Gifts that keep on taking

Valentine’s Day has become a major spending event in the country, with gifts, dining, and entertainment driving consumer activity. Traditional gifts remain popular, but experiential gifts are also in demand. How did businesses that adapt to evolving preferences position to benefit from this growing market?

President Bola Tinubu has requested the National Assembly to increase the 2025 budget by ₦4.5 trillion, raising it from ₦49.7 trillion to ₦54.2 trillion. Will this budget increase effectively address the nation’s pressing issues, or will it lead to further fiscal strain?

President John Mahama has instructed Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to address a $156 million health sector funding shortfall caused by the suspension of USAID assistance. The funding gap threatens critical health services such as maternal health, HIV/AIDS, and family planning in Ghana’s northern regions. Can Ghana find sustainable solutions to bridge this funding gap, or will vulnerable populations bear the brunt of the shortfall?