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2026 is the make-or-break year for Ghana’s cannabis industry – Chamber
Posted on with No CommentThe Chamber of Cannabis Industry Ghana has called for a careful and coordinated implementation of Ghana’s medicinal and industrial cannabis policy in 2026 to maximise economic benefits while safeguarding the public interest. Dr Mark Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, said … Read more →
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US returns $50m in alleged stolen funds to Nigeria
Posted on | CommentClose to $53m (£43m) in alleged illicit funds recovered from Nigeria’s former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke among others will be used to fund public services, the country’s justice ministry says. The US alleged that the money was then used to … Read more →
Akufo-Addo’s statue at Effia Nkwanta completely vandalised (PHOTOS)
Posted on | CommentThe statue of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, placed at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital roundabout in Sekondi, Western Region, has been completely vandalised. This marks the second instance of damage to the monument, which was unveiled to honour … Read more →
University of Ghana releases first batch of admissions for 2024/2025 academic year
Posted on | CommentThe University of Ghana has started releasing admission decisions for the 2024/2025 academic year. The first batch of admissions is now available online, allowing applicants to check their status through the university’s admissions portal (https://apply.ug.edu.gh/admissions/undergrad/login). Applicants who have been offered … Read more →
Prez. Mahama directs immediate distribution of stored food to alleviate SHS shortages
Posted on | CommentPresident John Mahama has taken a decisive action to address the escalating food shortages in Senior High Schools (SHS) across the country. During a National Prayer and Thanksgiving Service held in Accra on Sunday, January 12, 2025, he acknowledged the … Read more →
Techiman Central Market engulfed in flames
Posted on | CommentFire has broken out at the Techiman Central Market in the Bono East Region. According to eyewitness’ report that the blaze has consumed numerous shops, causing extensive damage to goods and properties. Emergency services are on-site, striving to control the … Read more →
Prez. Mahama reduces Ministries to 23 in Civil Service restructuring
Posted on | CommentPresident John Dramani Mahama has announced a reduction in the number of government ministries, cutting them from 29 to 23, as part of an administrative restructuring initiative aimed at enhancing efficiency and streamlining government operations. The re-organisation was formalised through … Read more →
Gov’t could seek more IMF funding – Ato Forson
Posted on | CommentThe new Mahama government could seek extra funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during its current, three-year programme with the lender to cushion the economy. This was disclosed by the Finance Minister-designate, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, on Thursday. President … Read more →
Energy Minister designate orders halt on ECG payments to all suppliers
Posted on | CommentIncoming Energy Minister, John Jinapor has taken a decisive step to address the ongoing challenges facing the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). In an interview on Citi FM on Thursday, January 9, Jinapor revealed that he has instructed ECG to … Read more →
Man who walked from Kumasi to Mahama’s inauguration receives car gift
Posted on | CommentAlhaji Ayaana Yakubu, the 65-year-old man who walked from Kumasi to Accra to honour President John Dramani Mahama’s inauguration on January 7, has been gifted a brand-new Renault car, an undisclosed sum of money, and shopping vouchers worth GH¢5,000. The … Read more →
2 bodies found in the wheel well of plane
Posted on | CommentTwo people were found dead in the wheel well of a JetBlue plane from New York City after it landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the airline said Tuesday. It’s the latest in a string of incidents that have raised … Read more →
Ghana is 2nd most indebted African country to IMF
Posted on | CommentGhana is the second most indebted country to the International Monetary Fund in Africa in terms of Concessional Lending and Debt Relief Trust. The country’s exposure to the Fund stood at 2.242 billion Special Drawing Rights, an equivalent of $2.914 … Read more →
Exit of multinational firms due to high inflation, currency weakness – Deloitte
Posted on | CommentProfessional services firm, Deloitte, has revealed that the exit of multinational companies in Nigeria and Ghana is due to rising inflation, dollar illiquidity and currency weakness. It disclosed in its ‘Sneak Preview of 2025’ that the consumer industry will continue … Read more →
Dumsor looms, Mahama’s govt must act swiftly – IES
Posted on | CommentThe Institute for Energy Security (IES) has issued a dire warning about an impending power crisis, commonly referred to as ‘dumsor,’ urging the Mahama administration to take immediate action. This follows concerns raised by John Abdulai Jinapor, Member of Parliament … Read more →
Ghana Blind Union members in Takoradi celebrate New year with feast and empowerment
Posted on | CommentOn January 4, 2025, 233times.com, an online news channel, organized the 6th edition of its annual ‘Jawuley with the Visually Impaired’, a New Year party for members of the Ghana Blind Union (GBU), Western Region chapter. At the Anaji Choicemart … Read more →
BoG injected US$2.8bn into forex market between August and December 2024
Posted on | CommentThe Bank of Ghana injected about US$2.8 billion in the foreign exchange market between August 2024 and December 2024. It subsequently auctioned US$480 million to the Bulk Oil Distributors on the back of foreign exchange inflows from multilateral partner. However, … Read more →
Renowned Photographer, Steve Ababio passes away
Posted on | CommentRenowned international travel and adventure photographer and filmmaker, Steve Ababio, has reportedly passed away. Family sources indicate that he succumbed to a brief illness on Sunday, December 29. The specific cause of his death remains undisclosed The family has announced … Read more →
Kosmos Energy pulls out of Tullow Oil acquisition talks
Posted on | CommentKosmos Energy has announced it will not pursue its proposed acquisition of Tullow Oil, ending speculation about a possible merger that emerged earlier this month. The planned all-share merger, first confirmed on December 12, 2024, was in its early stages, … Read more →
One killed, six injured as miners and armed intruders clash over gold in Nyinahin
Posted on | CommentOne person has been confirmed dead, and six others are hospitalized following a violent clash between miners and unidentified individuals at Nyinahin-Kasotie in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region. Assembly Member for the Kyekyewere Electoral Area, Samuel Ayine, … Read more →
Ex-staff of GN Bank remind Mahama of promise to restore bank
Posted on | CommentConcerned Ex – Staff and Sympathisers of GN Bank/Savings have expressed confidence in the commitment of President-elect John Dramani Mahama to adhere to his promise to restore GN Bank/Savings and other financial institutions that were unjustly collapsed by the banking … Read more →
Anti-LGBTQI Bill not yet law, suits against it are premature – Supreme Court
Posted on | CommentThe Supreme Court has stated that the Anti-LGBIQI Bill had not yet become a law therefore the suits against it were Premature. The court further stated that there was nothing against which to exercise the judicial review jurisdiction of the … Read more →
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