The CEO of the Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has outlined sweeping measures to ensure all small-scale gold purchases in Ghana are traceable and responsibly sourced.

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Somewhere between November and December 2025, the Bank of Ghana decided to sell roughly half of its gold reserves. At the last reporting before the sale in October 2025, the bank’s gold holdings stood at 38.04 tonnes. The next reporting in December 2025 showed that holdings had dropped to 18.6 tonnes. That represents a massive […]

Chief Executive Officer of the Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has warned that individuals and firms buying gold outside approved channels risk prosecution as authorities tighten oversight of the sector.

Senegal has highlighted the importance of strong governance, multisectoral collaboration and community-driven approaches in advancing health security across Africa, ahead of the upcoming One Health Summit in France.

Managing Director of GCB Bank, Farihan Alhassan, says the bank’s local decision-making power places it at the heart of Ghana’s economic growth.

Managing Director of GCB Bank, Farihan Alhassan, says his move from multinational banking to a local institution has shifted decision-making power closer to Ghana’s economic needs.

President John Mahama has commended Mr Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff, for his pivotal role in the conception and growth of the Kwahu Business Forum.

Popular Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor, aka Mama G, has opened up about the financial struggles many actors face in the Nigerian film industry, blaming the situation on the lack of royalties for their work.

Nigerian singer, Olawale Ashimi, known by his stage name Brymo, has sparked controversy with his recent misogynistic opinion on apology.

Singer Omah Stanley Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has expressed deep concern about the decline in the quality of Nigerian music and Afrobeats in recent years.

Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he is no longer passionate about pursuing a career in politics.

Workers at Seplat Energy, Nigeria’s largest independent oil and gas producer, have suspended ​strike action after the company issued written commitments ‌on pay rises, their union said on Saturday.

Nigerian security forces were in pursuit of gunmen after a large ​group of bandits abducted residents from villages ‌in northwest Zamfara state, police said, following one of the region’s largest recent attacks.

Senior executives in Kenya's energy sector have resigned following accusations of manipulating fuel stock data ​and procuring an emergency cargo at inflated prices, President ‌William Ruto's office said on Saturday.

Government ministers in Senegal have been banned from all non-essential foreign travel following the rise in oil prices resulting from the conflict in Iran, the prime minister has announced.

Nigeria's army said on Sunday ​that it had rescued 31 ‌civilians who were taken hostage during an attack on a church in northwest ​Kaduna state, while five people were ​found dead at the scene.

Jordi Saltiveri gazes across his farmland, on which he keeps 8,000 pigs, and remembers the day late last year when the news emerged that African Swine Fever (ASF) had been detected in Spain.

US President Donald Trump was swift to declare victory after the second crew member of an F-15 fighter jet downed over Iran was recovere.

The US Secret Service is investigating gunfire heard near the White House early on Sunday morning.

Fitch Solutions says the current account stability will mitigate any downside pressure on the Ghana cedi, despite souring investor sentiment towards Emerging Market assets. According to the UK-based firm, strong export receipts will continue to bolster Ghana’s already robust forex reserves, which have risen to US$14.4 billion, the equivalent of roughly six months of imports.  […]

Global oil prices have risen back above $110 (£83.38) a barrel after US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy critical infrastructure in Iran unless it allows ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

The most subscribed bill was the 91-day bill, as GH¢2.02 billion of the bids were tendered, representing 63.8% of the total bids. However, the uptake was GH¢1.99 billion.

As Africa’s largest gold exporter, the UK-based firm said Ghana will receive substantial dollar inflows over the coming months, underpinning external stability.

Leeds United will play Chelsea at Wembley after reaching the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years.

The crypto market is flashing urgent signals as investors shift focus from stagnant giants to explosive new opportunities. Current XRP price prediction data suggests a breakout above $1.40 is mandatory for a rally, yet failure could see it crash to $1.25 or $1.00. Simultaneously, the Ethereum price today lingers near $2,040, revealing a market trapped […] The post Is the Altcoin Rally Over? XRP & Ethereum Stall While BlockDAG Delivers 760x Gains appeared first on Tekedia.

Japan is increasingly using Physical AI to fill a gap in its industries amid a global push to make robotics the defining industrial contest of the coming decades. But the move by Japan is being shaped less by futuristic ambition than by economic necessity, demographic pressure, and national competitiveness. With factories, warehouses, logistics networks, and […] The post Japan’s Physical AI Race Turns Into an Industrial Survival Strategy as Labor Crunch Deepens appeared first on Tekedia.

Renowned economist and Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company, Bismarck Rewane, has reopened the debate over Nigeria’s post-subsidy fuel framework, proposing a refinery-based intervention model that seeks to cushion consumers without fully reversing the government’s market reforms. Speaking during a session on Nairametrics TV, Rewane argued that rather than returning to the old, fiscally draining […] The post Rewane Pushes Refinery-Led Subsidy Model as Nigeria Weighs Oil Windfall Against Rising Fuel Costs appeared first on Tekedia.

Watching the top crypto coins in 2026 means looking deeper than the obvious choices. Four projects are standing out right now: BlockDAG (BDAG), Ethereum (ETH), Chainlink (LINK), and Bittensor (TAO). Every one of these covers a unique part of the industry, from programmable money to shared AI. Some are powerful names moving on long-term basics, […] The post 4 Top Crypto Coins in 2026: Comparing Ethereum, Chainlink, Bittensor, & BlockDAG’s Growth Potential appeared first on Tekedia.

The hunt for the top cryptos in 2026 is more intense than ever. Four specific names are currently at the front of every conversation: BlockDAG (BDAG), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Pepe (PEPE), and Dogecoin (DOGE). Every single one of these has its own history, a group of fans, and a reason to stay on your radar. […] The post 4 Top Cryptos in 2026: BlockDAG, Pepe, Dogecoin, & Shiba Inu – Which One Could Deliver Biggest Gains? appeared first on Tekedia.

Bharti Airtel has crossed the 650 million mobile subscriber mark globally, a milestone that now places the telecom giant as the second-largest operator in the world by customer base, underscoring the scale of its international footprint and the importance of its Africa operations, particularly Nigeria. The company disclosed the development in a statement, noting that […] The post Airtel Crosses 650m Subscribers, Tightens Grip as Global Telecom Powerhouse, and Deepens Nigeria Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.

Google has announced a decision to open-source a more expansive version of Android Automotive, marking a pivotal shift in the auto industry’s transition from hardware-led engineering to software-first vehicle design, a move that could redefine how future cars are built, updated, and monetized. The technology giant has unveiled Android Automotive OS for Software Defined Vehicles, […] The post Google Announces Plan to Open-Source Android Auto as Automakers Race Toward Software-Defined Vehicles appeared first on Tekedia.

Flutterwave Nigerian banking license has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), according to a tweet on X. This comes after the company disclosed it has processed more than $40 billion in payments across its platform, a milestone that highlighted the company’s growth since its establishment in 2016. This regulatory milestone follows Flutterwave’s […]

The crypto market is radiating positivity in April 2026. Although price shifts remain part of the journey, a surge in corporate adoption is fortifying the entire ecosystem. While Bitcoin and Ethereum maintain their leadership, a wave of enthusiasm is driving investors toward creative alternatives that solve real-world challenges. This outlook highlights the latest progress for […] The post Top 4 Cryptos to Watch in April 2026: Experts See Bright Futures for BlockDAG, BNB, Tron & Dogecoin appeared first on Tekedia.

At Tekedia Capital, we recently celebrated our first official unicorn. We invested in this company at launch in Q4 2024, and just last week, it raised an additional $160 million, crossing the billion-dollar valuation mark. Within this quarter, we expect another unicorn milestone as one of our portfolio companies completes its latest fundraising. This one […] The post Tekedia Capital Celebrates Unicorns In Its Portfolio appeared first on Tekedia.

The first quarter (Q1) of 2026 marked an unprecedented moment in global venture capital, fueled largely by massive investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure and frontier technology labs. According to Crunchbase data, investors deployed approximately $300 billion across 6,000 startups worldwide, representing a surge of over 150% both quarter over quarter and year over year. This […] The post AI Boom Drives Record-Breaking $300 Billion Venture Capital Investment in Q1 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.