23 h. ago Outstanding liabilities about GH₵80 billion – Energy Minister reveals

Energy Minister John Jinapor has revealed that Ghana’s energy sector is grappling with outstanding liabilities of approximately GH₵80 billion, with the debt

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5 d. ago Ghana’s Energy Debt Crisis Ignites Debate Over Privatization and Market Reforms

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-energy-debt-crisis-ignites-debate-over-privatization-and-market-reforms/Ghana’s energy sector is teetering under a $3 billion debt burden, Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor revealed during his parliamentary vetting this week, sparking urgent calls for privatization and structural reforms to prevent systemic collapse. The staggering figure, compounded by $1.2 billion owed to independent power producers (IPPs), has exposed deep flaws in a state-dominated […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-energy-debt-crisis-ignites-debate-over-privatization-and-market-reforms/

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5 d. ago I would have accepted Deputy Minister role if offered by Mahama – Adongo

The Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has revealed that he would have accepted a Deputy Ministerial position if it had been offered to him by President John Mahama.

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5 d. ago Adongo Claims Mahama’s Advisors Deemed Him “Too Big” for Deputy Minister Role

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/adongo-claims-mahamas-advisors-deemed-him-too-big-for-deputy-minister-role/Isaac Adongo, the Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, has revealed that he was overlooked for a deputy ministerial position in President John Dramani Mahama’s administration because advisors close to the president believed he was “too big” for such a role. Speaking in an interview, Adongo expressed his willingness to serve in any capacity to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/adongo-claims-mahamas-advisors-deemed-him-too-big-for-deputy-minister-role/

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5 d. ago France Eyes Ukrainian Minerals to Secure Defense Industry Future

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/france-eyes-ukrainian-minerals-to-secure-defense-industry-future/France has engaged in months-long negotiations with Ukraine to tap into the country’s mineral resources, a move aimed at bolstering its defense industry amid growing global competition for critical raw materials, Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu revealed Thursday. The talks, initiated in October 2023 at President Emmanuel Macron’s directive, underscore Europe’s scramble to reduce reliance on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/france-eyes-ukrainian-minerals-to-secure-defense-industry-future/

Events

5 d. ago Economy worse than Mahama presented, details will be revealed in budget – Dep. Finance Minister nominee

The Deputy Finance Minister nominee, Thomas Nyarko Ampem has stated that Ghana’s economic situation is far worse than what President John Mahama presented in his State of the Nation Address (SONA).

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9 d. ago Sokode SHS clash: 19 students, two residents, and a journalist injured – James Gunu

The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has revealed that a total of 22 individuals were injured during the recent clash between students of Sokode Senior High Technical School and members of the Sokode community in the Ho Municipality.

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1 week ago Finance Minister will present first budget on March 11 – Kwakye Ofosu

Minister of State for Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has revealed that the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson will be presenting the first budget on March 11.

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2 w. ago Education Minister announces plans for National Standardised Test in basic schools

Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed plans to introduce a National Standardised Test (NST) for students in basic schools to better prepare them for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

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