60 m. ago Government sets 2028 target for universal electricity access – Energy Minister

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced that the government is intensifying efforts to extend electricity to every rural community in the country.

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1 hour ago Government agencies join forces to implement School Farms Presidential initiative

The Directorate for Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness (PIAA) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), the Ghana Education Service (GES), and the National Service Authority (NSA) to roll out the School Farms Presidential Initiative across senior high schools nationwide. The MoU, signed on June 19, […]

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2 h. ago NDC’s Yakubu Abanga pledges to resign if found guilty of galamsey involvement

The Third National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Yakubu Abanga, has declared his willingness to resign from his position if investigations find him complicit in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. His comment comes in the wake of a directive from the Attorney General, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, instructing the Economic and […]

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2 h. ago Time to correct History: Rename KIA after Kwame Nkrumah – Vitus Azeem

Anti-corruption campaigner Vitus Azeem has called on the government to rename the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in honour of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, arguing that national monuments should reflect the country’s founding history and democratic ideals. Mr Azeem said it is historically and morally inappropriate for a major national asset to bear the […]

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4 h. ago Interior Minister charges new Fire Service Council to drive legal and operational reforms

The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has tasked the newly inaugurated Governing Council of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) to prioritise a comprehensive review of the Fire Service Act to reflect the evolving demands of modern fire and rescue services. The 11-member council, chaired by President’s nominee Nana Ofori Ahenkan II, […]

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6 h. ago Cedi confidence and the cost of complacency: What the BoG Governor’s speech reveals

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Pandit Johnson Asiama's speech at the Graphic Business Breakfast Meeting on Tuesday, July 15, on the theme “Sustaining Forex Gains: Business and Economic Impact”, offers a timely and comprehensive assessment of Ghana’s evolving macroeconomic environment.

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7 h. ago Government committed to honouring sacrifices of veterans – Defence Minister

Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the welfare of the nation’s veterans, describing their current plight as “disheartening.”

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10 h. ago ‘Empty promises, failing policies’ – Amin Adam blasts NDC’s ‘fanciful governance’

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has attacked the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), describing its leadership as “fanciful” and detached from the reality facing Ghanaians.

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10 h. ago ‘Empty promises, failing policies’ – Dr Amin Adam blasts NDC’s ‘fanciful governance’

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has attacked the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), describing its leadership as “fanciful” and detached from the reality facing Ghanaians.

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14 h. ago Mahama declares galamsey a national emergency, orders arrest of rogue taskforces

President John Mahama has declared the widespread environmental devastation caused by illegal mining a national emergency, promising urgent action to confront the deepening crisis.

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18 h. ago Royal Sweet Limited signs up for JoySports Invitational Tournament 2025

Manufacturing giants Royal Sweet Limited have registered to be part of the 2025 JoySports Invitational Tournament, set for August 9 at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. Following a successful return in 2024, this year’s edition promises another exciting day of corporate sports, networking, and healthy competition. This year’s edition is proudly supported by Royal […]

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18 h. ago Expert wants gov’t to extend NSS allowance beyond service period

Local governance expert, Amon Kotei has urged the government to extend the payment of allowances to National Service personnel even after they complete their mandatory one-year service, until they secure permanent employment. His comments follow an announcement by the Minister of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development, Ahmed Ibrahim, who disclosed at a press conference […]

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20 h. ago Western North: Mahama promises cocoa farmers 70% of world market price

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to ensure cocoa farmers receive a fairer share of global prices, promising that farmers will be paid 70% of the world market price for their cocoa.

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21 h. ago COPEC lauds fuel allowance cut for political appointees, urges broader reforms

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers-Ghana has welcomed the government’s decision to immediately scrap all fuel allowances for political appointees, describing the move as “commendable and forward-thinking,” while emphasising that further measures are needed. In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary, Duncan Amoah, the group noted that fuel allowances have, over the years, been enjoyed […]

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21 h. ago Minority in Parliament label Mahama’s fuel allowance scrap as “settings” and PR gimmick

The Minority in Parliament has described President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to scrap fuel allowances and allocations for all political appointees as a populist move and “a PR gimmick.” President Mahama today, July 15, cancelled the payment and distribution of fuel to all political appointees as part of wider efforts to cut government spending and […]

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22 h. ago 3 Key areas where scrapped fuel allowance money will be invested

The government has outlined key sectors where funds saved from the recently scrapped free fuel allocation for political appointees will be reinvested. Speaking on JoyFM on Tuesday, July 15, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim detailed the administration’s commitment to channelling these savings into critical social and development programmes, reinforcing President Mahama’s “reform and reset agenda”. […]

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22 h. ago 10 Key Takeaways from BoG Governor Dr Johnson Asiama’s address at the Graphic Business/Stanbic Bank Breakfast Meeting

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, on Tuesday, July 15, joined the Graphic Business/Stanbic Bank Breakfast Meeting where he spoke on a number of issues. Below are 10 takeaways from his address.

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22 h. ago CDM demands accountability from Foreign Affairs Ministry over LGBTQ+ vote abstention

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has called on the Government of Ghana to provide a full and transparent explanation for its decision to abstain from the UN vote on the LGBTQ+ mandate.

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23 h. ago All mining machinery must be registered with DVLA by August 1 – Interior Minister warns operators

The government has announced a sweeping directive aimed at tightening regulation in the mining sector, mandating that all machinery used in mining activities must be registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) by August 1, 2025.

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24 h. ago Mahama is seriously protecting the public purse – Joyce Bawah Mogtari

Special Advisor and aide to former President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has lauded the President’s recent decision to cancel fuel allowances and allocations to government appointees. 

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