16 h. ago US Nigeria Strikes Could Boost Foreign Investment Confidence, Analysts Say

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-nigeria-strikes-could-boost-foreign-investment-confidence-analysts-say/Nigeria’s joint military action with the United States against terrorist groups is being viewed by some analysts as more than a security operation, potentially representing a turning point for foreign investment confidence in Africa’s most populous economy. The United States conducted airstrikes against Islamic State affiliated militants in northwest Nigeria on December 25, targeting two […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-nigeria-strikes-could-boost-foreign-investment-confidence-analysts-say/

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45 h. ago U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria signal major shift in West African security

United States President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he ordered a "powerful and deadly" military strike against Islamic State militants in Northwest Nigeria. The operation, executed on Christmas Day, targeted what the president described as "ISIS Terrorist Scum" responsible for the persecution of Christians. Trump stated on Truth Social that he had previously warned these groups to "stop the slaughtering of Christians" or face "hell to pay." He characterised the mission as a series of "numerous perfect strikes" carried out by the "Department of War." In his concluding remarks, Trump wrote: "Under my leadership, our Country will not allow Radical Islamic Terrorism to prosper. May God Bless our Military, and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, including the dead Terrorists, of which there will be many more if their slaughter of Christians continues."

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67 h. ago Precision strikes hit terrorist targets as Nigeria, U.S. strengthen security cooperation

The Nigerian government has confirmed that ongoing security cooperation and intelligence collaboration with the United States has led to precision strikes on terrorist targets in the country’s North West.

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4 d. ago African Nations Prioritize Domestic Natural Gas Use for Energy Security

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-nations-prioritize-domestic-natural-gas-use-for-energy-security/African countries are increasingly channeling natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) toward domestic consumption to strengthen power generation, industrial development, and energy security, according to the State of African Energy: 2026 Outlook Report released this week. The report indicates that gas-producing nations are shifting from treating natural gas primarily as an export commodity, instead […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-nations-prioritize-domestic-natural-gas-use-for-energy-security/

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4 d. ago Interior Minister pledges government support to strengthen security services

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing the pressing challenges faced by Ghana’s security personnel, including housing, morale, and logistics, in the coming year.

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1 week ago Nigeria Police Arrest Suspect Over Microsoft Phishing Attacks Targeting Corporate Users

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-police-arrest-suspect-over-microsoft-phishing-attacks-targeting-corporate-users/Nigeria Police Force arrested Okitipi Samuel Thursday over alleged involvement in a sophisticated phishing operation targeting Microsoft 365 users across multiple countries, following collaboration with international law enforcement agencies including the FBI. Force Public Relations Officer Chief Superintendent Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed the arrest during a briefing in Abuja, detailing investigations by the National Cybercrime Centre. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-police-arrest-suspect-over-microsoft-phishing-attacks-targeting-corporate-users/

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2 w. ago Signal Bureau Training Centre to be established in the Volta Region – Mahama

Ghana’s quest to strengthen national security and become a regional hub for intelligence training has received a major boost as President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that the Signal Bureau has secured 100 acres of land in Hohoe, in the Volta Region, to establish a National Signals Bureau Intelligence Training Academy.

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2 w. ago Signal Bureau Training Centre to be established in the Volta Region

Ghana’s quest to strengthen national security and become a regional hub for intelligence training has received a major boost as President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that the Signal Bureau has secured 100 acres of land in Hohoe, in the Volta Region, to establish a National Signals Bureau Intelligence Training Academy.

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3 w. ago Government to deploy 60,000 surveillance cameras nationwide to tackle cybercrime

Government is expanding the use of technology and infrastructure to strengthen national security, including the deployment of 60,000 additional surveillance cameras across the country, President John Dramani Mahama has said.

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3 w. ago Ghana, EU strengthen partnership to address Sahel security challenges  

President John Mahama has met with the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel, João Cravinho, at the Presidency to discuss enhanced cooperation on regional security and development.  

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3 w. ago Ghana must prepare for evolving terrorist threats – Experts warn at CPS dialogue

Ghana must urgently strengthen its internal security systems, intelligence coordination and community resilience to counter the rapidly evolving terrorist threats spilling over from the Sahel, international relations and security expert Dr Vladimir Antwi-Danso has warned.

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3 w. ago Nigeria Launches Regional Biometric Identity Card After Eleven Years

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-launches-regional-biometric-identity-card-after-eleven-years/The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC), marking a major milestone in efforts to enhance ease of doing business, promote economic prosperity, regional integration, and strengthen security across West Africa. The rollout ceremony in Abuja on November 28, 2025, brought together representatives of the ECOWAS Commission, senior […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-launches-regional-biometric-identity-card-after-eleven-years/

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3 w. ago Ghana hosts WAECS 2025, highlights historic synchronisation of West African power grid

Ghana on Tuesday welcomed ministers and energy leaders from across West Africa to the 2025 West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS) in Accra, where the Minister for Energy and Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor, emphasised the need for regional integration to strengthen energy security and accelerate development.

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