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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

FG introduces AgriShield campaign to boost farmers’ confidence in Borno

The national coordinator of NCTC said this on Thursday in Abuja at an inter-agency coordination meeting on the AgriShield Strategic Communication Campaign.

Image showing dry season farmers
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

Former Imo APC chair seeks talks over Gov Uzodimma’s successor

A former chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Imo has called for an honest conversation about continuity and consolidation beyond Governor Hope Uzodimma’s tenure.

Hope Uzodimma in APC attire
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

Lagos task force warns NURTW, other unions against encroaching on walkways, public spaces

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit has warned transport unions and other stakeholders against encroaching on walkways and public spaces.

Lagos Task Force
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

Ethiopian ‌PM announces implementation of major projects

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said 2019 under the Ethiopian calendar (2026–2027 under the Gregorian calendar) will mark the start of implementing major government projects.

Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed
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]