The Ministry of Works and Housing has affirmed that the construction of new housing units in all areas designated for Agenda 111 projects remains a top priority for the new Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah. The ministry emphasizes that these constructions will be part of the rural housing projects endorsed by President Akufo-Addo, following clear guidelines. […]

The Ministry of Finance is advising President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo against signing the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-gay bill, into law. The Finance Ministry highlights potential severe repercussions on the country’s financial support from international organizations if the bill is enacted. The Finance Ministry emphasizes that the […]

The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled the nomination period for candidates in the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections from September 9 to 13, marking a significant milestone in the political calendar. Subsequently, the balloting for positions on the presidential ballot paper is set for September 23, 2024, followed by parliamentary balloting on September 24, 2024. […]

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed concerns about the challenges faced by the House due to events held at the forecourt of the State House, citing security threats to lawmakers carrying out their official duties.   Bagbin raised these issues during discussions with the top five schools that participated in the National Public […]

Electricity supply to Parliament House and Job 600, which houses Members of Parliament’s offices, has been terminated due to an outstanding debt totaling GHc23 million.   The disconnection, executed by the National Taskforce on Thursday, February 29, came after unsuccessful attempts to recover the arrears. This action aligns with the ongoing “Operation Zero Balance” initiative […]

The trial of Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, the former CEO of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), and Daniel Axim, the interdicted Operations Manager, is set to conclude on April 16, 2024, at a High Court in Accra.   Presided by Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe, a Court of Appeal judge serving as an additional High […]

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a modest reduction in energy rates for residential customers. However, the commission clarified that there would be no adjustments in pricing for lifeline customers (0-30 kWh) and residential customers consuming within the 0-300 kWh category.   PURC explained that the 6.56% marginal rate cut is targeted at […]

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has attributed the success of his administration’s digitization initiative to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. During his State of the Nation address in parliament on Tuesday, February 27, President Akufo-Addo commended Dr. Bawumia, referring to him as “Dr. Digitalisation,” for leading the government’s efforts in digitization.   He highlighted Dr. […]