The Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, has stated that members of the Minority caucus will do everything within their capacity to stop the reclassification of the Achimota Forest. Suhuyini, who is also the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Lands Committee, said allowing development in the forest will put the country at risk, particularly […]

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MoFAD) has reopened the sea to artisanal fishers, effective, Thursday, August 1. This follows a month-long closure of the fishing season, a measure taken by the government to restore depleting fish stocks. A ceremony was held at the Akplabanya Beach Site in the Ada West District of the […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has appealed to the public to support the Police when they take action against people peddling disinformation and misinformation. He said the fight against the modern-day canker requires the concerted effort of all stakeholders. Speaking at a summit organized by the Ghana Report, the IGP said disinformation […]

A curfew has been imposed in Nigeria’s second-biggest state, Kano, after protests against the high cost of living were “hijacked by thugs” who engaged in widespread looting and the destruction of property, the governor’s office has said. Kano saw the largest crowds on the first day of nationwide protests that forced many businesses to shut. […]

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Twifo Atti-Morkwa in the Central Region has pledged to provide the necessary support for its parliamentary candidate, Ebenezer Dwamena, following his remand into police custody. Mr. Dwamena, along with two others, were remanded into police custody on Wednesday, July 31, for allegedly failing to deliver a vehicle after receiving […]

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) inaugurated its 28th GJA Awards Committee on Thursday, August 1, 2024, in Accra. The nine-member committee comprising respected media professionals has been established to see a transparent process in identifying and selecting journalists who have proven their worth over the year under review. The theme for this year’s celebration is […]

The International Trade Centre through its ‘One Trade Africa Initiative, Alliances for Action (A4A) programme’ in Ghana and SME Trade Academy together with Afreximbank and ECOWAS Commission jointly organised a workshop on exporting in Accra. Ghana is one of just over ten countries already trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as part […]

A recent poll conducted by Global Info Analytics, a Ghanaian polling agency, has suggested the incumbent Member of Parliament for Gushegu and Deputy Minister of Transport, Hassan Tampuli, may lose his seat in the 2024 Parliamentary election. The poll indicated that Tampuli’s main challenger, Yussif Malimali of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), is leading with […]

Initial checks by Citi Business News have revealed that some foreign exchange bureaux have not fully complied with the Bank of Ghana’s new directive on transactions. The directive which took effect on Thursday, August 1, 2024, requires all licensed foreign exchange bureaux to request the Ghana Card before completing any transactions. During visits to various […]

The Minister of Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, says the Bank of Ghana has not made any payment in relation to the $34 million ambulance spare parts deal with Service Ghana Auto Group Limited. The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, recently accused former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and former Health Minister […]

Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, has offered reasons why her colleagues are dying in quick succession. The actress, popularly known as Mama G, while explaining in an interview with the Vanguard why she wept profusely at the burial of late comic actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu said most of her colleagues are careless […]

Agriculture is critical to Ghana’s economy, providing jobs, food security, and foreign exchange. However, the sector has obstacles such as low productivity, weak infrastructure, and restricted finance, which result in a trade deficit and currency volatility. Agricultural reforms seek to increase productivity, efficiency, and sustainability by improving access to financing, technology, and markets, as well […]

Izwe Savings and Loans Plc, a specialized deposit-taking institution licensed by the Bank of Ghana, has introduced Mobisave, a new savings product accessible via their USSD platform (*272#). This innovative service allows both new and existing customers to save money conveniently through their mobile phones. Features of Mobisave; • Digital Savings Account: Customers can easily […]

Brigadier General Zibri Bawah Ayorrogo, the Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA-CD), has labelled the recent altercation at the Kulungugu Border Post as unfortunate, promising that the officers responsible will face the full rigours of the law. “The incident that happened at Kulungugu is very unfortunate. Everybody’s role has been […]

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has urged the media to fact-check and debunk misinformation as the country approaches the 2024 general elections. The Association explains that the media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion, holding leaders accountable, and ensuring transparency in governance and as such must be intentional about what it distributes to […]

The management of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) says the appointment of its Vice Chancellor, Prof Johnson Nyarko Boampong has not been terminated. A letter written and signed by the Chairman of the University Council, Prof Harold S. Amonoo-Kuofi, indicated the termination of the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor, But UCC in a statement signed […]

The University of Cape Coast Branch of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-UCC) has condemned the University Council’s decision to terminate the appointment of Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong as Vice-Chancellor. UTAG-UCC has asserted that the Council Chair’s action is unilateral and not recognised, as it contravenes ongoing court proceedings that restrain the Chairman and […]

The Service Ghana Auto Group Limited (SGAGL) has refuted claims of not qualifying for its contract with the government for the after-sales and maintenance of 307 ambulances. This comes after concerns were raised about the qualification of the company for the contract. The Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has indicated […]

The World Bank, as we all know, is about financing development to eliminate poverty. Eliminating poverty in the developing world where it is most endemic entails investing in the productive capacity of the economy to put millions in decent, empowering, nation-transforming work. In most economies, one cannot talk about “productive capacity” without talking about the […]

The government has revealed that $312 million has been invested so far in the Agenda 111 projects, out of an estimated total cost of $176 billion. Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr Anthony Nsiah Asare, recently announced that 50 per cent of the Agenda 111 hospitals will be completed by the end of 2024 to support […]