President Akufo-Addo offers support to Kantamanto market fire victims
BY REGINA KWAPONG President Akufo-Addo has expressed deep condolences to the Kantamanto traders following a destructive fire that engulfed the market in Accra on January 2, 2025. During his final State of the Nation address (SONA) on Friday, January 3, 2025, the President acknowledged the tragedy facing many traders and assured the affected individuals of […]
GHC20 billion allocated for interest payments in 2025 mini-budget
By Ashiadey Dotse Parliament’s Finance Committee Chairman, Patrick Boamah, has revealed that GHC20 billion from the 2025 Mini-Budget will be used for interest payments, including obligations to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and the Energy Sector Levy Account (ESLA). Speaking during the budget approval session, Mr. Boamah stated, “The Committee noted that projections in respect of […]
Parliament approves GHC68.13 billion mini-budget for 2025
By Ashiadey Dotse Ghana’s Parliament has approved a GHC68.13 billion Mini-Budget to fund government operations for the first quarter of 2025. The approval followed a presentation by Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam on January 2, 2025, and subsequent review by the Joint Committee on Budget and Finance. The budget, set to cover key sectors […]
Akufo-Addo delivers final State of Nation address
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has presented his final State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Friday, January 3, 2025, prior to the dissolution of the 8th Parliament. This address, as stipulated by Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, serves as the President’s concluding report on the nation’s status before he vacates office. […]
GES confirms 2024/25 academic calendar remains unchanged
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed that the 2024/25 academic calendar will not change, despite recent concerns raised by school heads. In a statement released on January 2, 2025, the GES announced that Senior High School (SHS) students are to return to school on January 3, 2025, while Primary and Junior High Schools (JHS) […]
President Akufo-Addo to deliver final State of Nation Address today
By Ashiadey Dotse The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, will deliver his final State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament on Friday, January 3, 2025, ahead of the dissolution of the 8th Parliament. This address, required by Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, will serve as the President’s final report on the nation’s progress […]
Hearts against Stars: Epic clash awaits
By Tilda Acorlor Home Stars F.C. are emerging as a trailblazing club with many first-time experiences. With just two seasons in Division One League, the club is striving for excellence, taking each match as it comes while working their way to the top with the goal of becoming a household name in the MTN FA […]
CSIR-STEPRI holds advocacy engagement to promote digitalisation in Agriculture
By: Henrietta Afful The Science and Technology Policy Research Institute wing of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-STEPRI), is advocating for policymakers in the agricultural value-chain to intensify efforts aimed at improving the use of digital tools and platforms to achieve better agricultural outcomes. According to CSIR-STEPRI, this initiative will not only provide […]
