The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to cut aviation taxes by half and reduce airport charges read more Yuletide: Reps decry high airfares, ask FG to cut aviation taxes by 50%

The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) read more Reps advance bill to amend CBN Act

A wave of public confidence and community mobilisation is driving the ongoing three-day polio vaccination exercise across Katsina State, with read more Katsina records high turnout as polio vaccination campaign targets 2.8m children

Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada says the club’s latest financial statements demonstrate “strong progress” in the ongoing transformation under read more Berrada: Financial results show strong progress in Man United’s transformation

The death toll from the attack on Tse-Ajogo, a community in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, has risen read more Death toll in Taraba attack rises to 19 as police deny knowledge of incident

Nigeria’s external trade gained pace in the third quarter of 2025 as a steady rise in imports met a firmer read more Nigeria’s trade surplus narrows as imports rise, exports rebound

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested one Sahabi Rabi’u, 35, suspected to be connected with the brutal murder of read more Police arrest suspect over murder of nursing mother, 10-month-old baby in Katsina

Linus Nkan, Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, has said that the N1.390 trillion budget proposal for read more Akwa Ibom targets rural economy, infrastructure growth in 2026 fiscal year – Nkan

Aliko Dangote, the president of Dangote Group, has announced plans to introduce an unprecedented dividend structure for his $20 billion read more Dangote offers dollar dividends to lure investors to refinery IPO

…targets increased investment, supply of gas Nigeria’s gas sector is set for a major transformation as the Federal Government launches read more FG launches first gas trading, clearing platform

Consumer goods firm PZ Cussons has said it is reversing its earlier plans to exit the African market, citing improved read more PZ Cussons halts plan to sell Nigerian, other African subsidiaries

Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, has said the Federal Government is placing women at the centre of Nigeria’s read more FG, partners unveil new push for women in livestock sector 

Lagos, Nigeria – Humanizing Art Part II: The Anatomy of Perception opens as a groundbreaking touring exhibition that explores the read more Humanizing Art Part II: The Anatomy of Perception Launches as Lagos’ First Growing Touring Sculpture and Technology Exhibition

In recent weeks, a wave of commentary has suggested that Nigeria’s new tax regime may scare away investors, trigger capital read more Economic competitiveness: What you need to know about Nigeria’s new tax laws

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) contribute almost 50 percent of Nigeria’s GDP and provide more than 80 percent of employment, read more IFC sets 2026 investment priorities for energy access, jobs, SME growth  

Canada has launched a new express entry category towards permanent residency that is designed to attract overseas doctors, top-tier researchers read more Canada unveils express entry for doctors, academics, healthcare workers

Oyo State Government has assured residents of security of lives and property in every part of the State, saying it read more ‘We’ll spare no cost to protect our people, flush out criminals’

Yoli Koomson stages fashion show to unveil ‘Daakye’ Holiday Collections on SundayGhana’s award-winning fashion designer, Yolanda (Yoli) Koomson has shared inspiration behind her new ‘Daakye’Holiday Collections. The unveiling would be heralded with a fashion show on Saturday, December 14, at Kempinski Kempinski Galleria SLW in Accra. Sharing the creative inspiration behind,Daakye Holiday 25/26 collections, Yoli … The post Yoli Koomson stages fashion show to unveil ‘Daakye’ Holiday Collections on Sunday appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Women-led startups are expected to gain more loans and investment as impact-driven investors are now infusing capital at a critical read more Women-led startups to get more loans, investment in capital inflow 

Benin’s government says the officer who led Sunday’s failed coup attempt is now hiding in neighbouring Togo, deepening tensions in read more Hunt for Benin coup plotter widens after failed takeover

Kenya has displaced Nigeria as Africa’s fastest-growing private-sector economy, according to new data from S&P Global, which showed that business read more Kenya overtakes Nigeria in Africa’s private-sector growth rankings 

Elizabeth Jack-Rich, Nigerian business leader and chief executive officer of ELIN Group, was among a select group of Africa’s top read more Elizabeth Jack-Rich, Dangote, Elumelu among African leaders driving UAE–Africa development agenda

…insists on establishment of national commission for polytechnics The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has accused governments at all read more ASUP president decries poor attention to polytechnics, seeks urgent government action

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has expressed his excitement after being named 2025 Sportsman of the Year at the 2025 GQ read more Turkey Sportsman of the Year Award thrills Osimhen

Former Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has criticised the decision by the Electoral Commission (EC) to set a date for the Kpandai by-election while court processes are still underway. He said the move undermines Ghana’s democratic institutions and ignores long-standing parliamentary practice where legal matters are allowed to fully conclude … The post Bawumia urges government to halt “indecent haste” in Kpandai by-election appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

The Electoral Commission has announced that a rerun of the Kpandai Constituency parliamentary election will take place on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commission explained that the decision follows a ruling by the Tamale High Court on November 24, which ordered a fresh poll within 30 days. The Clerk … The post EC to hold election rerun on December 30 for Kpandai constituency appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Former workers of the Bogoso-Prestea Mine on Wednesday, December 10, massed up at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Minerals Commission in Accra to demand payment of their long-overdue benefits. Wearing red and black and chanting protest songs, the angry workers called on the government to immediately intervene and ensure they receive … The post Former workers of Bogoso Prestea mine picket over Heath Goldfields Ltd. lack of financial capacity ; demand full payment of entitlement. appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian military personnel detained after a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft made what the country read more Burkina Faso releases 11 Nigerian troops after ‘unauthorised’ landing 

The Nigeria Tax Act (NTA) allows the Federal Internal Revenue Service (FIRS) to enforce the use of a real-time monitoring read more E-invoicing: Is FIRS really taking tax real-time monitoring to next level? 

The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has announced the deployment of at least eight buses on four major road corridors in Accra starting today, December 10, to help commuters get home during peak hours. The move follows growing complaints that some commercial drivers, especially those not affiliated with any transport union, are taking advantage … The post Transport Ministry deploys buses to ease peak-hour transport challenges appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

The Netherlands government has donated new upscale intrusive scanners to Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) as part of collective efforts aimed at tackling transnational trafficking of illegal drugs through the country’s airports. The new scanners are expected to significantly boost the commission’s operational efficiency and enhance their ability to monitor and flag high risk cargo … The post Netherlands supports Ghana’s fight against drug trafficking, donates new scanners to NACOC…supports gender-based activism in James Town appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

…But not every naira is taxable The fear is widespread that if you transfer N500,000 to your mother, will the read more How your money transfer narration becomes tax audit compass

Mozambique have included 42-year-old winger Dominguez in their squad for this month’s Africa Cup of Nations finals as they named a 25-man squad on Monday for the tournament in Morocco. Dominguez turned 42 last month and if he features will be the second-oldest player to compete at the finals after Egyptian Essam El Hadary, who … The post Mozambique’s Dominguez to become second-oldest player at AFCON appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

The federal government has announced that it will, tomorrow, Friday, December 12, 2025, temporarily open Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar read more FG announces opening of coastal highway on Friday, December 12

The Belgian steeplechaser, who stopped during one of the 3000m heats at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships to help the injured Carlos San Martín, was selected last week to receive the accolade thanks to a gesture that captured global attention. By sacrificing his own time, he did something rarely seen in professional sport. It was … The post Van de Velde wins Fair Play Award appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

The governing body has decided to withdraw the proposal to implement this type of platform in the long jump after two years of trials and a majority rejection from athletes, as its CEO Jon Ridgeon confirmed this week to The Guardian. The measure, which sought to replace the traditional platform with a 40‑centimetre space where … The post World Athletics rules out takeoff zone appeared first on Ghanaian Times.