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Ofori-Atta speaks after reshuffle

General News of Sunday, 18 February 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com   Ken Ofori-Atta is the former Minister of Finance Former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has entreated the staff at the ministry to offer their unflinching support to his successor, Mohammed Amin Adam to ensure the successful execution of the IMF-ECF programme to transform the Ghanaian economy. He expressed optimism about the capabilities ...

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SML sues Fourth Estate, Manasseh Awuni over documentary, demands GH¢10m in damages

Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML), the company accused of receiving a controversial 10-year contract from the Finance Ministry, has filed a lawsuit against the Fourth Estate, the media that released “The GH¢3bn Lie Documentary.” According to the suit filed on Thursday, February 15, SML claims that the publication has caused irreparable damage to its reputation ...

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Ghana’s first lithium mining project to kick off by December 2024 – MIIF CEO

Business News of Friday, 16 February 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Edward Koranteng, CEO of Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng has said production on the ‘Ewoyaa Lithium Project’, located in the Central Region, will commence by December 2024. The lithium mining project will be facilitated by Atlantic Lithium Limited ...

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IMF Managing Director congratulates Dr. Amin Adam after his appointment as finance minister

Business News of Friday, 16 February 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com   Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva has congratulated Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam following his appointment as Minister of Finance and Economic Planning on February 14, 2024. In a letter dated February 15, 2024 and copied to the minister, the IMF boss assured Dr. ...

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Ken Ofori-Atta cannot be blamed for Ghana’s economic woes – UG economist

Business News of Friday, 16 February 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com     Dr. George Domfe, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Ghana A Development Economist and a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Social Policy Studies (CSPS) at the University of Ghana, Dr. George Domfe, has stated that the woes of the country’s economy cannot be blamed on the immediate ...

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30 witnesses lineup for Agongo’s defence in COCOBOD trial as satisfied Opuni declines box

General News of Wednesday, 14 February 2024 Source: theheraldghana.com Benson Nutsukpui, is the lawyer for Alhaji Agongo with Justice Aboagye Tandoh (R) The former Chief Executive of COCOBOD, Dr. Stephen Kwabena Opuni, opted not to testify in the ongoing high-profile COCOBOD criminal trial, closing his case on Monday, February 12, 2024. This, thus, leaves the field open for Alhaji Seidu Agongo, ...

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Profile of new finance minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam

General News of Wednesday, 14 February 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam was a Minister of State in charge of Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Karaga, is set to replace Ken Ofori-Atta as the next finance minister. His nomination for the role was announced on February 14, 2024, as President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo made changes in his ...

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FULL TEXT: MoF releases ‘Volume I’ document of 2024 budget statement

Business News of Monday, 12 February 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Ken Ofori-Atta, Finance Minister The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has released what it termed as the ‘Volume I’ document of the 2024 Budget and Economic Policy document of the government. The document outlines the macroeconomic and framework policies of the government. Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta had earlier presented his statement before lawmakers in Parliament ...

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Spare Parts Dealers at Abossey Okai express approval for Bawumia’s proposal of a flat rate tax regime

The association say they eagerly anticipate the implementation of the flat rate tax The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association welcomes the proposal by Dr. Mahamudu Bawunmia to implement a flat-rate tax on the importation of spare parts into the country if voted into power. The Association believes that the initiative by the New Patriotic Party flagbearer is laudable and ...

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Ken Ofori-Atta engages China to explore aviation sector

Business News of Thursday, 8 February 2024 Source: thebftonline.com The direct flight route from Accra to Guangzhou is expected to streamline travel and trade activitie In a significant move aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and boosting trade relations between Ghana and China, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has announced that Ghana is exploring a strategic partnership with China to establish direct flights between Accra ...

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