The 2022 cohort of the Graduate Trainee Programme of Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated 10 Computers and other learning materials to the Lume-Avete Basic School in the Akatsi South District of the Volta Region. Morris Effah, the Graduate Trainee lead, said the team was inspired by a viral video depicting a teacher conducting an ICT […] The post Stanbic
Russia and China have slammed the United States for its recent air strikes on targets in Iraq and Syria. The two countries accused Washington of raising the risk of regional escalation at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council late on Monday. Moscow also asserted that the US decision to launch the attacks was […] The post Russia and China slam US for Middle East strikes
Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity and can be prosecuted on charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election, a US court has ruled. Mr Trump had claimed in the landmark legal case that he was immune from criminal charges for acts he said fell within his duties as president. But Tuesday’s ruling in […] The post Donald Trump does not have presidential
The United States has reportedly approved a plan to attack Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for the killing of three soldiers five days ago. US broadcaster CBS News reported on Thursday that the White House has approved the targeting of Iranian personnel and facilities inside the two countries in response to the […] The post US approves plan
More than 800 serving officials in the US and Europe have signed a statement warning that their own governments’ policies on the Israel-Gaza war could amount to “grave violations of int rnational law”. The “transatlantic statement”, a copy of which was passed to the BBC, says their administrations risk being complicit in “one of the […] The post Western
…Delving into the cross-border Fintech landscape In the ever-evolving landscape of financial technology, Onafriq is at the forefront, championing the vision of a borderless world for financial transactions. This ambitious goal aims to simplify cross-border payments, making them as effortless as local calls. In the heart of this revolution is Ghana, where Onafriq is implementing […] The post
Access Bank Ghana Plc has opened a new branch at the Bright International Industrial hub in Afienya, bringing banking services closer to customers in the industrial hub and its environs. This is in pursuance of the bank’s strategic objective of enhancing customer experience and satisfaction for the over-100 medium to large scale companies and Chinese-related […] The post Access
Fidelity Bank Ghana, the country’s largest privately-owned bank, concluded the festive season with a heartwarming display of generosity through its Employee Volunteering Programme (EVP). Under this programme, over 300 staff members engaged in impactful nationwide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives; combining time, financial resources and personal involvement to uplift lives of the less fortunate. In […] The post
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 US government has released the names of three troops killed by an enemy drone attack in Jordan on Sunday. Sgt William Jerome Rivers, 46, Specialist Kennedy Ladon Sanders, 24 and Specialist Breonna Alexsondria Moffett, 23 were killed when a drone hit their housing unit. The US has blamed Iranian-backed groups and the Pentagon said […] The post Three US soldiers killed in Jordan
UBA Ghana reaffirms its unwavering commitment to excellence in customer service for the year 2024 and beyond, positioning itself as a leader in the banking and financial service industry. Deputy Managing Director at UBA Ghana, Uzoechina Molokwu emphasized the bank’s dedication to prioritizing customer satisfaction and delivering outstanding banking solutions and services. Customer-centricity and product […] The post UBA
Extensive dialogue will be held with Organised Labour and other key stakeholders in the coming weeks on the VAT on electricity, the Ministry of Finance has said. The stakeholder dialogue, as stated by the Finance Ministry in its statement dated January 30, 2024, is aimed at ensuring stakeholder buy-in. Organised Labour has kicked against the […] The post VAT
Extensive dialogue will be held with Organised Labour and other key stakeholders in the coming weeks on the VAT on electricity, the Ministry of Finance has said. The stakeholder dialogue, as stated by the Finance Ministry in its statement dated January 30, 2024, is aimed at ensuring stakeholder buy-in. Organised Labour has kicked against the […] The post VAT
Iran denies it was involved in the drone attack which killed three US troops and injured 34 on a US base in Jordan, near the Syria border. US President Joe Biden said the attack had been carried out by Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq. “We shall respond,” he said at a campaign […] The post Iran denies involvement in drone
…The Relationship Manager “Get closer than ever to your customers. So close that you tell them what they need well before they realize it themselves.”….. Steve Jobbs Dear Readers, how did you find the extracts from my first article published more than ten years ago? Funny, but its real. Its interesting that the situation is still […] The post Risk
FBNBank ended the year 2023 on an exciting note, spreading goodwill to its communities through several activities, including a donation to the Lifeline for Childhood Cancer Ghana Foundation and the Nana Saka Nkansah School Complex. These initiatives reflected the bank’s commitment to community engagement, spreading joy during the holiday season and contributing to the well-being […] The post FBNBank
Deputy Finance Minister Abena Osei-Asare has defended the 2017 financial sector clean-up, which led to the liquidation of 420 institutions. She put up the defence in response to the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, James Klutse Avedzi, who attributed the tax default of some of the institutions to the financial sector clean-up. The Ghana […] The post Abena Osei-Asare
Ghana, a nation facing its worst economic challenges, recently received a much-needed cushion in the form of a US$3 billion bailout approved by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This financial support has appeared to be a critical help for Ghana’s struggling economy, particularly in the face of the shocks brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. This […] The post
U.S. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan has paid an honorary visit to the W. E. B. Du Bois Center for Pan-African Culture in Cantonments. The visit comprised a tour of the tomb, where he solemnly spent time with the Pan-Africanist. Speaking to the media, Mr. Regan recounted, “Reflecting on being a Black man in America, […] The post Michael S. Regan honors W. E. B. Du Bois’
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