Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison has said there is no better time than now for Africa to revisit the issue of scaling-up interoperability, in a bid to deepen financial inclusion and intra-Africa trade. He said the high prevalence of mobile devices, mobile money penetration and increased Internet connectivity offer an opportune window to […] The post
Recapitalisation efforts on track, profitability rebounds Stability Fund offers additional support Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison has stated that recapitalisation of banks following the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) should continue without any significant hitches, on account of their performance in 2023, as well as the Ghana Financial Stability Fund (GFSF). Speaking during […] The post Banks
The Bank of Ghana Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has announced a cut in the key policy rate from 30 percent to 29 percent, offering businesses a much-needed respite. This marks the first cut in two years. The previous policy rate of 30 percent had lasted a period of six months. Speaking at a press briefing […] The post Policy rate cut to 29% on back of retreating
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria has extended the ultimatum earlier issued to the Federal Government to address all pending issues by six more weeks. MDCAN made this known in a communique issued at the end of its National Executive Council meeting held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Sunday. The communique which […] The post Medical, dental consultants issue fresh
Dr. Ernest Addison, BOG Governor The Human Right Division, Accra High Court, has dismissed an application filed by Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, GN Saving and Loans Company and others for Read More... The post ‘Central Bank Revoked GN Bank Licence Legally’ appeared
The usual tension and misunderstanding that characterise political activities were at play during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary held on Saturday, in the New Juaben North constituency of the Eastern Region. Tension was high in the lead-up to the primary, following the determination of all the five (5) candidates aspiring to win the […] The post NPP primaries: Drama, Superstition
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has backed the Ghana Journalists Association’s (GJA) directive for a media blackout on the Member of Parliament for the Awutu Senya East constituency, Mavis Hawa Koomson, over an assault on journalist. In a media briefing, the GJA President, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, said, amongst other things, that efforts to […] The post MFWA backs GJA
The Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, Mavis Hawa Koomson, is challenging the Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) to present evidence proving her involvement in the assault on Cape FM journalist, David Kobbina during her vetting in Cape Coast. The MP described the announcement of a total media blackout on her by the Ghana Journalist […] The post Awutu
The hopes of the Controller and Accountant General, Mr. Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, have been dashed as he has lost the Akim Swedru in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary. He secured 94 votes against the incumbent MP Kennedy Osei, who had 194, whereas Okyere Jerome Kwame polled 10. The race in the constituency became topical […] The post #NPPDecides: Controller
Before Alhaji Collins Dauda and Dr. Kwaku Agyeman-Mensah were respectively appointed as Minister for Works and Housing, an amount of US$80 million had already been invested into the Saglemi housing project. Mr Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, Counsel for Agyeman-Mansah, told an Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Ernest Owusu-Dapaa, on Tuesday. He said the amount […] The post Collins,
The Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development and Member of Parliament (MP) for Awutu Senya East, Hawa Koomson, has urged the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) to reconsider its blacklisting decision against her. The GJA, on Thursday, January 25, directed journalists to blacklist any activities involving the Minister due to an alleged attack on a journalist […] The post Reconsider
The President of the Ghana Journalist Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has appealed to media houses and journalists to institute a media blackout on the Minister of Fisheries and Member of the Awutu Senya East constituency in the Central Region, Mavis Hawa Koomson. This comes after the police’s failure to make an arrest on persons […] The post GJA
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is prepared to continue the necessary structural reforms to revive the country’s shaky economy. It emphasizes the importance of vigilance and commitment in realigning the country’s economic situation. Following the approval of the second $600 million tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank […] The post We’ll
A parliamentary hopeful of the New Patriotic Party in the Sekondi constituency, Benjamin Paa Kwesi Moses has pledged to lead an industrial driven agenda that would rapidly accelerate the development of Sekondi, if he becomes the MP. The intended development agenda, he explained, would be spearheaded by the youth in the constituency to turn the […] The post NPP primaries: ‘Sekondi Moses’
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has promoted the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, to the position of Chief of Defence Staff. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the Director of Communications at the Office of the President, Eugene Arhin, on Wednesday, January 24. Major General Oppong-Peprah replaces Vice Admiral […] The post Akufo-Addo
After declaring his parliamentary ambition to run on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Akim Swedru Constituency of the Eastern Region, the Controller and Accountant General, Mr. Kwasi Kwaning Bosompem, continues to enjoy backing and endorsement from high-profile personalities, politicians, religious leaders, and civil society organizations. The Center For the Vulnerable […] The post NPP
Kwesi Arthur Rapper Kwesi Arthur has made a triumphant return to the music scene with the highly-anticipated release of #THISISNOTTHETAPEIII. This marks the latest instalment in his renowned “This Read More... The post Kwesi Arthur Bounces Back appeared first on DailyGuide
The Ahafo Ano North Parliamentary seat seems to be a swinging one, that is, it keeps alternating between the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) since 1992. Mr. George Kwasi Adjei Annim of the Egle party occupied the seat in 1992, followed by Mr. Baffour Annor of the NDC in 1996. In 2001, Kwame […] The post Kwaku Fosu Frimpong -NPP’s new sensation
Nana Dwamena Akenten II, the newly installed paramount chief of the Offinso Traditional Area has sworn the oath of allegiance to Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the first Asanteman Council meeting last Thursday. The new Offinsomanhene was carried in a palanquin through the main streets of Manhyia before the swearing of the oath to Otumfuo. The ceremony was […] The post New Offinsomanhene in, Queen
Kwesi Yankey The New Patriotic Party (NPP) aspiring parliamentary candidate for Ahanta West Constituency in the Western Region, Kwesi Yankey says he is poised to put in measures to Read More... The post ‘I Want To Transform Local Economy’ appeared first on DailyGuide
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