The National Identification Authority (NIA) has confirmed that approximately 191 financial institutions, encompassing Universal Banks, Rural Banks, and Savings and Loan companies, now have access to its data. In an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Friday, February 2, Prof. Kenneth Attafuah, the Executive Secretary of the NIA, disclosed that these institutions have seamlessly […] The post About
Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has hosted the Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency, Mr. Michael S. Regan and the US Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Virginia Evelyn Palmer, at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to discuss forest and climate-related matters. The meeting focused on Ghana and […] The post Jinapor hosts US diplomats over climate
The Minerals Commission (MC) says neither itself nor the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has received a formal application or request from FGR Bogoso Prestea Ltd, the operators of the Prestea-Bogoso Mines, to put the Mine under Care and Maintenance. Spokesperson for the Senior Staff Union of Bogoso-Prestea Mines, MacDonald Hickson had in an […] The post Minerals Commission speaks
The Paramount Chief of Ekumfi Traditional Area, Odeefo Akyin VIII, has denied claims of delegating persons to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to demand the autopsy of the late President John Evans Atta Mills. The family of the late former President, Professor John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills, on January 13, 204, asked President Akufo-Addo to […] The post I’ve
The Paramount Chief of Ekumfi Traditional Area, Odeefo Akyin VIII, has urged the feuding parties requesting the autopsy report of the late President John Evans Atta-Mills to come together to find lasting solutions to the impasse. There has been controversy surrounding the whereabouts of an autopsy report on the death of Prof. Mills, popularly called […] The post Jaw-jaw
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has started a policy dialogue that seeks to establish a policy framework for transnational education in the country. The policy dialogue being done in collaboration with the British Council is geared towards engaging all stakeholders in the tertiary education space to come out with a policy framework to regulate […] The post GTEC to implement
In a ground-breaking collaboration, Oxford Business Group (OBG) and the Africa Prosperity Network (APN) are joining forces to spearhead the APN initiative to identify and address bottlenecks in manufacturing, adding value, and trading within the African continent. This strategic partnership signifies a commitment to shedding light on Africa’s economic landscape, particularly in Ghana and the […] The post
Ghana has made a significant improvement in the fight against Malaria prevalence among children under-5 years, as it records 67% reduction, thus over 26% in 2014 to 8.6% in 2022. This was revealed during the launch of 7th Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), in collaboration with the Ghana […] The post Ghana records over 60% reduction in Malaria
Former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has vehemently denied claims of making predictions about the possibility of several people dying from heart diseases. He complained that some individuals have been using not only his pictures but also AI-generated voices purported to be him to sell fake drugs and nutritional supplements. […] The post I’ve
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, has asked President Bola Tinubu to fulfil his campaign promises to Nigerians by tackling the rampant insecurity in the country. Obi, who, on Tuesday, expressed deep concern over what he described as a surge of violence spreading through the Federal Capital Territory, warned that […] The post ‘You promised
The President of the University Teachers Association of Ghana, University of Ghana chapter, and lecturer at the University of Ghana, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has stated that in the 2024 general elections, labour unions will vote with hunger and anger. This follows an appeal made by former President John Mahama, who is running for office again, […] The post 2024
Kidney patients undergoing treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital are urgently appealing to both governmental and non-governmental institutions for assistance in acquiring additional dialysis machines and consumables for the facility. The outpatient department of the renal unit was forced to close down in May 2023 due to financial constraints, resulting in the tragic death […] The post Korle
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed the Vice-Chancellor of the SD-Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS), Prof Philip Duku Osei, to hand over to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof Emmanuel IC Derbile. According to GTEC, Prof Philip Duku Osei, after attaining the compulsory retirement age of sixty (60) years […] The post GTEC
Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Legon, Professor Ivan Addae-Mensah, has vehemently denied claims of defaming legal luminary and managing partner at Fugar & Company, William Fugar, in his autobiography. Following the publication of Prof Addae-Mensah’s autobiography, titled ‘My Life: A Historical Narrative,’ William Fugar, in a demand notice dated December 21, addressed to […] The post I’ve
In a surprising turn of events, the Member of Parliament for Akuapem South Constituency, Osei Bonsu Amoah, and his Special Aide, Eric Yeboah Apeadu, have submitted their nomination forms Read More... The post OB
Officers from the Public Relations Unit at the Ghana Prisons Headquarters have sensitized students of some selected Senior High Schools within the Greater Accra region on the Juvenile Justice Act, Crime, and Juvenile Detention. The schools include Osu Salem Senior High School, Kinbu Senior High/ Technical School, and pupils of Rangoon Junior High School. The […] The post Prison
A few days into the festive period, there are clear signals that Nigerians may experience a bleak yuletide as the country’s inflation soared to 28.20 per cent in November, the highest since August 2005. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the figure represents the eleventh time Nigeria’s inflation rate is increasing in 2023. From January to […] The post Nigerians
The CSIR Forestry Research Institute of Ghana has commissioned a Wildlife Museum and Solar Power System at Fumesua, near Kumasi. Solar power system is clean and creates no carbon emissions or other heat-trapping greenhouse gases, and also avoids environmental damage associated with mining or drilling for fossil fuels. Prof. Daniel A. Ofori, Director of CSIR-FORIG […] The post CSIR-FORIG
Tackling corruption in the country requires concerted and multifaceted approach, Mr Raphael Godlove, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Sunyani-based Global Media Foundation, a human rights and media advocate Non-Governmental Organisation has said. The nation must also do more and strengthen anti-corruption laws and institutions, foster a culture of integrity and ethical leadership. […] The post Ghana
The family of popular Nigerian actor, Mr Ibu, known in private life as John Okafor, has denied claims that his two legs have been amputated. In a statement, the family explained that he went for another surgery on the first leg when doctors realised that the initial surgery was insufficient. According to them, the second […] The post Two legs of Mr Ibu have not been amputated – Family
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