The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Ing. David Osafo Adonteng, has reiterated that ‘Okada’ operations remain illegal. This statement follows promises made by the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Mahama, that he would legalise the operations of commercial motorbikes popularly known as okada when he interacted with residents of Worawora […] The post ‘Okada’
A member of Council of State, Mr. Sam Okudzeto, has charged African engineering practitioners to be bold and courageous in the discharge of their engineering duties. He said when he looked at the profiles and various groups within the various engineering fields and the specialisation involved, it looks like there is nothing that we can […] The post Be
The Assistant Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Emelia Assam, has dismissed claims by flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia that businesses are being unduly harassed for taxes. Dr. Bawumia, during a meeting with members of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday, March 20, accused the GRA […] The post We don’t harass
By Kizito CUDJOE The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has issued a strict directive aimed at the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) to ensure the financial stability and operational integrity of the energy sector. The directive, issued under Sections 3 and 24 of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission Act, 1997 (Act 538), follows ECG’s […] The post
Geoffrey Ocansey, Tax Analyst and Executive Director of Revenue Mobilisation Africa, has asserted that Ghana is a wealthy country but poorly managed. During the Oxfam Tax Dialogue themed “Is Ghana’s Tax Regime Fit for Purpose?” on Citi TV on Thursday, he told host Vivian Kai Lokko, “We are only a poorly managed country.” He emphasised […] The post Oxfam
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected] Ecobank has pledged to remain a frontrunner in responsible waste disposal and conversion by promoting waste as a valuable resource. The commitment forms part of the bank’s week-long celebration themed: ‘Promoting Sustainability Through Waste Transformation: The Ecobank Way,’ launched at its Head Office in Accra. Setting the tone, Managing […] The post
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Annual Board Diversity Index Report by TheBoardroom Africa has revealed significant improvement, with female board representation climbing from 20 percent in 2019 to 25 percent in 2023. This positions Ghana among the top five African countries in terms of boardroom diversity. This disclosure came from Marcia Ashong, founder and […] The post
The Minority in Parliament is urging swift action from the police regarding the disappearance of some seven biometric devices, fearing potential repercussions for the upcoming December polls. According to the Minority, the missing biometric devices were meant for the registration and verification of voters by the Electoral Commission ahead of its limited voter registration exercise. […] The post 2024
Head of Financial Advisory & Equity Capital Markets at Stanbic Bank, Isaac Simpson, has emphasized the need for collaboration between the right stakeholders in order to form the necessary policies to accelerate sustainable finance. He made this statement at the 2024 Africa Energy Technology Conference, held at the Labadi Beach Hotel. Speaking on the topic […] The post
The Electoral Commission (EC) has clarified that none of its Biometric Verification Devices (BVD) are missing, contrary to claims made by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). Instead, the EC stated that only five laptops have been stolen from their custody. In response to inquiries from the NDC regarding the alleged disappearance of seven BVD […] The post Our
By Isaac BOADI (Prof) & Godwin MUSAH (Dr) The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) is calling on banks, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies to join its Strategic Seminar Series focused on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT). This collaborative effort is designed to empower stakeholders across the financial sector with the latest […] The post
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has suspended the consideration of the nomination of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State by President Akufo-Addo due to his reluctance to assent to the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values. Bagbin’s decision stems from an interlocutory injunction filed at the Supreme Court by MP for South […] The post Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has suspended the consideration of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State nominated by President Akufo-Addo. Bagbin’s decision stems from an interlocutory injunction filed at the Supreme Court by MP for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Etse K. Dafeamekpor, rendering Parliament unable to sanction new ministers nominated by President Akufo-Addo. This action […] The post We
The Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed grave concerns over a letter from the Presidency requesting Parliament not to transmit the Bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values to President Akufo-Addo for assent, describing it as a significant threat to Ghana’s democracy. The Office of the President, in a letter […] The post Anti-Gay
A Ghana Air Force helicopter has crashed-landed in Bonsokrom, located within the Ahanta West Municipality in the Western Region. Eyewitnesses who spoke to Citi News revealed that the helicopter site, now cordoned off from public access by Air Force personnel, was reportedly carrying 14 individuals, including staff from the Petroleum sector regulators. The helicopter crashed-landed […] The post W/R:
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Nigeria is considered an economic power in West Africa, and it runs in the third position behind Egypt and South Africa. While expert opinions suggested it qualifies to join BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), an association of emerging economies that primarily seeks to promote economic cooperation and development among […] The post Nigeria
A Ghana Air Force helicopter has crashed-landed in Bonsokrom, located within the Ahanta West Municipality in the Western Region. Eyewitnesses who spoke to Citi News revealed that the helicopter, now cordoned off from public access by Air Force personnel, was reportedly carrying 21 individuals, including staff from the Petroleum sector regulators. The helicopter crashed-landed into […] The post W/R:
Popular Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene narrowly escaped a fatal accident when his car rammed into a tipper truck on Sunday night near CP close to DSTV’s head office along the George Walker Bush N1 Highway. The incident occurred around 11:30 pm. According to eyewitnesses, the award-winning musician’s Range Rover struck the tipper truck from behind, […] The post Kuami
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Accra Metropolitan Assembly’s (AMA) jurisdiction has been chosen as the pilot project location for a sports and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) cities initiative in Africa. The project, a collaboration between the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), aims to promote physical activity within urban […] The post
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Mastercard Foundation and its partners have announced plans to invest in four key value chains: rice, soybean, poultry and tomatoes. The investment is expected to lead to a significant increase in production and value addition for these commodities. Known as the Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) programme, Mastercard […] The post
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