The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bunkpuru­gu in the North East Region, Dr Abed Lamangin Bandim, has noted that the $3 billion investment in the Informa­tion Communication Technology (ICT) sector outlined in the 2025 budget, will empower Ghanaian youth and drive economic growth. He said that training one million coders would create sustainable jobs and … The post 3bn ICT investment to empower

The Monterey Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) will hold its 123rd regular meeting from today Monday, March 24, 2025, to Wednesday, March 26th 2025. The meeting is to review developments in the economy. The meeting will conclude with a press conference on Friday, March 28 to announce the decisions of the […] The post Bank of Ghana’s MPC

The Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed plans to submit a fiscal responsibility rule to Parliament, which will set a debt ceiling that the Ministry of Finance cannot exceed. This, he said, will help prevent excessive borrowing and ensure long-term financial stability. As part of this commitment, the Minister announced massive investment cuts […] The post Govt

 The govern­ment has de­clared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as statu­tory public holidays to mark the observance of Eid-Ul-Fitr by the Muslim community in Ghana. In a press release issued on Saturday, March 22, 2025, Mr Muntaka Moham­med-Mubarak, the Minister for the Inte­rior, stated, “The gen­eral public is hereby informed that Sunday, … The post March 31, April

The Ghana Premier League is gradually coming to an end. 25 games have been played in Ghana’s top flight, and not an awful lot remains. Yet again, the top of the table has changed hands after this weekend’s games. Asante Kotoko lead the way, while Bibiani GoldStars provide genuine competition as contenders for the league. […] The post Five talking points from

Pres. Mahama sacks Brig. Gen. Ayorrogo, appoints new commissioner of the customs

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By Thomas-Moore ADINGO The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has welcomed government’s decision to procure sanitary pads from local manufacturers under its free sanitary pads initiative for girls in public basic and senior high schools. In the 2025 budget, government announced plans to distribute sanitary pads to teenage schoolgirls with an allocation of GH¢292.4million. The […] The post Free

… as inflation remains stubborn, T-Bill yields continue free fall By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is expected to increase its benchmark policy rate by 100 basis points to 28 percent when its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announces its decision later today, following the conclusion of its 123rd meeting, according to […] The post Dr. Kwakye  predicts 1% policy rate hike

 …Minister of Finance convenes strategic breakfast meeting By Mawuli Nyamadzi The recent emergency meeting convened by the Minister of Finance,Dr Cassel Ato Forson provided a platform for critical stakeholders to align on the government’s unwavering commitment to rebuilding Ghana’s capital market and restoring macroeconomic stability. The Minister expressed deep appreciation to all present, acknowledging their […] The post Restoring

…doubles profit to GH¢314m Ghana’s fastest-growing bank, OmniBSIC Bank Ghana Limited, has posted impressive results in 2024, with a two-fold rise in profit and a robust balance sheet, consolidating its ability to support the economy and businesses to expand. The bank’s financial statements showed that profit rose by 109 percent in the year under review […] The post OmniBSIC Bank

…as Norwegian minister visits Tema canoe landing site By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO  The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has vowed to recover the unaccounted-for 53 percent premix fuel profit derived from sales in the last eight years. She has expressed readiness to track down and retrieve the 53 percent of premix fuel profit […] The post Fisheries

GOIL has donated food items, assorted drinks and fuel to the Chief Imam, Sheikh Ousmanu Nuhu Sharabutu to support the activities of the Ramadan. The Group Chief Executive and Managing Director of GOIL PLC, Mr Edward Abambire Bawa, made the presentation when he paid a courtesy call on the Chief Imam in Accra. The items […] The post GOIL donates to Chief Imam towards Ramadan appeared first

A mother explains why she - and 77% of the country’s women - have used dangerous creams.

Black Stars coach Otto Addo has called Ghana’s clash with Madagascar a “small final,” urging players to give 100% effort in the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier. The post Otto Addo urges Black Stars to give 100% effort against Madagascar in World Cup Qualifier first appeared on 3News.

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has cautioned against premature celebrations, insisting it’s too early to think about securing a spot at the 2026 World Cup, as there’s still work to be done. Ghana faces Madagascar in Morocco for their next World Cup qualifier, with the first leg having ended in Ghana’s favor. While many […] The post Nobody should think about the World Cup yet – Otto

A delegation from Stanbic Bank Ghana has paid a courtesy call on His Eminence, Sheikh Dr. Osman Nuhu Sharabutu, the National Chief Imam, at his Fadama residence to donate food items for Ramadan. The visit, which has become an annual tradition during the holy month of Ramadan was led by Musah Abdallah, Head of Corporate […] The post Stanbic delegation calls on National Chief Imam appeared