The cost of borrowing may marginally go down as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana has maintained the policy rate at 29.5 percent. This is the first time in 2023 that the Central Bank is maintaining the key rate. The Monetary Policy Rate, which is of keen interest to businesses, signals […] The post BoG maintains Monetary Policy Rate at 29.5% appeared first
On May 15, 2023, when a boisterous crowd of Nigerians on and off social media were urging their own Hilda Baci on to set a new record as the longest non-stop cook in the world, Ghanaians were realising that one of their social media influencers, Mona Faiz Montrage, has been charged in the United States […] The post Seidu Agongo writes: Is social media your enabler
The Inspector General of Police, George Akuffo Dampare has met the leadership of both the opposition National Democratic Congress and the ruling New Patriotic Party ahead of Tuesday’s by-election in Kumawu. Citi News has gathered that the IGP has cautioned both political parties to keep their supporters in check before, during, and after Tuesday’s by-election […] The post IGP
Ranking Member on Parliament’s Works and Housing Committee, Vincent Oppong Asamoah, has bemoaned the government’s failure to implement effective measures to curb flooding in Accra. He contends that the government has not adequately resourced the ministry to address the flooding situation in the country. His comment comes on the back of warnings from the Ghana […] The post Implement
Eni Ghana on behalf of its OCTP partners, Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd (Vitol) and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), together with Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), have provided entrepreneurship and small business management training for over 900 beneficiaries. The initiative targeted individuals from ten (10) communities, namely Atuabo, Bakanta, Ngalekye, Sanzule (including Anwolakrom fishing area), Krisan, […] The post Eni
The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has been named the 2023 recipient of the coveted Eisenhower Fellows’ Impact Award by US-based Eisenhower Fellowships (EF). Eisenhower Fellowships was established in 1953, in honour of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States, for his contribution to […] The post Sulemana
Ghana has for the third consecutive year seen a decline in crude oil production according to the 2022 Public Interest and Accountability Committee’s (PIAC) annual report. 71,439,585 barrels were produced in 2019 but declined to 66,926,806 barrels in 2020 representing a 6.32 percent drop. It further declined to 55,050,391 barrels in 2021 (17.75%) and then […] The post Ghana’s
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMA) is cautioning Ghanaians to brace themselves for more torrential rains with ravaging lightning storm in the coming months. There were sparks of thunderstorms on Thursday and over the weekend in parts of the capital, Accra, causing some fear and panic amongst a section of Ghanaians. “Yeah, there are more thunderstorm […] The post Expect
Two babies have died while another is in critical condition at St. Anne’s Hospital in Damongo due to power disconnection to the facility by the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo). Power supply to the hospital was disconnected for the second time last Tuesday due to the facility’s failure to settle an outstanding electricity bill of […] The post St
Two babies have died while three more are in critical condition at St. Anne’s Hospital in Damongo due to power disconnection to the facility by the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo). Power supply to the hospital was disconnected for the second time last Tuesday due to the facility’s failure to settle an outstanding electricity bill […] The post St
A lecturer at the Sunyani Technical University in the Bono Region, Henrietta Donkor is urging Ghanaians to develop the habit of conserving electricity. Henrietta Donkor disclosed this during the celebration of World Light Day held at the Twene Amanfo Senior Technical School in Sunyani and organized by Smart Innovation and Digital Hub Africa (SIDH-Africa). It […] The post Learn
1. The realm of politics often unveils a regrettable panorama of evil. This means that the world of politics frequently exposes a troubling and unfortunate display of morally wrong or harmful actions, behaviours, or situations. Additionally, there are often instances of unethical practices, corruption, deceit, and other negative aspects that can be disheartening or disappointing. […] The post Richard
The University of Ghana has achieved a remarkable milestone by ranking among the top 6.1% of world-class universities, according to the prestigious 2023 edition of the Global 2000 List by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). This outstanding recognition solidifies the University’s position as the leading institution in Ghana and the second-best in West […] The post UG
The Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association (RNMA) has suspended its decision to embark on a demonstration following negotiations with the government. Members of the group weeks ago embarked on a demonstration protesting over their conditions of service. But members of the group in a statement said they have put on hold the demonstration after government […] The post Rotational
The Comptroller General of Immigration (CGI) Mr. Kwame Asuah Takyi (Esq) has promoted Assistant Immigration Control Officer II (AICO II) Nurideen Abdul-Ganiew Takra to the rank of AICO I. The Officer was promoted in a decoration ceremony at the Immigration National Headquarters in Accra. His promotion follows his swift intervention in saving the lives of […] The post Comptroller
The Ghana National Fire Service says ten fire incidents were recorded on Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Accra. This comes after a bakery and some shops were burnt at Kotobabi Abavanna Down and a similar incident at Circle Tiptoe Lane which also led to the destruction of several shops. Although no casualties were recorded, properties […] The post Ten fire incidents recorded in Accra
10 finalists are set to be selected as contestants for Citi TV/Citi FM’s music reality show, Voice Factory. This follows intense auditions which came off over the weekend with bold and enchanting performances by young talents hoping to become Ghana’s big music personality. Many talents aged between 18 years and 24 years showed up during […] The post Auditions
The Executive Secretary of the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana, Sampson Asaki Awingobit has warned government not to introduce any new taxes in its mid-year budget review. His comment comes after Ghana received an amount of $600 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) being part of the $3 million three-year extended credit facility. Speaking […] The post Don’t
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has stated that his outfit will address the numerous challenges confronting the ordinary Ghanaian. John Mahama says a tour across the country ahead of the party’s primaries gave him the opportunity to know the hardship Ghanaians are going through under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) […] The post I understand
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is encouraging voters in the Kumawu constituency to vote massively for the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary candidate in the by-election on Tuesday. The two main political parties, NPP and National Democratic Congress (NDC) are on a drive to annex the seat. With the highly anticipated by-election in Kumawu set to […] The post Vote
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