The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) is set to introduce an innovative Electric Taxi Programme aimed at offering an alternative livelihood for interested Okada riders and other youth in the country.
The initiative seeks to transition riders from motorc…
The Ministry of Finance has requested the approval of GHS500 million from the Contingency Fund to deal with the ongoing drought in the northern parts of the country.
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, in a letter addressed to the Chai…
Former IBF bantamweight champion, Joseph King Kong Agbeko, now known as Torgbui Kaletor II, has launched “Fight Night,” a programme under the Joseph Agbeko Foundation to support juvenile and amateur boxers in the country.
The event, which will featu…
The National Identifications Authority (NIA) has announced the beginning of the registration of Ghanaians living abroad, as stipulated in the NIA Act, 2008 (Act 750) through the Ghana High Commission.
The pilot exercise will first be carried out in …
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) is on the verge of securing a transformative partnership with Scientific Games to solidify its position as a competitive global player in the lottery industry. This follows successful discussions between the Direc…
Deputy Minister for Finance, Dr. Stephen Amoah, has given assurance that the government will continue to ensure a conducive economic environment to attract more investment and support for the mutual benefit of Ghana and Japan.
He gave the assurance …
The Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has raised concerns about the transfer of $20 million to the Bank of Ghana without what he describes as consistent documentation.
In a post shared on X on Tuesday, August 27, 20…
The Director General of Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Michael Achagwe Luguje, has reiterated the Authority’s commitment in offering port facilities and ensuring that cargo and ships are handled in the most effective and efficient manner.
Mr. L…
IC Securities has projected the rate of inflation to jump to 21.8% in August 2024.
‘Although the sharper-than-expected deceleration in the July 2024 annual inflation significantly eases our concerns, we remain convinced that the August print will wi…
The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari, has highlighted the critical importance of the Ghana International Bank (GHIB) in Ghana and Africa, describing the financial institution as a strategic asset.
Speaking as…
The cedi (GHS) experienced a decline against major trading currencies last week as foreign exchange (FX) liquidity remained tight in view of high demand, according to recent investor updates from Databank and Constant Capital.
The local currency’s d…
At the opening of the 2024 Sustainability Summit, Dr. Godwin Acquaye, CEO of Business and Financial Times (BandFT), emphasised the critical need to balance economic growth with environmental preservation.
Addressing industry leaders, Dr. Acquaye und…
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has initiated a major project to replace outdated and malfunctioning electricity meters in the Accra East region with advanced Smart MMS-compliant prepaid meters.
This initiative is part of ECG’s broader strate…
The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has cautioned the public against the proliferation of counterfeit energy metres within its service areas.
This alert follows the recent seizure of over 200 sub-standard metres by the Ghana Police…
In response to the severe dry spell affecting farmers across Ghana, the government has announced a substantial allocation of GHS8 billion to provide relief and implement mitigation measures.
The announcement was made by the Minister for Finance, Dr….