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
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
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
Pastor Dr. Sam Adeyemi, CEO of Global Leadership Consulting and founder of Daystar Christian Centre-Nigeria, has urged African leaders to seek the good in others and prioritise African citizens in everything they do. He explained that when leaders begin to place value on the life of an African and places them first, they will implement policies and […] The post “Africa’s problem is not
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
The Deputy Commissioner of the Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Mr Emmanuel Ohene, has called on members of the Customs Brokers Association Ghana (CUBAG) and other key industry players to prioritise integrity and ethical conduct in their day–to–day activities. According to him, there is a need for members of CUBAG and others to […] The post GRA advises CUBAG to eschew unethical
Richard Barima Sarpong Ahead of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries slated for January 27, 2024, youth groups including some opinion leaders in the Sekyere East Constituency have Read More... The post Afigya Sekyere Youth Root For Barima Sarpong
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
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
The 2023 edition of Ghana’s Media Capacity Enhancement Programme (MCEP) has commenced.The program, aimed at equipping journalists with essential skills and knowledge, was opened by the Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, at a ceremony organised by the University of Media, Arts and Communications (UniMAC) in Accra yesterday. In his keynote address, Minister Oppong Nkrumah […] The post 2023
The Kumasi Traditional Council (KTC) has debunked allegations that the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is to blame for the impasse in the installation of an Offinsomanhene. The KTC stated at a press conference in Kumasi yesterday that, the Asantehene has in no way, negatively interfered in the Offinso Stool affairs and that, indications point […] The post Offinsomanhene Impasse: Otumfuo
The Director of the Ghana School of Law (GSL), Yaw Oppong, has called on Parliament to carefully consider criticisms and proposed amendments surrounding the controversial lithium mining deal. Pressure on the government has intensified amid concerns that the agreement shortchanges Ghana’s resource potential and long-term benefits. Public debate has erupted around the $250-million project in […] The post Lithium
Political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Legon, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has rubbished some derogatory comments purportedly attributed to business mogul Mr Sam Jonah and industry specialist Fui Tsikata against him in the lithium deal saga. Mr Sam Jonah and Mr Fui Tsikata are alleged to have lashed out at Prof Gyampo in the […] The post Lithium
The Executive Secretary of the National Media Commission, George Sarpong, says his outfit may pardon any of the 12 stations cited for various infractions if they express remorse and stop airing unethical content. Asomafo TV, Adwenpa TV, Diamond TV, Nkabom TV and eight others were given a final warning by the National Media Commission and […] The post Inappropriate
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