West Africa seeks stronger tax administration as revenue lags growth

Government is targeting a commercially scaled textile and garment industry by 2030, supported by a US$1 billion investment .

The government will commence construction of the Takoradi-Nyinahin railway line in 2027 using domestic resources, as part of efforts to boost mineral production, local processing and regional trade.

More than 60,000 teachers have completed the latest Ghana Education Service (GES) promotion examinations, advancing the implementation of a revised professional ranking framework that is expected to widen career progression opportunities but could increase the government’s long-term wage-bill obligations.

Ghanaian cybersecurity consulting firm e-Crime Bureau has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Smart Africa Secretariat to strengthen cybersecurity capacity, promote innovation and support the development of a more resilient digital ecosystem across Africa.

Imperial General Assurance has announced a comprehensive insurance package valued at GHS150 million to support activities marking the 150th Anniversary celebrations of Mfantsipim School, one of Ghana's most prestigious secondary educational institutions.

 Academic City University urged business leaders to put purpose at the centre of their growth strategies at the inaugural Xperience ACity Industry Breakfast, held on Friday, 6 November 2026, at its campus in Haatso, Accra.

First Atlantic Bank is seeking opportunities to deploy its rapidly expanding deposit base efficiently, after customer deposits rose to GH¢19 billion at the end of the third quarter of 2026, significantly outpacing growth in its lending portfolio.

The Managing Director of Eni Ghana, Mr Federico Ricco, has reaffirmed the company's commitment to strengthening local content development and expanding opportunities for local businesses in the country's upstream petroleum industry.