The National Identification Authority (NIA) has declared an increase in its fees for registration services. This adjustment, in accordance with the provisions of the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provision Regulations, 2023, (L.I. 2481), will come into effect from Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Citizens intending to acquire national identification cards (Ghana cards) or update their details […]

Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has expressed strong disapproval of former President John Mahama’s “deeply disheartening” comments regarding the candidates’ performance in the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Mr. Mahama recently asserted that collusion, cheating, and inadequate oversight were the factors behind the outstanding 2023 WASSCE results, considered some of the best […]

The government has decided to postpone the implementation of the Export and Import Regulations 2023 Bill following significant opposition. The Legislative Instrument aimed to restrict the importation of 22 specific strategic goods, including rice, poultry, animal and vegetable oil, margarine, fruit juices, motor cars, iron and steel, cement, plastics and plastic products, fish, sugar, clothing […]

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has reaffirmed that the police have no intention of acting contrary to Ghana’s constitution. He emphasized that the police are not opposed to peaceful protests.   On September 24, 2023, the police clarified their position on demonstrations, stressing that they support peaceful protests in all […]

The Chief Justice of Ghana, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, has declined a request from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to disqualify Justice Edward Twum from the Cecilia Dapaah case.   The OSP submitted a petition, alleging bias on the part of Justice Twum against the OSP, and requesting his removal from all cases involving […]

The primary opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has leveled accusations against President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, alleging their involvement in promoting illegal mining activities that have resulted in the destruction of water bodies across the country.   According to the NDC, the highest-ranking leaders of the nation […]

The Volta Regional Minister, Archibald Letsa, mobilized a delegation from the Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) to journey to the severely flooded Tongu regions following the discharge from the Akosombo and Kpong Dams.   The primary purpose of this mission was to assess the extent of the damage and provide the essential relief measures to the […]

The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has introduced the Labour (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which seeks to modify Section 57(1) of the Labour Act. The primary goal of this bill is to extend maternity leave from 12 weeks (3 months) to 16 weeks (4 months), with the provision of an additional 2 weeks for […]

Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), expressed her optimism regarding the Ghanaian economy, highlighting significant improvements in the past month. Ghana recently received a $3 billion assistance package from the IMF and is currently undergoing its first program review, scheduled for completion in November.   during an interview, Georgieva also […]