18 h. ago Government to Leverage Diplomatic Relations for Black Stars Fan Support at 2026 World Cup

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-to-leverage-diplomatic-relations-for-black-stars-fan-support-at-2026-world-cup/Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has pledged government commitment to use diplomatic relations to ensure maximum fan support for the Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup following Ghana’s placement in Group L alongside England, Panama and Croatia. His assurance came during budget approval discussions in Parliament on Wednesday, where he emphasized that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-to-leverage-diplomatic-relations-for-black-stars-fan-support-at-2026-world-cup/

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21 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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22 h. ago Market Women Call for Clear Information on Petroleum Revenue Spending

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/market-women-call-for-clear-information-on-petroleum-revenue-spending/Market women in Ghana’s capital are calling for clearer, more accessible information on petroleum revenue spending since oil production began in 2010, highlighting persistent communication gaps between authorities and local traders. Deputy Market Queen of Madina Market Theresa Ansong stated during an engagement with PIAC that traders have long lacked information about government spending of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/market-women-call-for-clear-information-on-petroleum-revenue-spending/

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3 d. ago Government Hands Over 40 Armoured Vehicles to Enhance Police Operations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-hands-over-40-armoured-vehicles-to-enhance-police-operations/The government has strengthened the capabilities of the Ghana Police Service with the official handover of 40 modern armoured vehicles. The presentation, held on Thursday, December 4, brought together President John Mahama, ministers of state, and police leadership in a show of support for national security efforts. Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohunu praised the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-hands-over-40-armoured-vehicles-to-enhance-police-operations/

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4 d. ago EGP Report Exposes Deepening Debt Crisis; Warns Ghana Risks Another Economic Meltdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egp-report-exposes-deepening-debt-crisis-warns-ghana-risks-another-economic-meltdown/A new report by the Economic Governance Platform (EGP) has issued a stark warning on Ghana’s worsening debt crisis, urging government to adopt urgent, far-reaching reforms to restore fiscal stability and prevent another cycle of economic collapse. Launching the study in Accra during a High Level Policy Dialogue on Economic Governance, Abdulkarim Mohammed, Coordinator of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egp-report-exposes-deepening-debt-crisis-warns-ghana-risks-another-economic-meltdown/

Events

4 d. ago SIC Financial Services Faces Leadership Crisis Over Restructuring

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sic-financial-services-faces-leadership-crisis-over-restructuring/SIC Financial Services Ltd (SIC-FSL) has been plunged into a governance crisis as tensions between Managing Director Dr. Sa-ad Iddrisu and Board Chairman Jonathan Dziasu escalate into competing authority claims. The conflict has created two parallel management teams, disrupting normal operations at one of Ghana’s oldest state linked investment firms. The dispute reached government after […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sic-financial-services-faces-leadership-crisis-over-restructuring/

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6 d. ago Government Pledges to Reverse Upstream Petroleum Investment Decline

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-pledges-to-reverse-upstream-petroleum-investment-decline/The government has assured the energy sector it is preparing to confront declining investment in upstream petroleum operations, a challenge industry experts warn could threaten national energy security and jeopardize revenues if left unchecked. Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition Richard Gyan Mensah delivered the commitment at the 9th Ghana Energy Awards held Friday, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-pledges-to-reverse-upstream-petroleum-investment-decline/

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6 d. ago Nigeria Declares Nationwide Security Emergency Over Kidnappings

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-declares-nationwide-security-emergency-over-kidnappings/Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu declared a nationwide security emergency on November 26, directing immediate measures to combat a surge in kidnappings and attacks that have gripped Africa’s most populous nation. The declaration came after a particularly alarming week that saw multiple mass abduction incidents across different regions, prompting public outcry and demands for decisive government […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-declares-nationwide-security-emergency-over-kidnappings/

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6 d. ago Government Credits Reforms for Ending Power Crisis at Energy Awards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-credits-reforms-for-ending-power-crisis-at-energy-awards/Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan Mensah, has hailed Ghana’s recent progress in stabilizing power supply, crediting targeted reforms and strong industry collaboration for turning around the sector after the challenges of late 2024. Speaking at the 9th Ghana Energy Awards on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, Mensah […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-credits-reforms-for-ending-power-crisis-at-energy-awards/

Events

7 d. ago Government Declares December 5 Statutory Holiday for National Farmers Day

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-declares-december-5-statutory-holiday-for-national-farmers-day/The Ministry of the Interior has declared Friday, December 5, 2025 a statutory public holiday to mark the annual celebration of Ghana’s agricultural sector contributors. Interior Minister Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka issued the announcement this week, urging citizens to observe the day appropriately. Farmers’ Day, celebrated annually on the first Friday of December, recognises the immense […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-declares-december-5-statutory-holiday-for-national-farmers-day/

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7 d. ago Reggie Rockstone Says Ghanaians Demand Visible Accountability from Government

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/reggie-rockstone-says-ghanaians-demand-visible-accountability-from-government/Hiplife pioneer Reggie Rockstone says Ghanaians are demanding visible action on accountability and wrongdoing, expressing frustration with what they perceive as slow justice processes. Speaking to Bola Ray on Starr FM, the entertainment icon stated that the national mood reflects impatience with government’s handling of corruption cases. When asked what action citizens expect from government, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/reggie-rockstone-says-ghanaians-demand-visible-accountability-from-government/

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8 d. ago Government Rolls Out Strategic Measures to Stabilise Energy Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-rolls-out-strategic-measures-to-stabilise-energy-sector/The government has implemented a series of strategic policy measures aimed at stabilising Ghana’s energy sector, Minister of Energy and Green Transition Mr John Abdulai Jinapor announced on Friday. Speaking at the Ninth Ghana Energy Awards held at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Mr Jinapor said the interventions were restoring energy security and supporting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-rolls-out-strategic-measures-to-stabilise-energy-sector/

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8 d. ago Business Leaders Honored at Eighth Ghana Industry CEO Awards Ceremony

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-honored-at-eighth-ghana-industry-ceo-awards-ceremony/Ghana’s top business executives gathered at the Accra International Conference Centre on Thursday evening for the eighth edition of the Ghana Industry CEO Awards, where companies across multiple sectors received recognition for leadership excellence and innovation. The Business Executive Media Group organized the black tie event, which brought together corporate leaders, government officials and international […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-honored-at-eighth-ghana-industry-ceo-awards-ceremony/

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8 d. ago Ghana Should Partner Existing Airline Instead of Building From Scratch

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-should-partner-existing-airline-instead-of-building-from-scratch/Ghana’s latest attempt to establish a national airline may be following the same failed pattern that has collapsed every previous effort, according to a Centre for Democratic Development (CDD) Ghana Fellow who argues the country should support an existing Ghanaian carrier rather than starting from scratch. Dr Hene Aku Kwapong says successive governments have repeatedly […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-should-partner-existing-airline-instead-of-building-from-scratch/

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9 d. ago Martin Amidu Warns Ghana Risks Instability Over Elite Corruption

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/martin-amidu-warns-ghana-risks-instability-over-elite-corruption/Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has warned that Ghana risks political instability similar to Guinea Bissau’s recent military coup if the current administration fails to address elite corruption and impunity. In a November 28, 2025 letter to a friend, Amidu drew parallels between Bissau’s governance failures and emerging patterns under President John Mahama’s government. Military […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/martin-amidu-warns-ghana-risks-instability-over-elite-corruption/

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9 d. ago Afenyo Markin Vows Minority Will Expose Government Incompetence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afenyo-markin-vows-minority-will-expose-government-incompetence/Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin has declared that the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus in Parliament will continue pressing the government to account for promises they are unable to deliver, despite what he describes as intimidation tactics. The Effutu Member of Parliament told the Majority that opposition lawmakers will not allow the government to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afenyo-markin-vows-minority-will-expose-government-incompetence/

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1 week ago Enhancing partnership for health financial hardship protection

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/enhancing-partnership-for-health-financial-hardship-protection/To strengthen health systems and help protect people from economic strain when seeking care, the World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region and the African Union Institute for Statistics (STATAFRIC) are deepening collaboration to improve how countries measure health spending and monitor financial protection. By enhancing health data quality, this partnership is helping governments […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/enhancing-partnership-for-health-financial-hardship-protection/

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1 week ago Government Prioritizing Food Sovereignty and Value Addition — Vice President Tells Ghanaians in Angola

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-prioritizing-food-sovereignty-and-value-addition-vice-president-tells-ghanaians-in-angola/Ghana’s Vice President, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has reiterated government’s commitment to food sovereignty, value addition in natural resources, and inclusive national development during a meeting with the Ghanaian community in Luanda, Angola. The Vice President engaged the community shortly after the AU–EU Summit, accompanied by Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Hon. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo. They […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-prioritizing-food-sovereignty-and-value-addition-vice-president-tells-ghanaians-in-angola/

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1 week ago Professor Boateng Urges Protected Funding to Strengthen SIGA Mandate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/professor-boateng-urges-protected-funding-to-strengthen-siga-mandate/Governance strategist, industrialization advocate and professional chairperson Professor Douglas Boateng has called for bold, long term reforms to strengthen the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), stressing that predictable and protected funding is essential if the institution is to effectively support the transformation of Ghana’s state owned enterprises (SOEs). In a recent high level governance […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/professor-boateng-urges-protected-funding-to-strengthen-siga-mandate/

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1 week ago Government Denies Billion Dollar Presidential Jet Procurement Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-denies-billion-dollar-presidential-jet-procurement-claims/Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has strongly rejected assertions that Ghana is spending one billion dollars on new presidential aircraft, calling the claim a blatant falsehood. Speaking on Joy Prime in an interview monitored by MyNewsGh, Kwakye Ofosu explained that the expenditure forms part of a broader defence retooling initiative for the Ghana Armed Forces. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-denies-billion-dollar-presidential-jet-procurement-claims/

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