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… The list travels confidently across the globe, from Mexico to India, America, Switzerland, Nigeria, Zambia and back home to Ghana, proving that higher education, like galamsey and football disappointment, now enjoys impressive international cooperation. …
Congratulations On Your Degree; GTEC Has A Small QuestionJoy Online
… Ampem Darkoa’s Ladies will now face Edo Queens of Nigeria in the final on Saturday, September 5, in a repeat of the last Group B fixture.
WAFU B WCLQ: Ampem Darkoa Ladies thrash Dynamique FC to reach finalThe Chronicle
A global ride-hailing company, Uber, has announced plans to exit Nigeria, effective September 2, 2026. …
Uber announces exit from NigeriaJoy Online
Uber has announced it is closing its operations in Nigeria – Africa’s most populous country – and the East African nation of Uganda with immediate effect The global ride-hailing giant said it had come to the “difficult decision” after a thorough review of its business. …
Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effectJoy Online
… From EndSARS in Nigeria to FixTheCountry in Ghana, social media has become the main tool for young people to organize, demand accountability and force leaders to listen. …
The Scroll That Rules the World: The unstoppable power of social mediaJoy Online
Nigerian music lawyer and founder of Amelia Songs, Akinyemi Ayinoluwa, has identified some factors that contribute to the impressive performance of the Nigerian music industry. …
Nigerian music lawyer Akinyemi Ayinoluwa reveals factors driving Nigeria’s music successThe Ghanaian Times
… The 12 finalists are representing Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Kenya, Botswana, the Republic of Congo, Benin, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon and the United States, which is representing the African Diaspora. …
Ga Mantse to confer new titles on Africa Monologue Challenge contestantsJoy Online
… Mrs Benyi, who was Managing Director of Enterprise Life Ghana, will now oversee the life insurance operations of Enterprise Life in Ghana, Nigeria and The Gambia, as well as Transitions, the Group’s funeral services business. …
Enterprise Group appoints Jacqueline Benyi as Group COO, Francis Yirenkyi as acting MD of Enterprise LifeThe Chronicle
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), describing the growth recorded in the second quarter of 2026 as encouraging and assuring Nigerians of stronger economic performance. …
Tinubu Welcomes Nigeria’s 4.43% GDP Growth, Promises Stronger Microeconomic PerformanceJoy Online
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has dismissed more than 40 employees for alleged corruption and financial misconduct over the past three years. …
‘I have fired 40 of my agents for being corrupt’, says Nigeria’s anti-corruption chiefGhana's U-17 women's national team has travelled to Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire, for the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls' Cup, which begins on Tuesday, September 16, with 22 players called up. The tournament will serve as qualifiers for the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, and the Black Maidens will face Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Togo, Niger and Côte d'Ivoire in a round-robin format.
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Ghana's U-17 women's national team has travelled to Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire, for the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls' Cup, which begins on Tuesday, September 16, with 22 players called up. The tournament will serve as qualifiers for the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, and the Black Maidens will face Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Togo, Niger and Côte d'Ivoire in a round-robin format.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
Deloitte Africa's Infrastructure & Capital Projects leader has called for Ghana to establish a specialised financial institution to provide long-term, affordable financing to businesses in capital-intensive sectors like oil and gas and manufacturing, citing Nigeria's Bank of Industry—which offers interest rates as low as 5–7%—as a model.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Nigeria's parliament has suspended official visits to South Africa and ordered lawmakers to boycott South African-hosted legislative activities, citing reports of attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants. Since 2022, 98 Nigerians have died in mob and hate-related incidents there, and 1,695 Nigerians have been voluntarily evacuated this year amid xenophobia-related tensions.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Over 20 Ghanaian youth are participating in the 2026 International Festival of Youth in Ekaterinburg, Russia, where the CEO of the Ghana Russia Centre for Commerce and Relations says the event could unlock business partnerships, scholarships and joint ventures in entrepreneurship, technology, media, education and culture.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
About 10,000 young people from 191 countries, including representatives from 19 African nations, gathered in Ekaterinburg, Russia for the week-long 2026 International Festival of Youth (September 11–17), which provides a platform for young leaders to participate in activities covering media, entrepreneurship, science, education, technology, public administration, culture, sport and civic engagement.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's delegation at the 33rd Meeting of Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Africa in Vienna called for stronger regional and international cooperation to combat drug trafficking and transnational organised crime. During the period under review, NACOC and partner security agencies made 217 arrests and 165 prosecutions, intercepting more than 8.5 tonnes of assorted narcotic drugs and 45.4 million tramadol tablets.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghanaian citizens can travel to at least 41 countries across Africa, the Caribbean and other regions without obtaining a visa in advance under visa waiver arrangements, though permitted stay durations vary—most offer up to 90 days, while Grenada, Maldives and Zambia allow 30 days.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
South African police are handing over six Nigerians to FBI agents for alleged online romance scams targeting over 100 US women and defrauding them of more than 100 million rand ($6m). The suspects, arrested in 2021, are believed to be members of Black Axe, a Nigerian crime syndicate tied to human trafficking, internet fraud, and murder, and will face wire fraud and money-laundering charges in the US.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian songstress Gyakie has featured on Nigerian duo Ajebo Hustlers' latest single, 365 Days, which explores themes of love, commitment and holding on to relationships. The song is available on all major digital streaming platforms and represents another Ghana-Nigeria collaboration that strengthens Gyakie's presence in the Nigerian music market.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lagos State has recorded 53 suspected diphtheria cases in 2026, of which six tested positive; all confirmed cases were managed and contacts traced, with officials saying there is currently no widespread outbreak in the state despite active cases in other parts of Nigeria.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigeria has appointed Major General Ibikunle Ademola Ajose to lead military operations against Boko Haram and its Islamic State-backed splinter faction in the northeast, replacing Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar less than two years after his appointment. The reshuffle, part of a wider military shake-up involving 14 other generals, aims to improve operational effectiveness ahead of January presidential elections as insecurity remains a major concern.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Cases against Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, accused of defrauding women through alleged romance scams, have been withdrawn from Circuit Courts in Accra for consolidation and referral to the High Court. Kwarteng and his wife Sally Akosua Amoasah have been jointly charged with six counts of conspiracy to commit fraud by false pretences, with additional charges against each including producing obscene material; they have denied all charges.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria will play Russia in an international friendly on October 6 in Nizhny Novgorod, marking the second senior fixture between the nations following a 1-1 draw in June 2025.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Billionaire Aliko Dangote is planning to build a $15–16 billion refinery in Lamu, Kenya, with a 700,000-barrel-per-day capacity and expected completion by 2030, but securing crude supply poses a challenge since Kenya currently has no commercial oil output, unlike Nigeria where Dangote's existing refinery operates.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria has named Major General Ibikunle Ademola Ajose to lead military operations against Boko Haram and its Islamic State-backed splinter faction in the northeast, replacing Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar less than two years after his April 2025 appointment. The reshuffle is part of a wider military shake-up involving 14 other generals, aimed at improving operational effectiveness as insecurity remains a major concern ahead of January presidential elections.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress is asking President Mahama to keep discussions on proposed constitutional reforms open for broader consultation and consensus-building. TUC Deputy Secretary-General Dr Kwabena Nyarko Otoo said the union intends to engage the President and the constitutional reform implementation committee to present its views, and disagreed with concerns that partisan election of mayors could threaten Ghana's unity, citing examples from Nigeria, Kenya, and Senegal.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Sadiq, met with Barbados's High Commissioner to Ghana to discuss strengthening cooperation in aviation, tourism, trade, education, culture, migration, security, reparations and multilateral affairs, building on recent high-level engagements between the two nations.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Businessman Dr Kofi Amoah has called for Ghana to rethink how it investigates and punishes corruption, arguing that current approaches risk making corruption an attractive route to wealth and social status, particularly as the country seeks to build competitive indigenous businesses and transform its economy.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Workers Union has urged the government to take greater ownership of Ghana's energy sector challenges rather than relying heavily on IMF and World Bank prescriptions, and questioned why Independent Power Producers' pricing was not receiving greater attention in sector reform discussions.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Workers Union has challenged the IMF and World Bank to broaden their focus on Ghana's energy crisis to include the pricing structure of Independent Power Producers, arguing that IPP agreements and generation costs are key concerns that must be addressed for lasting energy sector stability.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Workers Union argues Ghana has capacity to address its energy challenges independently, suggesting focus on structural problems like power generation costs and Independent Power Producer agreements rather than external financing. The IMF estimates a US$1.1 billion sectoral financing shortfall in 2026 due to collection losses and costly generation contracts.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian artist Gyakie has secured two Top 10 entries on the Apple Music Nigeria Albums Chart with her projects My Diary and After Midnight, demonstrating the growing reach of her music in one of Africa's biggest streaming markets.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An Africa Clean Air Network report found that parts of West Africa, particularly Senegal and Cape Verde, experienced more than 120 days in 2025 when air quality exceeded the World Health Organization's daily safety guideline for PM2.5 particles, primarily due to seasonal Saharan dust.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's National Insurance Corporation (NICON), the country's largest insurance company established in 1969, has had its operational licence revoked by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) due to persistent failure to meet regulatory requirements. A Receiver and Provisional Liquidator has been appointed to oversee the company's assets and liabilities.
8 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Beach Soccer national team has selected 60 players for screening ahead of the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with a first-round clash against Nigeria scheduled for September. The winners will advance to the second stage, with the continental finals to be held in Senegal.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will establish a Ghanaian Diaspora Consular Fund to finance emergency assistance, evacuations, and repatriations for Ghanaians in distress abroad. The announcement follows the evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa during a resurgence of xenophobic attacks.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's Dangote refinery plans to spend $14.3 billion to double its processing capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day by 2029, and has signed documents for an IPO aimed at raising 2.15 trillion naira ($1.63 billion), with trading expected to begin in late November.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has repatriated 4,972 Ghanaians from distress situations across ten countries since 2025, with the largest number (3,807) coming from Libya. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the repeated evacuations have placed significant financial and logistical strain on the state, prompting plans to establish a dedicated Ghanaian Diaspora Consular Fund for emergency financing.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, MP for Takoradi, has urged Ghana and Nigeria to unite through shared trade and culture, arguing that the borders between them were artificially drawn by European powers and that regional unity represents a restoration rather than a new arrangement.
7 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Children as young as 10 are becoming severely addicted to cannabis in parts of the Volta Region, with producers processing raw cannabis into toffees and soft drinks marketed to unsuspecting children, according to the Volta Regional Commander of the Narcotics Control Commission. The trend is most evident in Hohoe and Kpando municipalities, as well as North Dayi, South Dayi, and Afadzato South districts, with cannabis syndicates selling the substance to clients in Togo, Benin, Nigeria, and other parts of West Africa.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →