48 h. ago Transport ministry considers designated termination points for commercial vehicles to ease Accra traffic

The Minister for Transportation, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has outlined a long-term strategy to reduce congestion in Accra through the creation of designated termination points for commercial vehicles arriving from other parts of the country.

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48 h. ago Transport ministry to enforce mandatory union membership for commercial drivers to ease Accra traffic

The Minister for Transportation, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, says his Ministry will soon enforce mandatory union membership for commercial drivers as part of efforts to address chronic traffic congestion in Accra.

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48 h. ago Accra task force directed to clamp down on commercial drivers charging unapproved fares

The Minister for Transportation, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has revealed that the newly deployed 11-member task force in Accra has been directed to identify commercial drivers who extort passengers by charging unapproved fares.

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49 h. ago Commuters to pay existing approved fares under emergency bus support – Transport Minister

Transport Minister Joseph Nikpe Bukari has assured commuters that fares on the newly deployed peak-hour buses will remain the same approved rates agreed between transport unions and the Ministry. He said passengers will pay the usual charges despite the involvement of additional public and private operators to ease Accra’s worsening evening transport crisis. Speaking on The Super Morning Show on Joy FM on Thursday, the Minister stressed that the intervention is not a special service with new pricing.

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49 h. ago Transport Ministry deploys task force to tackle public transport challenges in Accra

The Minister for Transportation, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has announced the deployment of an 11-member task force to conduct a comprehensive assessment of public transport conditions in Accra.

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2 d. ago Gov’t to roll out emergency bus support on major Accra routes to ease peak

The Ministry of Transport has begun deploying additional buses on four major Accra corridors during peak hours to ease the worsening transportation challenges commuters face in the evenings. Transport Minister Joseph Nikpe Bukari announced the move, saying the emergency measure is expected to improve safety, reduce long waits, and curb exorbitant fares charged by some […]

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4 d. ago Formalizing Okadas Will Boost Youth Employment and Safety Nationwide

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/formalizing-okadas-will-boost-youth-employment-and-safety-nationwide-osman-ayariga-declares-at-yango-conference/At the Yango Partner Conference 2025, Mr. Osman Ayariga, CEO of the National Youth Authority, highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to formalize motorcycle and tricycle commercial operations—a move set to create more structured opportunities for young people. Mr. Ayariga announced that the Ministry of Transport is finalizing a framework to legalize okada and pragyia services, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/formalizing-okadas-will-boost-youth-employment-and-safety-nationwide-osman-ayariga-declares-at-yango-conference/

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9 d. ago Transport Ministry rejects minority’s claim of GH¢10m budget overspend

The Ministry of Transport has dismissed allegations from the Minority in Parliament that it overspent its 2025 capital expenditure by nearly GH¢10 million.

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2 w. ago Fake Academic Credentials Draining Ghana’s Public Sector Resources

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fake-academic-credentials-draining-ghanas-public-sector-resources/The proliferation of unearned academic titles and fabricated certificates across Ghana’s public sector has emerged as a structural weakness that threatens productivity and creates long term financial losses for the state. Recent revelations about falsified qualifications within public institutions have intensified public frustration about inefficiency in a sector already struggling with credibility challenges. Economist Mr. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fake-academic-credentials-draining-ghanas-public-sector-resources/

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2 w. ago Skin Foundation Africa Expands Dermatology Programmes Across Continent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/skin-foundation-africa-expands-dermatology-programmes-across-continent/Skin Foundation Africa (SFA) has rolled out enhanced programmes addressing persistent skin health challenges across the continent, establishing Ghana as a leader in public dermatology and community health interventions. The organisation, founded by Ghanaian dermatologist Dr Kofi Ansah Brifo, known as The Skin Messiah, positions Ghana at the forefront of dermatological research and community outreach. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/skin-foundation-africa-expands-dermatology-programmes-across-continent/

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3 w. ago Australia, Canada and UK High Commision in Ghana unite to combat visa fraud

 The High Commissions of Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom in Ghana have joined forces to launch a one-week public awareness campaign aimed at tackling the growing threat of visa fraud. 

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3 w. ago Australia, Canada and UK High Commission in Ghana unite to combat visa fraud

 The High Commissions of Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom in Ghana have joined forces to launch a one-week public awareness campaign aimed at tackling the growing threat of visa fraud. 

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