Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Johnson Asiama, has commended the banking industry for maintaining strong performance and resilience. The Capital Adequacy Ratio has risen to 17.7 per cent, while Nonperforming Loan Ratio (NPLs) have improved to 20.8 percent, though still elevated and requiring sustained vigilance, he said. In this regard, Dr Asiama […]

By Kingsley MOGHALU  Critical minerals, especially rare earths, have become an integral part of national security strategies and are a central feature of the great-power competition between the United States and China. With demand for minerals such as lithium projected to rise by as much as 1,500% by 2050, Africa has an important opportunity to […] The post Africa’s rare-earth opportunity appeared

I am not a numerologist but if it can be said that a person has a favourite or a lucky number, then the number 7, is one for former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. As I’ve mentioned, I won’t pretend to be a numerologist, but the numerological analysis I’m about to make is as precise, […]

The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) is expected to petition the presidency this week, to urged president John Mahama to halt any unconditional approval of the Electricity Company of Ghana’s proposed tariff increases for the 2025–2030 period. The Association’s core message is clear: “Efficiency before Tariffs.” The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana […]

English defender Jarell Quansah says his decision to leave Liverpool for Bayer Leverkusen was driven by a desire for regular first-team football after enduring a frustrating spell under manager Arne Slot.The 22-year-old, who came through Liverpoolâ??s academy system, made 58 senior appearances but featured sparingly in the Premier League last season.Born in England to a Ghanaian father, Quansah had long been regarded as one of Liverpoolâ??s brightest defensive prospects.However,

BY Wletsu Ransford   Coventry City striker, Brandon Thomas-Asante, has been called up to replace Inaki Williams in Ghana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against the Central Read More... The post Thomas-Asante Replaces Injured Inaki appeared first on

The Black Starkets and management team   Ghana’s U17 national team, the Black Starlets, have safely returned home after an impressive showing at the 2025 WAFU B U17 Boys Championship Read More... The post Black Starlets Return Home After WAFU B U17

As part of activities marking its 20th anniversary, Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd on Sunday October 5, 2025 held a special Thanksgiving Service to celebrate its two decades of banking in Ghana. The service, attended by staff and Board members of the Bank, was a moment of deep reflection and gratitude to God for His grace […] The post Zenith Bank marks 20th anniversary

By Seade CAESAR Forecasts point to steady acceleration in real GDP as the UAE diversifies its economy and attracts foreign investment. The Headline Numbers IMF: 4.0% in 2025, Slightly Higher 5% in 2026 The IMF projects the UAE’s real GDP to expand by 4.0% in 2025, with growth edging up modestly 5% in 2026 as […] The post IMF and World Bank see stronger UAE growth ahead

Kofi Adams   Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has called on Ghanaians to rally behind the Black Stars as they prepare for the decisive final round of matches Read More... The post Sports Minister Calls For National Support

The Ghana Gold Board Taskforce has arrested an American citizen, Smart Philander, a Moroccan national, Nina Elfseky, and four Ghanaian accomplices — Nana Yaw Sarpong Boateng, Sowa Elisha, Evans Arhin, and Arnold Otutey — for engaging in illegal gold trading in Ghana without a licence. The arrests took place at the SSNIT Emporium, near Marina […]

Former Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has strongly dismissed allegations by businessman Richard Jakpa, now Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, describing them as “baseless,” “sour grapes” and “a desperate ploy to obstruct justice.” Mr. Dame made the remarks in a 50-point statement delivered to the Criminal Investigations Department […] The post Jakpa’s

The Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS), a new-generation policy research and advocacy think tank, based in Ghana, has appointed distinguished Economist and Academic, Dr. Adu Owusu Sarkodie, as its Executive Director. The appointment marks a major step in the Centre’s quest to strengthen evidence-based policymaking and foster data-driven development across Ghana and the African continent. […] The post CPS

Hon. Ike   Ghanaian comic actor and digital content creator, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, popularly known as Hon Ike, has called on the government to take urgent and deliberate measures to Read More... The post ‘Government Must Unlock Content Creation Economy’ appeared

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has decried the lack of qualified teachers in Nigeria as one of the reasons for the drop in educational standards in the country. The Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Dr Ronke Soyombo, raised the alarm while appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday, in […] The post There are many unqualified

The Akwa Ibom State Government has denied reports alleging that Governor Umo Eno ordered the withdrawal of security personnel attached to his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel. Briefing journalists at the Government House in Uyo, the state Commissioner for Information, Aniekan Umanah, described the reports as false and misleading. He insisted that the deployment or withdrawal of […] The post Eno

President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr Sidi Ould Tah, has lad a meeting with the Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, at the Bank’s headquarters in Abidjan. The AfDB wrote on its X page after the meeting that “Between 2022 and 2024, the Bank Group approved $7.23 […]

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says Nigeria needs a constitution capable of allowing its democracy to thrive. Kalu stated this at a consultative session with the National Chairmen, secretaries and women leaders of the registered political parties in Abuja on Monday. Addressing the audience, Kalu, who is also Chairman of […] The post Nigeria needs new constitution

Enoch Afoakwa, one of the lawyers of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), has welcomed the decision by the prosecutors to arraign Chairman Wontumi for allegedly being involved in illegal mining. He described the state’s decision to bring the case to court as a step in […]

Speaker Alban Bagbin   The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has announced a deferment of the commencement of the Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Read More... The post Parliament Resumption Deferred Until Further Notice