THE GOVERNMENT has earmarked GH¢1 billion to retool the security agencies to enhance their operation­al efficiency, President John Dramani Mahama has said. The security services, President Ma­hama noted, have a mandate to protect the citizenry but could only do so with the right tools. To read the full story, subscribe to Ghanaian Times Newspaper here: … The post GH¢1bn

The African-American Association of Ghana (AAAG), in collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Author­ity (GTA), on Saturday held its Juneteenth festival in Ghana to commemorate the freedom of en­slaved Africans in the United States of America. The aim of the festival was to unite the African diaspora and Ghanaians in commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African … The post  AAAG marks Juneteenth festival

Residents in Kumasi under the supervision of the various Metropolitan, Municipal and District assemblies, embarked on a massive clean-up exercise to promote environmental cleanliness. Enthusiastic participants cleaned up streets, markets and public spaces, demonstrating their commitment to improving the environment and promoting a healthier lifestyle. Last Saturday’s clean-up exercise is part of efforts to ensure that the […] The post Residents

The proposed Airport City Project in Kumasi has commenced, following the sod cutting ceremony to that effect last week. The Airport City Project, an initiative spearheaded by Messrs Stephen Yeboah and Kwabena Obeng and their Turkish partners, will deliver a state-of-the-art Smart Community, featuring innovative residential, commercial and lifestyle infrastructure intended to transform the region’s economic and […] The post Airport

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The CSIR-CRI has held a Stakeholders Engagement on Embrace Gh-Kenya Project with the Forestry Commission, Community leaders, Landowners, Students, lawyers and Researchers to share ideas on revitalizing the marginal or neglected crops in food system in Ghana and Kenya. Dr Oppong Peprah, the Project Lead Coordinator explained that the project has since its launch embarked […] The post CSIR-CRI

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The central bank has warned that cyber threats are fast undermining progress in financial inclusion, as digital fraud incidents soar and systemic vulnerabilities in the country’s financial system persist. Digital fraud incidents in the country have surged significantly in recent times, with financial losses from cyber fraud reaching GH?4.4million in the […] The post BoG

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), Abena Amoah, has underscored the need for a syndicated financing model involving domestic pension funds and foreign capital to unlock long-term financing for infrastructure and commercial projects across the country. In a sit-down with the B&FT, Ms. […] The post Syndicated

By Samuel OWUSU-ADUOMI Over 300 exhibitors from across the horticulture value chain gathered at the Accra International Conference Centre from 11–13 June 2025 for the second edition of the Ghana Horticulture Expo. The event, jointly organised by the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), in partnership with […] The post Seizing

GOIL PLC recorded a robust performance in 2024 financial year, recording a year-on-year profit of GH?84.7million a 54.82% growth over that of the previous year. The Board Chairman of GOIL, Nana Philip Archer who disclosed this at the 56th Annual General Meeting (AGM) to Shareholders in Accra said the growth was achieved through prudent financial […] The post GOIL delivers robust performance in

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Business and Financial Times (B&FT) has collaborated with the Buz Stop Boys and the 2004 year group of the Ghana Armed Forces to undertake a clean-up exercise at the 37 Military Hospital ahead of its Environmental Sustainability Summit 2025, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Business and […] The post B&FT

…on plastic pollution and sustainable action Ghana’s first major conference to address plastic pollution has taken place in Accra. The inaugural Green Palette Stakeholders Conference convened a dynamic mix of environmental advocates, industry leaders, policymakers, creatives and development partners to address one of Ghana’s most urgent environmental challenges: plastic pollution. Held under the theme “Beyond […] The post Green