Togolese Fintech Ollo Africa Gets BCEAO Approval
The Central Bank of West African States has approved ten new payment institutions in the
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Ouattara Pushes for ECOWAS Currency
President Alassane Ouattara has renewed calls for a common ECOWAS currency. He said the project
Togo Joins Africa–CARICOM Summit
Togo took part in the second Africa–CARICOM summit in Addis Ababa on September 7, Foreign
EBRD Appoints First Côte d’Ivoire Head
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Asari Efiong as its first
Abossey Okai Traders Warn Foreigners
Spare parts dealers at Abossey Okai in Accra have warned foreign nationals to vacate their
Big Utility Tariff Hikes Proposed
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has asked for a 280% increase in water tariffs.
Togo’s Banks Post Record Reserves
Togo’s banking sector has strengthened its reserves to record levels. Between July and August 2025,
Zenith Bank Eyes Expansion into Ivory Coast
Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria’s second-largest lender, is set to expand into Côte d’Ivoire this year.
Togo’s Pension Fund Faces Deficit
Togo’s Pension Fund (CRT) spent over 26.2 billion FCFA on benefits by June 2025. Revenues
BoG Suspends Five Remittance Firms
The Bank of Ghana has suspended the operations of five money transfer companies. The suspension