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The Nigerian government has cancelled the contract of two accounting firms, Akintola Williams and Co and Adekanola and Co, which were involved in auditing its fuel subsidy payments.... 2012-04-27

Former prime minister Inoni Ephraim was arrested on April 16 on charges of corruption, according to a statement made by one of his lawyers. Ephraim, who served as premier from 2004... 2012-04-27

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) in Ghana will offer finance to repair four existing gravel roads in the Kpando and Hohoe districts in the Volta Region, according... 2012-04-26

Talks with Boko Haram the terrorist organisation which has claimed responsibility for several deadly attacks throughout Nigeria have stalled, according to a person claiming to speak... 2012-03-22

Crude oil production in Cameroon is set to reach the government's goal of 100,000 barrels a day (b/d) in 2012, almost double the 2011 figure. Leading oil producer Perenco raised its... 2012-03-22

Labiofam, a Cuban group of pharmaceutical and biological laboratories, has started an outreach programme for controlling malaria in Ghana. The programme is being organised for the Family... 2012-03-22

Alassane Ouattara, victor of Côte d'Ivoire's disputed 2011 election, was selected by regional leaders to chair the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Ouattara replaces... 2012-02-22

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) announced in mid February that the three banks that were nationalised in 2011 after they failed to meet minimum capital requirements... 2012-02-22

The Cameroon government is seeking a new contract with Chad over the transportation of oil. Cameroon has earned a total consideration of US$171mn in charges since the start of Chadian... 2012-02-22

The government of Ghana has raised the minimum wage 20% to GHS4.48 (US$2.66) per day, according to the Ghana Employers Association (GSA). The hike comes amid robust growth in oil, cocoa... 2012-02-22