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Thursday, September 17, 2026

Economy

September 17, 2026

Digital economy pushes Ghana’s GDP growth to 6% in Q2

Ghana’s gross domestic product grew by six per cent in the second quarter of 2026, driven largely by the digital economy.

Digital economy
September 17, 2026

Navy seeks modern logistics systems to expand operations

The Nigerian Navy has called for a modern logistics system to support expanding operations, fleet renewal and emerging security demands.

Naval chief Idi Abbas
September 17, 2026

Egypt’s trade with BRICS countries rises 25.5% to $36 billion

Egypt’s trade with BRICS countries reached $36.7 billion in the first half of 2026, up 25.5% from $29.3 billion in the same period in 2025.

Egypt's president
September 17, 2026

Kogi govt reasserts authority over pool betting sector

The Kogi government has reasserted its regulatory authority over the state’s pool betting, lottery, and gaming sector.

Governor Ahmed Ododo
September 17, 2026

Air Peace slams NCAA, says August flight delay report inaccurate

Air Peace has disagreed with the flight delay figures in the NCAA’s August report, saying they did not reflect the airline’s total flight operations.

Air Peace boss
September 17, 2026

Hormuz ship traffic falls to three vessels

Commodity vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to three ships on Wednesday, down from 12 the previous day and below the 10-day average of about 17.

Vessels along Strait of Hormuz (Photo credit: Benoit Tessier/File Photo/Reuters]
September 17, 2026

Tariff War: Trump threatens EU with further sanctions over Canada

President Donald Trump has threatened to impose “serious tariffs” on the European Union’s 27 member states.

Mark Carney and Donald Trump
September 17, 2026

EU supports plan for Canada to become associate member amid Trump tariff war

Ursula von der Leyen, the European Union president, has backed plans for Canada to become an EU associate member.

Mark Carney,Roberta Metsola and von der Leyen
September 17, 2026

Despite growing financial inclusion, six in 10 Nigerians face severe liquidity distress: Report

Despite increased access to formal and digital financial services, a new report found that about six in every 10 Nigerian adults remain in severe liquidity distress.

POS centre
September 17, 2026

NLNG urges global gas producers to cut methane emissions

Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas has urged the global gas industry to make methane reduction a business priority, calling emissions lost gas and lost revenue