Author: SAMUEL
Terra Industries – founded by Nathan Nwachuku, 22, and Maxwell Maduka, 24 – two young Nigerians in Abuja — just raised $34 million from top U.S. defense-tech investors (8VC, Lux Capital, Valor Equity). It’s a historic achievement. It’s also a warning. A serious warning. Because behind the celebration lies a quiet truth we rarely confront: > Foreign capital recognized the strategic value of Nigerian defense innovation before our own institutions did. Pride and grief can coexist. Defense-tech isn’t another startup category. It is sovereign infrastructure. It is what shapes a nation’s security, negotiation power, and future autonomy. And yet Nigeria’s…
Ghana has maintained its position as the world’s leading country in mobile money regulation, according to the 2025 Mobile Money Regulatory Index released by the GSMA. A press release issued by the Bank of Ghana said the country achieved an overall score of 96.10 percent in the 2025 index, improving from 95.06 percent recorded the previous year. The Bank noted that the milestone highlights Ghana’s continued leadership in creating a world-class regulatory environment that enables mobile money services to grow, deepen financial inclusion and support innovation in the digital financial ecosystem. According to the GSMA, the Mobile Money Regulatory Index…
The Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged Ghanaians to end discrimination against children with special needs and ensure their full integration into national life. She highlighted that children with special needs possess unique talents and abilities that must be nurtured rather than overlooked, stressing the importance of greater inclusion and acceptance. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang made the remarks on Friday, February 20, when she joined pupils of the New Horizon Special School to mark their 2026 Fun Day and Games celebration. “It’s all about recognising the differences we have. And it’s about looking at all the differences and bringing them together,…
In a massive crackdown on the visibility of digital currencies, financial regulators have ordered an immediate halt to all public advertising for virtual assets and stablecoins across the country. The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in a joint directive issued on 20th February 2026, have given Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) a mere 48 hours to strip their branding from the public eye or face “severe sanctions”. The move signals a hardening of the state’s stance against unregulated mass marketing in the fintech space, targeting the “increasing advertisement” of digital products that have recently…
A young Ghanaian has sparked debate after claiming that men earning GH₵4,000 ($360) or less per month should not consider marriage due to the financial responsibilities involved. In a video circulating online, the man broke down the costs of living for a single man versus a married man earning the same amount. He explained that a single man paying for essentials like rent, utilities, and transportation would spend around GH₵3,000 monthly, leaving just GH₵1,000 to save, about GH₵12,000 a year. He went on to say that marriage significantly increases expenses. Renting a larger home for comfort and visitors could cost…
A member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Atta Issah, has disclosed that the government is planning to raise about GH₵30 billion through a syndicated domestic bond to support the operations of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). Speaking to Citi News on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Atta Issah explained that the funds are intended to strengthen COCOBOD’s working capital and stabilise the cocoa sector. “If you look at the working capital, it is the forces or the drivers of ownership funding. So, if the Bank of Ghana and the Ministry of Finance are equity shareholders, they make contributions,” he said. According to…
The Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf John, on Thursday, February 19, 2026, led a high-powered delegation to Bimbila following a devastating rainstorm that caused widespread destruction in parts of Bimbila and Kpandai in the Northern Region. The visit came after a comprehensive situation report was submitted by the Northern Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) through the Minister to the Director-General, Joseph Bikanyi Kuyon. The report detailed extensive damage to residential buildings, schools and other properties, leaving several families displaced and in urgent need of assistance. In response, Major (Rtd) Dr. Kuyon personally led a team to…
Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has arrived in Burkina Faso for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening security cooperation and political ties between the two West African nations. Ablakwa and his delegation were welcomed at the airport by Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister, Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré, and Ghana’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Kenneth Akibate. Prior to departure, Ablakwa visited the 37 Military Hospital in Accra to express solidarity with Ghanaian nationals airlifted back from Burkina Faso after sustaining injuries in a terrorist attack on February 14. During the visit, the Ghanaian minister is expected to engage in high-level political…
The father-in-law of Sammy Gyamfi, Chief Executive Officer of GOLDBOD, has died after sustaining gunshot wounds during an alleged armed robbery at his residence in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. The deceased, Mr Karikari, was reportedly attacked on Friday, 13 February 2026. Despite receiving intensive medical treatment, he succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, 18 February, exactly 5 days after the attack. Conflicting accounts have emerged about the circumstances surrounding the incident. Some reports claim that nothing was taken from the house, raising suspicion about the motive for the attack. Other accounts suggest that Mr Karikari had travelled from Accra…
Africa is no longer just the source of the world’s wealth — it is becoming the owner of it. Angola’s state diamond company, , plans to ramp production to 17 million carats by 2027 after a record-breaking 2024. That milestone cements as the world’s third-largest diamond producer, behind only Russia and . But production is only part of the story. Luanda is now reportedly considering acquiring a 20–30% strategic stake in — the historic giant that has dominated the diamond trade for over a century. At the same time, Botswana is moving to buy an additional 15% share in the…