13 h. ago My vision is to build an agile central bank ready for emerging risks; tackling dollarisation is also a major priority – Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has pledged to build an agile central bank ready for emerging risks.  According to him, financial technology and crypto pose real challenges and therefore his outfit is updating legislation, creating capacity, and strengthening its balance sheet to withstand shocks. Speaking in an interview with the Director of the […]

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21 h. ago Government to Leverage Diplomatic Relations for Black Stars Fan Support at 2026 World Cup

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-to-leverage-diplomatic-relations-for-black-stars-fan-support-at-2026-world-cup/Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has pledged government commitment to use diplomatic relations to ensure maximum fan support for the Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup following Ghana’s placement in Group L alongside England, Panama and Croatia. His assurance came during budget approval discussions in Parliament on Wednesday, where he emphasized that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-to-leverage-diplomatic-relations-for-black-stars-fan-support-at-2026-world-cup/

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32 h. ago Ghana Celebrates 41st Farmers Day With Single Digit Credit Pledge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-celebrates-41st-farmers-day-with-single-digit-credit-pledge/Ghana marked its 41st National Farmers Day on Friday with President John Dramani Mahama pledging that his government will ensure agricultural credit interest rates fall below 10 percent to boost food production nationwide. Addressing the national celebration at Ho Sports Stadium in the Volta Region, Mahama noted that prevailing commercial bank interest rates make credit […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-celebrates-41st-farmers-day-with-single-digit-credit-pledge/

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43 h. ago Agricultural Development Bank pledges full support for Feed Ghana Programme initiatives

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-development-bank-pledges-full-support-for-feed-ghana-programme-initiatives/The Agricultural Development Bank has pledged unwavering commitment to supporting government agricultural initiatives aimed at strengthening food security and accelerating national development through the Feed Ghana Programme. Deputy Managing Director for Services Professor Ferdinand Ahiakpor made the statement Thursday on behalf of Managing Director Edward Ato Sarpong at the 16th National Farmers Forum held in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-development-bank-pledges-full-support-for-feed-ghana-programme-initiatives/

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5 d. ago US commits $150m to expand Zipline’s drone deliveries across Africa

The United States Government has pledged up to $150 million to support Zipline International Inc. in scaling up its drone-enabled medical delivery operations across five African countries—Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Rwanda.

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6 d. ago Government Pledges to Reverse Upstream Petroleum Investment Decline

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-pledges-to-reverse-upstream-petroleum-investment-decline/The government has assured the energy sector it is preparing to confront declining investment in upstream petroleum operations, a challenge industry experts warn could threaten national energy security and jeopardize revenues if left unchecked. Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition Richard Gyan Mensah delivered the commitment at the 9th Ghana Energy Awards held Friday, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-pledges-to-reverse-upstream-petroleum-investment-decline/

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7 d. ago Government pledges stringent reforms to stable power supply, prevent ‘dumsor’

He further outlined deliberate policy actions, such as the renegotiation of the energy sector debt. Notably, the successful renegotiation of monies owed to Independent Power Producers (IPPs), which, according to the Ministry of Energy, saved the country about $300 million.

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1 week ago Youth Clean Energy Entrepreneurs Overlooked in Budget, Group Says

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-clean-energy-entrepreneurs-overlooked-in-budget-group-says/A youth advocacy organisation has criticised Ghana’s 2025 Budget Statement for failing to adequately recognise and support young entrepreneurs driving clean energy innovation across the country. The Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND) says this oversight threatens progress toward universal energy access and the Mission 300 target, which aims to connect 300 million Africans to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-clean-energy-entrepreneurs-overlooked-in-budget-group-says/

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1 week ago Allow us two weeks to resolve your concerns – Haruna Iddrisu tells CETAG

The Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has urged the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) to suspend its indefinite strike, pledging that the government will address their unresolved issues within two weeks.

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2 w. ago Ghanaian president vows new measures to protect fishing industry

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-president-vows-new-measures-to-protect-fishing-industry/Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama on Friday pledged that his government would introduce new and stronger measures to protect the country’s fishing industry and fishery livelihoods. During the National Conference of Chief Fishermen and Queen Fishmongers, Mahama said that the government has, in line with the new desire, passed the new Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-president-vows-new-measures-to-protect-fishing-industry/

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2 w. ago Government Pledges Strategic Support for Boankra Logistics Terminal Completion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-pledges-strategic-support-for-boankra-logistics-terminal-completion/Government has restated its determination to complete the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal, positioning the facility as essential infrastructure for strengthening Ghana’s shipping and logistics competitiveness. The terminal, formerly called the Boankra Inland Port Project, remains a centerpiece of national transport and logistics strategy. Officials describe it as vital to improving cargo handling efficiency, cutting turnaround […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-pledges-strategic-support-for-boankra-logistics-terminal-completion/

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2 w. ago Mahama pledges full government support for 2026 World Assemblies of God Congress in Accra

President John Dramani Mahama has assured the leadership of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship of his government’s full support as Ghana prepares to host the 2026 World Assemblies of God Congress. He gave the assurance when the Global Chairman of the Fellowship, Rev. Dominic Yeo, paid a courtesy call on him in Accra. Rev. […]

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2 w. ago Implement stalled 24hr Economy, improve cost of living, doing business and tackle unemployment – Jinapor charges government

Member of Parliament for Damongo constituency, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has accused the government of failing to deliver on its flagship campaign pledges, criticising the administration of presiding over an economy where “the people are suffering while the data looks good on paper.” He said Ghanaians have very high expectations of the government due its campaign promises, but it has failed to translate these promises into action.

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2 w. ago Mahama pledges support for 2026 World Assemblies of God Congress

President John Mahama has pledged his government’s support for the 2026 World Assemblies of God Congress to be hosted in Ghana.

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2 w. ago Gov’t to deliver 50,000 housing units for teachers – Education Minister

The Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to fulfilling President Mahama’s flagship pledge of improving teacher welfare through adequate housing.

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3 w. ago Minority pledges constructive engagement, vows to hold government accountable on 2026 Budget

The Minority in Parliament says it is ready for constructive engagement on the 2026 Budget but will only support policies that genuinely serve the national interest.

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3 w. ago Gov’t commits over GH¢86bn to roads and education in 2026 Budget

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced sweeping investments in road infrastructure and education as part of the government’s 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, pledging to accelerate national development and improve access to quality education.

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3 w. ago Government to Release Helicopter Crash Investigation Report Today

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-to-release-helicopter-crash-investigation-report-today/Ghana’s acting Defence Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on Monday presented to the National Security Council the findings of an inquiry into the helicopter crash that killed eight high ranking officials in August, with government pledging to make the full report public today, Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The August 6 crash claimed the lives of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-to-release-helicopter-crash-investigation-report-today/

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4 w. ago Germany And ECOWAS Strengthen Partnership With €49 Million Commitment To West Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/germany-and-ecowas-strengthen-partnership-with-e49-million-commitment-to-west-africa/Germany and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have reaffirmed their enduring partnership with a renewed pledge to advance peace, security, good governance, sustainable economic growth, and institutional resilience across the region. Following bilateral negotiations on development cooperation held at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, on November 4–5, 2025, the German […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/germany-and-ecowas-strengthen-partnership-with-e49-million-commitment-to-west-africa/

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