Erling Haaland scored a clinical hat-trick as Manchester City thrashed Liverpool 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday to book a place in the FA Cup semi-finals. Haaland struck twice late in the first half of the quarter-final before completing his treble after the break, with Antoine Semenyo also on target in a dominant Man […] read more Haaland hat-trick fires Man City past Liverpool into FA Cup semi-finals

Four people have been confirmed dead and 14 others injured following a fatal road crash at Dawadawa along the Kintampo–Tamale Highway in the Bono East Region.

Momentum is building towards the inaugural edition of the Hola Accra Music Festival, and the Spanish Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Ángel Lossada Torres-Quevedo, has met the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru VII, at his palace at Kaneshie in Accra to discuss the upcoming music event.

At the Kwahu Business Forum 2026 on Friday, April 4, President John Dramani Mahama shared the origins and evolution of the event, which has since become one of Ghana’s key platforms for business networking and economic growth.

…Says institution turning Nigeria into a major aviation training hub The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Kaduna State, is gradually turning Nigeria into a major hub in aviation training and, consequently, boosting foreign exchange earnings for both the federal government and the institution. Danjuma Ismaila, rector and chief executive officer of the institution, […] read more Foreign students surge boosting forex inflow at NCAT, Zaria – Ismaila

A term now widely used to describe hospital overcrowding and delayed admissions was first coined by Dr. Joseph Bonney, an emergency medicine specialist at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, according to a review of available evidence. Dr. Bonney introduced the term “No Bed Syndrome” in a 2017 paper published in Prehospital and Disaster Medicine, providing what researchers say is the earliest documented use in academic literature. Searches of scholarly work, media reports and grey literature show no prior reference to the term before that publication. A 2023 review also found no earlier usage, reinforcing his position as its originator.

Two Nigerians have been arrested in separate drug trafficking incidents in India, as law enforcement authorities intensify efforts to dismantle narcotics distribution networks across major cities. In Hyderabad, a Nigerian woman was apprehended on Friday after operatives of the excise department recovered 7.5 grams of cocaine from her possession. According to reports by The Times […] read more Two Nigerians nabbed in India over drug trafficking as police intensify crackdown

Yemi Alade has unveiled a beauty line, Yem Beauty, targeting growth opportunities in Nigeria’s evolving cosmetics industry. She launched the beauty line at a pop-up event held at Laura Beauty Store, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, reflecting growing interest in Nigeria’s cosmetics sector, where demand for locally inspired and inclusive products is reshaping competition. The event […] read more Yemi Alade debuts beauty line, targets Nigeria’s expanding cosmetics market

The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, has called on Nigerians to embrace hope, deepen their faith, and actively participate in building a just society as Christians across the country celebrate Easter. In his Easter message today, Saturday, the Archbishop reflected on the just-concluded Lenten season, describing it as […] read more Easter: Ndagoso calls for hope, responsible leadership, and active citizenship

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected chairmanship and councillorship candidates for the forthcoming July 11, 2026, Local Government elections in Edo State. The candidates were elected through a direct primary conducted on Friday, April 3, 2026, throughout the 18 local governments and the 192 wards. The primary election was supervised by Abdullahi Bello, an […] read more Edo LG Poll: APC elects 18 chairmanship, 192 councillorship candidates

President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted the stabilisation of the Ghanaian cedis as a key milestone in creating a predictable investment environment for businesses, speaking at the Kwahu Business Forum 2026 on Saturday, April 4.

The Administrator of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), Mr Paul Adjei, has issued a strong warning to contractors executing projects under the Fund to prioritise value for money and uphold high standards of quality delivery or face sanctions. GETFund, established under Act 581 in 2000, is mandated to mobilise resources—primarily through a 2.5 per […]

President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaian businesses to openly demonstrate their commitment to tax compliance, while also stressing the importance of succession planning to ensure long-term business sustainability.

Africa’s digital economy is not waiting for perfect governance. AI is already underwriting credit decisions, optimising logistics, shaping customer interactions, and influencing public services. The question before boards is no longer whether AI creates value. It is whether the organisation can defend how that value is created. That distinction is fast becoming the new line […] read more Defensible AI: The line between innovation and liability in the boardroom

Lagos is striving to position itself as a modern, future-ready city, with increasing focus on infrastructure and traffic management. Yet, one of its most aggressive enforcement strategies, the crackdown on one-way driving, has become deeply controversial, raising serious questions about fairness, proportionality, and public trust. Driving against traffic, commonly called “one-way”, is undeniably dangerous. It […] read more Time to rein in Lagos task-force on one-way driving

Stanbic IBTC, a leading financial services provider in Nigeria, successfully hosted the 2026 edition of the Nigeria Business Summit from Wednesday, 01 April to Thursday, 02 April 2026, at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The two-day summit brought together industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs and stakeholders across multiple sectors to explore sustainable business practices, […] The post Stanbic IBTC Hosts Inaugural Nigeria Business Summit, Targets Sustainable Growth appeared first on Business Today NG.

President John Dramani Mahama has called on established Ghanaian businesses to actively support start-ups and consider mergers and takeovers as strategies for economic growth.

President John Dramani Mahama has announced progress in the implementation of Ghana’s 24-hour economy initiative, during his address at the Kwahu Business Forum 2026 on Saturday, April 4.

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and key stakeholders in Nigeria’s insurance industry have commended the launch of a new book chronicling the sector’s evolution over the past two decades, describing it as a significant contribution to industry knowledge, policy development, and institutional memory. Speaking at the second anniversary of Daily Economy and launch of the […] The post NAICOM, Industry Leaders Praise New Book on Nigeria’s Insurance Sector appeared first on Business Today NG.

The passage of the Bill follows several years of stakeholder engagement and reflects a significant step in efforts to modernise Ghana’s investment promotion framework in line with national development priorities, international obligations and global standards.

Governance activities in Kano State appear to have slowed significantly in recent weeks following a wave of political defections and internal power struggles that have reshaped the state’s political landscape. The crisis was triggered by the dramatic defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from the New Nigeria Peoples Party-aligned Kwankwasiyya political movement to the ruling […] read more Political realignments stall governance in Kano as power struggles deepen

Operatives of the Plateau State Command have arrested 12 suspected troublemakers in a swift response to attempts to disrupt peace in parts of the state, as authorities intensify efforts to restore calm following recent tensions. Bassey Ewah, the state commissioner of Police, disclosed that the suspects were apprehended on Friday shortly after Jumat prayers in […] read more Jos Unrest: Police nab 12 suspects in swift crackdown

Tension has escalated in South Africa’s Eastern Cape following a wave of xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians, triggered by outrage over the reported installation of a Nigerian, Solomon Eziko, as Igwe Ndigbo (Igbo leader) in the region. The unrest, which broke out in the city of East London, covering areas such as Albany and Buffalo under […] read more Mob attacks on Nigerians in South Africa over ‘illegal kingship’ claim

The Kano State Police Command has announced the deployment of security personnel across churches and other strategic locations in the state to ensure a peaceful celebration of Easter. In a statement issued on Saturday by Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Police Public Relations Officer, said the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, had directed all operational […] read more Kano police deploy personnel to churches, strategic points ahead of Easter

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has expressed delight after being named Footballer of the Year at the 72nd Milliyet Sports Awards, held in Turkey. The award recognises Osimhen’s outstanding impact at Galatasaray, where he played a central role in the club’s historic domestic double last season, winning both the Süper Lig title and the Turkish Cup. […] read more Osimhen thrilled after winning Turkish Footballer of the Year Award

Lagos has stepped up efforts to prevent building collapses, a recurring risk in the fast-growing city. Between 2020 and early 2025, the state recorded more than 80 building collapse cases, according to state emergency reports and urban development records. Analysts estimate Lagos accounts for roughly 60 percent of reported incidents nationwide during that period. Weak […] read more Lagos tightens building oversight as collapse risk declines

For decades, Africa’s economic identity was anchored in a familiar triumvirate: South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria. Together, these three nations accounted for the bulk of the continent’s economic output in nominal terms. According to the International Monetary Fund’s latest projections for 2026, South Africa’s economy is expected to reach about $444 billion, Egypt around $399 […] read more Beyond the big three, Africa’s economic power is rebalancing

Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), led by its Group Chairman, Umaru Kwairanga and Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Temi Popoola, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, convened Chief Executives and senior representatives of leading African exchanges in Lagos to advance cross-border listings and deepen integration across the continent’s capital markets. The engagement brought together stakeholders […] read more NGX Group, Dangote engage African Exchanges on cross-border listings

A wave of grief and shock has followed a disturbing scene in Plateau State, where Favour Ayuba, a bereaved mother, called on her dead son to avenge his killing after a recent attack in Jos. Her son, Promise, was among those killed during the Palm Sunday assault on Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government […] read more Jos Massacre: Mother places cutlass in coffin, urges slain son to avenge his death

PAC Capital Limited has been recognised with four prestigious continental awards by the International Business Magazine, further cementing its position as a leading force in investment banking and transaction advisory across Africa. At the 2026 awards, the firm emerged as Excellence in Cross-Border Transactions Africa 2026, Best Investment Banking Firm Africa 2026, Best Deal Structuring […] read more Four-award sweep for PAC Capital at International Business Awards

Relations between long-standing allies Morocco and Senegal have plunged to a historic low following an unprecedented ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip Senegal of its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and award it to Morocco. The decision, finalised on March 17, 2026, overturned Senegal’s 1–0 extra-time victory on the […] read more AFCON 2025 Fallout: Can Morocco–Senegal’s thousand-year ties survive?

CapitalSage Technology Group has declared its readiness to focus more on addressing core infrastructure and operational challenges with an emphasis on reliability, scalability and performance across Africa and global markets. John Alamu, Founder and Group Managing Director of CapitalSage Technology Group, who stated this at the weekend during the inauguration of the new Board of […] read more ‘We’re ready to address core infrastructure, operational challenges across global markets’

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State is advancing an all-inclusive drive for sustainable power and economic growth for the State, having led a high-level engagement at the Kaduna Electric Franchise Energy Summit in London. In a statement signed by Ahmed Maiyaki, Commissioner for Information, described the Summit as a key step in the Governor’s broader […] read more Uba Sani leads regional power push, seals N15bn deal in London

Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation ENDURING PEACE, have arrested two impostors posing as security operatives and neutralised three terrorists in coordinated operations across Jos North and Wase Local Government Areas of Plateau State. The operations followed the deployment of specialised counter-terrorism troops aimed at restoring peace in troubled communities. In a statement signed […] read more Troops arrest impostors, kill three terrorists in Plateau

…Democracy backsliding, calls for urgent reforms A political economist, Patrick Utomi, has raised fresh concerns over what he described as growing threats to Nigeria’s democracy, warning that recent developments in the polity could undermine the country’s electoral integrity and stability. Utomi, who spoke on behalf of a coalition including the Big Tent Concerned Professionals, the […] read more Utomi, CSOs call for action as fears mount over Nigeria’s democracy

Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said Friday that she intends to appoint Zeine Zeidane as director of the fund’s African Department (AFR), replacing Abebe Aemro Selassie, who will retire on May 1, 2026. The appointment comes amid mounting financing pressures, elevated debt risks and ongoing external shocks in sub-Saharan Africa, […] read more Georgieva picks Zeidane as IMF Africa chief as Selassie retires