15 h. ago Ghana’s Youth Urged to Build Skills, Shun Drugs for National Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-youth-urged-to-build-skills-shun-drugs-for-national-growth/Margaret Ansei, CEO of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), has called on young Ghanaians to harness their potential as drivers of economic transformation. In an International Youth Day statement themed “Voice to Impact: Youth Building Sustainable and Inclusive Futures,” she described the youth as indispensable to national development but warned against the corrosive impact of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-youth-urged-to-build-skills-shun-drugs-for-national-growth/

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19 h. ago International Youth Day: AGRA Ghana calls on food systems stakeholders to prioritize youth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-youth-day-agra-ghana-calls-on-food-systems-stakeholders-to-prioritize-youth/AGRA Ghana has called on food systems stakeholders to prioritize youth by integrating their needs into development plans and enhancing mentorship, skills, and financing opportunities. In a statement issued by Ghana Country Director of AGRA, Dr. Betty Simawua Annan, to mark World Youth Day, she called on “government and local authorities to integrate youth priorities into […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-youth-day-agra-ghana-calls-on-food-systems-stakeholders-to-prioritize-youth/

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19 h. ago International Youth Day: AGRA Ghana calls on food systems stakeholders to prioritise youth

AGRA Ghana has called on food systems stakeholders to prioritise youth by integrating their needs into development plans and enhancing mentorship, skills, and financing opportunities.

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24 h. ago International Youth Day: NYA CEO Osman Ayariga reaffirms commitment to youth empowerment

The National Youth Authority (NYA) has reiterated its commitment to empowering Ghana’s young people as the country joins the world in marking International Youth Day 2025, themed “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond.”

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49 h. ago FOSDA Joins National Grief After Helicopter Crash Claims Eight Lives

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fosda-joins-national-grief-after-helicopter-crash-claims-eight-lives/FOSDA Mourns two (2) Ministers and six (6) Others in Helicopter Crash The Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA) together with our community of partners and allies including the Ghana Youth Manifesto Coalition (GYMC), Regional Youth Networks and National Network of Youth Groups (NNYOG) extend our deepest sympathies to the Government, Families and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fosda-joins-national-grief-after-helicopter-crash-claims-eight-lives/

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65 h. ago Nigerian NGO Demands Action on Youth Safety Ahead of Global Youth Day

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-ngo-demands-action-on-youth-safety-ahead-of-global-youth-day/Nigeria’s Not Too Young To Perform (NTYTP) has issued an urgent call for nationwide collaboration on youth protection ahead of 2025’s International Youth Day. The group warns that rising abductions and killings of young women—often in hotels and public spaces—threaten the country’s demographic future despite its “greatest asset”: a vibrant youth population. Aligning with the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-ngo-demands-action-on-youth-safety-ahead-of-global-youth-day/

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5 d. ago Your skill gets you in, your attitude keeps you there – GetBundi founder fires up youths for job market

Osita Oparaugo, the visionary behind GetBundi Education Technology and Doballi, has made a rallying call to 3,000 Ghanaian youth embarking on a transformative training programme in customer service and virtual administration.

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5 d. ago Youth Employability In Agroforestry And Fisheries: A Strategic Priority For ECOWAS In West Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-employability-in-agroforestry-and-fisheries-a-strategic-priority-for-ecowas-in-west-africa/To contribute to the reduction of unemployment, rural exodus, and uncontrolled emigration of young West Africans, ECOWAS, among other things, is working within the framework of the operationalization of its Regional Agricultural Policy to sustainably integrate them into the agroforestry and fisheries sector and agri-food value chains, particularly into that of the local milk sector. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-employability-in-agroforestry-and-fisheries-a-strategic-priority-for-ecowas-in-west-africa/

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6 d. ago Office of the President collaborates with FALAS in strategic partnership ahead of 5th annual conference in Addis Ababa

The Office of the President of the Republic of Ghana, through its Diaspora Affairs Directorate (DAOOP), has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Federation of African Law Students (FALAS), reinforcing Ghana’s Pan-African legal diplomacy and youth empowerment agenda.

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6 d. ago UN Touts Circular Economy as Solution to Ghana’s Youth Job Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/un-touts-circular-economy-as-solution-to-ghanas-youth-job-crisis/Ghana’s transition to a circular economy could dramatically curb youth unemployment while advancing sustainability, according to the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO). Eric Gyenin, UNIDO’s Country Coordinator, positioned the Ghana Circular Economy Centre (GCEC) Project as pivotal to this shift, targeting agriculture, textiles, and plastics sectors. The five-year GCEC initiative will establish a physical […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/un-touts-circular-economy-as-solution-to-ghanas-youth-job-crisis/

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7 d. ago Vegetable Farming Revival Boosts Incomes for Ghana’s Smallholders

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vegetable-farming-revival-boosts-incomes-for-ghanas-smallholders/Ghana’s vegetable sector is transforming as modern techniques and quality seeds reverse decades of low yields for smallholder farmers. The East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation (EWS-KT) is driving this shift through its “Transforming Vegetable Farming as a Business” initiative, training 10,493 farmers 46% women, 41% youth across Ghana’s Bono, Ahafo, and Bono East regions since […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vegetable-farming-revival-boosts-incomes-for-ghanas-smallholders/

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8 d. ago Ghana Deploys 32,000 Youth in Health, Security, and Education Roles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deploys-32000-youth-in-health-security-and-education-roles/Ghana’s Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has fully deployed 32,000 young people across critical public service sectors, meeting 2025 targets for health, security, and education initiatives. Youth Minister George Opare-Addo confirmed the milestone during the Government Accountability Series, highlighting the placement of 6,000 Community Medical First Responders, 6,000 Community Health Workers, and 2,000 Community […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deploys-32000-youth-in-health-security-and-education-roles/

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8 d. ago Ghana Revamps National Service with Military Training and Agribusiness Focus

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-revamps-national-service-with-military-training-and-agribusiness-focus/Ghana will launch a six-week Basic Military Orientation Programme for national service personnel starting August 31, targeting 10,000 graduates in pilot cohorts before scaling to 100,000. Youth Minister George Opare Addo clarified the initiative—developed with the Ghana Armed Forces—aims to instill “discipline, national pride, and leadership,” not militarization. The reforms align with the National Service […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-revamps-national-service-with-military-training-and-agribusiness-focus/

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8 d. ago Ghana Commits GH₵110 Million to National Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-commits-gh%e2%82%b5110-million-to-national-youth-entrepreneurship-initiative/The government has allocated GH₵110 million to expand the Adwumawura Programme, a youth entrepreneurship initiative targeting job creation through startup support and mentorship. Youth Development Minister George Opare-Addo confirmed the funding during an accountability forum in Accra, stating the program managed by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) aims to equip informal-sector youth with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-commits-gh%e2%82%b5110-million-to-national-youth-entrepreneurship-initiative/

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9 d. ago Discontent Mars 88th Asafotufiam as Residents Blame Organizers, Traditional Council for Bowing to External Forces

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/discontent-mars-88th-asafotufiam-as-residents-blame-organizers-traditional-council-for-bowing-to-external-forces/The 88th Asafotufiam Festival in Ada, meant to celebrate tradition, unity, and ancestral heritage, was marred by discontent and accusations of betrayal, as residents of communities around the Songor Lagoon expressed outrage over their exclusion and the growing influence of corporate interests on cultural affairs. Many aggrieved residents, including traditional salt winners and concerned youth, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/discontent-mars-88th-asafotufiam-as-residents-blame-organizers-traditional-council-for-bowing-to-external-forces/

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3 w. ago Let’s build a culture of volunteerism among citizens – Prof. Karikari

Professor Kwame Karikari, a renowned Journalism and Mass Media Scholar, has called for a renewed commitment to volunteerism and national service among Ghanaians, particularly the youth. 

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3 w. ago Ghanaian youth leader champions climate justice at Global Environmental Training in India

In a resounding testament to Ghana’s growing leadership in global environmental governance, Prince A. A. Sadat, President & Country Director of Future Leaders Model United Nations, Ghana, has completed the prestigious Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) course on Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of Development Projects at the Environmental Protection Training & Research […]

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3 w. ago ICU Ghana elects new youth leaders at 6th National Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference

The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) Ghana convened its 6th National Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference on Thursday, 17th July, culminating in the election of new youth executives to steer the affairs of the union’s youth front.

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4 w. ago Ghana champions youth skills with national dialogue and launch of TVET Week 2025

The Ghana TVET Service, under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, today hosted a high-level national dialogue to mark World Youth Skills Day 2025 at the Accra Technical Training Institute (ATTI) Dome in Kokomlemle. The celebration was held under the theme: “Youth Empowerment Through AI and Digitalisation – The Role of Technology in Hands-On […]

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4 w. ago Ennobled Foundation webinar empowers Ghanaian youth to leverage international experience for career growth

The Ennobled Foundation has hosted a transformative virtual webinar themed “Leveraging International Experience for Career Growth,” bringing together global professionals, aspiring leaders, and young change-makers in an engaging digital event. The session underscored the power of global exposure, mentorship, and continuous learning in building career excellence, even from within local environments. Founder of Ennobled Foundation, […]

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