensify collaboration with key government agencies including the DSS, Police, Immigration, NDLEA, NAFDAC, and the military to strengthen border security and foster a more conducive environment for legitimate trade.
The World Maritime Day theme for 2025 “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity” reflects the ocean’s vital role in the world economy, with more than 80% of global trade transported by sea.
Brazil joined the IEA Family as an Association country in 2017.
Talks broke down after Sayyu Dantata, who represented the Dangote Group, reportedly walked out on Labour Minister Muhammad Dingyadi and the labour delegation during discussions over the unionisation of Dangote Refinery workers.
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.
