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Ghanaians waiting for Mahama to lower kenkey price to 1 cedi, dollar to 5 cedis – NAPO

Politics of Thursday, 19 December 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com   play videoDr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, the running mate to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate in the just-ended 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that Ghanaians are eagerly anticipating the promises made by President-elect John Dramani Mahama. According ...

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IMF flags Ghana’s energy sector deficit, pushes for swift reforms

Business News of Wednesday, 18 December 2024 Disclaimer Source: classfmonline.com play videoInternational Monetary Fund highlights challenges in the energy sector Ghana’s energy sector remains under pressure as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlights persistent challenges and calls for urgent reforms under the Energy Sector Recovery Programme (ESRP) to restore fiscal stability. In its latest staff report, the IMF revealed that Ghana’s ...

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Aviation industry soaring again

usiness News of Tuesday, 17 December 2024 Disclaimer Source: thebftonline.com Kotoka International Airport, Terminal 3 It seems like multiple lifetimes ago when the COVID-19 pandemic appeared to clip the wings of our aviation industry, casting a long shadow of uncertainty over what was once a promising sector. In 2020, passenger numbers plummeted by two-thirds – a devastating blow to an industry on the ...

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E-Levy, betting tax lead Ghanaians’ priorities for Mahama’s immediate action

Business News of Tuesday, 17 December 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com play videoJohn Dramani Mahama, President-elect A cross section of Ghanaians has ranked the E-Levy and betting tax as the top issues they expect President-elect John Mahama to tackle once he is sworn in as President on January 7, 2024. According to them, these taxes have become major causes of the economic problems ...

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Remittances potential untapped, as sector contributes over US$4.6bn yearly

Business News of Wednesday, 18 December 2024 Source: thebftonline.com File photo The government has been urged to prioritise strategies to attract higher remittance inflows to support the country’s developmental agenda, shifting focus from an over-reliance on foreign direct investments (FDIs). Currently, the country’s regulatory space presents hurdles to new entrance compared to neighbouring countries, such as Nigeria, which offer a more ...

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‘We are handing over a strong economy’ – Finance minister declares

Business News of Tuesday, 17 December 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has expressed confidence in the economy that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government is leaving behind as it prepares to hand over to the newly elected administration of John Dramani Mahama. Addressing journalists in Accra on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, ...

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Legal push to halt ‘unconstitutional’ borrowing activities gains momentum

Business News of Monday, 16 December 2024 Disclaimer Source: thebftonline.com Private legal practitioner, Jonathan Amable Private legal practitioner, Jonathan Amable, has formally requested an expedited hearing from the Supreme Court regarding a constitutional injunction application filed against government that seeks to address concerns over alleged unconstitutional borrowing practices, which have sparked questions about fiscal governance and adherence to the 1992 constitution. ...

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Quit politics entirely – Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamaklo advises Alan Kyerematen

General News of Monday, 16 December 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe [L] and Alan Kyerematen Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, a founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has advised Alan Kyerematen, founder and leader of the Movement for Change, to retire from politics entirely. Kyerematen, a former stalwart of the NPP, resigned from the party in 2023 after losing the ...

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Mahama’s commitment to fight corruption questioned as Woyome is seen speaking on electoral issues for NDC

General News of Monday, 16 December 2024 Disclaimer Source: mynewsgh.com   President-elect John Mahama There are concerns about John Dramani Mahama’s fight against corruption as he takes the mandate of Ghanaians to lead them in 2025. The concerns emanate especially from seeing Woyome, who has in the past been found to be corrupt and has been made to pay some funds ...

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There are many foolish prophets in Ghana, they should have no place of honour – Prophet Kofi Oduro

General News of Monday, 16 December 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com   Prophet Kofi Oduro Controversial preacher and leader of the Alabaster International Ministry, Prophet Kofi Oduro, has launched a scathing attack on some prophets he described as foolish in Ghana. According to him, there are many such foolish prophets speaking out of their flesh for monetary gains. A few days before the ...

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