BUSINESS

The National Service Authority (NSA) has received 10,000 Day Old Chicks as part of plans to roll out President Mahama’s ‘Nkoko Nkitikiti’ policy. This was announced via the Facebook page of the NSA on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The NSA disclosed that its ongoing 100,000 poultry infrastructure will be receiving 10,000 Day Old Chicks within weeks until it achieves its ...

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced an ambitious plan to convert a significant number of traditional fuel stations into electric vehicle (EV) charging centers. This move, according to the minister, forms part of the government’s broader strategy to facilitate Ghana’s transition to clean energy and reduce the country’s dependence on fossil fuels. Speaking at ...

A group of heavily armed men, suspected to be operatives from the National Security Secretariat, reportedly stormed the private residence of former Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison. According to Joy News sources, the operation, which took place around 5 a.m., at Roman Ridge on Wednesday, March 19 unfolded while Dr. Addison was at home. About 15 soldiers, ...

The Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has responded to the minority’s call for Vice President Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, to take part in Parliament’s debate on the 2025 budget statement of the government. The Minority has been vocal in its demand for the Vice President’s participation in the budget discussions, asserting that her presence and input would ...

Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has vowed not to pay debts and arrears owed contractors and suppliers by the previous NPP administration until verification of work done is completed. The finance minister during the presentation of the 2025 Budget on Tuesday, March 11 disclosed that government currently owes contractors and suppliers an amount of GHS 67.5 billion which he ...

Per the Bank of Ghana (BoG) rate on Thursday March 13, the local currency, the Cedi was buying at 15.5322 to a Dollar and selling at 15.5478. The Pound Sterling is buying at 20.1469 Cedis  and selling at 20.1686 Cedis. The Euro also buys at 16.9387 and sells at 16.9526. These present the average interbank rates used by commercial banks ...

The Ghana Association of Sports Betting Operations (GASBO) has strongly refuted claims by former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam that the betting tax was never implemented. The Association emphasized that, despite the delayed rollout, the industry has significantly contributed to national revenue. According to Dr. Kobby Boateng, President of GASBO, the sports betting sector’s tax payments nearly tripled within ...

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has raised concerns over a proposed increase in the Growth and Sustainability Levy from 1 percent to 3 percent on the gross production of mining companies. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, while presenting the 2025 budget on Tuesday, March 11, announced this adjustment and proposed extending the sunset clause to 2028. However, the Greater ...

Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reiterated that economic growth alone is not a sufficient measure of development. According to him, true development must reflect an improvement in the living conditions of Ghanaians, not just figures of growth. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Wednesday, March 12, Mr. Iddrisu said while the government has recorded some modest gains ...

Former Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Atiwa East, Abena Osei Asare, has raised concerns over the government’s decision to uncap the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) in the 2025 budget. According to her, the rationale behind this move remains questionable, particularly in relation to its implications for Ghana’s education financing and adherence to constitutional provisions. In an ...