<< Back             Poser >> President Mahama outlines plans to elevate Kwahu Business Forum President John Mahama President John Dramani Mahama has outlined plans to elevate the Kwahu Business Forum, including the development of a permanent convention, conference, and exhibition centre in partnership with Metalex and Trasacco. Metalex is a prominent manufacturer of construction materials, specialising in aluminum roofing sheets, bricks, and building components, while Trasacco is the leading property developer in Ghana. Speaking at the 2026 edition of the Kwahu Business Forum at the Kwahu Mpraeso Convention Centre in the Kwahu South District of the Eastern Region, the President announced a package of incentives under the Government’s 24-Hour Economy Initiative to support businesses operating multiple shifts. These incentives include duty-free importation of machinery and fast-track port clearance, measures aimed at boosting industrial growth and productivity. President Mahama also praised Mr Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff at the Presidency, for his visionary role in conceiving the Forum and steering its growth into a leading platform for business and economic engagement in Ghana. Emphasising the importance of good corporate citizenship, the President urged businesses to pay taxes transparently, plan for succession, and invest in small and medium-sized enterprises to promote sustainable growth and job creation. He noted that the Forum continued to serve as a key platform for innovation, partnerships, and investment, reinforcing its growing significance in Ghana’s economic landscape. Held on the theme, “The Future of Business: The Role of the Financial Sector,” the Kwahu Business Forum brought together business owners, industrialists, start-ups, investors, policymakers, and development partners to stimulate business growth across the country. Source: GNA Ghana Business News	ECOWAS Bank approves over $267m for projects in Nigeria, Ghana, others The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved $266.7 million and another XOF30 billion to support a portfolio of strategic infrastructure projects in Nigeria, The Gambia, Ghana, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire. CBN, banks, fintechs launch joint platform to fix payment gaps •Unveil new payments vision as PSPC takes off By Babajide Komolafe The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), commercial banks and financial technology (fintech) operators have launched a joint industry platform aimed at addressing structural gaps in the nation’s payment system, even as the apex bank disclosed plans to unveil a new payments vision to drive the next […] World Bank approves $500m credit for Nigeria’s smallholder farmers The World Bank says it has approved a $500 million credit facility for Nigeria through the International Development Association (IDA) to support the implementation of the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains for Growth (AGROW) project. In a statement on its website, the bank said the initiative is designed to increase smallholder farmers’ productivity, strengthen agricultural value chains, […] Cooking gas price rises 13% to N1,500 per kg …As dealers lament poor sales By Mariam Adebukola The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, also known as cooking gas has increased by 14.3 percent on a month-on-month, MoM, basis, to N1,500 per kilogram, from N1,300 recorded last month. However, the ex-depot price of the product increased by 16.7 percent on a MoM basis to N21 million […] Stakeholders call for inclusive, cross-border strategies to tackle insecurity in West Africa Stakeholders at a regional dialogue on peace and security have called for stronger collaboration, inclusive participation, and enhanced cross-border cooperation to address rising insecurity and violent extremism in West Africa. NNPC to increase crude oil supply to Dangote Refinery to seven cargoes By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor The NNPC Limited has concluded plans to increase crude oil allocation to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to seven cargoes in May 2026, up from the five cargoes supplied in previous months. The move, it was gathered, reflects NNPC’s commitment to prioritising domestic crude supply in the coming months. However, reacting in an […]