By Isaac K. FRIMPONG Retirement age, a pivotal stage marking the withdrawal of statutory workers from active work, holds a unique significance in Ghana, much like in many countries globally. This is where retirees are expected to start enjoying pensions and other retirement benefits. In Ghana, the retirement age is 60 years (both male and […] The post Navigating
The Ghana Police Service has reassured the public of a free and fair electoral process in the upcoming general election scheduled for December 7, 2024. This commitment comes in the wake of the violence that marred the 2020 general election, resulting in the tragic deaths of eight individuals, including three minors, with an additional 15 […] The post Election 2024 will
Senegal’s Election Authority on Thursday, February 15, 2024, has voided the government’s postponement of a presidential election scheduled for Feb. 25 and its rescheduling for December, ruling that the moves were unconstitutional. Senegal’s Constitutional Council cancelled the decree signed by President Macky Sall that postponed the election, according to a judgement approved by seven members […] The post Senegal:
Celebrated gospel singer Nana Osei better known as Nacee has hinted that he has composed a new campaign song for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. .Nacee, known for his popular Mahama campaign tracks like “E dey bee”, “Onaapo”, and “Mahama Okada”, revealed the news in response to a question about his […] The post Mahama’s
The Parliamentary Candidate of the New Patriotic Party in Ada Constituency, Dornukie Naa Norteye, has urged the youth to vote for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party in the December elections because he represents the future of the youth of Ghana. Speaking to the vision of Dr. Bawumia, who said the […] The post NPP’s Ada parliamentary
Citi News has gathered that barring any last-minute decision, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo may announce a major shake-up in his government today, Wednesday, February 14th, 2024. This will mark Akufo-Addo’s major ministerial reshuffle since assuming office in January 2017. With barely ten months to the 2024 polls, the President is expected to announce significant […] The post Akufo-Addo
Nigeria’s president and head of Ecowas, Bola Tinubu, was due to meet Sall today, Monday. No new date for the visit has been set at this stage, according to sources talking to RFI. During the meeting, the Nigerian leader was expected to call on Sall to respect the constitution of his country and to avoid […] The post Ecowas president postpones Senegal visit as political
West African foreign ministers are holding emergency talks on Thursday in Nigeria’s capital Abuja to discuss the political crisis in Senegal and disputes with military rulers in three other member states. The extraordinary session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) follows President Macky Sall’s sudden decision to delay elections in Senegal, just […] The post ECOWAS
Trainees of the now-defunct Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) have expressed readiness to thwart any attempt by the government to exploit the NABCO programme for political gains, especially ahead of the 2024 general elections. Despite their efforts, the trainees claim that all attempts to prompt the government to fulfill its payment obligations of the nine-month arrears […] The post We’ll
The National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Ntim, has called on the party’s leaders and supporters to work together to secure a resounding victory for the party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, in the 2024 polls. He made these remarks when he addressed the party supporters, executives, failed presidential candidates, MPs, former MPs, […] The post Let’s
The Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG) is calling on the government to immediately withdraw the Emissions Levy. In a statement dated February 5, FABAG said it believes the aspect of the tax that affects the industry is highly insensitive and anti-business. On February 1, 2024, the government introduced a new tax policy on […] The post Withdraw
Senegal should end “uncertainty” created by President Macky Sall’s announcement that an election scheduled for February 25 would be postponed indefinitely, France said Sunday, calling for a vote “as soon as possible”. “We call on authorities to end the uncertainty about the electoral calendar so the vote can be held as soon as possible, under […] The post France
Dr. Elikplim Apetorgbor THE INDEPENDENT Power Generators, Ghana (IPGG) has indicated the implementation of the Emissions Levy may spike up the prices of power because it exerts a levy Read More... The post Independent Power Generators Kick
The leadership of the Okada Riders Association is set to petition the Ministry of Transport next Monday to consider reducing the emissions levy. The Emissions Levy Act, 2023 (Act 1112), which imposes a levy on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on internal combustion engine vehicles, started yesterday. The levy amount varies based on the type of […] The post Okada riders
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) yesterday begun the implementation of the Emissions Levy Act, 2023 (Act 1112), which mandates owners of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on internal combustion engine Read More... The post Vehicle Emission Levy Implementation Begins
The Ghana Union of Traders Association is urging the government to abolish the recently introduced Emission levy. The Emission Levy, introduced by the Ghana Revenue Authority on February 1, 2024, seeks to impose a levy on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on internal combustion engine vehicles. This move comes in response to the Ghana Private Road […] The post Suspend controversial
The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, is urging the Nana Akufo-Addo government to immediately withdraw the controversial Emissions Levy. He asserts that emission levies are typically imposed on developed nations that have embraced electric cars to address climate change. The National Organiser of the […] The post Withdraw
Ukrainian forces say they have destroyed a Russian missile boat from the Black Sea Fleet in a special operation off Russian-occupied Crimea. The Ivanovets – a small warship – received “direct hits to the hull” overnight, after which it sank, military intelligence said. It has released video footage that purports to show the moment of […] The post Ukraine
The Institute of Climate and Environmental Governance (ICEG) has expressed concerns about the lack of commitment by the government to invest revenue that will be accrued from the Emission Levy. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) announced that the Emissions Levy Act, 2023 (Act 1112), which imposes a levy on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on internal […] The post Don’t
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has disclosed that it will increase transport fares following the imposition of the Emissions Levy which took effect on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The Emissions Levy which is contained in the 2024 budget is in line with the government’s efforts aimed at tackling greenhouse gas emissions to promote […] The post Emissions
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