# finance minister (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover finance minister. Page: Feed: --- ## [Federal Bank denies reports of majority stake acquisition in Jana SFB as stock drops 4.4%](https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/federal-bank-jana-small-finance-bank-acquisition-denial-11787648385819.html) _2026-08-25 · mint - industry_ Earlier on Tuesday, a CNBC-TV18 report citing sources said Federal Bank and Jana SFB are in ‘advanced stages’ of a deal for the private bank to acquire a majority stake in the small finance bank. ## [RBI measures to lift India’s ECB inflows to $75-80 billion in FY27: Citi’s corp banking head](https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/rbi-measures-to-lift-india-s-ecb-inflows-to-75-80-billion-in-fy27-citi-s-corp-banking-head-11787559587436.html) _2026-08-25 · mint - industry_ According to Neeraj Kumar, the projection was revised upward over the past two months after the RBI introduced measures in June allowing banks and public-sector companies to raise foreign-currency funds under a special window. ## [Indian IT firms are buying growth, one client at a time](https://www.livemint.com/industry/infotech/indian-it-firms-are-buying-growth-one-client-at-a-time-11787631616929.html) _2026-08-25 · mint - industry_ The TCS-Porsche deal is the latest of at least nine transactions in which IT firms acquired clients’ technology businesses alongside large outsourcing mandates, as organic growth slows. ## [From binge to buzz: why OTT is spacing out episodes again](https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/ott-platforms-weekly-episode-release-vs-binge-watching-lock-upp-criminal-justice-11787560264722.html) _2026-08-25 · mint - industry_ OTT platforms are breaking the binge, one episode at a time. Staggered drops are helping shows build momentum, sustain conversations and drive higher cumulative viewership and retention. ## [Ambani weighs aluminium entry, setting up potential Adani showdown](https://www.livemint.com/industry/reliance-industries-ril-mukesh-ambani-aluminium-adani-enterprises-gautam-adani-bauxite-karlapat-bauxite-block-11787586454345.html) _2026-08-25 · mint - industry_ The move comes as billionaire Gautam Adani’s group marks its entry in the aluminium sector. In June, Adani Enterprises announced plans to invest about $11.5 billion to develop a 2 million tonnes per annum aluminium project in Odisha in partnership with UAE’s International Holding Company. ## [State-run banks propose priority sector lending norms for EVs, clean energy](https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/staterun-banks-propose-priority-sector-lending-norms-for-evs-clean-energy-11787570766724.html) _2026-08-25 · mint - industry_ The proposals include specific lending limits of up to ₹2 lakh for electric two-wheelers and ₹20 lakh for electric four-wheelers for personal use. They also propose limits of ₹25 crore for charging and battery-swapping infrastructure, and ₹50 crore for commercial electric-vehicle fleet operators. ## [Beyond the chatbots: The AI race in banking will be won in the back office](https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/beyond-the-chatbots-the-ai-race-in-banking-will-be-won-in-the-back-office-11787584413426.html) _2026-08-24 · mint - industry_ The next phase of AI in banking will not be won by the best chatbot, but by the institutions that detect risk earlier, allocate capital better and operate more intelligently behind the scenes. ## [Mint Explainer | Can India build a homegrown smartphone brand?](https://www.livemint.com/industry/mint-explainer-can-india-build-a-homegrown-smartphone-brand-11787562622758.html) _2026-08-24 · mint - industry_ Though India is one of the world’s top destinations for smartphone assembly after China, and alongside Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia, the country’s own brands could never make it over the past decade. Is a major homegrown phone feasible in the country? ## [Why airfares are rising even as fewer Indians fly](https://www.livemint.com/industry/india-domestic-airfares-rise-airline-capacity-falls-passenger-traffic-11787539828384.html) _2026-08-24 · mint - industry_ Airlines are cutting flights faster than demand is falling, keeping planes more than 85% full and leaving passengers with fewer chances of cheaper fares. ## [Why Ramayana could change how Indian films travel overseas](https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/ramayana-sony-pictures-indian-cinema-bollywood-overseas-international-distribution-11787473824098.html) _2026-08-24 · mint - industry_ Sony Pictures’ distribution of Ramayana could help Indian films break beyond diaspora audiences. Global studios bring scale and reach, while Indian distributors offer local insight—making hybrid models an increasingly compelling route for ambitious films. ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rgUtDp4s3SrQ) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [Unclaimed car? Efua Abban’s experience with shipping a car to Ghana from the United States](https://theghanareport.com/opinion/unclaimed-car-efua-abbans-experience-with-shipping-a-car-to-ghana-from-the-united-states/) _2026-08-23 · Efua Abban · The Ghana Report_ I have finally put pen to paper, or better still, finger to iPad. I am writing about my experience with shipping a car to Ghana from the United States. A car bought with hard-earned money – a car whose only “crime” was to go to Ghana. Background So let’s start from the very beginning. This \[…\] The post Unclaimed car? Efua Abban’s experience with shipping a car to Ghana from the United States… ## [GoldBod must appear before a parliamentary inquiry to answer for gold-trade losses — Appiagyei](https://theghanareport.com/news/goldbod-must-appear-before-a-parliamentary-inquiry-to-answer-for-gold-trade-losses-appiagyei/) _2026-08-23 · Christian Wilson · The Ghana Report_ The Minority in Parliament is demanding greater accountability over the financial implications of the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP), insisting that the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) must answer questions surrounding billions of dollars in gold transactions. Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei said the demand was not aimed at undermining GoldBod but \[…\] The post… ## [Cocoa Marketing Company rolls out 24-hour cocoa operations to speed up exports and cut delays](https://theghanareport.com/business/cocoa-marketing-company-rolls-out-24-hour-cocoa-operations-to-speed-up-exports-and-cut-delays/) _2026-08-23 · myjoyonline.com · The Ghana Report_ The Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC) has commenced 24-hour operations at its cocoa takeover and export facilities as part of efforts to reduce delays, improve turnaround times and make Ghana’s cocoa export chain more competitive. The new operating model is built around three commitments: Offload 24, Load 24 and Export 24. Speaking at the launch in \[…\] The post Cocoa Marketing Company rolls out… ## [Two-time boxing champion Tete shot dead outside his home in South Africa](https://theghanareport.com/sports/two-time-boxing-champion-tete-shot-dead-outside-his-home-in-south-africa/) _2026-08-23 · Christian Wilson · The Ghana Report_ Two-time world boxing champion Zolani Tete has been shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. The 38-year-old was reportedly ambushed on Friday while sitting in his car waiting for the gate to his home to open. According to officials, two armed suspects wearing balaclavas emerged from another vehicle and fired \[…\] The post Two-time boxing champion Tete shot dead… ## [Afenyo-Markin to pursue legal action over ‘extortionist’ allegation](https://theghanareport.com/news/afenyo-markin-to-pursue-legal-action-over-extortionist-allegation/) _2026-08-23 · Stephen Awuah · The Ghana Report_ Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin has announced plans to take legal action over comments made against him by GoldBod Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi. The Effutu Member of Parliament said he considers the statements, particularly the description of him as an “extortionist,” defamatory and intends to seek the appropriate legal remedies. The development follows \[…\] The post… ## [Spurs make nightmare start as Brentford hit 3 in easy win](https://theghanareport.com/sports/spurs-make-nightmare-start-as-brentford-hit-3-in-easy-win/) _2026-08-23 · BBC SPORTS · The Ghana Report_ Big-spending Tottenham made a shocking start to the new Premier League season as they were ripped apart by impressive Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. Spurs have spent in the region of £237m this summer, twice breaking their transfer record, in an attempt to avoid a repeat of last season’s struggles, when they had to \[…\] The post Spurs make nightmare start as Brentford hit 3 in easy win… ## [Adwoa Safo reveals late father predicted family division after his death](https://theghanareport.com/entertainment/adwoa-safo-reveals-late-father-predicted-family-division-after-his-death/) _2026-08-23 · Josephine Amuzu · The Ghana Report_ Sarah Adwoa Safo reveals her late father Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka predicted family divisions, disputes, and legal battles before his passing. Adwoa Safo says her late father predicted a major battle, family divisions and disputes before his death. She explained that Akan matrilineal customs played a role in disagreements over his funeral arrangements. Disputes between \[…\] The post Adwoa Safo… ## [‘We are devastated’ – Nigerian villagers bury bodies after overloaded boat capsizes](https://theghanareport.com/world/we-are-devastated-nigerian-villagers-bury-bodies-after-overloaded-boat-capsizes/) _2026-08-23 · BBC · The Ghana Report_ At least 48 people have died in Nigeria after an overloaded boat with an estimated 70 passengers capsized on a river in a remote area of north-western Sokoto state. “We are devastated at the moment,” Hussaini Shehu, a resident of Gorau village, told the BBC, explaining that the accident had happened on Thursday morning as \[…\] The post ‘We are devastated’ – Nigerian villagers bury bodies after… ## [Bozoma Saint John marries Keely Watson in lavish traditional Ghanaian wedding](https://theghanareport.com/entertainment/bozoma-saint-john-marries-keely-watson-in-lavish-traditional-ghanaian-wedding/) _2026-08-23 · Josephine Amuzu · The Ghana Report_ RHOBH star Bozoma Saint John married Keely Watson in a lavish traditional Ghanaian wedding in Accra, attended by Tiwa Savage and Beverly Hills co-stars. Bozoma “Boz” Saint John married Keely Watson in a colourful traditional Ghanaian wedding in Accra on August 21. Tiwa Savage and RHOBH stars including Kyle Richards, Dorit Kemsley, Sutton Stracke and \[…\] The post Bozoma Saint John marries Keely… ## [Africa’s $9 trillion lithium bonanza: Can Africa turn its mineral wealth into a global economic powerhouse?](https://theghanareport.com/opinion/africas-9-trillion-lithium-bonanza-can-africa-turn-its-mineral-wealth-into-a-global-economic-powerhouse-2/) _2026-08-23 · David Kwasi Okyere Agyeman (PhD) · The Ghana Report_ Africa’s vast lithium deposits could hold the key to transforming the continent’s economic fortunes—if African countries can take control of the entire value chain and stop exporting raw minerals. This is the emerging message from the ongoing Summer School on Managing Africa’s Extractive Future in the Energy Green Transition, organised by the Africa Centre for \[…\] The post Africa’s $9 trillion… ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/csPXgKM0Er2i) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## [US GOV’T AWARDS $125,000 GRANT FOR PRESERVATION OF LEJJA, NSUKKA IRON-SMELTING SITE](https://peoplesvoice.ng/2026/08/23/us-govt-awards-125000-grant-for-preservation-of-lejja-nsukka-iron-smelting-site/) _2026-08-23 · Dons Eze · People's Voice_ The United States government has awarded a $125,000 grant to support the conservation, digital documentation and physical preservation of the historic iron-smelting site in \[…\] ## [DON’T PROTECT THE TRUTH FROM NIGERIANS, ATIKU TELLS FBI](https://peoplesvoice.ng/2026/08/23/dont-protect-the-truth-from-nigerians-atiku-tells-fbi/) _2026-08-23 · Dons Eze · People's Voice_ Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has told the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that Nigerians cannot be expected to accept a blanket \[…\] ## [GHANA MOVES TO SUPPLY ELECTRICITY TO NIGERIA, CRAVES TO BECOME AFRICA’S ENERGY HUB](https://peoplesvoice.ng/2026/08/23/ghana-moves-to-supply-electricity-to-nigeria-craves-to-become-africas-energy-hub/) _2026-08-23 · Dons Eze · People's Voice_ Ghana’s Energy Minister and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapo, has expressed his country’s willingness to begin supplying electricity to Nigeria as part of a \[…\] ## [India’s fabless dream hits the commercial reality wall](https://www.livemint.com/industry/india-fabless-chip-startups-scale-11787309223555.html) _2026-08-23 · mint - industry_ Homegrown chip startups are getting silicon out of the lab, but overcoming foreign IP costs and reluctant OEMs will take more than policy mandates. ## [US oil drillers see pullback as oil prices rise](https://theghanareport.com/business/us-oil-drillers-see-pullback-as-oil-prices-rise/) _2026-08-23 · oilprice.com · The Ghana Report_ The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States fell this week, according to new data that Baker Hughes published on Friday, with the total rig count in the US falling to 588, up 50 from this same time last year. The number of active oil rigs fell by \[…\] The post US oil drillers see pullback as oil prices rise appeared first on The Ghana Report . ## [Wenchi Traditional Council suspends Twafohene indefinitely](https://theghanareport.com/news/wenchi-traditional-council-suspends-twafohene-indefinitely/) _2026-08-23 · Stephen Awuah · The Ghana Report_ The Wenchi Traditional Council in the Bono Region has indefinitely suspended Nana Akora Tua Adutwum Kyeremeh Siasaa Kufour IV, the Twafohene of the Wenchi Traditional Area. The decision was announced by Osagyefo Ampem Anye Amoampong Tabrako III, Paramount Chief of the Wenchi Traditional Area and President of the Traditional Council, during a council meeting held \[…\] The post Wenchi Traditional… ## [US rapper BigXthaPlug arrested on drug and gun charges](https://theghanareport.com/entertainment/us-rapper-bigxthaplug-arrested-on-drug-and-gun-charges/) _2026-08-23 · BBC · The Ghana Report_ Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug has been arrested in the US state of Texas on charges of driving while intoxicated, possession of marijuana and illegal possession of a firearm. Allen County Police confirmed to BBC Newsbeat the 28-year-old, whose real name is Xavier Landum, was stopped on Friday. He is being held in Collin County Jail. He \[…\] The post US rapper BigXthaPlug arrested on drug and gun… ## [Rescuers dig through Ukraine mall wreckage as Zelensky condemns ‘despicable’ Russian strike](https://theghanareport.com/world/rescuers-dig-through-ukraine-mall-wreckage-as-zelensky-condemns-despicable-russian-strike/) _2026-08-23 · BBC · The Ghana Report_ Rescuers in Ukraine are continuing their search for survivors in the wreckage of a big shopping centre hit by Russia on Friday. Sixteen people were killed and 130 injured when two drones hit the busy centre in Kryvyi Rih in quick succession in what is known as a double-tap strike. Four people are still missing. \[…\] The post Rescuers dig through Ukraine mall wreckage as Zelensky condemns… ## [Xenophobia: Gov’t evacuates 49 more Ghanaians from South Africa](https://theghanareport.com/news/xenophobia-govt-evacuates-49-more-ghanaians-from-south-africa/) _2026-08-23 · citinewsroom.com · The Ghana Report_ The government has evacuated another 49 Ghanaians from South Africa amid rising xenophobic tensions and anti-migrant sentiments in the country. The latest group arrived at the Accra International Airport on Friday, August 21, as part of ongoing efforts to facilitate the safe return of Ghanaians affected by the situation. The evacuation follows reports of attacks and growing tensions targeting \[…\]… ## [Dundee ease to Scottish Premiership derby win against wretched Utd](https://theghanareport.com/sports/dundee-ease-to-scottish-premiership-derby-win-against-wretched-utd/) _2026-08-23 · BBC SPORTS · The Ghana Report_ Drey Wright’s stunning strike helped Dundee secure a Scottish Premiership derby victory at rivals Dundee United and extended an alarming start to the season for Jim Goodwin’s side. In the only Scottish top-flight action of the weekend – after all five European representatives chose to postpone their league games before their play-off second legs – \[…\] The post Dundee ease to Scottish Premiership… ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lJ6s5EUtCUZ7) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [GoldBod has forgone GH¢2bn in withholding Tax – Dr. Sarkodie](https://theghanareport.com/news/goldbod-has-forgone-gh%c2%a22bn-in-withholding-tax-dr-sarkodie/) _2026-08-23 · Stephen Awuah · The Ghana Report_ Ghana may have sacrificed about GH¢2 billion in withholding tax revenue through the incentives introduced under the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) programme, according to University of Ghana lecturer Dr. Adu Owusu Sarkodie. Dr. Sarkodie, who is also the Executive Director of the Centre for Policy Scrutiny, said the forgone revenue should be included in any \[…\] The post GoldBod has forgone GH¢2bn in… ## [Why Nigerians should stop cutting vegetables in markets — Nutritionists](https://punchng.com/why-nigerians-should-stop-cutting-vegetables-in-markets-nutritionists/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web) _2026-08-23 · Punch Newspapers · Punch Newspapers - Latest News_ Nutritionists warn Nigerians against cutting vegetables in open markets before washing due to hygiene risks, nutrient loss, and potential food poisoning. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-nigerians-should-stop-cutting-vegetables-in-markets-nutritionists/ ## [Mint Explainer | Why a parliamentary panel is pushing for a ‘nano’ business category](https://www.livemint.com/industry/explainer-parliamentary-committee-msme-industry-nano-micro-business-11787306163312.html) _2026-08-23 · mint - industry_ The committee says the existing micro category is too broad to distinguish between subsistence-level household businesses and larger micro enterprises. ## [Why the gaming industry is facing a slowdown after the post-pandemic boom](https://www.livemint.com/industry/why-the-gaming-industry-is-facing-a-slowdown-after-the-post-pandemic-boom-11787314820943.html) _2026-08-23 · mint - industry_ From a mergers-and-acquisitions frenzy to studio closures, publishers are scaling back as post-pandemic growth in the gaming industry stalls and costs soar. ## [GoldBod must learn from Gold-for-Oil mistakes – Duncan Amoah](https://theghanareport.com/news/goldbod-must-learn-from-gold-for-oil-mistakes-duncan-amoah/) _2026-08-23 · citinewsroom.com · The Ghana Report_ The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has urged the government to draw lessons from the financial and structural challenges associated with the previous Gold-for-Oil programme in managing the operations of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). Mr Amoah said the government must ensure that GoldBod does not repeat weaknesses in the \[…\] The post GoldBod must… ## [India seeks to pool chipmakers’ demand for better foundry terms: Meity secretary S. Krishnan](https://www.livemint.com/industry/india-chipmakers-pool-demand-global-foundries-meity-11787072624535.html) _2026-08-23 · mint - industry_ The government is working to help Indian semiconductor chip companies negotiate better terms with global chip manufacturing plants, while also rethinking capital, IP and market support to help them scale. ## [9 Blue Water Guards arrested over alleged bribery, impersonating NAIMOS](https://theghanareport.com/news/9-blue-water-guards-arrested-over-alleged-bribery-impersonating-naimos/) _2026-08-23 · Stephen Awuah · The Ghana Report_ Nine members of the Blue Water Guards have reportedly been arrested by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) at Manso Adubia in the Ashanti Region over allegations of bribery and impersonation. The arrests were made on Friday, August 21, 2026, following claims that the personnel allegedly collected money from individuals while falsely presenting themselves \[…\] The post 9… ## [Researcher seeks merit-based newsroom recruitment](https://punchng.com/researcher-seeks-merit-based-newsroom-recruitment/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web) _2026-08-23 · Punch Newspapers · Punch Newspapers - Latest News_ A Nigerian researcher urges media owners to prioritise merit-based factors when recruiting reporters, highlighting the limited studies on newsroom recruitm Read More: https://punchng.com/researcher-seeks-merit-based-newsroom-recruitment/ ## [1,917 Nigerians sought Netherlands asylum in two years – Report](https://punchng.com/1917-nigerians-sought-netherlands-asylum-in-two-years-report/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web) _2026-08-23 · Punch Newspapers · Punch Newspapers - Latest News_ A new report reveals 1,917 Nigerians sought asylum in the Netherlands in 2024 and 2025, with applications rising year-on-year. Discover the full details. Read More: https://punchng.com/1917-nigerians-sought-netherlands-asylum-in-two-years-report/ ## [Kenya endorses Africa’s Next Super Model 2026](https://punchng.com/kenya-endorses-africas-next-super-model-2026/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web) _2026-08-23 · Punch Newspapers · Punch Newspapers - Latest News_ Kenya officially endorses Africa’s Next Super Model 2026, recognising its potential for tourism promotion, cultural diplomacy, and creative economy growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/kenya-endorses-africas-next-super-model-2026/ ## [LASU probes missing results, extra-year controversy](https://punchng.com/lasu-probes-missing-results-extra-year-controversy/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web) _2026-08-23 · Punch Newspapers · Punch Newspapers - Latest News_ Lagos State University (LASU) is investigating allegations of missing student results, which could lead to delayed graduation and extra years for affected Read More: https://punchng.com/lasu-probes-missing-results-extra-year-controversy/ ## [Release Tinubu’s records, Atiku tells FBI](https://punchng.com/release-tinubus-records-atiku-tells-fbi/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web) _2026-08-23 · Punch Newspapers · Punch Newspapers - Latest News_ Atiku Abubakar calls on the FBI to release Bola Tinubu’s records, citing Nigerians’ democratic right to information ahead of the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/release-tinubus-records-atiku-tells-fbi/ ## [Three Kaduna kidnap victims regain freedom](https://punchng.com/three-kaduna-kidnap-victims-regain-freedom/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web) _2026-08-23 · Punch Newspapers · Punch Newspapers - Latest News_ Three kidnap victims in Kaduna have regained freedom after security operatives dislodged a bandits’ hideout in Makarfi LGA. Read more about the rescue oper Read More: https://punchng.com/three-kaduna-kidnap-victims-regain-freedom/ ## [2027: Tinubu demand victory as Yari, Uzodimma lead campaign](https://punchng.com/2027-tinubu-demand-victory-as-yari-uzodimma-lead-campaign/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web) _2026-08-23 · Punch Newspapers · Punch Newspapers - Latest News_ President Bola Tinubu sets sights on victory in the 2027 elections, with Abdulaziz Yari and Hope Uzodimma leading his campaign council. Get details on the Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-tinubu-demand-victory-as-yari-uzodimma-lead-campaign/ ## [Delta to support farmers, investors](https://punchng.com/delta-to-support-farmers-investors/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web) _2026-08-23 · Punch Newspapers · Punch Newspapers - Latest News_ Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, reaffirms commitment to supporting genuine farmers and investors with infrastructure and incentives to boost Delt Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-to-support-farmers-investors/ ## [Summit to equip couples for financial stability](https://punchng.com/summit-to-equip-couples-for-financial-stability/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web) _2026-08-23 · Punch Newspapers · Punch Newspapers - Latest News_ The Marriage & Money Summit helps couples achieve financial stability by rewiring money habits, improving communication, and fostering partnership dynamics Read More: https://punchng.com/summit-to-equip-couples-for-financial-stability/ ## [Just In: Olabiyi-Agoro Succeeds Festus Osifo as New PENGASSAN President](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/23/just-in-olabiyi-agoro-succeeds-festus-osifo-as-new-pengassan-president/) _2026-08-22 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has elected Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro as its new National President. Olabiyi-Agoro, who ran unopposed during the union’s first Quadrennial Delegates Conference in Abuja on Saturday, succeeds Festus Osifo, the current President of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC). PerSecondNews reports that the seasoned petroleum \[…\]… ## [What if we’ve been looking at 24-Hour Economy the wrong way?](https://theghanareport.com/opinion/what-if-weve-been-looking-at-24-hour-economy-the-wrong-way/) _2026-08-22 · Kwame Asare · The Ghana Report_ What if we have misunderstood Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy from the very beginning? What if the real question is not whether businesses should remain open for 24 hours, but how we can make it easier for them to do so? And what if Ghana’s employment challenge is not simply a shortage of jobs, but a shortage of access to \[…\] The post What if we’ve been looking at 24-Hour Economy the wrong way? appeared… ## [US Court Blocks Trump’s Visa Suspension for Nigeria, 74 Countries](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/22/us-court-blocks-trumps-visa-suspension-for-nigeria-74-countries/) _2026-08-22 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ A US federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s policy suspending the issuance of immigrant visas to nationals of 75 countries, including Nigeria. US District Judge Jeannette Vargas, sitting in Manhattan, ruled on Friday that the policy exceeded the statutory authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and conflicted with US immigration law. The \[…\] The post US Court Blocks Trump’s… ## [Peter Obi Launches 2027 Presidential Campaign with New Blueprint for Nigeria](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/22/peter-obi-launches-2027-presidential-campaign-with-new-blueprint-for-nigeria/) _2026-08-22 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has officially kicked off his 2027 campaign with a promise to transition Nigeria from a consumption-based to a production-driven economy. Speaking at a press conference at his Onitsha home to mark the start of the presidential and National Assembly campaigns, the former Anambra State \[…\] The post Peter Obi Launches…