The impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has hit global foreign direct investment so hard, the sector has collapsed in 2020 and it is expected to weaken further in 2021, according to the latest issue of the Global Investment Trends Monitor of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The 38th edition of … The post COVID-19
Ghana must position itself through enforcement of its own codes and standards to deal with any destructive earthquake strike in the future in order not to be taken by surprise. Accra, the nation’s capital lies on a fault-line and there is regular seismic activity in the country. The combined effect of rapid development, industrialization, building … The post Ghana
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has set a provisional tax revenue target of GH¢60 billion for 2021, representing a 32.3 percent increase over the 2020 actual collection of GH¢45.338 billion. Rev. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, the Commissioner-General, who announced this at a media soiree, said although the task appeared daunting, the GRA would implement innovative measures to … The post Ghana
As the nation prepares for the funeral of late President Jerry John Rawlings from Monday, January 25, Parliament has insisted that his values of probity, responsibility, discipline and accountability be embedded in the national psyche. Eulogising the former President by the legislators on Friday, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, the Leader of the National Democratic Congress Side, … The post Parliament:
The Electoral Commission (EC) says Mr John Dramani Mahama’s election petition is grounded on extreme speculations and ought to be dismissed by the Supreme Court. In its preliminary objection raised through its Counsel, Mr Justine Amenuvor, the EC held that the petition did not merit a trial as same constituted “a total waste of the … The post Petitioner’s
The four-day state funeral of former President Jerry John Rawlings, who passed away on Thursday November 12, 2020, begins on Sunday, January 24. According to the programme of activities outlined by the Government in collaboration with the family of the late former President, the state funeral begins with a Catholic Requiem Mass on Sunday, January … The post Former
The Akufo-Addo government in its second term in office should endeavour to pay more attention to infrastructure development like roads, railways and others, to galvanise national development efforts, Dr Vladimir Antwi-Danso, an International Affairs expert, has advised. He said, “Research has shown that two per cent increment in infrastructure creates 40 per cent socio-economic activities … The post Dr
Felix Gabriel, a 32 year Nigerian squatter has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly breaking into a storeroom and stealing floor tiles worth $50,000.00. Gabriel is said to have conspired with others to break into the said storeroom and loaded the stolen items unto some trucks to an unknown destination. Charged with stealing, … The post Unemployed
Bright Ofori also known as “T.I” unemployed, has been remanded into prison custody by the Twifo-Praso Magistrate’s court for allegedly killing his friend, Mohammed Haddi over GH¢10.00 debt at Assin Awisem in the Assin North Municipality of the Central Region. His plea was not taken and would reappear on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Ofori, 24, … The post Man
Nimole Christopher, a Fishery Observer, who allegedly threatened a New Patriotic Party (NPP) Constituency Chairman with death, has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. The accused charged with threat of death, pleaded not guilty and has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢50,000 with three sureties. The Court presided over by Ms Evelyn Asamoah … The post Man
The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has admitted 883 postgraduate students to pursue various second degree and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes for the 2020/2021 academic year. They include 25 PhD students, 31 Master of Philosophy (MPhil), 658 Master of Business Administration (MBA), 143 Master of Arts/Master of Science (MA/MSc) and 26 MBA (by … The post UPSA
The 85TH Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers has ended ahead of the Summit of Heads of State. The two-day meeting, via videoconferencing, was in preparation for the Summit of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, which would also be held virtually on January 23. During the Ministers Meeting, they deliberated on … The post 85th ECOWAS Council of Ministers
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