Policy Think-Tank, Ghana Center for Democratic Governance (CDD-Ghana) is deeply worried about by the social exclusion of many citizens from decision making at especially at the district assemblies level. It is against this backdrop the organization has launched a four-year project to be piloted in some 20 selected districts nationwide meant to promote citizens participation ... Policy Think-Tank, Ghana Center for Democratic Governance (CDD-Ghana) is deeply worried about by the social exclusion

Citi Business News can confirm that Government is considering extending Ghana’s program with the International Monetary Fund(IMF). Minister of Monitoring and Evaluation Dr. Anthony Akoto Osei who confirmed the move to Citi Business News said Government is seeking to extend the Extended Credit Facility program with the IMF to December 2018. According to him, even though ... Citi Business News can confirm that Government is considering extending Ghana’s program with the International

Ridge Hospital Boss is under fire over a brand new land cruiser. The Citi Breakfast Show team discussed the issue. Ridge Hospital Boss is under fire over a brand new land cruiser. The Citi Breakfast Show team discussed the issue.

As the day draws closer to the election of members of the council of state across the country, the paramount chief the Twifo traditional area, Obrempong Appiah Nuamah II has intensified his campaign activities to represent the people of the central on the council of state. 40 assembly members from the 20 MMDAs in the ... As the day draws closer to the election of members of the council of state across the country, the paramount chief the Twifo traditional area, Obrempong Appiah Nuamah II has

Nii Ayi-Bonte II, Gbese Mantse has denied reports that the Ghana Police Service invited him for questioning over the Adjabeng Ankrah Family lands in Accra. The Gbese Mantse who is also the Adonten of Ga State explained that no court of competent jurisdiction has served him with any writ of summons to appear before it. ... Nii Ayi-Bonte II, Gbese Mantse has denied reports that the Ghana Police Service invited him for questioning over the Adjabeng Ankrah Family lands in Accra. The Gbese Mantse

The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has asked parliament to investigate the confusion that rocked the country’s delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament in Abuja, Nigeria. According to the centre, the House must also put in place measures to prevent such “embarrassment” in the future. Ghana’s delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament, was left stranded outside the ... The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has asked parliament to investigate the confusion that rocked the country’s

Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged African leaders to leave power peacefully when they lose elections. In doing so, he said, they would earn respect and also advance democratic governance in their countries and on the continent. Mr Mahama made the call when he delivered a lecture dubbed: “Mind Speak” in Nairobi, Kenya, last ... Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged African leaders to leave power peacefully when they lose elections. In doing so, he said, they would earn

Oil giant Tullow has announced it will not be paying its shareholders dividends. According to Tullow, it took the decision following current financial constraints it is facing. Tullow which is listed on three stock exchanges including the Ghana Stock Exchange, in its 2016 financial report recorded a drop in its profits as compared to the ... Oil giant Tullow has announced it will not be paying its shareholders dividends. According to Tullow, it took the decision following current financial constraints

Ghana’s president, Nana Akufo-Addo has congratulated Frank-Walter Steinmeier on his election as the President of the Federal Republic of Germany. He has also wished him luck through the course of his tenure of office. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, a former foreign minister was elected the 12th person to hold the ceremonial post on Sunday 12th February, 2017 ... Ghana’s president, Nana Akufo-Addo has congratulated Frank-Walter Steinmeier on his election as the President of the Federal Republic

The Economic and Financial Court on Monday conducted in camera the hearing of the case of 35 former employees of the National Service Scheme (NSS) implicated in an alleged massive fraud of the scheme. This was after the court upheld prosecution’s prayer that, the witness who was to testify had received various threats on his ... The Economic and Financial Court on Monday conducted in camera the hearing of the case of 35 former employees of the National Service Scheme (NSS) implicated in an

Nokia will re-launch the 3310, perhaps the best-loved and most resilient phone in history. The phone, originally released in 2000 and in many ways beginning the modern age of mobiles, will be sold as a way of getting lots of battery life in a nearly indestructible body. The new incarnation of the old 3310 will ... Nokia will re-launch the 3310, perhaps the best-loved and most resilient phone in history. The phone, originally released in 2000 and in many ways beginning the modern age of mobiles,

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) government in 2016 spent 4 million cedis to organize the country’s 59th independence day march past alone, a member of the Ghana@60 planning committee, Lord Commey has revealed. Mr Commey said the 20 million cedis budget for the Ghana@60 celebration as not outrageous as being suggested after the official launch ... The National Democratic Congress (NDC) government in 2016 spent 4 million cedis to organize the country’s 59th independence day march

Chocolates are one of few special supplies that are popular on Valentine Day. Despite Ghana being a producer of chocolate, it faces competition from imported chocolates which have taken over the retail chocolate industry. Citi Business News has been finding out how well Ghanaian chocolates are faring on the shelves of shops especially on this ... Chocolates are one of few special supplies that are popular on Valentine Day. Despite Ghana being a producer of chocolate, it faces competition from

The National Planning Committee for Ghana’s 60th anniversary celebrations on Monday denied plagiarizing the anniversary logo, saying that the insignia was an original work commissioned by the Committee. It said the logo, inspired by two adinkra symbols, ‘Mati Masie’ and ‘Tikoro nko agyina’, was designed by one Emmanuel Addo, a student at the Kwame Nkrumah ... The National Planning Committee for Ghana’s 60th anniversary celebrations on Monday denied plagiarizing the anniversary logo,

Cape Coast Ebusua Dwarfs began their  2017 Ghana Premier League campaign on a brighter note when they defeated new entrants Bolga Stars at the New Cape Coast Stadium on Sunday. Dwarfs who struggled in the later stage to remain in the 2015/2016 season needed to put up such a splendid performance to bring some smiles ... Cape Coast Ebusua Dwarfs began their  2017 Ghana Premier League campaign on a brighter note when they defeated new entrants Bolga Stars at the New Cape Coast Stadium on Sunday. Dwarfs

An Accra Circuit Court on Monday remanded  Seidu Mahama, a Land guard on the charges of conspiracy to commit crime and robbery. Seidu, was said to have conspired with three others now at large and robbed a couple of their personal belongings including monies on January 25, at Bortianor in Accra. He pleaded not guilty ... An Accra Circuit Court on Monday remanded  Seidu Mahama, a Land guard on the charges of conspiracy to commit crime and robbery. Seidu, was said to have conspired with three

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied authorizing the deportation of some Ghanaians living abroad. According to the ministry, rumours that it has sanctioned the deportation of citizens in the diaspora are deliberate attempts to malign the minister, Shirley Ayorkor-Botchwey. A section of the media recently reported that the ministry backed the deportation of some ... The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied authorizing the deportation of some Ghanaians living abroad. According to the ministry,

A Former Governor of the Bank of Ghana(BoG) Dr. Kwabena Duffour has criticized the erstwhile John Mahama government for investing the proceeds from the Heritage Fund into short term instruments. According to him, such a move defeats the purpose for setting up the fund since it is meant for future consumption. The Heritage Fund which ... A Former Governor of the Bank of Ghana(BoG) Dr. Kwabena Duffour has criticized the erstwhile John Mahama government for investing the proceeds from the Heritage

The Ambassadors of China and Finland on Monday paid courtesy calls on Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh, the Minister of Education at his office in Accra. Ms Sun Baohong, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, expressed China’s commitment to support the new initiatives of the Government to upgrade the vocational training facilities of the country. Ms Baohong ... The Ambassadors of China and Finland on Monday paid courtesy calls on Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh, the Minister of Education at his office in Accra. Ms

China’s decision to seek investment options in Africa and Latin America will lead to the massive growth highly expected of Ghana’s mining sector this year. The development will come on the back of the high levels of uncertainties associated with the administration of US President Donald Trump and the decision by Britain to leave the ... China’s decision to seek investment options in Africa and Latin America will lead to the massive growth highly expected of Ghana’s mining sector this