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Antwi Oduro appointed New Director of CSIR-FORIG
Dr. Kwame Antwi Oduro, a Research Scientist has been appointed as the new Director of the CSIR -Forestry Research Institute of Ghana. He takes over from Professor Daniel A. Ofori who served for about nine years at the institute. Dr. Kwame Antwi Oduro in his acceptance speech, at the investiture at Fumesua, near Kumasi, on […]
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Business
BoG’s Cash Reserve Ratios hampering private sector credit – Analysts warn
Credit to the private sector by banks will continue to squeeze due to the Bank of Ghana’s high Credit Reserve Ratios (CRR). This is one of the key findings and conclusion of a research paper by banking consultant, Dr. Richmond Atuahene and data and research analyst, Isaac Kofi Agyei. The report titled ‘Thirsty Banks: Ghana’s […]
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Business
AfCFTA-focused Afro-Italian relations deepened with Italian President Mattarella’s visit to Ghana
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his Italian counterpart, His Excellency Sr. Sergio Mattarella has taken the longstanding Italy-Ghana relations a notch further following the post-easter state visit of President Mattarella to Ghana on Friday 5th April, 2024. The purpose of this visit by the Italian President to Ghana is to re-affirm the ties of […]
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Banking & Finance
Editorial: CRR directive expected to mop up US$1.2 bn from banks
Once the new Cash Reserve Requirement (CRR) policy becomes effective, it is expected to see approximately GH¢16.2billion – US$1.2 billion flow from banks to the Bank of Ghana (BoG). CRR is a rule set by central banks requiring commercial banks to keep a portion of their deposits – local and foreign currency – as cash […]
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General
YEA equips over 21,000 youth in brick production and construction
Over 21,000 youth are being trained by the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and CSIR-BRRI in specialized skills under the Youth In Brick Production and Construction module of the Agency. The trainees will be taken through a meticulously designed training module to impart knowledge and skills that they need to succeed in the field of burnt […]
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Technology
Over 1400 institutions, individuals secure accreditation from Cybersecurity Authority
The Cybersecurity Authority (CSA) has revealed that approximately 1,400 individuals and businesses in Ghana have secured accreditation since the implementation of the cybersecurity regulatory regime in March 2023. In a statement released on February 20, 2024, CSA indicated that, as of February 19, 2024, a total of 1,383 Cybersecurity Professionals (CPs), 194 Cybersecurity Service Providers […]
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General
CSIR advocates for research-industry synergy for national development
The Center for Scientific and Industrial Research’s Institute of Industrial Research is calling on the government and stakeholders to harness the institute’s research insights by incorporating them into their development programs and projects. The director of the Institute, Dr. Francis Boateng Agyenim, indicated that this integration is pivotal for attaining Sustainable Development Goals and propelling […]
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GH¢3.5m lost through online shopping, romance scams in 2023 – Cyber Security Authority
At least GH¢3,558,940 was lost through online shopping and romance scams out of the total losses recorded in 2023, as reported by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA). The CSA has therefore reminded the public to exercise caution and due diligence in their online activities. In a statement regarding Valentine’s Day scams issued on February 7, […]
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Cyber Security Authority issues Val’s day fraud alert; urges public to exercise caution online
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has asked the public to be cautious and exercise due diligence in their online activities on Valentine’s Day. In a statement issued on February 7, the Authority said malicious cyber actors used the celebration to defraud unsuspecting victims through various schemes. “Valentine’s Day is an occasion when people show their […]
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Business
Collaborate with accredited professionals to apprehend job scammers – CSA told
A cybersecurity expert who doubles as president of the Cyber Security Expert Association Ghana (CSEAG), Abubakar Isaaka, has called on the Cybersecurity Authority (CSA) to collectively work with accredited professionals within the sector to apprehend all individuals behind evolving job scams. He indicated that with a joint effort in conducting “a comprehensive reconnaissance”, they will […]
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Editorial
Editorial: Job recruitment scams, we call for heightened vigilance
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned the public over an increasing trend of job recruitment scams in Ghana. According to CSA, it has documented the loss of over GH¢124,000 from 15 reports, due to fraudulent schemes that advertised job recruitment in the country. In a press statement, the CSA explained that the scammers employed a […]
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Six feared dead in gory accident at Awoshie
Six passengers are feared dead after a public transport ran into an abandoned truck at the Banyard intersection at Awoshie in Accra. The red passenger vehicle with registration number GW 6302-21, ran into the unattended truck bearing registration number GB 8896-21 and the brand inscription “Everpure.” The driver and at least five passengers lost their […]
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World News
Tesla recalls two million cars over Autopilot defect
Tesla is recalling more than two million cars after the US regulator found its driver assistance system, Autopilot, was partly defective. It follows a two-year investigation into crashes at the firm owned by billionaire Elon Musk, which occurred when Autopilot was in use. The recall applies to almost every Tesla sold in the US since the Autopilot […]
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Celebrity News
A ‘naked’ woman crossed Edem’s car out of nowhere – Management on accident
The management team of Ghanaian rapper, Denning Edem Hotor, better known as Edem, has provided details about the accident the rapper was involved in last Saturday. Edem’s car collided with a pedestrian on the George Walker Bush Highway a few hours after his appearance on UTV’s United Showbiz show. According to Edem’s management, the rapper […]
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