Following continuous increase in its production capacity, foremost cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc, has finally ended the era of Nigeria’s dependence on importation as the company exports 0.4 million tons of the product to other countries in 2016. In its 2016 full year audited results presented on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) ... Following continuous increase in its production capacity, foremost cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc, has finally ended the era of

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in consultation with key stakeholders, has appointed a three-member to lead the Creative Arts Council. The team includes Mark Okraku Mantey, as President, Gyankroma Akufo-Addo; daughter of President Akufo-Addo as Director, and actress BiBi Bright as Secretary. The team, as part of its terms of reference, will embark ... The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in consultation with key stakeholders, has appointed a three-member to lead the Creative

Ex President Jerry John Rawlings, has donated GHC 4,000 to three Ghanaian boxers, scheduled to fight for the World Boxing Council (WBC), International title fights on Saturday, March 11, at the Bukom Boxing Arena. President Rawlings made the donation, when the three boxers; Richard Commey, Duke Micah and Fredrick Lawson, paid a courtesy call on ... Ex President Jerry John Rawlings, has donated GHC 4,000 to three Ghanaian boxers, scheduled to fight for the World Boxing Council (WBC), International

The Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet), has donated 250,000 cedis to the Planning Committee of the Ghana at 60 Years On. The contribution is geared at supporting the activities of the committee for the Independence celebrations. According to GCNet, the gesture is to demonstrate its patriotism and deepen its position as a leading public ... The Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet), has donated 250,000 cedis to the Planning Committee of the Ghana at 60 Years On. The contribution

The President has communicated his list of Deputy ministers for the various regions to Parliament. The list includes three former female Members of Parliament namely, Elizabeth Sackey, Elizabeth Agyeman and Gifty Eugenia Kusi for the Greater Accra, Ashanti and Western regions respectively. Only one MP,Solomon Boar has been named as Deputy Northern Regional Minister Three ... The President has communicated his list of Deputy ministers for the various regions to Parliament. The list includes three

The Bank of Ghana has outdoored a commemorative GHc 5 bank note to celebrate its 60th anniversary, which coincides with Ghana’s 60th anniversary. The note, which comes with a new pulsating shine when tilted, has already been distributed across the country and will be circulated by next week Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Speaking during the ... The Bank of Ghana has outdoored a commemorative GHc 5 bank note to celebrate its 60th anniversary, which coincides with Ghana’s 60th anniversary. The

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will be the special guest of honour for the premiering of the documentary, titled, “From Gold Coast To Ghana, A Glorious History Of Self Determination.” President Akufo-Addo was invited by the National Committee of Ghana: 60 years on’, to be part of the premiering, which is part of activities marking ... President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will be the special guest of honour for the premiering of the documentary, titled, “From Gold Coast To Ghana,

A two-day forum to review the prices of medicines on the NHIS Medicines List has ended in Accra. The annually convened stakeholder forum reviews and adjusts prices of medicines the NHIA pays to its service providers. The review is to ensure that prices the NHIA pays for medicines on the NHIS Medicines List reflect market ... A two-day forum to review the prices of medicines on the NHIS Medicines List has ended in Accra. The annually convened stakeholder forum reviews and adjusts prices of medicines

Former Minister of Finance, Seth Terkper, has described as discriminatory, the scrapping of tolls paid by head potters also known as “Kayayei” at market places. According to him, the move is not fair especially since truck pushers, sachet water sellers among other hawkers also pay similar tolls. The Former Minister while speaking on the Citi ... Former Minister of Finance, Seth Terkper, has described as discriminatory, the scrapping of tolls paid by head potters also known as “Kayayei”

A Cuban singer has filed a complaint against the Colombian pop stars Shakira and Carlos Vives, accusing them of plagiarising part of a song he wrote 10 years ago. Their hit, La Bicicleta, won last year’s Grammy Latino. Cuban musician Livan Rafael Castellanos claims that Shakira and Vives copied a line and part of the ... A Cuban singer has filed a complaint against the Colombian pop stars Shakira and Carlos Vives, accusing them of plagiarising part of a song he wrote 10 years ago. Their

Members the Coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS), are calling on government to partner private companies to improve sanitation in the country. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, the Spokesperson for CONIWAS, Benjamin Lartey, said such a move will help rid the country of its insanitary conditions. “We have noticed ... Members the Coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS), are calling on government to partner private companies to improve sanitation

Commercial activities have come to a halt at Nungua, Spintex road, and nearby communities, following a ban by the Nungua Traditional Council. All the streets in these areas were deserted for traditional rights on Thursday by 10pm, to bury the High Priest of the Ga-Dangme state, Wur-lomor Borketey Larweh-Tsuru I. The traditional authorities further directed ... Commercial activities have come to a halt at Nungua, Spintex road, and nearby communities, following a ban by the Nungua Traditional Council. All

Management of the Tamale Teaching Hospital has dismissed media report suggesting that the use of expired anesthetic drugs and oxygen shortage caused the death of three patients on admission. The three undisclosed persons as reported by an Accra based radio station died because of oxygen shortage and surgeons refusal to administer expired anesthetic drugs on ... Management of the Tamale Teaching Hospital has dismissed media report suggesting that the use of expired anesthetic drugs and oxygen

The Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA) has welcomed government’s decision to scrap the 5% VAT on cost of real estate. Presenting the budget in parliament yesterday, Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta announced that government has abolished a number of taxes including, the 1% Special Import Levy, 17.5% VAT/NHIL on financial services, 17.5% VAT/NHIL on selected ... The Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA) has welcomed government’s decision to scrap the 5% VAT on cost

The Minister for Youth and Sports, Isaac Kwame Asiamah, has met with executives of key identifiable youth groups in the country to discuss the  challenges within their respective circles and find possible solutions to them. This is the first time in many years that a sector Minister has met leaders of youth groups, as the ... The Minister for Youth and Sports, Isaac Kwame Asiamah, has met with executives of key identifiable youth groups in the country to discuss the  challenges within their

The Deputy Brong Ahafo Regional Director of Public Health, Dr Osei Kuffour Afreh has expressed concerns over a possible outbreak of cholera in the region. According to him,his concerns are due to the high possibility of most river bodies, streams, wells and boreholes being contaminated due to the water crisis that has hit parts of ... The Deputy Brong Ahafo Regional Director of Public Health, Dr Osei Kuffour Afreh has expressed concerns over a possible outbreak of cholera in the region. According

A Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Dr. John Gatsi has bemoaned what he calls the “premature” transfer of District Directors of Education across the country. He said the Directors need ‘time and space’ to implement their vision, adding that their frequent transfer is unhealthy for the Service. Dr Gatsi was addressing ... A Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Dr. John Gatsi has bemoaned what he calls the “premature” transfer

Golden State’s NBA Record Streak Without Consecutive Regular Season Losses Ends For the first time in almost two years, the Warriors lost consecutive regular season games after falling 94-87 to the Bulls on Thursday night. Golden State missed all 11 of their three-point attempts in the fourth quarter, as Chicago ran away with it in ... Golden State’s NBA Record Streak Without Consecutive Regular Season Losses Ends For the first time in almost two years, the Warriors lost consecutive regular

Facebook is testing a secondary News Feed in the beta version of the app on Android. Some users have noticed a similar feature being tested on iOS in early January. In the latest beta update, the current version of the News Feed remains as the “Home” tab and the new “Explore” tab is a combination ... Facebook is testing a secondary News Feed in the beta version of the app on Android. Some users have noticed a similar feature being tested on iOS in early January. In the