Exports Declined by 2.2% Last Year

Growth was recorded in oil products (37.1%), food (4.6%) as well as raw materials (10.3%) compared to last May. However, exports of industrial goods (-12.2%), machinery (-18.2%), chemicals (-4.2%) and various industrial goods (-14.8%) recorded a contraction. Greek exports rose 7.8% in December 2024, compared to the same month in 2023, reaching 4.03 billion euros…

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Ghana’s President Finalizes Government Structure by Appointing 13 Deputy Ministers

Ghanaian President John Mahama has appointed 13 deputy ministers, finalising the formation of his government. In an official statement, Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu said the appointments are intended to support ministers in achieving the government’s objectives and fulfilling promises made to the people. With this latest round of nominations, President Mahama is nearing his…

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Nigeria’s EFCC Charges More Than 50 Foreign Nationals with Cybercrime and Identity Theft

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged at least 53 foreign nationals with various offences, including cybercrime, cyberterrorism, identity theft, and possession of fraudulent documents. According to an official statement, the accused—40 of whom are Chinese nationals—were charged over the past two days for alleged attempts to undermine Nigeria’s constitutional structure. The suspects…

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