3 h. ago Embrace ESG Materiality Assessment to unlock potential funding – Deloitte Assurance Partner to firms

Dr. Kwabena Situ, Assurance Partner at Deloitte Ghana, has urged institutions to embrace the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Materiality Assessment to unlock potential funding. According to him, investors are keen on the Materiality Assessment since it is an impact-driven activity. An ESG Materiality Assessment is a crucial process where institutions identify, evaluate, and prioritise the […]

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4 h. ago Ofankor–Nsawam Road: Roads Ministry announces new diversion for asphalt works

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced a new traffic diversion on the N6 dual carriageway as contractors commence critical asphalt works on a section of the Ofankor–Nsawam road. A public notice issued by the project team on Sunday, December 7, 2025, stated that the main stretch of the N6 from Ofankor to White […]

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4 h. ago ECOWAS deploys standby force to Benin amid military takeover

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced the deployment of its Standby Force to the Republic of Benin, citing the need to uphold constitutional order and protect the country’s territorial integrity. The move follows an emergency meeting of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council at the level of Heads of State and […]

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8 h. ago KAIPTC marks Dr Ibn Chambas’ 75th birthday with peacebuilding symposium

The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) on Saturday, December 6, hosted a commemorative symposium in honour of Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, marking his 75th birthday.

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8 h. ago Benin Government Foils Military Coup Attempt Led by Lieutenant Colonel Tigri

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/benin-government-foils-military-coup-attempt-led-by-lieutenant-colonel-tigri/Benin’s Interior Minister Alassane Seidou announced on Sunday that security forces thwarted an attempted coup launched by a group of soldiers who briefly seized control of state television and attacked the presidential residence in Cotonou. A small group of soldiers launched a mutiny aimed at destabilizing the state and its institutions in the early morning […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/benin-government-foils-military-coup-attempt-led-by-lieutenant-colonel-tigri/

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10 h. ago Benin coup attempt foiled by loyalist troops, interior minister says

Benin's interior minister has appeared on national TV to announce that an attempted coup in the West Africa nation has been thwarted.

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14 h. ago Soldiers in Benin say they have seized power from President Talon

Soldiers in the West African nation of Benin have announced on national TV that they have ousted President Patrice Talon and seized power.

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28 h. ago DVLA to roll out digitised accident reports, new number plates and 24

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced that it is set to introduce a series of major innovations aimed at modernising its operations and improving service delivery nationwide.

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29 h. ago Scholarships Secretariat sets December 8–9 interviews for Commonwealth Scholarship applicants

The Ghana Scholarships Secretariat (GSS) has announced dates for interviews for shortlisted applicants seeking the 2025/2026 Commonwealth Scholarship tenable in the United Kingdom. In a notice issued by the Registrar of Scholarships, Alex Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, the Secretariat said it has completed the initial review of applications and will begin interviewing applicants to assess their suitability for the prestigious international scholarship programme.

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31 h. ago Martin Kpebu to file petition seeking removal of Special Prosecutor next week

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/martin-kpebu-to-file-petition-seeking-removal-of-special-prosecutor-next-week/Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu announced on Saturday, December 6, that he will submit a formal petition for the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng next week. Kpebu described the action as marking the end of the Office of the Special Prosecutor in its current form. Kpebu stated the petition would be submitted this coming […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/martin-kpebu-to-file-petition-seeking-removal-of-special-prosecutor-next-week/

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31 h. ago XG member Cocona announces transmasculine and nonbinary identity on 20th birthday

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/xg-member-cocona-announces-transmasculine-and-nonbinary-identity-on-20th-birthday/Cocona, a member of Japanese girl group XG, marked their 20th birthday by revealing they identify as transmasculine and nonbinary. The announcement shared with the group’s 3.2 million Instagram followers on Saturday, December 6, included disclosure of top surgery completed earlier this year. The artist did not specify updated pronouns in the announcement. Photos accompanying […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/xg-member-cocona-announces-transmasculine-and-nonbinary-identity-on-20th-birthday/

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31 h. ago CAC to shut down unregistered PoS operators from January 2026

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cac-to-shut-down-unregistered-pos-operators-from-january-2026/The Corporate Affairs Commission has announced that all unregistered Point of Sale operators in Nigeria will be shut down effective January 1, 2026. The Commission also placed financial technology firms enabling illegal transactions under strict surveillance in a statement released on Saturday, December 6. The CAC described the growing number of unregistered PoS terminals as […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cac-to-shut-down-unregistered-pos-operators-from-january-2026/

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31 h. ago Convicted offender swallows vape battery to delay UK deportation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/convicted-offender-swallows-vape-battery-to-delay-uk-deportation/An Indian national convicted of child sexual offences attempted to obstruct his deportation from the United Kingdom by swallowing a vape battery before his scheduled removal flight. The High Court in London heard the incident was a calculated effort to secure hospital admission and avoid deportation. The man, identified in court only as Sharma, was […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/convicted-offender-swallows-vape-battery-to-delay-uk-deportation/

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32 h. ago CPA slams PURC over 2026 tariff hikes, calls increase “unrealistic” and unfair to consumers

The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has sharply criticised the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) over its newly announced tariff adjustments, describing the decision as “unrealistic” and insensitive to the economic hardships facing Ghanaians. The PURC this week announced an upward review of utility tariffs effective 1 January 2026, with water tariffs set to rise by […]

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35 h. ago Ghana Scholarships Secretariat schedules Dec. 8 and 9 interviews for Commonwealth applicants

The Ghana Scholarships Secretariat (GSS) has announced dates for interviews for applicants seeking the Commonwealth Scholarship tenable in the United Kingdom for the 2025/2026 academic year.

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35 h. ago Takoradi Harbour reports sharp decline in stowaway incidents amid security crackdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/takoradi-harbour-reports-sharp-decline-in-stowaway-incidents-amid-security-crackdown/Managers at Takoradi Harbour have announced a notable decrease in stowaway incidents, attributing this success to strict adherence to the International Ship and Port Security Code and other maritime standards. The improvement has made the port increasingly appealing to shipping lines. During the harbour’s annual ISPS security systems drill involving all state security agencies, Harbour […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/takoradi-harbour-reports-sharp-decline-in-stowaway-incidents-amid-security-crackdown/

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35 h. ago Plan International reports major gains in water sanitation hygiene access for girls

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/plan-international-reports-major-gains-in-water-sanitation-hygiene-access-for-girls/Plan International Ghana has announced significant progress in improving water, sanitation and hygiene services across two municipalities, highlighting how expanded access is transforming the lives of children, especially girls. Speaking at the closeout ceremony of the Integrated Package for Sustainable Development Project, Country Director Constant Tchona underscored the essential role of WASH in empowering girls […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/plan-international-reports-major-gains-in-water-sanitation-hygiene-access-for-girls/

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36 h. ago Tension Brews in Agave Over Alleged Plot By ‘Hooligans’ To Organise Unlawful Public Event

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tension-brews-in-agave-over-alleged-plot-by-hooligans-to-organise-unlawful-public-event/Tensions have escalated within the Agave Traditional Area in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region following what many residents describe as a disturbing plot by a group of hooligans to organise an unlawful public event. According to concerned youth groups, a provocative announcement was circulated on social media by individuals they describe as […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tension-brews-in-agave-over-alleged-plot-by-hooligans-to-organise-unlawful-public-event/

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36 h. ago African Development Bank Gains Berne Union Membership Status

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-development-bank-gains-berne-union-membership-status/The African Development Bank became the first multilateral development institution accepted as a Berne Union member, gaining direct access to an industry that deployed approximately 140 billion dollars in insurance capacity for emerging markets in 2024 as part of efforts to mobilize private capital for African infrastructure projects. The announcement came during the fourth annual […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-development-bank-gains-berne-union-membership-status/

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36 h. ago EPA CEO Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse to be Enstooled as Nana Ama Kum I, Mpuntu Hemaa of Abura Traditional Area

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/epa-ceo-prof-nana-ama-browne-klutse-to-be-enstooled-as-nana-ama-kum-i-mpuntu-hemaa-of-abura-traditional-area/The acting Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, is set to receive a revered traditional honour as a queen mother in the Abura Traditional Area. She will ascend the stool as Nana Ama Kum I, Mpuntu Hemaa of the Abura Traditional Area. Prof. Klutse announced the honour on her […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/epa-ceo-prof-nana-ama-browne-klutse-to-be-enstooled-as-nana-ama-kum-i-mpuntu-hemaa-of-abura-traditional-area/

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