FIFA has announced a staggering USD 9.55 million participation fee for each of the four African teams ahead of the maiden FIFA Club World Cup set for 14 June to 13 July 2025 in the United States of America. The four African teams namely Al Ahly (Egypt), Esperance (Tunisia), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) and Wydad … The post FIFA Club World Cup: African quartet to

 The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has extended her warm­est wishes to all Muslims for their dedication, values, and contributions towards enriching the country and the world at large. A statement issued by her office on Monday and circulated on social media said, “On this blessed oc­casion, I extend my warmest wishes to you … The post Veep

 The Minority Leader in Parlia­ment, Alexander Afenyo-Mar­kin, says there should have been further stakeholder engagement on the Gold Board Bill before bring­ing it to Parliament for approval. According to him, the bill gives excessive control over gold trade in the country to the government, creating a monopoly- something that will discourage private investment and competition. … The post  ….but

 Parliament on Friday approved the Ghana Gold Board Bill 2025, creating the Gold Board to regu­late the gold sector, improve transparency, and increase foreign exchange earnings. The Gold Board is expected to manage the acquisition, sale, and export of gold and ensure that a larger share of gold revenue remained in the country. The bill … The post Parliament approves Ghana Gold Board Bill appeared

 Enterprise Life has reaffirmed its commitment to education with the launch of the Enhanced Educare Solution, a product designed to empower lives and support them to access education. Speaking at the launch in Accra on Saturday, the Managing Director of Enterprise Life, Mrs Jacqueline Benyi, emphasised the importance of education as the foundation for growth, … The post Enhanced Educare

 Vivo Energy Ghana has appointed Mr Christian Li as Managing Director following the passing of former Managing Director, Jean-Michel Arlandis. A Mauritian citizen, Christian brings nearly 30 years of experi­ence in general management, busi­ness development, and sales and marketing in more than 20 African countries. Since 2022, he has been Head of International Business for … The post Christian

 FIDELITY Bank has demonstrated resilience in the face of considerable challenges, such as a fragile econ­omy, increasing loss provisions, and a changing regulatory envi­ronment, particularly the Domes­tic Debt Exchange Programme that has impacted the sector in recent years, Mr Julian Opuni, Managing Director of Fidelity Bank, has stated. “After 2022, we have recorded consistent profits, … The post Fidelity

The  Bank of Ghana (BoG) has introduced a se­ries of measures to tame inflation and strengthen monetary policy transmission. The new measures are the introduction of a 273-day instrument to augment the existing sterilisation toolkit, intensification and monitoring of BoG Net Open Positions to ensure compliance and review the current structure of the Cash Reserve … The post BoG outlines measures

 The  Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), Samuel Basintale Amadu, has recalled 78 personnel from interdiction, reaffirming his commitment to discipline and due process. The personnel made up of 14 senior officers and 64 other ranks were allegedly involved in recruitment and visa scams, and other offenses. This was announced in a press statement, signed by the … The post GIS boss

 The Accra High Court is to examine further disclo­sures led by the prosecu­tion in the trial involving James Gyakye Quayson, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North, in the Central Region. The prosecution told the court, presided over by Justice Mary Maame Ekua Yanzuh, that it had led new disclosures. Mr Tsatsu Tsikata, counsel … The post Court to examine disclosures in

 The European Union (EU) in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) have launched a three-year project aimed at enhancing migration governance in Ghana. The €2.9 million initiative known as the “ATUU” project, seeks to strengthen Ghana’s capacity to manage migration ef­fectively, ensuring it is orderly and mutually beneficial. It would enhance the ability … The post EU,

 The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is in discussions with the Ministry of Finance to initiate a clean-up of the Special­ised Deposit-Taking Institutions (SDIs), the Governor, Dr John­son Asiama, has said. The clean-up, he noted, would cover micro finance institutions (MFIs) and rural banks. As part of the clean-up, there is expected to be mergers, acquisi­tions … The post BoG,

 The Civic Education Offi­cer of the National Com­mission for Civic Education (NCCE), Mrs Phebemary Makafui Adodo-Samani, has proposed the adoption of April as Sexual Vio­lence Awareness Month. This according to her would help educate the public, especially children, about the devastating effects of sexual violence and pro­mote a culture of consent. “As the world observes … The post Ghana

President John Dramani Mahama has served notice that government will crack down on per­sons who have built in waterways and other unautho­rised places. The illegal construction of buildings in waterways, causing flooding and extensive destruc­tion of property, he said was trou­bling and needed to be addressed. Addressing the Muslim Umah after the Eid-Ul-Fitr prayers in … The post Curbing