7 h. ago ECOWAS deploys standby force to Benin amid military takeover

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced the deployment of its Standby Force to the Republic of Benin, citing the need to uphold constitutional order and protect the country’s territorial integrity. The move follows an emergency meeting of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council at the level of Heads of State and […]

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8 h. ago Kennedy Agyapong begins Central Regional campaign tour with major healthcare donations

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has launched his Central Regional campaign tour with a pledge to strengthen healthcare delivery in the region, promising equipment and infrastructure that he says will “last forever and ever”.

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9 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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14 h. ago “President Mahama Celebrates 7th December Anniversary with Gratitude to Ghanaians”

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-celebrates-7th-december-anniversary-with-gratitude-to-ghanaians/One year after his historic election win, President John Mahama has renewed his pledge to build an inclusive Ghana, free from discrimination and favoritism. In a reflective Facebook message, Mahama recounted the emotions of election day, praising Ghanaians’ “unwavering faith” and the collective effort that led to the NDC’s triumph. He highlighted his commitment to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-celebrates-7th-december-anniversary-with-gratitude-to-ghanaians/

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16 h. ago Ho Experiences Economic Boom as Major Events Drive Hospitality Sector Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-experiences-economic-boom-as-major-events-drive-hospitality-sector-growth/Ho, the Volta Regional capital, continues experiencing an economic surge driven by the convergence of two major national events, with the just-concluded National Farmers’ Day and the ongoing Volta Trade and Investment Fair creating a financial bonanza for the local economy. The Farmers’ Day exhibition ran from December 1 to its climax on December 5, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-experiences-economic-boom-as-major-events-drive-hospitality-sector-growth/

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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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28 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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28 h. ago IGP Special Operations Team Kills Suspect in Tamale Shootout

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igp-special-operations-team-kills-suspect-in-tamale-shootout/The Inspector General of Police Special Operations Team shot and killed one suspect during a violent confrontation in the Aboabo Forest enclave of Tamale Metropolis, with 27 others arrested in a major anti-crime operation. Officers came under sudden gunfire from armed criminals while advancing through the forest area targeting robbery and drug trafficking gangs. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igp-special-operations-team-kills-suspect-in-tamale-shootout/

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32 h. ago DVLA to roll out digitised accident reports, new number plates and 24

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced that it is set to introduce a series of major innovations aimed at modernising its operations and improving service delivery nationwide.

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34 h. ago ADB lauds gov’t’s agricultural initiatives, commits to providing needed support

The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has applauded the government’s agricultural initiatives aimed at strengthening food security and accelerating national development.

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34 h. ago Nigerian Senate President files 200 billion naira defamation suit against colleague

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-senate-president-files-200-billion-naira-defamation-suit-against-colleague/Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed a two hundred billion naira defamation suit against Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan of Kogi Central over sexual harassment allegations she made against him. The suit was lodged at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja on December 5. In a Facebook post, Akpoti Uduaghan confirmed receiving notice of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-senate-president-files-200-billion-naira-defamation-suit-against-colleague/

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35 h. ago Absa Bank Ghana hosts event marking 16 Days of Activism campaign

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-bank-ghana-hosts-event-marking-16-days-of-activism-campaign/Absa Bank Ghana, in partnership with UN Women Ghana and the African Women Leaders Network, held an event under the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. The ceremony reinforced the urgent need to protect and empower women and girls across workplaces, homes and communities. The event took place at Absa Bank’s Head […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-bank-ghana-hosts-event-marking-16-days-of-activism-campaign/

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35 h. ago Food safety concerns emerge as Accra’s festive shopping season peaks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/food-safety-concerns-emerge-as-accras-festive-shopping-season-peaks/Accra’s markets and supermarkets are filling with chocolates, soft drinks and holiday hampers as December spending accelerates, but global concerns over food safety are casting a shadow on the festive rush. A case in Bangladesh where authorities accused Nestlé of selling substandard products has triggered fresh scrutiny of packaged foods when consumption typically spikes. Kamrul […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/food-safety-concerns-emerge-as-accras-festive-shopping-season-peaks/

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35 h. ago Dangote targets global leadership in fertilizer and refining by 2028

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dangote-targets-global-leadership-in-fertilizer-and-refining-by-2028/Aliko Dangote has unveiled an ambitious industrial expansion plan targeting global leadership in both fertilizer production and oil refining within three years. Speaking at the formal launch of several major projects on December 11, Dangote outlined targets to quadruple urea output and exceed the world’s largest refinery capacity. The group aims to boost urea output […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dangote-targets-global-leadership-in-fertilizer-and-refining-by-2028/

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36 h. ago Helping adult smokers make better choices through harm reduction

Millions of adults around the world continue to smoke, often for the nicotine, which is known to be addictive. For many, quitting is a difficult journey. Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) offers a practical and science-led approach to support these individuals by providing access to alternative nicotine products that have a reduced-risk profile compared to smoking. […]

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36 h. ago Domestic Violence Secretariat trains market executives as paralegals in Bono Region

The Domestic Violence Secretariat (DVS), under the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, has trained 30 market women in the Bono Region as paralegals to help tackle abuse at the community level.

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37 h. ago Calls for Digital Coordination Intensify as GTDC Platform Thrives and GTA Plans Similar App

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/calls-for-digital-coordination-intensify-as-gtdc-platform-thrives-and-gta-plans-similar-app/Fresh calls for coordination in Ghana’s tourism digitalisation strategy have intensified after it emerged that the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) is proposing to develop a new tourism app, despite the existence of a fully operational platform already delivering strong results under the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC). The concerns were raised prominently at the maiden […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/calls-for-digital-coordination-intensify-as-gtdc-platform-thrives-and-gta-plans-similar-app/

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37 h. ago US jails Nigerian fraud mastermind for 20 years over nationwide bank scam

A Nigerian national described by US prosecutors as a “perpetual thief” and the mastermind of a sprawling nationwide bank-fraud network has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for orchestrating schemes that stole and laundered more than 2 million dollars.

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38 h. ago Bentil Defends OSP as Manasseh Azure Raises Credibility Concerns Over SML Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bentil-defends-osp-as-manasseh-azure-raises-credibility-concerns-over-sml-claims/Lawyer Kofi Bentil insists Ghana needs the Office of the Special Prosecutor despite growing criticism, even as investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni highlights procedural irregularities and contradictory claims that raise serious questions about the office’s credibility. The contrasting perspectives emerged during separate television appearances this week. Speaking on TV3’s Key Points on Saturday, December 6, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bentil-defends-osp-as-manasseh-azure-raises-credibility-concerns-over-sml-claims/

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38 h. ago Absa Bank reaffirms commitment to youth entrepreneurship with Mastercard Foundation partnership

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-bank-reaffirms-commitment-to-youth-entrepreneurship-with-mastercard-foundation-partnership/Absa Bank Ghana, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has reaffirmed its commitment to building a stronger, more coordinated pathway for young entrepreneurs through structured support systems. This came to light during the 2025 Youth Entrepreneurship Dialogue held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, under the theme Dream, Build, Thrive: The Future is Young. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-bank-reaffirms-commitment-to-youth-entrepreneurship-with-mastercard-foundation-partnership/

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