3 d. ago Removal of special prosecutor could deepen perception of political interference

A law lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, has cautioned that any move to remove the Special Prosecutor at this time could reinforce public perceptions that the government is seeking to weaken anti-corruption institutions. Speaking on The Pulse on Joy News, the human rights and governance expert said the process surrounding any potential impeachment would place a heavy burden on the current Chief Justice to demonstrate fairness and independence.

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3 d. ago Removal of special prosecutor could deepen perception of political interference – Law professor

A law lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, has cautioned that any move to remove the Special Prosecutor at this time could reinforce public perceptions that the government is seeking to weaken anti-corruption institutions. Speaking on The Pulse on Joy News, the human rights and governance expert said the process surrounding any potential impeachment would place a heavy burden on the current Chief Justice to demonstrate fairness and independence.

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7 d. ago Rising WASSCE Failures Reflect Deep Education System Problems

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rising-wassce-failures-reflect-deep-education-system-problems/The sharp increase in outright failures recorded in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) stems from deep rooted structural challenges in Ghana’s education system rather than representing an isolated incident, according to an assessment expert. Professor Eric Anane, Director of Education at the University of Cape Coast’s Centre for Psychometric and Cognition, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rising-wassce-failures-reflect-deep-education-system-problems/

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9 d. ago Mission schools must not be weakened for their decades of investment – Prof. Bokpin

Economist and Finance Professor at the University of Ghana, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has urged the government and the public to approach current debates on religious rights in mission schools with caution, warning that any reforms must not erode the identity or long-standing investments made by these institutions.

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9 d. ago Wesley Girls’ saga: Mission schools must not be weakened for their decades of investment – Prof. Bokpin

Economist and Finance Professor at the University of Ghana, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has urged the government and the public to approach current debates on religious rights in mission schools with caution, warning that any reforms must not erode the identity or long-standing investments made by these institutions.

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1 week ago Northern Ghana’s First Law Graduates Achieve Historic Success Rate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/northern-ghanas-first-law-graduates-achieve-historic-success-rate/The Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS) has celebrated a remarkable achievement as 64% of its inaugural Bachelor of Laws (LLB) graduates passed the Ghana School of Law entrance examination. Vice-Chancellor Professor Emmanuel Kanchebe Derbile announced the milestone during the university’s 4th Congregation Ceremony at Bamahu, Wa, on Saturday. Out […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/northern-ghanas-first-law-graduates-achieve-historic-success-rate/

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1 week ago University Professor Warns 2026 Budget Lacks Clear Exit Plan

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/university-professor-warns-2026-budget-lacks-clear-exit-plan/Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin of the University of Ghana has cautioned that the 2026 National Budget fails to articulate a clear strategy for maintaining fiscal discipline once the country exits the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme in the middle of next year. Speaking at the annual Deloitte Economic Dialogue, the Professor of Finance identified the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/university-professor-warns-2026-budget-lacks-clear-exit-plan/

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2 w. ago Policy Think Tank Questions Feasibility of Massive Budget Increase

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/policy-think-tank-questions-feasibility-of-massive-budget-increase/The Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS) has raised concerns about Ghana’s 141 percent increase in capital expenditure (CAPEX) for 2026, warning the ambitious allocation may prove difficult to implement without threatening fiscal stability. The 2026 budget allocated GH¢57.5 billion to CAPEX, representing 3.6 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The allocation marks a dramatic jump […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/policy-think-tank-questions-feasibility-of-massive-budget-increase/

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2 w. ago Breastfeeding within the first hour after birth cuts newborn’s risk of dying by 50% – Prof Manu

Director of the Institute of Health Research at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Professor Alexander Manu, says breastfeeding a baby within the first hour after birth reduces the child’s risk of dying by 50 percent.

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2 w. ago 2026 Budget: Gov’t banking everything on compliance – Economist warns as key taxes fall away

Economist Dr Adu Owusu Sarkodie says the government is placing its biggest bet on tax compliance in 2026 after scrapping multiple revenue lines that previously brought in billions of cedis in its latest budget statement.

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2 w. ago Ghana Launches Nationwide Gun Amnesty to Combat Rising Violence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-nationwide-gun-amnesty-to-combat-rising-violence/Ghana has launched a six week gun amnesty program allowing citizens to surrender unregistered firearms without facing prosecution, as authorities confront escalating gun violence that has claimed hundreds of lives this year. The initiative runs from 1 December 2025 through 15 January 2026, with officials warning that anyone found with illegal weapons after the deadline […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-nationwide-gun-amnesty-to-combat-rising-violence/

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2 w. ago Walewale MP Questions Sustainability Of Budget Job Projections

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/walewale-mp-questions-sustainability-of-budget-job-projections/Abdul Kabiru warns construction jobs may not provide long term economic security Dr Mahama Tiah Abdul Kabiru, Member of Parliament for Walewale, has raised concerns over the sustainability of the government’s job creation projections in the 2026 Budget, warning that heavy reliance on construction related employment may not deliver long term economic security for Ghanaians. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/walewale-mp-questions-sustainability-of-budget-job-projections/

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2 w. ago 2026 Budget: SEND Ghana welcomes higher social spending, warns of implementation gaps

SEND GHANA has welcomed the government’s significant increase in social sector spending in the 2026 Budget but cautions that persistent implementation challenges may limit the impact of these investments on vulnerable communities.

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2 w. ago Gideon Boako highlights major red flags in 2026 budget, calls for urgent review

Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North, has raised serious concerns about the 2026 Budget, warning that several unresolved issues threaten the country’s economic direction.

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2 w. ago Economist Questions Sustainability of Ghana’s 800,000 Job Creation Plan

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-questions-sustainability-of-ghanas-800000-job-creation-plan/Ghana’s ambitious 2026 Budget promises 800,000 new jobs, but an economist warns the country risks repeating cycles of temporary employment that disappear once projects end. Dr. Paul Appiah Konadu, an economist and lecturer at Academic City University, has raised concerns about the durability of employment opportunities outlined in the government’s latest fiscal plan. While he […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-questions-sustainability-of-ghanas-800000-job-creation-plan/

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2 w. ago Economist Says Ghana’s 2026 Budget Achieves Stability But Lacks Transformational Vision

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-says-ghanas-2026-budget-achieves-stability-but-lacks-transformational-vision/Ghana has successfully navigated its way out of the 2022 to 2023 fiscal and exchange rate crisis, but the 2026 Budget reflects a preference for consolidation over bold economic transformation, according to Dr. Dennis Nsafoah, Assistant Professor of Economics at Niagara University in New York. The economist, who serves on the Research Committee of Tesah […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-says-ghanas-2026-budget-achieves-stability-but-lacks-transformational-vision/

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3 w. ago Energy Think Tank Warns Budget Risks Undermining Economic Recovery

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-think-tank-warns-budget-risks-undermining-economic-recovery/The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre has raised critical concerns following a detailed analysis of the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, warning that structural weaknesses in the energy sector could endanger Ghana’s fiscal recovery. The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) released its assessment after Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson presented the budget themed “Resetting for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-think-tank-warns-budget-risks-undermining-economic-recovery/

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3 w. ago ENSIGN Global University Marks First Graduation as Chartered Institution

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ensign-global-university-marks-first-graduation-as-chartered-institution/…Leaders Call for Ethical Public Health Practice Ensign Global University has celebrated its 10th Congregation Ceremony—its first since receiving a presidential charter—signifying a major milestone in its transition from a public health initiative to a fully-fledged autonomous university. Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa, recounted the 20-year journey that transformed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ensign-global-university-marks-first-graduation-as-chartered-institution/

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3 w. ago ASEC flags four major loopholes in 2026 Budget, warns of risks to economic stability

The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) has raised serious concerns about Ghana’s 2026 Budget, warning that despite the country’s recent macroeconomic progress, the energy sector remains burdened by long-standing structural weaknesses that threaten fiscal stability.

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3 w. ago Invest more in aviation safety to prevent future crashes — Dr. Thomas Ojo

Dr Thomas Ojo, Associate Professor of Transport Planning at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), has called on the government to invest more in aviation safety and infrastructure after the findings of the official investigation into the August helicopter crash were released.

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