5 h. ago Nigeria’s senate president denies sexually harassing colleague

One of Nigeria's most senior politicians, Godswill Akpabio, has denied allegations of sexual harassment brought against him by a fellow senator.

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12 h. ago Agenda 111 Hospitals: Previous gov’t was disingenuous with figures – Dr Asiedu

A fellow at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr. Kwame Sarpong Asiedu, has raised concerns over inconsistencies in the financial figures surrounding the Agenda 111 hospital project.

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14 h. ago Politicians use power to commission projects before state ownership – Dr Asiedu

A fellow at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr. Kwame Sarpong Asiedu, has criticised the practice of politicians commissioning projects before they are officially transferred to the state.

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17 h. ago Eni Ghana, OCTP Partners, Vitol and GNPC, promote inclusive economic development in Western Region

Eni Ghana and its OCTP partners – Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd (Vitol) and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) – have handed over a number of social projects in the areas of health, sanitation, education and economic diversification to local authorities and communities within OCTP’s area of influence in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region. The projects include the […]

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19 h. ago Contract for furnishing of new BoG HQ was awarded at $11.1m – Governor

Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiamah, has revealed that the cost of furnishing the central bank’s new headquarters was awarded at $11.1 million as part of several contracts associated with the building project.

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20 h. ago New BoG Headquarters: Value for money audit to be conducted by AESL

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Johnson Asiama has disclosed that plans are underway to conduct a value for money audit of the new Bank of Ghana Headquarters building at Ridge, Accra. Briefing a committee of Parliament on the cost of the project on Wednesday, March 5, Dr Asiama said steps have […]

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20 h. ago New BoG building: $230m paid to contractor, $31.8m outstanding – Dr Asiama

The new Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has revealed that the state under the previous Nana Akufo-Addo-led administration has paid $230 million to the contractor working on the new BoG building project, with an outstanding balance of $31.8 million still owed to the construction firm.

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21 h. ago Roads Minister instructs contractors to ensure smooth traffic flow on Ofankor

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has instructed contractors working on the Ofankor to Nsawam Junction rehabilitation project to ensure the road remains motorable for commuters.

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21 h. ago Health Ministry sets the record straight on Agenda 111project

The Ministry of Health has strongly refuted claims made by former Minister of Finance, Dr Amin Adams, regarding the status of three hospitals under the Agenda 111 project.

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21 h. ago Health Ministry sets the record straight on Agenda 111 hospital projects

The Ministry of Health has strongly refuted claims made by former Minister of Finance, Dr Amin Adams, regarding the status of three hospitals under the Agenda 111 project.

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22 h. ago Ashanti Regional Minister sets up committee for Kumawood growth

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has constituted a committee to look into factors militating against the growth of the film industry in the region and how to solve them. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Dr Amoakohene, he wrote: “Today, I officially commissioned a Ministerial Committee on the Movie Industry & […]

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22 h. ago Volkswagen Ghana unveils new Touareg, reinforces commitment to local automotive industry

Volkswagen Ghana has officially launched the new Volkswagen Touareg, underscoring its commitment to the Ghanaian automotive sector with a focus on local assembly and long-term investment in vehicle financing to make car ownership more affordable. At the event held last Friday (February 28, 2025) in Accra, Jeffrey J.O. Peprah, CEO of Volkswagen Ghana, outlined the […]

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22 h. ago UniMAC Polcom’25: Progressive Alliance Party launches, pledges to restore hope and drive national progress

The Progressive Alliance Party (PAP), a newly formed political party under the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) Political Communication (Polcomm’25) project, has officially launched with a commitment to promoting social and economic justice in Ghana.

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22 h. ago Richard Obeng Mensah: The initial failings of Ghana’s new Attorney

‘I know of no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them but to inform their discretion’ – Thomas Jefferson. ‘Everything is permissible (allowable and lawful) for me; but not all things are helpful (good for me to do, expedient and profitable when considered with other things). Everything is lawful for me, but I will not become the slave of everything or be brought under its power’ – 1 Corinthians 6:12 (AMP). Dr. Basabasa: Good to see Prof. Nkwantabisa and Opanin Wisdom. I have a lot on my mind to discuss with both of you. President Mahama has now appointed 26 Ministers of State and 16 Regional Ministers, making it a total of 42 ministers. A number of deputy ministerial positions are yet to be approved by Parliament. Prof., what is your initial assessment of these ministers?

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26 h. ago Jeremiah Quarshie’s ‘Memories of Yellow’ exhibition opens on March 6

art as a voice for change Renowned Ghanaian artist Jeremiah Quarshie is set to unveil his second solo exhibition in Ghana, ‘Memories of Yellow: A Game of Power and Chance’, in Accra. Curated by Samuel Baah Kotey, this exhibition is a poignant exploration of the water crisis affecting the city and a tribute to the […]

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34 h. ago Rotary Club commissions $13,000 WASH facility for Eremon SHTS

The Rotary Club’s intervention at Eremon Senior High Technical School (SHTS) in the Lawra Municipality has rescued female students from the dire situation of resorting to open defecation in nearby bushes due to the absence of proper toilet facilities. The lack of suitable sanitation facilities for both male and female students had made open defecation endemic in the school.

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39 h. ago Ghana’s Eurobonds drop as energy debt is projected to hit $9bn by 2027

Ghana’s Eurobonds fell sharply on Tuesday, 4th March 2025 ranking among the worst-performing assets in emerging markets.

Economics

39 h. ago Savannah Minister accuses GTEC and NPP of premature Savannah College of Education absorption claim

The Savannah Regional Minister, Salisu Be-Awuribe, has accused both the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and the previous administration of prematurely announcing that the Savannah College of Education had been absorbed by the government and had attained public status.

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40 h. ago Find resources and operationalise comissioned Agenda 111 hospitals – Dr Nsiah Asare to Mahama

The former Presidential Advisor on Health under the Akufo-Addo administration, Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has emphasised the responsibility of the current government to ensure that hospitals under the Agenda 111 project become fully operational.

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40 h. ago Energy Minister meets with Bridge Power Co. Ltd over shutdown of operations due to ECG’s $47M debt

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor has today, Tuesday, March 4, met with operators of Bridge Power Co. Ltd. following the decision of the latter to shut down its operations due to the non-payment of supply arrears totalling $47m owed to EPL for 7 months of operations.

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