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Government has commenced an alternative offer for pension funds exchange inviting holders of domestic notes and bonds of the central government, E.S.L.A Plc and Daakye Trust Plc. The government is seeking to exchange approximately, GHS 31 billion principal amount of the eligible bonds for a package of new bonds. “This invitation is intended to enable […] The post DDEP:

It was an electrifying Sunday evening when members of the Tertiary Education Students Confederacy of the New Patriotic Party (TESCON) gathered at the University of Professional Studies to swear in their newly elected executive body (UPSA Tescon). This year’s swearing-in-ceremony saw a lineup of accomplished young politicians who are seen as role models on the […] The post NPP

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has made additional payments of GHS186 million cedis to credentialed healthcare service providers. The July 31, 2023 payments have reduced to just ‘One-month’ debt owed to credentialed healthcare service providers. Prior to this latest payments, the Authority paid GHs 471 Million Cedis to cover claims submitted for up to […] The post NHIA

Ghanaian musician Gregory Bortey Newman popularly known as King Promise made history on Saturday, July 29, 2023, when he performed at Wizkid’s ‘More Love Less Ego’ concert at Tottenham Hotspur’s Stadium in London. He was the only Ghanaian artiste to perform at the concert, which was a huge success. King Promise took the stage to […] The post King

The government of Ghana has pledged support to the Regional Maritime University (RMU) to help it achieve its academic objectives. Speaking at the 29th Board of Governors Meeting of the University, the Deputy Minister of Transport, Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli, acknowledged the challenges confronting the University, particularly with regard to infrastructure, teaching and learning materials, and […] The post Govt

The Office of the Women’s Commissioner (WOCOM) at the University of Media, Arts and Communication – Ghana Institute of Journaism (UniMAC-GIJ) graduate school has organised a women empowerment conference in Accra.   Dubbed ‘The Complete Women Summit,’ the empowerment conference which was held on Friday, July 14, 2023, was held on the theme “Finding the […] The post GRASAG

Appolonia City has donated GH?8,200 to the Appolonia Kpong Katamanso District Assembly (KKDA) Junior High School to support the institution’s final mock examinations for the Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) organized by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on behalf of the Ghana Education Service (GES). The school expressed gratitude and satisfaction with the kind […] The post Appolonia

The Christian Council of Ghana has applauded the passage of the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill 2022. Parliament passed the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill 2022 on July 27, which among other things seeks to prevent attacks on alleged witches. In an interview with Citi News, the General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, Dr. Cyril […] The post Christian

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, MP, on Monday, 31st July 2023, joined the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, the Rt. Hon. James Cleverly, MP, to launch a new programme to support Government’s fight against illegal mining. The programme, dubbed UK-Ghana Gold Mining Programme, seeks […] The post Lands

The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta on Monday, July 31, 2023, presented the mid-year budget review in Parliament. The presentation happened after it was postponed twice from July 25 to July 27 and finally to July 31. Mr. Ofori-Atta in his presentation disclosed that Ghana is currently making modest gains in turning the economy around […] The post Mid-year budget review 2023 [Full

The Minority Leader, Cassiel Ato Forson, has described the claims made by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, regarding the progress of the Ghanaian economy as false and misleading. Dr. Ato Forson argues that the woes of Ghanaians have actually deepened under the Akufo-Addo government. During the 2023 Mid-Year Budget Review presented in Parliament on July […] The post You

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he does not reject the idea of peace talks on Ukraine. Speaking after meeting African leaders in St Petersburg, he said African and Chinese initiatives could serve as a basis for finding peace. But Mr Putin also said there could be no ceasefire while the Ukrainian army was on […] The post Russia does not reject peace talks –

Ogilvy Africa has appointed industry expert Cathy Gathu as its Managing Partner for its offering in Advertising, Brand and Content. She starts on 1st August and will report to Vikas Mehta, CEO – Sub-Saharan Africa. Cathy is a highly accomplished professional with more than 20 years of experience in brand strategy and integrated marketing communication. […] The post Ogilvy

The recent announcement of ‘first oil’ from the Jubilee South East (JSE) project has sparked excitement and showcased the rewards of committed partnerships with government support. Tullow Ghana, the operator of the Jubilee Oil field, proudly shared a few weeks ago, that it had successfully delivered first oil from the JSE area – an extension […] The post Unlocking

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned war is coming back to Russia after a drone attack on the capital Moscow. Mr Zelensky said attacks on Russian territory were an “inevitable, natural and absolutely fair process” of the war between the two countries. Russia’s defence ministry said three Ukrainian drones were downed on Sunday, with two […] The post War

Abigail Ashley, a media personality and chronic kidney survivor, has bagged four awards at the recent graduation of the GH Fashion School in Accra. The awards, which include Most Promising Fashion Student, Best Student in Garment Construction, Best Student in Fashion Business, and Best Student in Machinery, were in recognition of Ashley’s excellent academic performance. […] The post Media

Niger’s junta has accused former colonial ruler France of wanting to intervene militarily and reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. In a statement read on national TV, the junta accused France of planning a strike on the junta with the complicity of some officials of the deposed government. Soldiers in the West African country announced a […] The post Niger junta accuses

Caterers under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) have had all their arrears paid, the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has revealed. Delivering the 2023 Mid-Year Budget review on Monday, July 31, Mr Ofori-Atta said the government will continue to sustain social protection programmes to protect the poor and the vulnerable. “Under the LEAP programme, Government […] The post All