Cashew News African Cashew AllianceTerms of Reference (TOR): Consultancy To Develop A Training Manual And Curriculum For Financial Institutions In Oil Palm And Cashew Value Chain Finance December 17, 2025    Terms of Reference (TOR): Consultancy To Develop A Training Manual And Curriculum For Financial Institutions In Oil Palm And Cashew Value Chain Finance Company ProfileNIRAS International Development Consulting is part of NIRAS Group, an international, multidisciplinary consultancy company. NIRAS Group provides consultancy in a variety of fields such as agriculture, construction and […] imensahAfricashewsplits week 48-49 market report 2025 December 8, 2025Language English Splits Document: africashewsplits_week_48-49_market_report_2025_aca.pdf imensahJob posting for an Information Systems Manager for the Consultative International Cashew Council (CICC) November 25, 2025Job posting for an Information Systems Manager for the Consultative International Cashew Council (CICC) Context and justification The Consultative International Cashew Council (CICC) is an intergovernmental organization that promotes cashew value chains through policy coordination and cooperation among member states. The organization currently has twelve member states: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, […] imensahAfricashewsplits week 46 market report 2025 November 19, 2025Language English Splits Document: africashewsplits_week_46_market_report_2025_aca.pdf imensahBeyond Rhetoric: How Oyo plans to exploit AfCFTA market potential November 17, 2025Beyond Rhetoric: How Oyo plans to exploit AfCFTA market potential The launch of the Oyo State Implementation Strategy on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) marks a significant step in the state’s economic planning. SEYE OLUMIDE assesses the implications of the initiative for Oyo’s development trajectory and its place within the broader continental trade framework. When African leaders […] imensahCBT sets sights on record cashew harvest November 17, 2025CBT sets sights on record cashew harvest MTWARA: THE Cashew nut Board of Tanzania (CBT) on Friday launched the 2025/2026 cashew sales auctions, with the nation expecting to harvest 700,000 tonnes of cashew nuts. The projection is higher than last year’s target of 500,000 tonnes, which was surpassed after a total of 528,000 tonnes were harvested. CBT Chief […] imensahGhana Cashew Sector Could Generate Over US$660M Annually November 17, 2025Ghana Cashew Sector Could Generate Over US$660M Annually Cashew Ghana’s cashew industry holds the potential to generate over $660 million in annual revenue with proper regulation, processing infrastructure, and export support, the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has disclosed. Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, Chief Executive Officer of TCDA, shared this projection during a stakeholder engagement […] imensahTanzania starts cashew auctions with 700,000-ton target November 17, 2025Tanzania starts cashew auctions with 700,000-ton target The Cashew Nut Board of Tanzania (CBT) has launched the 2025/2026 cashew sales auctions, with the country projecting a harvest of 700,000 tons of cashew nuts. The forecast is higher than last year's target of 500,000 tons, which was exceeded when 528,000 tons were harvested. CBT Chief Executive […] imensahCashew stakeholders work to formulate Cashew Policy November 17, 2025#National News Cashew stakeholders work to formulate Cashew Policy Nov 12, 2025, 1:15 PM | Article By: Abdoulie Nyockeh Stakeholders within the Cashew Value Chain on Monday conveyed a day’s policy dialogue on the formulation of a Cashew Policy aimed at regulating the country’ cashew market.The landmark event organised by Federation of Gambia Cashew Farmers Association […] imensahNigeria exports over $420m cashew to Vietnam in 2025 November 17, 2025Nigeria exports over $420m cashew to Vietnam in 2025 Ojo Joseph Ajanaku, president, National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), has said that Nigeria exported cashew worth $420million to Vietnam in 2025, saying the partnership would improve production efficiency and expand market access for Nigerians products. Speaking at the 14th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous 2025, held […] imensah All Africa NewsNigeria: 6 Dead, 4 Rescued in Lagos Boat Mishap January 2, 2026[Vanguard] At least six passengers have died and four others rescued following a boat mishap along the Nigerdock axis of the Igbologun water channel in Lagos.West Africa: Nigeria's Road in 2026 Will Be Rough January 2, 2026[Vanguard] Today is January 1, 2026 and if you are reading this, it means only one thing: you are alive, one of those who survived 2025, a year that turned out, to borrow late Queen Elizabeth II's Latin phrase, an "annus horribilis" (horrible year). Last year was dreadful for many Nigerians - a year of […]Nigeria: Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, January 1, 2026 January 2, 2026[Vanguard] The Nigerian Naira began the new year with relative stability in the foreign exchange market, maintaining a steady range against the United States Dollar.Nigeria: 2026 Marks More Robust Phase for Economic Growth - Tinubu January 2, 2026[Vanguard] ·Our reforms in right direction·Nigeria will emerge stronger this year·Says harmonising tax system 'll raise revenue sustainably·We're committed to protecting lives, property-FGNigeria: 2026 - Wike Seeks Residents' Support, Promises More Infrastructure As FCT Marks 50th Anniversary January 2, 2026[Leadership] The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has called on residents of the Territory to deepen their support for the FCT Administration (FCTA) as it rolls out major infrastructure and social development projects in the New Year 2026.Nigeria: FRSC Calls for Crash-Free New Year Celebrations January 2, 2026[Leadership] The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has called on motorists across the country to prioritise safety, adhere to traffic laws and drive responsibly as Nigerians usher in the New Year.Nigeria: Remains of Anthony Joshua's Friends Repatriated From Nigeria January 2, 2026[Leadership] The remains of the two close associates of British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua, Latif "Latz" Ayodele and Sina Ghami, have been flown out of Nigeria for burial in the United Kingdom, following Monday's fatal car accident which claimed their lives on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State.South Africa: Government Bosses Set for Pay Rise January 2, 2026[Scrolla] A commission wants politicians and senior officials to get a 4.1% pay increase across South Africa. The increase would cost the government more than R530-million extra at a time of budget pressure. Nigeria: Tax Resistance Driven By Rich Nigerians, Says Ex-Taxation Institute President January 2, 2026[Leadership] Former president of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Gladys Simplice, has urged Nigerians to embrace the new tax regime, blaming opposition to the reforms on wealthy individuals resisting higher tax compliance.Nigeria: AfCFTA Drive - Govt to Identify Export Products in 774 LGAs January 2, 2026[Vanguard] ABUJA -- Nigeria is set to deepen its participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA, in 2026, with the Federal Government moving to identify at least one exportable product in each of the country's 774 local government areas as part of a broader strategy to scale production, boost non-oil exports and strengthen […]Africa: World's Richest Billionaires Added Record $2.2 Trillion Wealth in 2025 - Report January 2, 2026[This Day] Abuja -- The world's 500 richest people added a record $2.2 trillion to their collective fortunes this year, as booming markets in everything from equities to cryptocurrencies to precious metals sent the value of their holdings soaring, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.Nigeria: Labour Party Reacts to Peter Obi's Defection to ADC January 2, 2026[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Obi, a former 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, defected to the ADC on Wednesday in Enugu.Nigeria: Ebonyi Govt Procures Four New Aircraft, Set to Launch Airline January 2, 2026[Premium Times] If Ebonyi successfully launches its commercial airline, it will be the fifth state to do so in Nigeria and second in the country's South-east after Enugu State.Sudan: Sudan, Egypt Pledge to Strengthen Bilateral Ties and Industrial-Trade Integration January 2, 2026[SNA] Port Sudan, 31-12-2025 (SUNA) - Sudan and Egypt have underlined the need to boost bilateral relations and deepen cooperation in industrial and trade integration, with both countries aiming to leverage their human and material resources for mutual benefit.Ethiopia: Digital Ethiopia 2030 Anchors Nationwide Digital Addressing for Smart Urban Governance January 2, 2026[ENA] The Ethiopian Space Science and Geospatial Institute (SSGI) announced that the Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy will serve as the primary catalyst for the nationwide expansion of the National Digital Address System across all urban centers.Liberia: GAC Lauds National Road Fund for 93% Audit Compliance, Hails Major Improvement in Accountability January 2, 2026[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The General Auditing Commission (GAC) has commended the National Road Fund (NRF) for achieving a 93 percent implementation rate of audit recommendations, marking a dramatic improvement in governance, financial integrity, and accountability at the agency.Kenya: Kenya's Inflation Eases to 4.5% in December - KNBS January 2, 2026[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's annual inflation eased to 4.5 per cent in December 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Indices (CPI) and inflation report released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).Ethiopia: Ethiopia's 2025 Ascent - From Reform to National Power January 2, 2026[ENA] In 2025, Ethiopia is accelerating its national evolution amid complex and interconnected regional and global turbulences. Its transformations, marking a pivotal phase in its development journey. Through sustained reforms, strategic investments, digitalization, and a renewed emphasis on unity and resilience, the country has achieved significant milestones that are reshaping its economic performance, governance framework, […]Tanzania: Minister Stresses Jobs Creation As Bottling Plant Opens in Zanzibar January 2, 2026[Daily News] Zanzibar -- Zanzibar's Minister for Water, Energy and Minerals, Mr Nadir Abdullatif Al-Wardy, has urged investors at the newly opened Maisha Bottlers Zanzibar factory to prioritise the employment of local youth as a way of boosting household incomes and strengthening the economy.Tanzania: President Samia Suluhu Hassan Urges Readiness for Vision 2050 January 2, 2026[Daily News] Zanzibar -- President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on Tanzanians to prepare for the full implementation of the National Development Vision 2050, which is set to begin in 2026, emphasizing unity, discipline, and long-term planning. 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