<< Back             Poser >> MCE warns youth against unprotected sex as HIV cases rise  Mr Thomas Msawud Ayarba, the Atebubu/Amantin Municipal Chief Executive in the Bono East Region has warned the youth in the area to guard against unprotected sex. He said HIV and AIDS were rife in the area and advised that abstinence remained the best option for them, however those who could not control their sexual desires ought to protect themselves. Mr Ayarba gave the advice when he addressed the municipal celebration of the 69th Independence anniversary at Atebubu. He expressed appreciation to the chiefs and people of the area for their support, urging them to continue to support the government to bring the development of the municipality to the next level. Mr Ayarba also commended the government sector workers, private businesses, and market women for their diverse contributions to economic growth and progressive development. “Our independence anniversary should bring a sense of renewal, unity and commitment towards developing our municipality”, he urged reiterating the government’s dedication to fulfilling the Election 2024 promises to better the lives of the people. Mr Ayarba said plans were far advanced for the establishment of a farmer centre in Atebubu, saying that very soon work on the construction of the 24hour market would commence at Amantin too. He said construction works on the mechanised borehole facilities to provide clean water for some of the communities as well as the on-going rehabilitation of the Atebubu/Amantin Municipal Assembly building would also be completed soon. Nana Ofori Yeboah, the Twafohene (sub-chief) of the Atebubu Traditional Area expressed concern about the growing trend of indiscipline among the youth and students and called for collective approach to tackle the situation. He called for the reintroduction of corporal punishment in schools, saying the cancellation caning had contributed to rise in social vices and acts of lawlessness in schools. Source: GNA Ghana Business News	Decline in textile sector persists as GDP contribution falls 3.6% in 2yrs By Yinka Kolawole Activities in Nigeria’s cotton, textile and garment industry continued to trend downward in 2025, with the industry’s contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, declining to N4.384 trillion, reflecting persistent structural challenges confronting the sector. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that the sector’s output has recorded a steady […] 30 banks meet CBN recapitalisation requirements The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that 30 banks have met the revised minimum capital requirements under its ongoing recapitalisation programme. Manufacturing VAT surges 54.7% to N875bn in 9 months …Surpasses 2023 full-year figure By Yinka Kolawole The contribution of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector to Value Added Tax (VAT) in 2025 significantly increased with payments rising to N875.420 billion in the first nine months of the year (9M’25), surpassing both the N566.011 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024 (9M’24) and the N578.394 billion generated in […] Nigeria’s non-oil exports to EU lag at 10% despite $21.87bn trade— NEPC By Progress Godfrey  The Nigerian Export promotion Council (NEPC) has urged agro-exporters to tap the European Union’s over 400 million-strong consumer market, warning that non-oil exports account for only 10 percent of total trade with the bloc despite a $21.87 billion trade volume in 2024.   Executive Director and CEO of NEPC, Mrs Nonye Ayeni, made the […] Vitafoam shareholders endorse N3.75 bn dividend, bonus shares Shareholders of Vitafoam Nigeria Plc , have approved a N125 million capital injection through a bonus share issue and endorsed a N3.75 billion dividend payout, signalling strong investor confidence in the company’s improving financial performance. Dangote Refinery commits to energy stability amid global refineries shutdown By Udeme Akpan Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has indicated its commitment to stabilising energy supply to Nigeria amid recent shocks in the international oil market.  The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to the shutdown of some refineries and cuts in refinery production across the world, resulting in a global scarcity of petroleum […]