66 h. ago Africa’s US$100 Billion Trade Finance Gap Strangles Commercial Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-us100-billion-trade-finance-gap-strangles-commercial-growth/A chronic shortage of trade finance is constraining Africa’s commercial expansion, with banks rejecting $100 billion in legitimate trade requests annually and forcing businesses to abandon profitable deals across the continent. The finance gap affects 40% of trade transactions in Africa compared to just 7% globally, according to the African Development Bank. Small and medium […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-us100-billion-trade-finance-gap-strangles-commercial-growth/

Economics

1 week ago Republic Bank rallies SMEs with growth strategies at business summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/republic-bank-rallies-smes-with-growth-strategies-at-business-summit/More than 100 entrepreneurs and business owners gathered in Accra as Republic Bank Ghana hosted its SME Business Seminar, positioning itself as the preferred financial partner for small and medium enterprises seeking sustainable expansion. The high-impact event brought together industry leaders to share practical strategies for navigating Ghana’s competitive business landscape. Key speakers included Republic […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/republic-bank-rallies-smes-with-growth-strategies-at-business-summit/

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1 week ago Continental Refining Surge Creates US$100 Billion Business Opportunity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/continental-refining-surge-creates-us100-billion-business-opportunity/Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation as the continent prepares to add 1.2 million barrels per day of refining capacity by 2030, creating unprecedented opportunities for local businesses across multiple sectors. The expansion, detailed in OPEC’s 2025 World Oil Outlook, centers on major projects in Nigeria, Angola, and Uganda, complemented by modular refineries […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/continental-refining-surge-creates-us100-billion-business-opportunity/

Economics

3 w. ago ARDA report warns fuel import dependency threatens Africa’s economy

A recent report from the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) has issued a stark warning of Africa’s heavy reliance on imported refined petroleum products, which leaves the continent dangerously exposed to economic paralysis.

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3 w. ago Ghana Fraud Suspects Face US Court After US$100m Extradition

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fraud-suspects-face-us-court-after-us100m-extradition/Three Ghanaians accused of masterminding a vast international cybercrime network arrived in the United States this week. They face federal charges for allegedly stealing more than $100 million through elaborate romance scams and business email frauds targeting vulnerable Americans, many elderly. Isaac Oduro Boateng, Inusah Ahmed, and Derrick Van Yeboah landed in New York on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fraud-suspects-face-us-court-after-us100m-extradition/

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4 w. ago Ghanaian nationals extradited for alleged roles in stealing more than $100m through romance scams, other fraud

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), Christopher G. Raia, announced today the unsealing of an indictment charging four Ghanaian nationals, Isaac Oduro Boateng aka “Kofi Boat,” Inusah Ahmed aka “Pascal,” Derrick Van Yeboah aka “Van,” and Patrick Kwame Asare aka “Borgar,” for their roles in an international criminal organization that stole more than $100 million from victims via romance scams and business email compromises.

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