The University for Devel­opment Studies (UDS) will this month roll out academic courses on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to deepen knowledge and build expertise on the conti­nent-wide trade initiative. This makes UDS the second higher learning institution in Gha­na, after All Nations University to adopt the AfCFTA curriculum. The initiative is being … The post UDS rolls out AfCFTA

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and Shell are renegotiating Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreements to enable the delivery of imported LNG into Ghana within the next 18 months. The President explained that the move will help end the country’s reliance on expensive liquid fuels … The post GNPC,

The National Identification Authority (NIA) is urging institutions, especially banks, to stop relying on photocopies of Ghana Cards for identity verification, describing the practice as unsafe and prone to fraud. This was revealed by the Executive Secretary of the Authority, Mr. Yayra Koku, at a press conference to mark Identity Day at the NIA head … The post NIA cautions banks

The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has warned that persistent examination malpractices risk undermining the credibility of certificates issued by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on the global stage. He expressed concern that such practices, if not checked, could erode trust in Ghana’s educational qualifications and tarnish the country’s image. Dr. … The post Deputy

The Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) has announced the opening of tender applications for several educational infrastructure projects in the Volta Region, funded by the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund). VRCC said the projects are aimed at improving facilities in selected senior high schools, including dormitories, an administration and library block, a technical block, a … The post VRCC

Flagbearer hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2028 general elections, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has appointed Mr. Yaw Opoku Mensah as his official spokesperson. Announcing the appointment, Dr. Adutwum described Mr. Opoku Mensah as a passionate communicator with eloquence and a commanding presence, qualities he believes will help in effectively conveying his … The post Dr.

The President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has cut sod for the commencement of the Government’s Big Push Agenda for massive infrastructural development, starting with the construction of major road projects in the Greater Accra Region. The ceremony took place on Tuesday September 15 at Afienya to mark the beginning of the … The post Prez Mahama cuts sod for Big Push

The Ghana Gold Board has announced a GH¢1 million bounty on each of four fugitives believed to be behind a major gold smuggling syndicate. Chief Executive of the Board, Sammy Gyamfi, told journalists in Accra that the syndicate is the most elaborate uncovered since the Gold Board was established. He said the suspects identified as … The post Gold Board places GH¢1 million

All set for the much-awaited premiere of the award-winning comedy film The Fisherman in Ghana on Friday, September 19, at the Silverbird Cinemas. Atta Oko is a retired traditional fisherman from Ghana. His life takes a whimsical turn when he is forced into retirement and partnered with a modern, bougie talking fish, leading him on … The post The Fisherman premieres in Ghana

President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Efua Ghartey, defended the Association’s role in protecting the independence of the judiciary, while raising serious concerns about the procedure used in the removal of a Chief Justice. Addressing lawyers at the 2025/2026 Annual General Conference of the GBA, Mrs. Ghartey explained that the Constitution places a duty … The post GBA

The Ghana Football Federation (GFA) and Confederation of African Football (CAF) are set to organise a safety and security training workshop for the country’s elite League clubs and other security stakeholders scheduled from today, September 16-19, 2025 in Accra. The four-day workshop on the CAF Safe Stadium initiative which opens on Tuesday, will engage participants … The post CAF

 The Member of Parliament for Mion Constituency in the Northern Region, Alhaji Misbawu Adam Mahama, on Sunday launched GH¢400,000 Zaabuni Educational Endowment Fund to support needy but bril­liant students in the area. The fund would be spread for four years to provide financial support for tertiary students studying different programmes at various universities across the … The post Mion

 A GEOSCIEN­TIST at the Uni­versity of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, in the Western Region, Professor Anthony Ewusi, has warned that the increasing threat to groundwater due to illegal mining is a huge risk to Ghana’s water potentials. To address these threats, he advocated the establishment of comprehensive groundwater monitoring systems to track quality trends, … The post Prof.

 Access Bank (Gha­na) PLC has officially unveiled Annor James Tetteh, popularly known as Nana Tea, as the project ambassador for its flagship sustainability initiative, “A sandal more for a better tomorrow.” The announcement, made at the Bank’s Head Office in Accra, marks the launch of the project’s third phase. The initiative, which has already touched … The post Access

 Yango Africa, an internation­al technology company, has announced plans to expand its operations to more African coun­tries as part of its global growth strategy. Currently operating in 30 countries worldwide, the ride-hailing giant is present in 13 African markets including Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and South Africa. The Public Relations Manag­er of Yango Africa, Mr Bennet … The post Yango

 A 32-year-old man, Abdul Munaf Lawal, has been sentenced to 35 years’ imprisonment with hard labour by the Asokwa Circuit Court in Kumasi for defrauding by false pretence. On July 27, 2023, Lawal collected USD 50,000 from a complainant under the pretext of converting it into Ghana cedis but failed to deliver and abscond­ed. After … The post Man jailed 35 years for defrauding by false

 ABOUt 8,000 persons displaced by the recent conflict at Gbinyiri in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba and Bole Districts have safely returned home, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed. Mr Ablakwa, who accompa­nied the displaced persons in Côte d’Ivoire over the weekend, said the latest census revealed that 5,309 Ghanaians remain outside the country’s jurisdiction. … The post 8,000

 Some Landguards last Thursday attacked resi­dents and estate devel­opers at New Legon in the Adentan Municipali­ty of Greater Accra and subjected some of them to severe beatings and manhandling. Led by one Vandam, a known landguard in the area, the hood­lums apart from assaulting people perceived to be standing in their way also destroyed some … The post Landguards

 The Bono Regional Minis­ter, Mr Joseph Addae Ak­waboah, has urged staff of Municipal and District Assemblies to put aside their political colours to help fast track the development of the region. He noted that high productivity by the various assemblies was a key indicator in qualifying them to secure donor support for their development initiatives. … The post  Regional Minister canvasses

 Ghana has in­tensified efforts to ratify the African Union’s Free Movement of Persons (AU FMP) Protocol by hosting a two-day National Dialogue in Accra. The meeting, organised by the Ministry of the Interior in partnership with the Coalition of CSOs in Migration, Ghana (CCMG), with support from the German Development Coopera­tion and the International Centre … The post Ghana pushes