Ghana's Wobbly Steps Into The Multi-Billion Dollar Tourists Market
This month, Ghana is hosting this year’s World Tourism Day, which incidentally marks the 30th anniversary of the Day. Being one of the first member states of the UN World Tourism Organization, the country proudly welcomes dignitaries and tourists to the one-week celebrations. Ghana also remains aware that it needs to confront the stark truth of its insignificant status in the organization in terms of its share of annual tourist arrivals, reports Bill REYNOLDS..... more
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SEPTEMBER 2009 - Agric Fund Bill Ready

The Private Enterprise Foundation (PEF) has concluded the draft of a National Agricultural Fund Bill for the nation.

 

SEPTEMBER 2009 - Access Bank Warms Its Way Into Ghana

The Ghana banking industry has long been opened to foreign participation. But how will new ones such as Access Bank weather the storm and compete effectively without opening itself to reckless lending culture? Asks Evans Boah-Mensah.

 

SEPTEMBER 2009 - Asian Autos Flood Nigerian Streets

Asian made vehicle brands like Toyota, Mitsubishi and Honda have kept their niche in Africa for decades and have even dominated their European peers in some segments of the market particularly in the pickup and cross-country range. The economic boom in Asia in the last two decades, driven largely by the giant economies of China and India, has churned out even more Asian vehicle brands in the salon and SUV range, among them, Kia, Hyundai, Tata, Geely, Proton, Cherry and others. Kingsley OBINNA, reports why new Asian automakers are signing more dealerships in Nigeria.  

 

SEPTEMBER 2009 - Blurred Future Awaits TDC

The origin of Tema Development Corporation (TDC) dates from the early 1950s when the Gold Coast government and later the government of the new independent state, Ghana, acquired some 63 square miles of land with a 125-year lease to develop housing units for industrial workers in the harbour city. Fifty three years into the lease, 23 out of the total planned 25 communities have already been developed. It now appears that when the remaining two communities are developed, which is expected to be soon, not much will be left of the functions of TDC, reports Bill REYNOLDS.  

 

SEPTEMBER 2009 - Dismissal Of Nigerian Bank Mds May Ripple Affiliate Insurance Firms

The dismissal of five Nigerian banks’ managing directors last month has spurred fears in the insurance industry. These fears are driven, not only by affiliation, but principally by operational implications because insurance companies depend on banks for their day-to-day operations.

 

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