A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Otchere Darko, has congratulated local contractors who built the new headquarters of the Bank of Ghana, The Bank Square in Accra which was commissioned on Wednesday, November 20. Gabby says he admires the courage with which this government has awarded major civil works contracts, such […] The post The

 Two Public Employment Centres (PECs), funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (GIZ), were on Tues­day inaugurated at Berekum and Techiman in the Bono and Bono East Regions. They were handed over to the Labour Department of the Min­istry of Employment and Labour Relations to provide jobseekers … The post Berekum, Techiman get public

Illegal miners live dangerously, but make roaring profits selling gold on the black-market.

The Ghana Police Service has assured media practitioners of their safety during the upcoming 2024 General Elections, emphasising the critical role the press plays in ensuring a transparent and credible democratic process. This commitment was made on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 during a stakeholder engagement at the Police Headquarters in Accra. The meeting, led by […] The post Election 2024:

About 45 per cent of adults in Africa do not have access to financial ser­vices, the State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems in Africa Report 2024 has revealed. Additionally, the report, the 6th to be published by Afri­caNenda Foundation, stated that about 400 million people did not have access to digital tools to ac­cess financial … The post 45 % of adults in Africa

Under the watch of President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr Mahamdu Bawumia, Ghana’s economy has been classified as one of the worst-performing in the world, Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has said. To that end, he has appealed to Ghanaians to vote for him to rebuild the economy. In […] The post Economy: Akufo-Addo, Bawumia have failed –

Mrs. Phyllis Adwoa Fraikue, Director of the Climate Financing Division in Ghana’s Ministry of Finance, has emphasized the Country’s ambitious plans to mobilize climate finance in the face of global economic challenges. Speaking at a side event dubbed, “Finance Day” at the ongoing COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, under the theme, “Collaborative Pathways to Green Growth: […] The post Climate

  The Ghana Army have served notice to deal with any individual who will attempt to misbehave on election day. Commander of the Jungle Warfare School in Achiase near Oda, Read More... The post We

  In a daring operation, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted a massive shipment of firearms and ammunition at the Tema Port. Background Ghana has Read More... The post GRA Foils Massive Arms Smuggling Attempt At

Nana Akomea   In a stunning rebuke, Nana Akomea, Vice Chairman of the Bawumia Campaign Team, has condemned Alan Kyerematen’s criticism of former President John Agyekum Kufuor’s endorsement of Dr. Read More... The post Nana Akomea Slams Alan; Says He’s

Imo citizens have expressed mixed reactions to the vote of confidence passed on Governor Hope Uzodinma by the State House of Assembly on Tuesday, November 19, in recognition of what they described as his solid and outstanding achievements. Some residents have criticized the move, arguing that it was unnecessary and questioning the legislators’ role as […] The post Mixed reactions

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has revealed that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the immediate arrest and prosecution of the Head of Police Anti-Kidnapping Squad in the state, Moses Lohor and members of his team for attempted murder. This was confirmed by the Special Adviser to the Osun State Governor on […] The post Osun govt confirms arrest of

By  Korsi DZOKOTO Ghana’s youth unemployment crisis is an urgent challenge that requires a multi-dimensional approach. According to the 2021 Population and Housing Census, nearly one in five young people (19.7%) in Ghana is unemployed. For youth aged 15-24, this rate surges to 32.8%, with young women disproportionately affected (Ghana Statistical Service, 2021). This high […] The post

  In a significant boost to Ghana’s economic prospects, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced promising data indicating the country’s economy is charting a course of recovery and resilience. Read More... The post Akufo-Addo Hails Ghana’s Economy

…as central bank inaugurates new headquarters By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU President Nana Akufo-Addo has praised the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for its unwavering commitment to sound monetary and financial policies, which have been instrumental in fostering economic stability and growth. Speaking at the Bank’s new headquarters’ inauguration in Accra, the president highlighted its vital role […] The post

A News Desk Report The Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) intervention in the foreign exchange (FX) market has helped the cedi record gains against its major trading partners after weeks of sustained depreciation. The local currency appreciated 0.8 percent week-on-week (w/w) against the US dollar, 2.12 percent w/w against the British pound and 1.96 percent w/w […] The post BoG