IK-DEC-23

Ghana’s Virtual Assets Act Is Not About Crypto

Ghana’s crypto law is not a regulatory milestone—it is a historical marker. From Bitcoin’s ungoverned origins to the institutional sealing of digital finance, a once-in-a-lifetime monetary reconstruction has already taken place. Now, as global standards harden and Africa is openly described as the next profitable frontier, the question is no longer about compliance. It is about timing, power, and whether Africa will enter this era as a sovereign architect of value—or as a well-regulated extraction zone in someone else’s financial endgame.

Africa’s Richest Man Launches $20 Billion Refinery to Revive Nigeria’s Oil Industry

Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, has long struggled with refining its own crude, relying heavily on fuel imports despite its vast petroleum reserves. However, a transformative shift is underway with the launch of a $20 billion refinery** spearheaded by Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man. This ambitious project, the Dangote Refinery, aims to revitalize Nigeria’s oil industry, reduce reliance on foreign …