THE Federal Government has lauded the Ghanaian authorities for rescuing not less than 219 young Nigerians trafficked to the country and forced into cybercrimes. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Odumegwu-Ojukwu spoke against backdrop of her visit …
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HUNDREDS of women in Ghana accused of witchcraft are living in fear and poverty in remote camps after being driven from their communities, Amnesty International has warned in a scathing new report. The report, Branded for Life, accuses the Ghanaian government of failing to protect the human rights of these women, most of …
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THE Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI), in a recent report, has warned that Ghana’s plan to refine lithium domestically could cost the country up to $500 million in lost revenue. But this analysis, while financially cautious, falls short of capturing the bigger picture. Ghana isn’t just refining lithium. It’s refining its industrial …
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GHANA is ramping up efforts to revive oil production and unlock fresh investment across its upstream energy sector. In a bid to reverse natural declines in mature oilfields and expand exploration, the Petroleum Commission of Ghana is leading a strategic overhaul of policies and regulations—creating new momentum in both oil and …
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GHANA has officially commissioned West Africa’s largest floating solar power plant, a major milestone in the country’s transition toward renewable energy and environmental sustainability. The 5-megawatt facility, located on the Black Volta River, was developed by Ghanaian engineers at the Bui Power Authority (BPA) and is now fully operational. The innovative …
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GHANA is facing a daunting external debt service burden of $8.7bn over the next four years, according to Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson. Speaking during his first budget presentation to parliament on Tuesday, Forson warned of significant repayment pressures that will strain the country’s finances, with peak payments scheduled for 2027 …
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GHANA’S Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, has unveiled an ambitious 2025 budget aimed at restoring economic stability, creating jobs, and driving development after years of financial turmoil. The GH¢227.8bn (about $15.3bn) budget outlines sweeping reforms, including significant investments in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and social protection. ‘This budget is about resetting the economy …
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GHANA has emerged as one of the most expensive countries in the world for internet access, ranking second globally with an average cost of $2.58 per Mbps. The ranking, based on data from TechGaged.com and the Digital 2025: Global Overview Report, highlights the stark contrasts in internet affordability worldwide. Ghana among the most expensive …
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A NEW pilot project has been launched in Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana, to tackle human trafficking through education and community engagement. The initiative, spearheaded by The Hope Education Project (HEP), seeks to raise awareness among young people and parents, equipping them with the knowledge to identify and avoid trafficking risks. The …
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FOR decades, Ghana’s main international airport has carried the name of Lieutenant-General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka, the military officer who played a leading role in the 1966 coup that overthrew President Kwame Nkrumah’s democratically elected government. However, the name has remained a subject of controversy, with growing calls for change. The debate reignited early …
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