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NIA pilots Ghana Card issuance for Ghanaians in Canada

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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