Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s largest privately-owned bank, signed a landmark agreement with Proxtera to empower Small, and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through the Ghana Integrated Financial Ecosystem (GIFE) Platform. The partnership was solidified on Wednesday at the just ended 3i Africa Summit, a major gathering focused on driving Africa’s growth potential. Signing on behalf of their respective … The post Fidelity
Media practitioners everywhere must be alive to problems in their societies and be advocators educating the public on these problems and also demanding actions for solutions from the relevant quarters. Since media practitioners are also human and as such suffer some human frailties, they sometimes have to be prompted to or reminded about what is … The post Help educate public on climate change
The Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, on Wednesday opened the 2nd Edition of the Northern Trade Industry and Investment Summit in Tamale in the Northern Region, with a call on the indigenes to create a right environment for economic development. The five-day summit is on the theme: “Enhancing trade and industry in … The post Create enabling environment
The Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, concluded a day’s working visit to Lomé, Togo last Friday with the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), to provide $200 million funding for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The funding will be made available via … The post Finance Minister, EBID
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) says it has successfully conducted a cross-border trade transaction payment with its digital currency, the eCedi. The Director of Fintech and Innovation at the BoG, Kwame Oppong, who announced this in Accra on Wednesday as part of the 3i Africa Summit 2024, said the transaction which was executed in April … The post BoG transacts cross-border trade with eCash
The man, who allegedly robbed former Second Lady, Mrs Matilda Amissah-Arthur, has been denied bail by the Accra High Court. Yahuza Osman will appear again on May 21. Justice Lydia Osei Marfo, presiding judge, said in her ruling that the accused would abscond when granted bail. She said: “I am of the considered opinion that … The post Man accused
Media practitioners in Africa have been challenged to prioritise advocacy on climate change and other environmental crises to support efforts to mitigate their impacts. According to Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, Chief of Staff, Office of the President, the adverse effects of climate change required that the media take up its responsibility of informing Africans about the … The post At
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Kobina Tahir Hammond has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to a deepened partnership with the European Union (EU) towards a sustainable economic development. Speaking at a reception as part of activities to mark this year’s Europe Day celebrations in Accra, the Minister said, the EU had been instrumental in Ghana’s … The post Ghana commits to deepen ties with EU
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has urged motorists to immediately report fuel stations suspected of cheating to the Authority. The Consumer Services Manager of NPA, Mrs. Eunice Budu Nyarko, who made the call, said that when complaints are made within 48 hours of fuel purchase, prompt investigations are conducted to establish the facts before the … The post Report
The Norwegian Ambassador to Ghana, Ingrid Mollestad, has inaugurated the Norway-Ghana Alumni Association, a network of Ghanaians who have studied in various Norwegian universities. Comprising more than 75 members, who work in academia and the private sector in Ghana and abroad, the Association aims to promote networking, professional development, and cultural exchange between the two nations. At … The post Norway-Ghana
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has organised the “Feast Ghana” to commemorate this year’s May Day celebration in Accra. The event, which was to give Ghanaian workers a treat of authentic Ghanaian food and entertainment, was organised in partnership with the Public Service Workers Union (PSWU) of the Trade Union Congress, the Queen Mothers Foundation … The post GTA organises ‘Feast
The Bishop of the Northern Accra Diocese of the Methodist Church Ghana, Right Reverend Professor Joseph M.Y Edusa-Eyison, has urged the citizenry to stay united and pursue peace before and after the general elections. According to him, unity was essential in ensuring a smooth electoral process, hence the need for citizenry to be united. Speaking … The post Let’s stay united – Rev Eduason-Eyison
THE Upper East Regional branch of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), has celebrated its 25th anniversary, with a call on members to remain resolute in their actions to compel the government yield to their demands for better conditions of service. The leadership of the association said successive governments had overlooked the plight of … The post UE/R: NAGRAT MARKS SILVER
The Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) has emphasised the critical need for the youth and especially first time voters, to resist exploitation by politicians during the ongoing limited voter registration exercise. This cautionary message was conveyed in a press statement signed by one of IDEG’s Senior Research Fellows Professor Kwesi Jonah who underscored IDEG’s commitment … The post IDEG
The Ministry of Finance will now grant Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption on raw materials for local manufacturing of drugs, finished pharmaceutical products, and medical supplies, the sector minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has announced. This, he said, had become urgent due to the dwindling donor in-flow to the health sector. Dr Okoe-Boye (left) with … The post Govt
Lifeline for Childhood Cancer Ghana, in collaboration with the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, has supported two children battling cancer in Ghana to seek treatment abroad.The two have been transported to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the USA to undergo complex surgeries and treatment for cancer.The surgeries required are beyond the capabilities of Korle Bu … The post Lifeline
A total of 159 projects under the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) Project has been completed, the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, has said. According to the ministry, 397 more projects under the SOCO are at various levels of completion. On the sideline of the Civil Service Week in … The post 159 SOCO projects complete,
The Bank of Ghana (BoG), Development Bank Ghana (DBG) and its digital partner, Proxtera has announced a $100-million package to support Micro Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country to promote the growth of the economy.The amount would be disbursed through the digital platform under the Ghana Integrated Financial Ecosystem (GIFE) being implemented by … The post BoG,
Trinidad and Tobago has pledged its support to Ghana’s candidacy for the General Secretaryship of the Commonwealth.The decision to support Ghana was announced by the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr Keith Christopher Rowley, when he paid a courtesy call on President Nana Addo Dankwa Addo at the Jubilee House in Accra last Friday.The … The post Trinidad and
A three-day forum to promote the development of the media landscape in Africa has been opened in Accra, yesterday.Dubbed, ‘African Media Convention (AMC),’ the event is a collaborative effort by African media stakeholders to reflect, among other issues, the fundamental role of journalism on the continent as well as financing of media organisations. The 3rd … The post Forum to promote
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