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Rubio turns to small Indian town as US faces high oil prices
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed a business and energy agenda over diplomacy on his second trip to India this year.
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Israel orders home demolitions after soldiers killed in West Bank
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces will demolish homes in the West Bank after gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers in the West Bank city of Hebron.
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Israel preparing 'full closure' of West Bank, Netanyahu says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is shutting down the occupied West Bank after having prevented a "major attack."
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Trailer kills seven in Gombe multiple crash
The Gombe State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Samson Kaura, has confirmed the death of seven persons in a multiple crash that occurred along Gombe-Billiri Road in the state Kaura made the confirmation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Friday. Kaura said that a Daf trailer moving from Gombe to Yola lost control as a result of brake failure.
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Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar invites Poland as partner for Global Investors Meet 2027
Mr. Shivakumar sats the State is keen to deepen bilateral cooperation in investment, technology, innovation and employment, building on Bengaluru’s technology ecosystem and Poland’s expertise in advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence and green energy
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First HoldCo appoints new non-executive director
First HoldCo said the appointment was in accordance with Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) Rulebook
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Retail sales in Great Britain fall as struggling households cut back
Latest negative economic update comes as John Healey is due to announce budget next week Business live – latest updates Retail sales in Great Britain fell more steeply than expected last month, the latest negative economic update before the chancellor, John Healey, announces his budget next week. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the volume of goods sold fell 0.4% month on month in September, much steeper than economists’ consensus expectations of a 0.1% fall.
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Europe needs a war economy
With US support increasingly uncertain, Europe must mobilise its financial and industrial power to defend itself.
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African CEOs prioritise AI investment despite readiness gap – KPMG
The firm surveyed 176 CEOs across Africa, from north to south and east to west, as part of a global survey of 1,400 CEOs across industries.
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BOI supports 1.68m jobs as lending rises 26% to ₦644.9 billion
It also aims to support underserved and youth-owned businesses
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Water shortage: GWCL targets 3-4 days’ supply as residents demand answers
Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) is targeting three to four days of water supply per week in affected communities in parts of Greater Accra, after weeks of unreliable flow forced some households to buy water from alternative sources. Stephen Kemevor, Resident, Bethlehem GWCL’s Head of Public Relations and Communications, Stanley Martey, attributed the challenges partly to the shutdown of the Teshie Desalination Plant, which serves eastern Accra, including Teshie-Nungua and Spintex.
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Investment, regional cooperation key to African mineral value addition — MIIF CEO
Justina Nelson, Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), has called for stronger regional cooperation to boost mineral value addition and economic benefits across Africa. Nelson made the call at a ministerial roundtable on mineral value addition and beneficiation during the African Minerals Policy Forum (Mining in Motion Conference) in Accra, a release shared with the Ghana News Agency said.
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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 23, 2026
The Nigerian Naira exchanged at around N1,330.95 to the US Dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). In the unofficial parallel market, street traders and Bureau De Change (BDC) operators across major commercial hubs, including Lagos and Abuja, quoted buying rates around N1,360 to N1,365 per dollar, while selling rates traded between N1,375 and N1,380 per dollar.
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EU ‘inviting disaster’ by imposing carbon tax on steel, says Piyush Goyal in Berlin
The Union Minister said the EU is “shooting” itself in the foot by bringing in more regulations, restrictions on itself, and closing its borders, something that actually helped them become a developed set of nations.
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Mahama touts $10bn Big Push programme to drive infrastructure, jobs
President John Dramani Mahama has touted his administration’s $10 billion Big Push Infrastructure Programme, saying the initiative will accelerate infrastructure development, create hundreds of thousands of jobs and complete stalled legacy projects across the country. Speaking at the 13th Financial Times (FT) Africa Summit in London, President Mahama said the programme would be implemented over five years, with $2 billion allocated annually.
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ECOWAS Energy Ministers to consider battery storage, electricity market regulations
Energy Ministers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are meeting in Accra to consider two regional instruments on battery energy storage and electricity market regulation. Mr Amin Amidu Sulemani, Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitalisation at the ECOWAS Commission, said the instruments would promote a coordinated approach to energy development across the sub-region.
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Mahama holds discussions with UK Foreign Secretary
President John Dramani Mahama has held discussions with Mr Ed Miliband, the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs in London. A statement issued by Ghana’s Presidency said the discussions centred on strengthening the historic partnership between Ghana and the United Kingdom, with particular focus on expanding trade and investment, promoting sustainable economic growth, and advancing shared global priorities.
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Some of Europe’s highest energy costs expected in Britain this winter
Official forecasts show country will meet energy demand by paying high prices to secure imports Great Britain is expected to pay some of the highest energy costs in Europe this winter as its reliance on imports to ensure a steady supply is forecast to deepen. Energy system operators have said the country will have enough gas and electricity to meet demand over the coldest months – in part because of paying higher market prices than neighbouring markets to secure imports.
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Government pushes local firms into foreign markets as competition intensifies – GIPA CEO
The government is seeking to help Ghanaian businesses expand into foreign markets as competition within the African Continental Free Trade Area intensifies. The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA), Simon Madjie, says supporting outward investment is now part of the authority’s mandate under its new law.
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GIPA takes investment hunt to districts to unlock opportunities for local firms
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) is mapping investment opportunities across the country’s districts and regions to help local businesses identify new avenues for growth. Its Chief Executive Officer, Simon Madjie, says regional investment roadshows back the initiative and encourage Ghanaian firms to explore opportunities beyond their existing markets.
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State contracts alone won’t build business giants – GIPA CEO
Ghanaian businesses must build lasting strength beyond government contracts to become business giants, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA), Simon Madjie, said. Madjie cited Kasapreko as an example of a Ghanaian business that had grown by understanding and developing its value chain.
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Canberra man accused of strangling seller during Facebook Marketplace deal
Police say a man was threatened with a knife and forced into a car by a 21-year-old who claimed to be interested in purchasing his mobile phone.
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Gov’t targets textiles, agribusiness and auto components in investment push
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA), Simon Madjie, says the country’s investment pitch now centres on policy changes, credible leadership and an environment where businesses can grow. Madjie acknowledged the competition but argued that Ghana’s proposition had evolved.
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Mbah unveils multi-billion naira pharmaceutical company in Enugu
The coming on stream of the company is expected to boost local drug manufacturing, create jobs and strengthen healthcare delivery in the country.