56 h. ago Ghana and Nigeria lead medal tally at 2025 JE Wilson Ghana Junior International Badminton Championships

The final day featured five exciting finals: men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles, and mixed doubles.

Sport

60 h. ago Chowdeck Secures US$9M to Speed Up Nigeria and Ghana Expansion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/chowdeck-secures-us9m-to-speed-up-nigeria-and-ghana-expansion/Chowdeck has raised $9 million in Series A funding to accelerate its growth across Nigeria and Ghana and launch a quick commerce service. The African food delivery leader aims to cut delivery times for groceries and essentials using dark stores and hyperlocal logistics, while expanding into underserved cities. Novastar Ventures led the equity round, joined […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/chowdeck-secures-us9m-to-speed-up-nigeria-and-ghana-expansion/

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3 d. ago Nigeria Rejects U.S. Deportees, Citing “Additional Baggage” Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-rejects-u-s-deportees-citing-additional-baggage-concerns/Nigeria’s Foreign Ministry has firmly rejected U.S. pressure to accept deportees, including individuals with criminal records, declaring the world’s sixth-most populous nation “will not accept additional baggage” amid its own socioeconomic struggles. Spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa stated in Saturday Punch that Nigeria’s stance remains unchanged even if other African nations comply. Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar earlier emphasized […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-rejects-u-s-deportees-citing-additional-baggage-concerns/

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s WAEC crisis: A timely lesson for Ghana amid exam season

As over 460,000 Ghanaian students settle in for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) which commenced this week, a palpable sense of anticipation hangs over the nation for a different reason: the imminent release of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results. At this critical juncture in Ghana’s academic calendar, the chaotic release […]

Events

5 d. ago Shein and Temu’s Cheap Fashion Tide Threatens African Clothing Jobs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shein-and-temus-cheap-fashion-tide-threatens-african-clothing-jobs/A tsunami of ultra-cheap shirts, dresses, and jeans from Chinese e-commerce giants Shein and Temu is flooding African markets, threatening to wash away local textile industries and tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs. Across Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa, bargain-hunting shoppers are embracing the platforms’ rock-bottom prices, leaving domestic producers struggling to compete against […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shein-and-temus-cheap-fashion-tide-threatens-african-clothing-jobs/

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6 d. ago Nigeria Launches Counteroffensive Against US$2bn Medical Tourism Drain

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-launches-counteroffensive-against-us2bn-medical-tourism-drain/Once a regional healthcare destination, Nigeria now hemorrhages an estimated $2 billion annually as citizens seek treatment abroad a symptom of Africa’s deepening medical infrastructure crisis. The newly operational African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja aims to reverse this exodus, positioning itself as a catalyst for continent-wide healthcare sovereignty. Opened June 5 through […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-launches-counteroffensive-against-us2bn-medical-tourism-drain/

Politics

7 d. ago Nigeria’s President Tinubu condoles with Ghana over tragic helicopter crash

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his deepest condolences to Ghana following the devastating helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight people, including two high-ranking government ministers.

Events

7 d. ago From Africa to the World: How Tosin Ologun is elevating African fashion globally

Tosin Kehinde Ologun has embarked on a transformative journey that spans Nigeria, Ghana, the United Kingdom and beyond, all in pursuit of showcasing African fashion on a global scale. As founder of the ‘Táàńwá’ label, a Yoruba term a Yoruba term that translates to “sought after,” she champions a new wave of African designs rooted in cultural storytelling, sustainability and slow-fashion principles.

Politics

9 d. ago MTN Nigeria Cuts FX Losses 99% as Revenue Hits US$1.57 Billion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-nigeria-cuts-fx-losses-99-as-revenue-hits-us1-57-billion/MTN Nigeria slashed net foreign exchange losses by 99.4% to $3.42 million in H1 2025, rebounding from a $581.50 million deficit a year earlier amid Nigeria’s improved currency stability. The telecom giant reported $1.57 billion revenue—a 54.6% year-on-year surge—driven by data revenue growth of 69.2% ($803.92 million) and voice revenue climbing 40.3% ($579.48 million). Profit […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-nigeria-cuts-fx-losses-99-as-revenue-hits-us1-57-billion/

Economics

9 d. ago Ghana’s DSTV Pricing Dispute Sparks Debate on Market Regulation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-dstv-pricing-dispute-sparks-debate-on-market-regulation/Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has demanded a 30% reduction in DSTV subscription fees from MultiChoice Ghana, igniting national debate over consumer fairness versus free-market principles. The minister cites the cedi’s recent appreciation and improved macroeconomic indicators as justification, arguing these same factors prompted MultiChoice’s past price hikes. Critics allege Ghanaians face exploitation, noting Nigeria’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-dstv-pricing-dispute-sparks-debate-on-market-regulation/

Politics

1 week ago Ghana Assures Nigeria of Citizen Safety Amid Misinformation Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-assures-nigeria-of-citizen-safety-amid-misinformation-concerns/President John Mahama has personally guaranteed the safety of Nigerian nationals in Ghana during a meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, at Jubilee House in Accra. The talks addressed tensions fueled by a decade-old viral video that recently sparked limited anti-Nigerian protests, which Mahama characterized as a minor incident […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-assures-nigeria-of-citizen-safety-amid-misinformation-concerns/

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3 w. ago 25% of streams in Ghana are from other African countries but Nigeria prefers homegrown music more

Ghana’s music market is increasingly becoming a gateway for regional sounds in Africa, according to the newly released Luminate 2025 Midyear Music Report.

Sport

4 w. ago WAIFEM workshop urges regional collaboration on currency management and forecasting

The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) has concluded a five-day regional workshop in Accra focused on Currency Management and Forecasting across West Africa. The workshop brought together senior representatives from the central banks of Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone to deepen institutional capacity in managing currency operations, enhancing forecasting […]

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