October 17, 2026
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BUSINESS • ENTERPRISE • ECONOMY
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Dangote Says a Son Is ‘Not My Priority’ — and His Daughters Could Lead the Empire
Oct 6, 2026
What happens to a $50+ billion fortune when its founder doesn’t believe a male heir is necessary? For Aliko Dangote, the answer may already be taking shape. What happens to…
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NEWS & POLITICS
Ghana by the Numbers: Population, Economy, Governance and the Data That Tells the Story
Quick Facts Population: 35.1 million (2025 estimate) GDP growth: 6.0% in 2025 Inflation: 5.4% by December 2025 Public debt: GH¢641.1 billion (44.7% of GDP) Regions: 16…
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NEWS & POLITICS
How to Check Whether a Political Claim Is True: A Practical Guide for Ghanaian Voters
Every election season, Ghanaians are bombarded with claims. A politician says the economy grew by 5%.…
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Fake News, Misinformation and Propaganda: How to Spot the Difference
The terms get thrown around constantly. A politician dismisses an unfavourable story as “fake news.” A…
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How to Read Government Statistics Without Getting Misled: A Guide for the Everyday Ghanaian
Every month, the Ghana Statistical Service releases numbers. Inflation fell to 25.8% in March 2024. GDP…
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SPORTS • GHANA • AFRICA • THE WORLD
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World Cup Visa Controversy: Sports Minister Wanted NSA Director General Set Aside for Probe, Wonder Mandel Says
Oct 10, 2026
Ghana’s World Cup visa controversy has taken another turn, with Wonder Mandel claiming that the Sports Minister recommended setting aside the Director General of the…
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Dangote Says a Son Is ‘Not My Priority’ — and His Daughters Could Lead the Empire
Oct 6, 2026
What happens to a $50+ billion fortune when its founder doesn’t believe a male heir is necessary? For Aliko Dangote, the answer may already be taking shape. What…
READ FULL STORY →
Why Insurance Penetration in Ghana Remains Low — The 0.63% Reality, the 80% Informal Sector, and the Trust Deficit That Won’t Close
Why Insurance Penetration in Ghana Remains Low — Ghana’s insurance…
Ghana’s Insurance Industry Is Bigger Than Most People Realize — The GH¢17.9bn Sector, GH¢7.34bn Revenue and the 1% Penetration Paradox
Ghana’s Insurance Industry Is Bigger Than Most People Realize —…
How Insurance Companies in Ghana Actually Make Money — Underwriting Profit, Investment Income, and the Three Numbers That Decide If an Insurer Sinks or Swims
How insurance companies in Ghana actually make money – GH¢7.34bn…
Third-Party vs Comprehensive Insurance in Ghana – The Mandated Minimum, the Fraud Tax, and the GH¢18,000 Out‑of‑Pocket Lesson
Third‑party insurance in Ghana costs GH¢557, while comprehensive runs 5–7%…
Dangote Says a Son Is ‘Not My Priority’ — and His Daughters Could Lead the Empire
What happens to a $50+ billion fortune when its founder…
Dangote Backs $16 Billion, 700,000-bpd Refinery in Lamu, Kenya
Aliko Dangote is taking his industrial empire beyond West Africa…
Fidelity Bank Ghana Moves Toward IPO and GSE Main Market Listing
Fidelity Bank Ghana is moving closer to the Ghana Stock…
How Competition Shapes Prices in Ghana: A Market Reality Check
From the fuel pump to the sachet water vendor, competition—or…
Why Market Efficiency Matters for Ghana’s Economic Growth
For the business owner, investor, or policymaker, market efficiency is…
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Study Reveals Widening Glaucoma Care Gaps in Rural and Low-Income Communities
A new study by Northwestern University has revealed alarming disparities…
How to Build a Sustainable Maize Farm in Ghana: Best Practices, Profits, and Long-Term Growth
Maize is one of Ghana’s most important staple crops, serving…
How Leaders Make Decisions Under Uncertainty in Ghana’s Business Environment
Uncertainty is no longer an occasional disruption in business—it is…
GDP, Inflation and Jobs: Understanding Ghana’s Economic Indicators
How Ghana Measures Economic Progress – How does Ghana measure…
AI in Healthcare Sparks Concerns Over Patient Safety and a Growing Two-Tier System
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into healthcare decision-making, experts…
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CURRENCY MARKET
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Exchange Rates
| Name | Last | Chg. | Chg. % |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD/GHS16 Oct 2026 | 11.66 | -0.02 | -0.19% |
| GBP/GHS16 Oct 2026 | 15.47 | +0.01 | +0.09% |
| EUR/GHS16 Oct 2026 | 13.08 | +0.02 | +0.13% |
| NGN/GHS16 Oct 2026 | 0.01 | 0.00 | -0.14% |
| CAD/GHS16 Oct 2026 | 8.22 | +0.01 | +0.07% |
| ZAR/GHS16 Oct 2026 | 0.71 | +0.00 | +0.15% |
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Fuel Prices
| Name | Last | Chg. | Chg. % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol16 Oct 2026 | GH₵16.99 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| Diesel16 Oct 2026 | GH₵18.53 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
Data source: ASJ API Ghana
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