By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU ([email protected])  The central bank is tightening its grip on liquidity faster than it did a year ago, significantly scaling up its open market operations in the first four months of 2025 as inflation stays sticky around the 20 percent range amid fiscal pressures. The Bank of Ghana mopped up a total […] The post Central bank tightens

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Shallow capital markets and a persistent lack of investable alternatives puts the country’s pension industry at risk of systemic fragility, Afriyie Oware, Chief Executive Officer-Axis Pension Trust, has said. The pension sector’s overreliance on government securities has remained unchanged despite multiple regulatory interventions aimed at rebalancing investment portfolios. As of 2023, […] The post Shallow

Clean cooking needed to avert health and climate crisis  By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) About 26 million citizens remain at risk due to their dependence on traditional cooking fuels such as charcoal and firewood – a growing threat to both public health and the environment. This warning was echoed by stakeholders during the German Embassy’s Climate […] The post 26m

A new book titled ‘The Landmines of Destiny,’ authored by Dr. Michael Boadi Nyamekye, seeks to contribute meaningfully to shaping minds and influencing society. The book explores themes such as discipline, purpose, and personal responsibility, with the aim of instilling strong moral foundations in readers—particularly the youth. At the official launch of the book in […] The post Dr.

Renowned Ghanaian comedian and filmmaker, Kwaku Sintim Misa (KSM), has revealed that his biggest breakthrough as an actor was landing a role in the acclaimed US television series, Law & Order. Though it stands out as a career-defining moment, KSM says his appearance in Law and Order was the result of a journey that began […] The post Acting in US Law and Order series was my biggest

The late Ghanaian Highlife legend, Dada Kwaku Duah, popularly known as Dada KD was doing well financially before his demise, King Pee, the manager has revealed. “Dada KD was not broke. He was doing very well,” King Pee emphasised. “He was supposed to submit his UK visa application today for a show next Saturday. He […] The post Dada KD was not broke before his demise – Manager appeared

In politics, there is this theory of ‘Attack but Defend’ which goes like this, “Condemn everything your opponents does, however when it gets to your turn, do the same things and come out to defend yourself.” This happens in Ghana. In 2008, Hon. Adamu Daramani Sakande of the NPP MP, filed to contest the Bawku […] The post Cecilia and Sammy, in the ‘Politics of Attack But

The Lagos State Government has said it will begin the full enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics on July 1. The Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement on X on Monday. He explained that the state government had been intentional and strategic with 18 months of dialogue, engagement and transition. […] The post Lagos begins enforcement of ban on single-use

Gunmen believed to be members of the notorious Lakurawa gang stormed Zagami village in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Sunday, abducting several Christian worshippers during a church service. DAILY POST gathered that the attackers, who arrived on motorcycles, invaded the church during morning worship, shooting sporadically and causing panic before whisking away […] The post Gunmen

The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has reaffirmed China’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation with Nigeria, particularly in the solid minerals sector, through the establishment of electric vehicle (EV) factories and increased industrial collaboration. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, at the weekend, Ambassador Dunhai emphasised […] The post China