Mobile money (MoMo) transactions in Ghana reached a staggering record of GH¢518.4 billion in December 2025. According to the latest Summary of Economic and Financial Data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG), the December surge represents the highest monthly valuation ever recorded, cementing digital wallets as the primary engine of the nation’s retail economy. The […]

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has urged the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to carefully assess the durability of current monetary and fiscal policies and calibrate policy decisions to support economic growth while preserving credibility. He said well-coordinated monetary and fiscal policies had helped create and sustain stability in … The post Calibrate

The Ga Traditional Council has called on the Ministry of Education to make the teaching of Ga and Dangme languages compulsory in basic schools across the Greater Accra Region, to reflect the linguistic and cultural identity of the indigenous people of the capital. The call was made when the Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, … The post Make Ga, Dangme Languages Compulsory

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is said to be “in great shape” after briefly stumbling at an official reception in Turkey, with aides confirming he was unhurt and continued bilateral talks.

Bank of Ghana data show the cedi depreciated by about 4% in January 2026 amid seasonal forex demand and portfolio adjustments.

Mobile money is now the backbone of Ghana’s retail economy, with transactions hitting a record GH¢518.4 billion in December 2025.

A London court has heard that more than £2m was spent at Harrods on behalf of former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, who denies multiple bribery charges linked to oil and gas contracts.

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has warned that 2026 will mark the start of a full-scale enforcement drive, with public and private institutions which process personal data without registration facing fines and possible imprisonment. Executive Director of the Commission Arnold Kavaapu? said there will be no exemptions, stressing that the law […] The post DPC to

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday promoted 17 police personnel to their next ranks for exhibiting bravery and dedication in the discharge of their duties. The newly promoted officers are from Volta and Ashanti Regional Police Commands. Volta region was represented by thirteen (13) officers while Ashanti region had four (4) […] The post Volta

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the government’s firm commitment to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, stressing that the sustainable management of Ghana’s lands and natural resources is critical to the country’s development and long-term survival. She gave the assurance during a working visit to the Ministry on Tuesday, January 27, […] The post Veep

  Introduction When President John Dramani Mahama announced his first batch of ministers, few appointments generated as much anticipation as the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture. For years, stakeholders had expressed frustration over the absence of visionary leadership capable of addressing the sector’s complex ecological, economic, and governance challenges. The nomination of Hon. Emelia Arthur […] The post Feature:

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has launched a sharp critique of the NDC Majority in Parliament, accusing the governing side of relying on its 189-seat advantage while failing to demonstrate depth, rigor and seriousness in debate and law making. The group warned the Majority not to bring in any Bill under a Certificate of Urgency […] The post Don’t bring Bills under

Teachers have been advised to take a keen interest in their mental and overall health issues to enable effective management and ultimately becoming more productive. Speaking in turns at a two-day seminar in Accra, the experts repeatedly emphasised the importance of taking a keen interest in mental health, as it would also help them appear […] The post Experts

A 40-year-old nurse, Daniel Owusu Nyame, has been arraigned before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly defrauding a civil servant and three others of €13,000, equivalent to GH¢228,000 under the guise of securing Irish visas for them. Daniel Nyame, who made his first appearance on Tuesday before Her Honour Susana Eduful, pleaded not guilty to […] The post Nurse allegedly

When Joshua Nkrumah boarded a flight to Moscow in July 2024, his family believed he was leaving to take up a well-paid civilian job. The offer was precise and persuasive: a monthly salary of 195,000 rubles (about $2,480), accommodation and paperwork arranged on arrival. Within weeks, 35-year-old Nkrumah was on the front line in Ukraine’s […] The post From Promises

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr Governs Kwame Agbodza, has announced government plans to significantly increase penalties for overloaded trucks, raising the maximum fine from GH¢5,000 to GH¢50,000. Speaking in an interview on GTV on January 26, 2026, the Minister described the existing fines as grossly inadequate and ineffective in deterring offenders whose actions […] The post Editorial:

By Juliet ETEFE The Centre for Local Governance Advocacy (CLGA) has flagged deep-rooted, system-wide weaknesses across Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), warning that persistent gaps in planning, budgeting, procurement and auditing continue to undermine public financial management at the local level. This follows findings from the 2024 Public Financial Management Compliance League Table (PFMCLT), […] The post System-wide

A violent clash between two rival factions in Winneba, in the Central Region, has left one person dead and several others injured. The incident occurred at Sankor, within the Efutu Constituency of the Minority Leader in Parliament, Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The cause of the confrontation remains unclear. However, videos circulating on social […] The post Osahen’s

As delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) converge this weekend to choose a flagbearer for the next electoral cycle, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, one of the candidates for the race appears to walk into what many party watchers would describe as a political lion’s den. The former Vice President and the NPP’s presidential candidate in […] The post Bawumia in the ‘Lion’s Den’ as NPP

The European Union and India have announced a landmark trade deal after nearly two decades of on-off talks, as both sides aim to deepen ties amid tensions with the US. “We did it, we delivered the mother of all deals,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at a media briefing in Delhi. Indian […] The post India and EU announce landmark trade deal appeared first on