20 h. ago MTN Executive Urges African Graduates to Drive Technology Innovation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-executive-urges-african-graduates-to-drive-technology-innovation/MTN Group Senior Vice President Ebenezer Asante challenged African graduates to become technology creators rather than consumers during Accra Technical University’s graduation ceremony on December 5. Asante addressed 2,771 graduates at the 25th congregation ceremony themed Emerging Technologies: How Prepared is the ATU Graduate. He called for stronger partnerships between academia, government, and industry to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-executive-urges-african-graduates-to-drive-technology-innovation/

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39 h. ago Agric Minister applauds farmers, highlights new era of innovation at National Farmers Day 

The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has praised Ghana’s farmers and fishers for their vital role in sustaining the nation’s food system and driving economic growth, describing them as the backbone of national development. 

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64 h. ago Farming interventions paying off, lifting incomes and food security, says Agric minister

Minister for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku says the government’s agricultural interventions are not only improving national food systems but are also directly impacting households, lifting incomes and enhancing food security for millions of Ghanaian families.

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64 h. ago Interior minister urges security agencies to maximise use of new NSB regional command in Ho

Minister for the Interior Mohammed Muntaka has urged all internal security agencies to work collaboratively and fully utilise the newly inaugurated National Signals Bureau (NSB) regional command in Ho, describing the facility as a shared national security asset rather than an agency-specific installation.

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2 d. ago Feed Ghana, feed industry – Deputy Agric Minister Dumelo outlines new direction

Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, says government's agricultural strategy centres on feeding the local industry as the country pushes for a stronger and more structured sector.

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1 week ago CBCR urges stronger regional collaboration and investment in biodiversity monitoring

The Director for Research at the Centre for Biodiversity Conservation Research (CBCR), Kofi Amponsah Mensah, has called for greater regional cooperation, improved funding, and stronger policy support to enhance biodiversity monitoring and protected area management across West Africa.

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1 week ago Speaker Bagbin Calls for Parliament Media Partnership to Restore Trust

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/speaker-bagbin-calls-for-parliament-media-partnership-to-restore-trust/Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin urged deeper collaboration between Parliament, the media and the public on Monday to reverse declining confidence in Ghana’s democratic institutions, citing survey data showing legislators rank among the least trusted officials in the country. Speaking at the maiden Speaker’s Public Financial Management Dialogue in Accra, Bagbin noted that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/speaker-bagbin-calls-for-parliament-media-partnership-to-restore-trust/

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1 week ago Speaker Bagbin calls for stronger collaboration between Parliament and media on public accountability 

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has urged effective collaboration between parliamentarians and media practitioners to ensure the judicious use of public funds for the benefit of citizens. 

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1 week ago Food inflation has dropped sharply to 9.5% in October 2025 – Agric Minister

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, says Ghana’s food inflation has dropped dramatically to 9.5 per cent as of October 2025, marking one of the most significant declines in recent years.

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1 week ago Gov’t to establish new soya processing plant, revamp shea industry – Agric Minister

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced two major initiatives aimed at boosting agro-industrialisation, supporting farmers, and strengthening value chains in northern Ghana.

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1 week ago Agric Minister outlines key developments under Feed Ghana Programme in past nine months

Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced significant progress under the government’s Feed Ghana Programme, introduced by the Mahama administration to transform agriculture, boost food security, create jobs and reduce the country’s dependence on food imports.

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1 week ago Agric Minister raises alarm over soaring import bill and historic food inflation

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has warned that Ghana’s food economy had reached a critical state prior to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) assuming office in January 2025, noting that the country’s dependency on imported staples had become “alarming”.

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1 week ago Playback: Food and Agric Minister provides update on ministry

As part of the Government Accountability series, Minister for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku is providing an update on the activities, initiatives, and progress of the ministry.

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2 w. ago Academy Time Journal pushes for stronger academia–industry collaboration to drive innovation and economic growth

The Academy Time Journal has intensified campaign to link academic research with industry needs as part of a broader effort to drive innovation, enterprise growth and national development. Speaking at a scholarly impact event, Chief Executive Joshua Yeboah said Ghana’s economy will expand only when research moves beyond academic shelves into factories, boardrooms and policy […]

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2 w. ago Food security and poverty reduction top priority for Agric ministry – Eric Opoku

Food and Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku has highlighted the strong link between rising food prices and the number of Ghanaians living in poverty, stressing the need for agricultural transformation to improve productivity and household welfare.

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3 w. ago Agric Minister urges collaboration between academia and industry

Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has stressed the need for stronger research-industry partnerships to accelerate the transformation of Ghana’s agri-food systems. The sector minister notes the gap between academia and industry has over the years impeded sustainable growth of agriculture.

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3 w. ago Agric Minister: Government to release 10 million birds to stabilise poultry sector

The government will release 10 million birds onto the local market before the end of 2025 as part of measures to stabilise the poultry sector and reduce dependence on imports, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has said.

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3 w. ago African Central Banks Urged to Strengthen Regional Collaboration

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-central-banks-urged-to-strengthen-regional-collaboration/Cross border coordination among African central banks has emerged as an urgent priority as economies face increasing interdependence and shared vulnerabilities to external shocks, according to consensus reached at the opening session of the Pan-African Central Bank Governors’ Conference in Accra. The two day conference, jointly organized by the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Bank of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-central-banks-urged-to-strengthen-regional-collaboration/

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4 w. ago Gov’t needs GH₵500m to clear rice glut in northern Ghana – Agric Minister

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture says it needs at least ₵500 million to purchase excess rice stock from farmers in Ghana’s five northern regions, warning that failure to act could discourage production and threaten food security.

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4 w. ago Local rice glut: Gov’t has not failed Ghanaians – Agric Minister

Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has assured that the government has not failed in addressing the ongoing local rice glut, saying that the situation is under control and will be resolved.

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