<< Back             Poser >> President Mahama outlines plans to elevate Kwahu Business Forum President John Mahama President John Dramani Mahama has outlined plans to elevate the Kwahu Business Forum, including the development of a permanent convention, conference, and exhibition centre in partnership with Metalex and Trasacco. Metalex is a prominent manufacturer of construction materials, specialising in aluminum roofing sheets, bricks, and building components, while Trasacco is the leading property developer in Ghana. Speaking at the 2026 edition of the Kwahu Business Forum at the Kwahu Mpraeso Convention Centre in the Kwahu South District of the Eastern Region, the President announced a package of incentives under the Government’s 24-Hour Economy Initiative to support businesses operating multiple shifts. These incentives include duty-free importation of machinery and fast-track port clearance, measures aimed at boosting industrial growth and productivity. President Mahama also praised Mr Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff at the Presidency, for his visionary role in conceiving the Forum and steering its growth into a leading platform for business and economic engagement in Ghana. Emphasising the importance of good corporate citizenship, the President urged businesses to pay taxes transparently, plan for succession, and invest in small and medium-sized enterprises to promote sustainable growth and job creation. He noted that the Forum continued to serve as a key platform for innovation, partnerships, and investment, reinforcing its growing significance in Ghana’s economic landscape. Held on the theme, “The Future of Business: The Role of the Financial Sector,” the Kwahu Business Forum brought together business owners, industrialists, start-ups, investors, policymakers, and development partners to stimulate business growth across the country. Source: GNA Ghana Business News	Dangote Refinery drives historic shift as Nigeria becomes net petrol exporter The landmark development marks a decisive turnaround for Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, which for decades depended heavily on imported refined petroleum products. Ghana government misses target in latest Treasury Bill auction The Ghana government has missed its borrowing target in the latest Treasury Bill auction, recording a shortfall in the total amount accepted from the market. Experts call for transparency in Ghana’s petroleum revenue management The annual report of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) for 2025 has thrown a spotlight on Ghana's oil and gas sector, with experts calling for improved transparency and accountability in the management of the country's petroleum revenues. Stakeholders push for stronger coordination to transform Ghana’s rice industry The Competitive African Rice Platform (CARP) Ghana, has convened its maiden stakeholder policy dialogue in Tamale to promote coordinated efforts aimed at strengthening Ghana’s rice value chain. Stock market maintains uptrend as investors gain N1.4trn in 4 days By Peter Egwuatu   The Nigerian stock market extended its bullish momentum, Week-on-Week, WoW, at the close of trading last week , as sustained institutional demand for large-cap and fundamentally resilient stocks continued to drive the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX benchmark Index, All Share Index, ASI, and market capitalisation  higher. Specifically, investors garnered N1.359 trillion from their […] Nigeria misses OPEC quota, produces 1.38m bpd in March In its March 2026 Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR), OPEC stated that the figures were based on data obtained through direct communication with Nigerian authorities.