The Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has sworn members of the first-ever Independent Tax Appeal Board (ITAB) of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) into office with a charge to establish a strong tax dispute resolution system to support revenue mobilisation. He asked them to ensure that justice was done in the administration of taxes in the country. The 11-member Board was established in line with the Revenue Administration Amendment Act, 2020 (Act 1029). The Minister noted that Alternative
The Bank of Ghana says it has agreed to allow commercial banks to use Cocobod’s deposits/placements at the various banks to reduce the cash flow challenges on retail holders of cocoa bills, who may not want a rollover of their investments. A statement issued in Accra said the decision followed a meeting on Friday, January 20, 2023 among the banks, Cocobod and BoG, during which it was agreed that all institutional investors will roll over their maturing cocoa bill for Tender 6155. The meeting
Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s Finance Minister, is leading the V20 Group of Finance Ministers under the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) to advocate for funding to implement Climate Prosperity Plans and Loss and Damage (LD). The V20 Group of Finance Ministers is composed of 58 countries whose economies are most vulnerable to climate change impacts. The CVF is an international partnership of countries highly vulnerable to a warming planet, of which Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo–Addo
The fans of hip-hop superstar Snoop Dogg and Nigerian singer/songwriter Tems may soon hear a collaboration between the two artistes. In a video that has since gone viral, Snoop Dogg said he admired Afrobeats musician and called on her asking that they both work together. The ‘Drop It Like Its Hot’ hitmaker stated that everyone in his home has been dancing to her songs adding “I need one with you.” “So Tems, when are we going to make a record? You know I’m a fan. Now let’s get to
To avoid any fatal explosion, the Ekiti State Government has ordered the immediate removal and confiscation of a Gas Tanker abandoned at an accident scene at Igede Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government area of the State. The government also directed security agencies to ascertain the owner of the articulated vehicle conveying the gas-laden tank that has been abandoned since Friday along the Igede-Iyin Road, posing danger to the public. Handing down the order during a visit to the accident
Car owners, motorists and commercial cab operators in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, have continued to groan as the scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, bites harder. DAILY POST reports that Ibadan and other towns and cities across the country have been experiencing a shortage of the commodity for the past few weeks. Our correspondent gathered that the situation worsened at the weekend when some of the petrol stations selling the product shut their gates against prospective
A former minister of Petroleum and a BoT member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Don Etiebet, has rejected the candidacy of Godswill Akpabio for the 2023 senatorial election in Akwa Ibom North-West District. Mr Etiebet, who is from the Akwa Ibom North-West District, said this shortly after the Friday’s judgment by the Supreme Court, which affirmed Mr Akpabio, a former minister of Niger Delta Affairs, as the authentic APC candidate for the election in the district. Mr Etiebet said the
For the second time since his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in Lagos, the trial of the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Kunle Oluomo, has again been adjourned. Mr Oluomo was first docked before the Federal High Court in Lagos where he secured bail after he was arrested by the anti-graft agency at the airport last September. The case was later transferred to Ogun State. The trial at the Federal High Court in Ogun was initially scheduled for 21st November
Airlines in Nigeria said on Monday that flights were being disrupted after ground staff began an indefinite strike to demand higher pay. Air Peace, which has the biggest fleet in Nigeria, and smaller domestic carrier Dana Air said the strike by the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) was delaying flights and they hoped the issue would be quickly resolved. “The strike has affected all operations of all airlines being handled by the company [NAHCO],” Air Peace said in a statement. British
The Obuasi Office of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has taken education on MyNHIS App to the doorsteps of residents. The App, which was launched in December, last year, enables users to enroll onto the NHIS, using their mobile phones and Ghana Card to ensure inconveniences of accessing the service at the Scheme’s offices were eliminated. The Obuasi Office, as part of activities to commemorate NHIS’ active month celebrations, visited the Obuasi Central Business District, where
Mr Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has embarked on a “Thank You tour” of the Ketu South Constituency. It is to thank God and show his appreciation to the people of his home constituency, especially members of the NDC and delegates who threw their support behind him, during the party’s last delegates conference that saw him elected as General Secretary of the NDC. Speaking at separate thanksgiving services held in his honour at the
A 28-year-old banker, who allegedly took GHS274,000.00 from a business consultant under the pretext of investing it for him at TF Finance Service but failed, has been granted bail by an Accra Circuit Court. The accused person is said to have used the money for her personal gain. Charged with defrauding by false pretense, Fredricca Appiah pleaded not guilty. The Court, presided over by Mrs Susana Eduful, admitted the accused person to bail in the sum of GHS300,000.00 with three sureties. The Court
Coconut water is a delicious, electrolyte-filled, natural beverage that may benefit your heart, moderate your blood sugar, help improve kidney health, and keep you refreshed and hydrated after a workout. Although more controlled studies involving humans are needed to confirm many of these qualities, the research to date is encouraging. If you want to start sipping this tropical drink, there should be an array of brands on the shelves of your local grocery store — just be sure to avoid products
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