The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is pressing ahead with plans to launch a single regional currency, the “Eco,” by 2027, marking a major push toward economic integration among its member states. The confirmation came from Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, during an official[Read More…]
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Concerns Mount Over Prospect Of Failed Rain In Gambia
The clouds above many parts of The Gambia have been full of promises of cloudbursts since the onset of this year’s rainy season around mid-June, but some Gambians have now become concerned about the prospect of a failed rain. Reports reaching JollofNews from several parts of the country intimated that[Read More…]
Cement Dealers’ Guild Appeals To President Barrow To Rethink Cement Tariffs
The Cement Importers and Agents Association of The Gambia has appealed to the Gambian leader Adama Barrow to reconsider his government’s 180% cement tariffs, indicating that its members have been struggling to recover from the devastating impact of the tariffs on their businesses. The association also clarified that importing cement[Read More…]
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