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We have constructed more roads and interchanges than any other administration in Ghana’s history – Akufo-Addo

November 20, 2024 7:49 am Add a Comment

On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo officially commissioned the Flowerpot Interchange on the Spintex Road, heralding a new era of infrastructure development for the nation. He said the state-of-the-art interchange represents a major step forward in … Read more →

Ghana receives $3.6m donation from UK, US to aid 70,000 drought-affected people

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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a $3.6 million (over GH?58.3 million) contribution from the United States and the United Kingdom to provide emergency food and nutrition assistance to 70,000 people impacted by drought in northern Ghana. … Read more →

Nigeria intercepts 50,000 tramadol pills smuggled from Ghana

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Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 50,000 pills of Tramadol 225mg smuggled from Ghana into their country in a major anti-drug trafficking operation. The Daily Post reports that the pills were concealed in the body compartments of a … Read more →

Ghana floors GCNet at London arbitration, saves GHc4bn

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In a major victory for Ghana, an international arbitration tribunal seated in London has dismissed Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet) claims of wrongful termination of its contract with the government. The tribunal instead ordered GCNet to pay Ghana US$2.185 … Read more →

Ronaldinho, Barca legends coming to Ghana for peace match

October 21, 2024 7:24 am Add a Comment

Ghana is scheduled to host a football match to help build peace before, during and after the December 7 general election. Dubbed ‘PeaceGoals2024’, the event is being organised by the Organisation for African Development (OAD). It will feature legends of … Read more →

Military Cooperation agreement between Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire concluded

October 17, 2024 8:23 am Add a Comment

In the context of bilateral cooperation between Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire, the President of the Republic, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, was invited by H.E. Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire, to attend the inaugural Summit of … Read more →

Ghana records third consecutive trade surplus in Q2 2024

September 25, 2024 8:32 am Add a Comment

Ghana’s economy continued its positive trajectory in the second quarter of 2024, recording a trade surplus for the third consecutive quarter. This marks a turnaround from the deficit experienced in the same period last year. The Government Statistician, Professor Samuel … Read more →

We have FIFA-standard pitches in Ghana – Sports Minister challeges CAF

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Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif has refuted claims by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that Ghana lacks FIFA-standard pitches to host Black Stars matches. This follows CAF’s recent ban on the Baba Yara Stadium, the only approved venue for international … Read more →

ITU ranks Ghana as role model for cybersecurity

September 16, 2024 7:47 am Add a Comment

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has ranked Ghana as a Tier One entity on the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) which was released last Friday. The country scored 99.27 per cent on the index, the second highest score by an … Read more →

Virgin Atlantic airline returns to Ghana with daily flights

September 4, 2024 7:49 am Add a Comment

Virgin Atlantic has announced it is returning to Ghana, to relaunch its services between Accra and London Heathrow. For the first time since 2013, daily flights will resume from Kotoka International Airport in May 2025 providing much needed competition and … Read more →