Business News of Wednesday, 8 April 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has announced that the government has successfully brokered a resolution to the recent disruption in cross-border onion trade involving Ghana, Nigeria, and Niger. The situation left several trucks stranded, raising concerns about potential financial losses due to spoilage and possible shortages in local markets. https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Ghana-tightens-cargo-insurance-rules-to-curb-capital-flight-2029253During a meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with stakeholders from Ghana, Nigeria, and Niger, efforts were made to ensure that trade flows are restored quickly and fairly for all parties. Ghanaian onion associations agreed to allow Nigerian trucks stranded in the country to offload their goods under a reciprocal arrangement. Beyond addressing the immediate challenges, stakeholders agreed to develop a structured roadmap to prevent future disruptions, in line with regional trade protocols and improved coordination among the countries involved.

Source: GhanaWeb April 08, 2026 16:49 UTC