One of the major breakthroughs that has been made in the financial sector of this country is the introduction of Mobile Money Transfer, popularly known as MOMO. According to a myjoyonline.com report, total Mobile Money transactions in the first 10 months of 2023 reached a record GH¢1.527 trillion as against GH¢844.97 billion recorded within the […] The post Editorial: Walewale arrest – Ayekoo

 The Northern Elec­tricity Distribution Company (NED­Co) has uncovered more than 3000 illegal meters being usedin Sunyani in the Bono Region. This means these meters are not captured in its system, so their owners are enjoying electricity free of charge, creating revenue short­fall for the company. Consequently, NEDCo has launched investigation into the matter to ascertain … The post NEDCo

Education think tank, Africa Education Watch has begun manifesto consultations with various political parties to incorporate policies targeted at investing in basic education into their manifestos. According to EduWatch, the neglect of investment in basic education infrastructure has necessitated the need for political parties to ensure their manifestos align with the broad vision of the […] The post EduWatch

The Member of Parliament for Damongo Constituency and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its Presidential Candidate, John Dramani Mahama, regarding their 24-hour economy, describing it as a mere slogan. He mentioned that the NDC and Mr. Mahama, entrusted with the economy for four […] The post NDC

A group of sports journalists in the Ashanti Region has announced plans to petition Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as part of a scheduled demonstration against what they term a decline in football in the country. This follows a similar action by sports journalists and enthusiasts in Accra earlier last week to register their displeasure […] The post ‘SaveGhanaFootball’

The Ankobeahene of the Begoro Stool, Bafour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II, is expected to appear before the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council today. Bafour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II has been summoned over his alleged endorsement of the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, during his tour of the Eastern Region. Petitioners in […] The post Begoro

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu is raising concerns regarding threats by businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome to sue the General Legal Council (GLC) over legal practitioner, Samuel Nerquaye-Tetteh’s disbarment from the bar. Mr. Woyome threatened to sue the GLC for taking such an action against former Chief State Prosecutor, Samuel Nerquaye-Tetteh for professional misconduct. Kpebu asserts […] The post AG

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is expected to present his campaign team to the National Executive Committee and National Council of the party today, Monday, February 19, 2024. Names of members of the campaign team are expected to be announced after this meeting. According to Citi News sources within […] The post Bawumia to announce campaign team

GCB Bank PLC has donated computers and accessories to the Physiotherapy Department of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in response to their call for support. The donation was made by Manager, HR Risk & Operations at GCB Bank, Mr. Peter Bosrotsi, on behalf of the bank. In his remarks, Mr. Bosrotsi said the bank was […] The post GCB Bank

The International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) auditorium in Teshie, Accra, on Sunday, February 18, 2024, became the epicentre of an unforgettable night of music and inspiration as Diana Hamilton’s “Awake Experience” concert unfolded. The event, organized by the award-winning Ghanaian gospel musician herself, smashed records as the most successful gospel concert ever held at the […] The post Accra

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By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU [email protected] The Bank of Ghana’s latest Collateral Registry report for the fourth quarter of 2023 reveals a significant decrease in the total value of secured loans granted and registered by banks and Specialized Deposit-taking Institutions (SDIs). Compared to the same period in 2022, there has been a notable 54.9 percent decline, […] The post

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected] / [email protected] Inflation data for January 2024 has sparked divergent views among analysts, casting doubts over further rate cuts by the Bank of Ghana and its attendant impact on the broader cost of commercial borrowing. While GCB Capital and Constant Capital predict further inflation hikes, Apakan offers […] The post

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO A banking consultant, Dr. Richmond Atuahene, has called for profound fiscal reforms to drive the country’s economic recovery. He advocated stringent expenditure reductions within ministries and public agencies to promote fiscal prudence and efficiency. He said this at the just-ended Tesah Investment Dialogue in Accra. It was themed ‘Clarity in the […] The post

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has pooh-poohed the 24-hour economy mantra of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). According to him, the John Dramani Mahama-led opposition NDC is not trustworthy to carry through the promise, owing to their track record from 2013 to 2017. According to the Member of Parliament […] The post Mahama’s 24-Hour

By Ernest ASIMENU (Dr.) & Kweku ADAMS (Dr.) In a renowned treatise on investments, Warren Buffet posited that triumphant investing over a lifetime does not hinge on a lofty intellectual quotient (IQ), exceptional business insights, intricate financial calculations, investment models, or even exclusive insider knowledge. Rather, it hinges on a robust intellectual framework for sound […] The post