The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has announced plans to reposition Ghana’s special economic zones to support agro-processing and light manufacturing as part of a broader push to expand local industrial production.

Ghana is forfeiting an estimated $2.5 billion annually by exporting agricultural commodities in their raw state, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has disclosed, warning that the country must urgently shift towards value addition to unlock growth.

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled plans to construct an airport and a permanent convention and exhibition centre at Kwahu, as part of efforts to transform the annual Easter Business Forum into a major hub for investment and enterprise development.

Cameroon's President Paul Biya, the world's oldest leader, is set to get a vice-president for the first time in his four-decade rule following controversial constitutional changes backed by parliament.

The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has strongly pushed back against recent media reports alleging under-invoicing in Ghana’s raw rubber exports, describing the publications as misleading, unverified, and “paid propaganda.” The Authority specifically cited articles published by the Daily Graphic on March 31, 2026, New Republic on April 2, 2026, and MyJoyOnline on April 1, […]

US and Iranian forces are searching for a missing American crew member after a US warplane was shot down.

The niece and grand-niece of the deceased commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, Gen Qasem Soleimani, have been arrested, the US State Department has said.

Real Madrid suffered a major blow to their La Liga title hopes as Vedat Muriqi's late winner for Mallorca kept Alvaro Arbeloa's side four points behind Barcelona.

Erling Haaland's timely return to form has thrown down the gauntlet to Manchester City's rivals as Pep Guardiola's side chase a domestic treble.

Chelsea cruised into the FA Cup semi-finals as Port Vale's storybook run was ended in ruthless fashion at Stamford Bridge.

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s tourism sector through targeted investments in feeder roads, infrastructure, and sanitation to unlock the potential of coastal communities.

The Greater Accra Regional Maintenance Engineer at the Ghana Highways Authority, Mrs Engineer Ekua Enua Dake, has called on university management to involve alumni in curriculum development, teaching and career guidance to help students secure early employment after school and reduce the high unemployment rate in the country.

Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has been enstooled as Mamaga Adzagba I, which translates to Development Queen/Precious Gem of the Kedzi Traditional Area.

Globen School celebrated 30th anniversary on March 28, 2026 at its school premises, preceded by a series of activities culminating in the milestone celebration, such as donations to the Caring Hands of God Home at Kwabenya and the Good Samaritan Home at Adidome, a homecoming for alumni, an exhibition fair, all aimed at giving back to the community and reconnecting with alumni.

The health and happiness of children in Peki Avetile came into sharp focus over the weekend as the 2026 Giggle Fun Fest transformed the community into a vibrant space of play, learning, and healthcare outreach.

Real Madrid suffered a major setback in the La Liga title race as Vedat Muriqi’s stoppage-time winner secured a dramatic 2-1 victory for Mallorca. Managed by Álvaro Arbeloa, Madrid appeared to have salvaged a point when Éder Militão headed home with two minutes remaining. However, Muriqi struck in the 91st minute to seal a famous […] read more La Liga: Mallorca dent Real Madrid title chase

Freshly back from the historic Nigerian State Visit to the UK, I am reminded of how long-standing and deep the relationship between our two countries is. As the British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, I see every day how shared history and close ties between our peoples bring the UK and Nigeria closer together. Strengthening […] read more A modern UK-Nigeria partnership built for the future

The Minister of Power was credited as saying on the 25th of March 2026, “I can tell you, with the committee that we have set up, and the commitments from gas suppliers, and the timeline for the repair of the gas pipelines, two weeks from now, we should start seeing improvements in supply.” He further […] read more The power sector conundrum: Perspectives on gas

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.