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Where the Money in Modern Football Comes From: Broadcast Billions, Commercial Empires and the Ghanaian Reality
Modern football runs on money that flows from three main pipelines: television screens, corporate boardrooms, and stadium turnstiles. At the elite level, the game has become…
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How Football Clubs Make Money: The Broadcast Billions, the Commercial Shift and Ghana’s Survival Struggle
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How Football Agents Make Money: The Commission Machine, the FIFA Fee Cap and Ghana’s Unlicensed Agent Problem
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What Is a Release Clause in Football? The Contract Trick That Lets Players Leave—and Why Ghanaian Clubs Rarely Use It
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| Name | Last | Chg. | Chg. % |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD/GHS15 Nov 2026 | 11.75 | -0.01 | -0.07% |
| GBP/GHS15 Nov 2026 | 15.53 | -0.01 | -0.07% |
| EUR/GHS15 Nov 2026 | 12.97 | -0.01 | -0.07% |
| NGN/GHS15 Nov 2026 | 0.01 | 0.00 | -0.05% |
| CAD/GHS15 Nov 2026 | 8.24 | -0.01 | -0.06% |
| ZAR/GHS15 Nov 2026 | 0.69 | 0.00 | -0.20% |
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| Name | Last | Chg. | Chg. % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol15 Nov 2026 | GH₵15.87 | -0.29 | -1.76% |
| Diesel15 Nov 2026 | GH₵18.38 | -0.04 | -0.22% |
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Nov 11, 2026
MTN Nears Completion of $6.2 Billion IHS Towers Takeover After Securing Nigerian and COMESA Approvals
MTN has moved closer to completing its $6.2 billion takeover of IHS Towers after securing shareholder, Nigerian regulatory and COMESA approvals, leaving South Africa’s Competition Tribunal, ECOWAS and…
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Nov 11, 2026
Dangote Cement Abandons London Secondary Listing as Refinery IPO Falls Short of 10 Million Investor Target
Aliko Dangote’s cement business has shelved plans for a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange,…
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Nov 11, 2026
Russia Deploys Naval Training Ship on 30,000-Mile African Voyage to Deepen Military Ties
Russia is stepping up naval engagement with African countries through the Baltic Fleet training ship Perekop,…
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Nov 8, 2026
Developing Countries’ External Debt Hits Record US$9.4 Trillion as Borrowing Costs Soar to 1989 Levels
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Ato Forson Presents 2027 Budget: “The New Economy, New Ghana, Jobs and Prosperity”
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson presented the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, 2026, unveiling an eight-pillar…
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Kantamanto Traders Tell Finance Minister: Price Stability Hasn’t Put Money in Customers’ Pockets
Traders at Accra’s Kantamanto Market say relative price stability has failed to translate into sales, with customers increasingly unable to afford goods — an appeal to Finance Minister…
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Activa Pays GH¢4.7 Million in 2026 Flood Claims as Ghana’s Insurers Keep Disaster Payouts Largely Undisclosed
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The T-Bill Ladder: How to Build Constant Cash Flow Using Ghana Treasury Bills
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The Architect: The Life and Tactical Legacy of Sir Cecil Jones Attuquayefio
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Why Shatta Wale Backed Sarkodie’s Rapperholic Homecoming 2025: Business Strategy, Brand Building, and the End of a Feud
A Strategic Alliance in Kumasi On Saturday, September 27, 2025, the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi was more than the venue for Rapperholic Homecoming 2025; it became…
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The Quiet Electric Shift: The EVs Ghanaians Are Actually Buying
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CDM Slams Mahama Over Dumsor and Missing ECG Containers, Citing Governance Concerns
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The 14% Question: Will Cheaper Money Find Its Way to Ghana’s Starving Private Sector?
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Joining the Ghana Prisons Service: Recruitment Requirements, Guidelines, and Career Structure Explained
The Ghana Prisons Service (GPS) is a critical component of Ghana’s criminal justice system, tasked with the safe custody, rehabilitation, and reintegration of convicted persons.…
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What Happens When You’re Arrested in Ghana? Your Legal Rights Explained
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Apply for Ghana Visa Online: A Step-by-Step Guide for Travelers
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Why Local Government Elections Matter in Ghana
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Complete Guide to All 34 Ministries in Ghana and Their Core Functions
Ghana’s government machinery relies heavily on its ministerial structure — the network of ministries mandated to develop policies, oversee national programs, regulate sectors, and coordinate public service delivery.…
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The Economics of Street Food in Accra: Low Margins, High Resilience, and the Real Price of a Quick Meal
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Ghana’s Economic Challenges Explained Simply – Ghana’s economy faces several challenges, from inflation to debt and currency pressures. Here’s a simple breakdown of the key issues and…
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What is Ghana’s Inflation Rate and Why It Matters
Inflation is one of the most important indicators of a country’s economic health. In Ghana, it plays…
Fuel Prices Fall, But Okada Fares Hold Firm Across Accra
Despite recent reductions in fuel prices at the pumps, passenger-carrying motorbike riders—popularly known as okada—across Accra and…
Rising Prices and Falling Spending Power: Ghana’s Inflation Reality
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Priority Insurance Secures Three International ISO Certifications, Strengthening Its Commitment to Quality, Security and Business Resilience
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The Margin Trap: The Hidden Fees Inside MoMo Business and Merchant Accounts
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How to Maximize Interest on Your Mobile Money (MoMo) Wallet in Ghana
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JUSAG Declares Indefinite Nationwide Strike From November 2 Over Unpaid Reviewed Salaries
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The Waiting Room: Inside the Ghana Alternative Market and the Five Companies Trying to Make It Work
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Nov 1, 2026
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GACL Posts GH₵354.6 Million Profit and Pays First Dividend to Government on Airport Charge, Passenger Growth
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The Ghana Airports Company Limited grew its 2025 profit to GH₵354.6 million and paid its first dividend of GH₵30 million to the Government of Ghana, crediting the airport infrastructure development charge and strong passenger…
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Ghana Bauxite Company Secures US$250 Million Ecobank Mandate to Expand Awaso Mine
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AngloGold Ashanti Posts US$927 Million Q3 Profit and Declares US$361 Million Dividend as Gold Price Offsets Lower Output
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