Despite numerous efforts to bridge the gender gaps in Ghana, many women still find it difficult to challenge gender stereotypes and venture into male-dominated areas. The World University Service of Canada (WUSC) and the Innovation in Non-Traditional Vocational Education and Skills Training (INVEST) program have partnered to support young women in Ghana in exploring opportunities […] The post Young

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Three military officers and three civilians are currently facing trial in Kumasi for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to rob a bullion van belonging to a mining company. The six accused individuals have been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and attempted robbery. According to the charge sheet, the driver of the mining company, […] The post Three

Presidential guards in Niger have seized President Mohamed Bazoum and blockaded his residence, as well as key ministries, sources say. Despite fears a coup attempt is underway in the West African country, no shots have been heard. Animated crowds have taken to the streets of the capital, Niamey, in support of President Bazoum. The African […] The post Niger coup attempt: President

The student who was assaulted by his colleague at the Adisadel College has been recalled after he was suspended by the school. Citi News sources at the school disclosed that the victim is also undergoing medical treatment and has been assigned a psychologist to rehabilitate him and help him through the trauma he went through. […] The post Adisadel

A seven-member jury has been constituted to listen to all facts in the trial of the Police officer, Inspector Ahmed Twumasi who is alleged to have killed his girlfriend, Victoria Dapaah also known as Maa Adwoa at Adum. During the second appearance at the high court in Kumasi, the accused told the court that he […] The post Kumasi girlfriend ‘killing’:

FBNBank has introduced an innovative and exciting career-shaping opportunity for young persons between 11 and 14 years old at the basic school level dubbed “Junior Internship” through which early adolescents who are customers of the Bank undertake an internship programme at FBNBank with additional benefits. The first-in-the-market FBNBank Junior Internship programme which was rolled at […] The post FBNBank

In an endeavour to empower and uplift the African middle class, a leading digital finance platform, Kowri, is taking significant steps to enhance the lives of street traders and businesses. With a core mission of making financial services more accessible, Kowri extends a helping hand to those facing the daily challenges and risks of their […] The post Safeguarding

On 24th July 2023, the Ghana Climate Innovation Center (GCIC) celebrated the induction of Cohort 8, marking the beginning of an exciting journey for these environmentally-conscious entrepreneurs. Simultaneously, GCIC bid farewell to Cohort 7, the most recent group of successful enterprises to complete the Incubation program. The induction of Cohort 8 represents another step forward […] The post GCIC

Chairman of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC), Christopher T. Hanson, has pledged support for Ghana’s nuclear programme. Mr. Hanson made the announcement during his two-day working visit to Ghana, saying that the United States is committed to sharing key knowledge to make Ghana’s nuclear program a success. The visit underscored the enduring partnership, significant […] The post US

Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, has disclosed that six Youth and Sports Centres are nearing completion, with an average rate of 92%. These state-of-the-art facilities are located in Axim, Dunkwa-on-Offin, Dormaa Ahenkro, Wa, Koforidua, and Ho. The Minister further announced that these six centers are scheduled to be officially commissioned this year. Simultaneously, efforts are underway […] The post Six

Ghana’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has revealed that the ministry still owes former Black Stars head coaches, Milovan Rajevac and Charles Kwablan Akonnor arrears for work done with the senior national team. The Serbian tactician was reappointed for a second stint as the coach of the senior national team back in September […] The post ‘We

The governing New Patriotic Party has held balloting for its flagbearer hopefuls ahead of the special delegates conference on August 26. After the end of the balloting held today, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, Kennedy Agyapong picked the first slot followed by Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen with the second slot. Agents of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia […] The post NPP

The Minister for Sports, Mustapha Ussif has confirmed the receipt of the prize money from the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Black Stars accrued a total of $10.5 million from their participation in the global competition. Out of this amount, $1.5 million was disbursed by FIFA for the preparation of the senior national team, while […] The post Mustapha

In this edition of the Citi Breakfast Show, Bernard Avle, Richard Sky, Samuel Attah-Mensah and Nathan Quao ask whether enough has been done to encourage whistleblowing in our society. The post Citi Breakfast Show, Wednesday, 26th July, 2023 appeared first on Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana.

Former President John Dramani Mahama has said Ghanaians would have crucified him if he had caused even a fraction of the mess that he perceives the current government has created. Speaking to KSM on Pan-Africa TV in an interview on Tuesday, 25 July 2023, Mr. Mahama pointed out that there is a deliberate propaganda strategy […] The post I would have

Management of the Electricity Company of Ghana in the Eastern Region has made a passionate appeal to residents in the region to set up watchdog committees in their neighborhoods to help protect transformers and other equipment of the company against thefts. According to the power distribution company, this appeal has become necessary following an upsurge […] The post Eastern

The Savannah Regional Minister Saeed Muhazu Jibril has disclosed that there is an operation by the Military, the Regional Security Council and the Minerals Commission to eradicate illegal miners on the Black Volta. According to him, this follows an updated report he received from the Six Infantry Battalion of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), the […] The post Crackdown

The Head of Public Affairs at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo says the cocoa bills debt exchange is being undertaken to enable his outfit to pay back cocoa bills that had its interest rate ‘ballooned’ from 15% to 32% due to the country’s economic woes. He was speaking in an interview with Umaru […] The post Cocoa

The Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA) has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the claims made by the Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam Nartey George, that the real estate business in Ghana serves as a means for money laundering. The association, in response to these allegations, has stated that it takes exception to the […] The post GREDA