The US$10 billion ‘Big Push’ Programme for accelerated infra­structure development received a major boost following the allocation of GH¢13.85billion in the 2025 budget for its commencement. In addition to this, the government also announced five new initiatives with an allo­cation of GH¢651.3million. The five initiatives include, the Wom­en’s Development Bank which received GH¢51.3million, National Apprenticeship … The post Major

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP), a policy think tank dedicated to social reform, and sound economic management, has said that while the intent of the 2025 budget is to be appreciated, Ghanaians must be cautious with its accompanying pomp and pageantry. IERPP in its preliminary analysis of the 2025 budget statement […] The post 2025 Budget: We must be cautious

Medeama have terminated the contract of defender Emmanuel Cudjoe due to an alleged insubordination towards  club President Moses Armah, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report. The former Premier League champions has cut ties with the former Ghana Under-20 defender over the incident which has sparked outrage within the club in Tarkwa.The decision came after an incident in which Cudjoe reportedly acted disrespectfully towards the club president in his absence, leading to

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana En­terprises Agency (GEA), Ms Margaret Ansei, has called on stakeholders to work collectively in order to accelerate the growth of women entrepreneurs in the country. She emphasised that there was the need to improved market access, financial inclusion, and institutional support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, especial­ly women … The post Accelerate

Finance Minister will today, March 12, present a bill under a certificate of urgency to Parliament to repeal the betting tax and E-Levy. The post Finance Minister Ato Forson to present bill under certificate of urgency to scrap E-levy and betting tax first appeared on 3News.

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 The Minister of Finance, Dr Cas­siel Ato Forson, has appealed to all stakeholders to sacrifice towards the rebuilding of the economy for the common good of all. He said the measures put in place to resuscitate the country’s economy would require the sup­port of every Ghanaian irrespec­tive of his or her status in society. Presenting … The post We must all sacrifice to build nation

Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, a seasoned military leader with decades of experience in national security and international peacekeeping, has been appointed as the new Director General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) of Ghana. The post Profile: Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey appointed Director-General of NACOC first appeared on

…gov’t eyes fiscal stability with GH¢223.8bn revenue target, IMF support By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The government has set a target of 4.4 percent inflation-adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2025 as it intensifies efforts to stabilise the economy, restore fiscal discipline and drive long-term economic expansion. The Minister of […] The post 2025

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Minister of Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that government has set aside GH¢499.8million to fund the No-Academic-Fee policy for all first-year students in public tertiary institutions under the No-Fees-Stress initiative. While reading the 2025 budget in parliament, he said this measure aims to lessen the financial pressure on students […] The post GH¢499.8m

By Kizito CUDJOE The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has warned that persistent shortfalls in energy sector financing pose significant risks to the country’s fiscal stability, with projected deficits reaching unsustainable levels. Presenting the ‘2025 Budget Statement’ in parliament on the theme ‘Resetting the Economy for the Ghana We Want’, Dr. Forson revealed […] The post Energy

… as IIPGH seeks enhanced professionalism By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The government has confirmed its commitment to urgently review and synchronise the prevailing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) regulatory framework. Speaking at the 8th anniversary and induction ceremony of the Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana (IIPGH), Dr. Mark-Oliver Kevor, Acting Director-General of National Information […] The post Gov’t

The naira defied the Central Bank of Nigeria’s policy interventions as it depreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market to start the week. CBN data showed that the naira fell to N1,530.15 per dollar on Monday, from N1,517.24 last Friday; this means a loss of N12.91 on the official market. Meanwhile, on […] The post Naira defies Central Bank policies,

The Senate has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct by-elections to fill the vacant seats in Edo Central and Anambra South Senatorial Districts. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced this during plenary on Tuesday, officially declaring the vacancies. The upper chamber had declared the Edo Central seat vacant in 2024, following the inauguration […] The post Senate

President Bola Tinubu on Monday said that every decision he has taken so far, including the fuel subsidy removal is all about Nigerian youths and their future. Tinubu spoke during the inauguration of the Planning Committee for the National Youth Conference at the State House, Abuja. He assured that the ongoing economic reforms were designed […] The post Fuel Subsidy Removal

The Nigerian House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, to ensure the blocking of all pornographic sites in the country. The House wants the Commission to compel on all internet service providers to block all such contents with immediate effect. An All Progressives Congress, APC, lawmaker from Katsina State, Dalhatu Tafoki, sponsored […] The post Reps

Armed militants in Pakistan’s Balochistan region have attacked a train carrying hundreds of passengers and taken a number of hostages, military sources have told the BBC. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) fired at the Jaffar Express Train as it travelled from Quetta to Peshawar. A statement from the separatist group said it had bombed the […] The post Pakistan militants attack train