10 h. ago GFA President Kurt Okuraku expresses gratitude to MTN for investing in Ghanaian youth through football

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Kurt Edwin Simeon Okuraku has expressed heartfelt gratitude to MTN Ghana's CEO, Stephen Blewett, for investing in the country's youth through football.

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17 h. ago Asiama releases ‘On My Way’ – lessons learned, steps forward

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asiama-releases-on-my-way-lessons-learned-steps-forward/Following the heartfelt debut Akoma, Ghanaian Highlife-Pop artist Asiama delivers ‘On My Way’ – a track that captures the wisdom gained from challenges and the beauty of moving forward with purpose. Produced by legendary Kwame Yeboah (Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Craig David, Kwashibu Area Band), the single blends Highlife, Voltarian drumming, and a soulful Ewe chorus. Asiama’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asiama-releases-on-my-way-lessons-learned-steps-forward/

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23 h. ago Nearly 600 killed in Nigeria airstrikes in eight months, air force says

Nigeria's military has killed 592 armed militia members in the northeastern state of Borno in the past eight months, after stepping up air strikes in a region hit by years of violence, the air force said.

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37 h. ago Macroeconomic stability must translate into growth – BoG Governor tells Banks

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, is urging commercial banks to leverage the stability in the financial sector to drive economic growth. Speaking at a meeting with chief executives of banks in Accra, Dr. Asiama emphasised that the gains made in stabilising the banking system must now translate into tangible […]

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37 h. ago Nigerian Regulators Order Globacom Founder to Step Down as CEO

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-regulators-order-globacom-founder-to-step-down-as-ceo/Nigeria’s telecom watchdog has given billionaire Mike Adenuga two years to relinquish his dual role as Globacom’s chairman and CEO or face sanctions. The directive, part of sweeping corporate governance reforms unveiled by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on August 7, 2025, targets operators who merge board oversight with executive management. Adenuga, who built Globacom […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-regulators-order-globacom-founder-to-step-down-as-ceo/

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37 h. ago BoG meets banks on foreign exchange auctions and liquidity challenges

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson P. Asiama, has announced plans to engage the Ghana Association of Banks in the coming days to address concerns surrounding forward foreign exchange auctions and market liquidity. Speaking at a brief meeting with the CEOs of commercial banks in Accra, Dr. Asiama explained that the […]

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38 h. ago BoG targets credit risk, liquidity and reserve requirements of banks in new regulatory measures

Dr. Johnson Asiama said the credit and risk governance measures will ensure that the commercial banks will be aligned with the Basel principles. This will set minimum standards for underwriting, monitoring, and provisioning.

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39 h. ago Ghana Law School Director Steps Down Unexpectedly Before Term End

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-law-school-director-steps-down-unexpectedly-before-term-end/Justice Nana Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong will resign as Director of Legal Education and Director of the Ghana School of Law on August 31, 2025, cutting short his tenure at the nation’s premier legal institution. In a notice to students dated August 12, Oppong expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve but revealed his departure […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-law-school-director-steps-down-unexpectedly-before-term-end/

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43 h. ago Abolishing the one year one day rule in Ghana: a necessary step toward modern justice

The sanctity of life is the cornerstone of every just society. In Ghana, as in many common law jurisdictions, the criminal justice system aims to protect this principle through the laws governing homicide.

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56 h. ago MTN Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality and Digital Inclusion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-reaffirms-commitment-to-gender-equality-and-digital-inclusion/MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality, digital inclusion, and the empowerment of young girls through technology education, describing its support for the National Girls in ICT Initiative as a long-term investment in Ghana’s future. CEO Challenges Girls to Dream Big Chief Executive Officer Stephen Blewett, speaking at the MTN National Girls in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-reaffirms-commitment-to-gender-equality-and-digital-inclusion/

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57 h. ago US Embassy deepens media engagement with PRINPAG, clarifies policy changes

The United States (US) Embassy in Ghana is stepping up its media outreach efforts, seeking stronger ties with the country’s private press and offering clarity on evolving U.S. policies, particularly in the areas of diplomacy, trade, and visa regulations. During a working visit to the National Secretariat of the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers […]

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61 h. ago Gillian Darko Steps Into VP of Strategy Role at Yellow Card to Champion Stablecoins in Emerging Markets

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gillian-darko-steps-into-vp-of-strategy-role-at-yellow-card-to-champion-stablecoins-in-emerging-markets/Yellow Card, a leading fintech company, has appointed Gillian Darko as its new Vice President of Strategy, sitting within the executive team and reporting into the CEO. An award-winning executive with experience at JP Morgan Asset Management, PwC, JUMO and other top institutions, Darko previously served as Yellow Card’s Chief of Staff and Director of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gillian-darko-steps-into-vp-of-strategy-role-at-yellow-card-to-champion-stablecoins-in-emerging-markets/

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61 h. ago Austria Eyes Ghana’s Education Disruptor in Bid to Foster African Talent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/austria-eyes-ghanas-education-disruptor-in-bid-to-foster-african-talent/Accra’s Academic City University welcomed Austrian Ambassador Jürgen Heissel this week, signaling potential partnerships to reshape higher education in Africa. The visit spotlighted Ghana’s push for innovation-driven learning as the envoy toured labs and discussed entrepreneurial training with university leadership. President Fred McBagonluri underscored Academic City’s mission to cultivate “job creators, not job seekers,” citing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/austria-eyes-ghanas-education-disruptor-in-bid-to-foster-african-talent/

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62 h. ago Ghana Business Leaders Push for Bold Investment Shift in 2026 Budget

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-business-leaders-push-for-bold-investment-shift-in-2026-budget/Ghana’s leading business association is urging the government to pivot from economic stabilization to aggressive growth through capital investments. The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) made the call following the Finance Ministry’s invitation for stakeholder input on the 2026–2029 budget framework. GNCCI President Stephane Miezan acknowledged the government’s “sterling” success in restoring […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-business-leaders-push-for-bold-investment-shift-in-2026-budget/

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64 h. ago Nii Okai rallies high school students for concert, releases amapiano single

Gospel artiste Nii Okai has unveiled a fresh twist to his flagship High School Praise event, beginning with the release of ‘Foundations’, an amapiano single dedicated to his Nii Okai Saving Hearts Foundation (NOSHF).

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64 h. ago Adidome launches pioneering ‘Health Kiosk Project’ to fight silent killer diseases

The town of Adidome in the Central Tongu District has taken a bold step in the fight against Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) with the commissioning of a Health Kiosk Project—a community-driven initiative aimed at saving lives through early detection, health education, and lifestyle changes. The launch, held at the Fiagbenu Triangle on Saturday, August 9, 2025, […]

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69 h. ago Helicopter crash: Col. Festus Aboagye narrates steps that stalled search team’s ‘late’ arrival

Col. Festus Aboagye (Rtd) has given his assessment on what he believes stalled the military's search team’s ‘late’ arrival at the helicopter crash site in the Adansi Akrofuom district.

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3 d. ago MTN CEO Urges Girls to Drive Ghana’s Digital Future at Tech Mentorship Event

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ceo-urges-girls-to-drive-ghanas-digital-future-at-tech-mentorship-event/MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett rallied 100 young tech finalists to embrace fearlessness and curiosity as digital architects of Ghana’s future. At a mentorship session in Accra on August 11, partnering with the Ministry of Communications, Blewett declared: “Your boldness will define our digital landscape. Seize this moment—ask questions, experiment relentlessly.” The girls, top performers […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ceo-urges-girls-to-drive-ghanas-digital-future-at-tech-mentorship-event/

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3 d. ago Justine Senuvie Memorial Foundation donates 100 Desks, scholarships to Kpando Senior High School

The Justine Senuvie Memorial Foundation, in collaboration with the Kpando Senior High School 1999 Year Group, has presented 100 desks to the school as part of activities marking the official launch of the foundation. Two female students also received scholarships under the same initiative, which seeks to promote girl-child education and improve learning conditions on […]

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3 d. ago Republic Bank, Bank of Africa provide lowest interest rates on loans to individuals

Data released by the Bank of Ghana has revealed that Republic Bank and Bank of Africa provide the lowest interest rates on loans for individuals. In its Annualized Percentage Rates (APR) ending June 2025, the Bank of Ghana report captured all 23 banks in the country. The report showed that Bank of Africa offered an […]

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