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COCOBOD choking with debt, set to pay GH₵5.37 billion in 2025 – Agriculture Minister
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is currently grappling with significant financial challenges, with a projected debt repayment of GH₵5.37 billion…
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Gold-for-Oil programme lacks transparency– Energy Minister
Ghana’s Energy Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced plans to replace the current Gold-for-Oil (G4O) programme due to concerns over…
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Minority caucus abstains from approval of Sam George
Ghana’s Parliament has recently experienced significant tension surrounding the approval of ministerial nominees. The Minority Caucus abstained from voting on…
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Minority rejects Ablakwa’s approval, as Parliament approves 12 more ministers-designate
Ghana’s Parliament has approved 12 ministerial nominees proposed by President John Mahama, following their vetting by the Appointments Committee. The…
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Teacher trainee allowance to go – Education Minister hints
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced plans to transition teacher trainee allowances into an enhanced student loan scheme…
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Greater Accra Minister reintroduces National Sanitation Day, Cleanest City Award
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has announced the reintroduction of the National Sanitation Day and the…
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Mahama restructures Ministries, reduces from 30 to 23
President John Mahama has issued an Executive Instrument to restructure and establish new ministries within the Civil Service. The Civil…
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Fanteakwa: Two dead in mining pit collapse
Two young men have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a mining pit at Osino in the Fanteakwa South…
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We’ll make sure your lights stay on – Mahama assures
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his government’s dedication to addressing Ghana’s energy challenges and preventing a resurgence of the…
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Ghana to seek more IMF support – Ato Forson
Ghana’s new government could seek extra funding from the International Monetary Fund during its current, three-year programme with the lender…
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