The Ghana Tertiary Education Committee (GTEC) has directed all universities to cease the operation of satellite campuses situated on Senior High School (SHS) premises and other unauthorized locations. This decision stems from GTEC’s assessment of such activities as unlawful, given that these universities are operating beyond their accredited facilities. In an interview with Citi News, […] The post GTEC
Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, has taken a firm stance against individuals who spread hate and fear through their online posts in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections. During a working visit to the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare on Monday, April 8, Henry Quartey highlighted the importance of maintaining public […] The post 2024
Ghana faces a potential health crisis after the Global Fund suspended shipments of essential medical supplies due to delays in clearing previous donations stuck at Tema Port. This includes vital antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients. The Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis (ACHPR&A) expressed grave concern over the government’s inaction in expediting the […] The post Health
A group of unemployed graduate nurses and midwives from the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, took to the streets on Monday to demand postings and protest against the government’s delay in granting financial clearance for their permanent job placements. The protesters, comprising graduates from the 2020, 2021, and 2022 batches, hail from various public universities and […] The post Kumasi:
The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has dismissed the existence of a group purportedly led by Stephenson Anane Boateng. This response follows Mr Anane Boateng’s rejection of COCOBOD’s announcement of a 58.26 percent increase in cocoa prices, which has been set at GH¢33,120 cedis per ton for the 2023/2024 […] The post Cocoa
The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has lauded the achievements of the Akufo-Addo government in the cocoa sector amidst criticism from the minority in Parliament. During an interview on The Point of View on Citi TV, Fiifi Boafo defended the government against accusations of shortchanging cocoa farmers despite a […] The post Ghanaian
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) to press Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to eliminate certain nuisance taxes introduced by the current government. In his address to GUTA members, Mahama stressed the critical nature of the issue and called on Dr […] The post Tell
Osman Abdulai Ayariga, the Deputy National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on the Special Prosecutor to probe all instances of suspected corruption and related offences revealed by The Fourth Estate’s recent investigation into the Scholarship Secretariat’s awarding of scholarships. The Fourth Estate’s investigation found that scholarships were granted to influential […] The post Abdulai
Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, has assured that the security services and all relevant stakeholders will ensure free and fair elections in December. Henry Quartey gave the assurance during a working visit to the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare on Monday, April 8, 2024. He assured the Ghana Police Service that the […] The post We’ll
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has revealed that he cautioned President Akufo-Addo against tampering with the Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA), expressing concerns that such actions could lead Ghana back into the era of ‘dumsor,’ referring to the country’s previous power crisis. Mahama made this disclosure during a meeting with […] The post Dumsor:
The Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) of the Electoral Commission (EC) is meeting to discuss among other things, issues relating to the EC’s biometric equipment. EC in a statement dated Monday, April, 2 announced that it will hold an emergency IPAC meeting on Tuesday, April 9, following calls from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to address […] The post 2024
The Kumasi High Court has directed Alexander Kwabena Sarfo-Kantanka, the unsuccessful nominee for the position of Juaben Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), to present his defence. Mr Sarfo-Kantanka is accused of 26 counts of corruption, allegedly for distributing bribes to local assembly members to secure their approval as MCE of Juaben, following his nomination by President […] The post Kumasi:
The Department of Parks and Gardens has issued a stern warning to private developers encroaching on their land. The department has threatened to demolish all illegal structures on their lands. This action follows a recent Citi News report on land encroachment in the Upper West region, where a fuel station has been erected on the […] The post Parks and Gardens to demolish illegal
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opened nominations in two Constituencies for Parliamentary Primaries ahead of the December 7 elections. The NPP’s National Executive Committee, in its meeting on April 9, 2024, announced the opening of nominations for parliamentary primaries in two constituencies: Akan and La Dadekotopon. The decision follows the resignation of Dr. Joseph […] The post NPP
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has terminated the appointment of the Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) Dr. John Ofori Tenkorang. Dr. Tenkorang has been instructed to hand over his duties to Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo by Monday, April 15. “Reference is made to your appointment letter dated 1st July 2019, issued […] The post Akufo-Addo sacks SSNIT
Customers of Gold Coast Fund Management in the Ashanti region have issued an ultimatum to the government to return their locked-up investments or they will campaign against the party in the upcoming elections. The customers, who are agitated and frustrated, have set a deadline of June 30, 2024, for the return of their funds. In […] The post Aggrieved
Ghana’s second programme review with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has entered its second week, with issues concerning tax efficiency and the avoidance of fiscal slippages in this election year dominating discussions. The IMF mission staff from Washington DC are currently in the country for a two-week assessment of the bailout package. The review also […] The post Election
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, has asserted that Ghana’s international image has not been affected following the passage of the Anti-Gay Bill. Although the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill was approved by Parliament in February, it still awaits presidential assent. In an interview with Citi News, Mr. Ampratwum-Sarpong […] The post Ghana’s
The Member of Parliament for Zebilla, Cletus Avoka has expressed deep concerns regarding the insecurity situation in the Kusaug traditional area, specifically in Bawku leading up to the December polls. Cletus Avoka voiced his distress over the prevailing circumstances and cast doubt on the prospects of a free and fair electoral process in the Kusaug […] The post 2024
A fiscal report authored by Banking Consultant Dr Richmond Atuahene and Data and Research Analyst Isaac Kofi Agyei has painted a grim picture of Ghana’s banking sector, attributing it to the excessive subscription of government bonds. Titled ‘Thirsty Banks: Ghana’s 2023 Challenge with High Cash Reserve Ratios,’ the report highlights the prolonged maturity period of […] The post Many
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