Business News of Wednesday, 11 September 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Professor Ken Attafuah, Executive Secretary of NIA speaking during an interaction in Canada In a major step to extend Ghana Card services to Ghanaians living outside the country, the National Identification Authority (NIA) has begun issuing cards to Ghanaians in Ottawa and Ontario in Canada under the first phase of the pilot ...
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Een op de acht huishoudens spaart geen cent, en dat geldt niet alleen voor de lagere inkomens
Een op de acht huishoudens spaart nooit. Iedere maand gaat alles op en dat is niet alleen bij de gezinnen met een laag inkomen. Ton Voermans 10-09-24, 13:45 Laatste update: 10-09-24, 13:57 Dat blijkt uit een nieuw onderzoek van het Centraal Planbureau (CPB). Doordat ze geen financiële buffers opbouwen, hebben deze gezinnen een relatief grote invloed op de Nederlandse economie. De groep niet-spaarders ...
Read More »NIA pilots Ghana Card issuance for Ghanaians in Canada
Business News of Wednesday, 11 September 2024 Disclaimer Source: www.ghanaweb.com Professor Ken Attafuah, Executive Secretary of NIA speaking during an interaction in Canada In a major step to extend Ghana Card services to Ghanaians living outside the country, the National Identification Authority (NIA) has begun issuing cards to Ghanaians in Ottawa and Ontario in Canada under the first phase of the ...
Read More »Gemeenten en transport slaan alarm, Wilders blij met Duitse grenscontroles: ‘Moeten wij ook doen’
De komst van maandenlange Duitse grenscontroles leidt tot bezorgde gezichten in gemeenten in het oosten en bij transportbedrijven. Zij vrezen grote economische schade. PVV-leider Geert Wilders complimenteert de Duitse regering juist, en ook asielminister Faber toont begrip. David Bremmer, Daan Rieken 09-09-24, 20:02 Laatste update: 10-09-24, 12:43 Tijdens het afgelopen EK voetbal in juni kregen voetbalfans en inwoners van grensgemeenten al een voorproefje ...
Read More »My government will reduce cost of electricity by 60%
Business News of Sunday, 8 September 2024 Source: GNA Business News of Sunday, 8 September 2024 Disclaimer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has said his administration would manufacture and export solar panels for electricity generation to help reduce the cost of electricity in the country. He reiterated ...
Read More »Prospects of Ghana’s Salt Industry: A pathway to adding an extra $1 billion in foreign exchange earnings
Business News of Sunday, 8 September 2024 Disclaimer Source: imaniafrica.org Revenue projection for 2025 will be around US$350-400 million based on projected production Introduction Ghana has a thriving salt mining and winning industry that has consistently produced around 250,000 metric tons annually over the last decade. The primary method of salt production in Ghana is through solar evaporation of concentrated sea ...
Read More »Government eyes stability in currency despite recent challenges
Business News of Monday, 2 September 2024 Source: thebftonline.com Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam Despite recent dampening sentiments in the currency market, the government remains optimistic about the stability of the Cedi. Last week, the local currency crossed the GH¢16 mark against the US Dollar on the FX retail market, as some forex bureaux and banks sold at ...
Read More »Why Dede Ayew was left out of latest Black Stars squad – Otto Addo explains
Sports News of Thursday, 29 August 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com André Ayew Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has explained that he left out skipper Andre Ayew because his current focus is creating a team for the future. The German-trained gaffer emphasized that he is focused on building a team from a young group, hence the decision to omit Ayew from the ...
Read More »Ghana bans export of rice, corn and soyabeans to address food shortage
Business News of Tuesday, 27 August 2024 Source: bloomberg.com Ghana is following countries such as Nigeria and Ivory Coast to restrict grain exports Ghana is banning the export of some grains including rice, corn and soy to avert a drought-induced food shortage in the West African nation. Drought and near-drought conditions over the past two months have increased the ...
Read More »Liberia’s Central Bank clarifies reports of US$20 million cash consignment received by BoG
Business News of Wednesday, 28 August 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com File photo of dollar notes The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has clarified reports of a US$20 million cash importation consigned to the Bank of Ghana (BoG). According to the CBL, the cash destined for Monrovia is a legitimate transaction. It said the importation of United States dollars is part of the Bank’s normal ...
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