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Executive Director of the Institute for Education Studies (IFEST), Dr Peter Anti, has backed the decision by pre-tertiary teacher unions to maintain their nationwide strike, arguing that industrial action is necessary to compel government to address their…

Education policy analyst and Executive Director of the Institute for Education Studies (IFEST), Dr Peter Anti, has defended the decision by pre-tertiary teacher unions to maintain their nationwide strike, arguing that government failed to act with urgency…

Attijariwafa Bank’s (AWB) acquisition of a 55.2% stake in Société Générale’s Ghana’s subsidiary is likely to be ratings neutral for the bank (AWB; BB+/Stable/bb+), Fitch Ratings has said.

Deputy Director in charge of operations of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Dr Kwesi Djokoto, has reiterated that President John Dramani Mahama’s Reset Agenda reflects the need to ensure that Africa’s natural resources benefit its people.

La Pleasure Beach is expected to reopen within the next three weeks, according to management, following the demolition of structures at the facility.

A committee is expected to be constituted by early next week to determine appropriate compensation for persons whose businesses and properties were affected by the recent demolition of facilities at La Pleasure Beach in Accra.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Germany Branch has extended its warmest congratulations to the newly elected National Executives of the party following a successful and democratic National Executive Conference.

A society eventually loses respect for leaders whose greatness improves only their own lives.

Two final-year students of the Ekumfi Obidan-Potwabin Basic School in the Ekumfi District of the Central Region have been killed after being knocked down by a speeding tipper truck.

The boy in a viral video from Adanwomase SHS in the Ashanti Region has broken his silence about his age, saying he is 16 years old and passed his BECE with Grade 18, qualifying him for admission to the school.

Cardiovascular disease is increasingly claiming the lives of Ghanaians at younger ages, with the Director of the National Cardiothoracic Centre, Dr Kow Entsua-Mensah, warning that many of the deaths could be prevented.

On October 1, 2026, the Department of Political Science, University of Ghana, gathered to honour one of its pillars – Emeritus Professor Kwame Akon Ninsin.

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has directed banks to strengthen the independence and effectiveness of their fraud management functions, including giving fraud units direct and unrestricted access to managing directors and chief executive officers.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has summoned the Northern Regional Director of the Births and Deaths Registry to explain withdrawals totalling GH¢71,300 that were made without payment vouchers and the required supporting documents.

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) is demanding clarity from government on the status and timeline for processing the promotions of about 29,000 teachers still awaiting clearance.

Paramount Skydance has officially taken over Warner Bros Discovery in a $110bn merger that is set to reshape Hollywood and the media landscape.

The Head of the Local Government Services, Professor Lord Mensah, has urged human resource practitioners within Ghana’s Local Government Service to embrace the digital revolution to enhance efficiency and improve service delivery.

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has intensified enforcement activities to evict traders and other commercial operators from Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) shelters across the city as part of efforts to restore the facilities to their intended use and impro…

Ghanaian gospel musician Piesie Esther says the 2026 TGMA controversy has not affected her relationship with fellow gospel musician Diana Hamilton.

Identity and behavioural speaker, author and entrepreneur Cliff Cheqona plans to take his TP Masterclass to Nigeria in 2027, with events scheduled for Lagos and Abuja.

The Secondary market activity strengthened, with turnover rising 77.13% week-on-week to GH¢2.76 billion last week.

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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a strong warning to banks over compliance with foreign exchange regulations, insisting that adherence to its FX requirements remains “non-negotiable.”

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, says the government’s New Economy agenda will prioritise the creation of decent jobs and the improvement of living standards for Ghanaian workers.

INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT: BEYOND A DISPUTE BETWEEN TWO NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS The Fisheries Commission’s objection to the reported grant of an offshore reconnaissance licence to Gold Coast GRC Ghana Ltd, covering approximately 10,000 square kilometres of G…

The nationwide strike by pre-tertiary teachers remains in force after renewed negotiations between the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the teacher unions ended without an agreement.

Activity on the secondary bond market strengthened last week, with turnover rising 77.13 per cent week-on-week to GH¢2.76 billion.

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has held an engagement with the World Bank on sustainable cities development as Ghana seeks to strengthen urban planning and infrastructure to meet the demands of rapid…

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has warned embassies and consulates in Ghana against subjecting Ghanaian visa applicants to long queues, delays and what he describes as inhumane conditions.

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has stepped up efforts to remove traders and other commercial operators who have occupied Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) shelters in parts of the capital.

The Ghana Health Information Management Association (GHIMA) has warned that the absence of health information officers in some health facilities threatens the quality, reliability, and timely availability of data needed to save lives and improve healthcare

Ghana’s national chess team, the Golden Knights, has returned from the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan with a gold medal and seven new international titles, the best result the country has ever recorded at the event.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has summoned the Northern Regional Director of the Births and Deaths Registry to explain withdrawals totalling GH¢71,300 made without payment vouchers and the required supporting documents.

Novak Djokovic claimed the 102nd title of his astonishing career as Alex de Minaur retired injured from the China Open final.

Ghanaian Youth Football Academy Desire Football Club have formed a new partnership with Hellas Verona as part of the Italian side’s HV Academy project.

The trial of Augustine Okechuku Maazi, the first accused in the alleged Labone robbery case, has been adjourned to October 22, 2026, after the prosecution indicated that it intends to file supplementary witness statements.

Founder and Leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Dr Hassan Ayariga, has challenged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to state the specific legal basis for arresting people who use genuine Ghana cedi notes to create gift bouquets, cakes and other decorative ar…

For many Ghanaian families, a serious illness can quickly turn into a financial crisis, with prolonged treatment forcing some to exhaust their savings, rely on relatives or sell personal belongings to keep loved ones alive.

Spokesperson for former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, says the team is yet to receive official confirmation on whether he is among the 863 convicted persons granted…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has cautioned Ghanaians seeking employment opportunities in Zambia following the arrest of six Ghanaian nationals during a joint operation targeting suspected organised cybercrime in Lusaka.

Founder of Let Love Lead NGO, Dawood Akwesi Agyemang, popularly known as Big Dawood, is leading a community mobilisation effort to bring Ghanaians together for a clean-up and tree-planting exercise in Accra.

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection will, on Wednesday, October 7, officially launch three major legal and regulatory instruments aimed at strengthening Ghana’s social protection system and advancing gender equity and inclusion.

…National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2026 opens under theme focused on securing the digital finance ecosystem The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has marked its fifth anniversary with a call for stronger collaboration across Ghana’s digital finance eco…

Member of Parliament for Sissala East, Mohammed Issah Bataglia, has expressed concern over reported deaths linked to a Yellow Fever outbreak in parts of the municipality.

Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee has raised concerns over financial irregularities amounting to GH¢5.2 billion, including GH¢4.8 billion in tax infractions identified in the 2025 audit report.

The Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has called for a fundamental shift in Africa’s development model from dependence on foreign aid to trade, investment, entrepreneurship and private sector-led growth.

Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has stepped down two special audit reports covering Ghana’s Embassy in Washington, DC, and the 13th All African Games after the Auditor-General withdrew the reports.

At least seven people have died following a confirmed Yellow Fever outbreak in the Sissala East Municipality of the Upper West Region, with children and young people reportedly among the worst affected.

The Ministry’s spokesperson, Tony Goodman, said the decision is based on the findings and recommendations of a committee set up to investigate the concerns that led to months of disruption at the school.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Ghanaians against fraudulent employment opportunities in Zambia following the arrest of six Ghanaian nationals in Lusaka in connection with an alleged organised cybercrime operation.