Despite signing a US$20M Murabaha financing agreement in February for the importation of essential items, The Gambia Government insists it will not remove the 180% tariff it slammed on a bag of imported cement. The thinking behind the Murahaba financing agreement is to facilitate the importation of essential commodities such[Read More…]
Economy
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To Strengthening Tourism Ties With Gambia
The Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) has reaffirmed its dedication to deepening tourism collaboration with the Gambia, in a renewed drive to promote regional integration and boost the West African tourism market. This renewed commitment was made during a high-level visit by a four-man Gambian delegation, led by Hon. Yankuba[Read More…]
Gambia Gov’t Yet To Release 2025 Rainfall Forecast
The Gambia Government has yet to release the 2025 rainfall forecast barely three days to its usual publication date. Each year on 9th May, the government releases its predictions on rainfall patterns. The annual rainfall forecast helps farmers to better prepare for the incoming cropping season. JollofNews has gathered that[Read More…]