The first consignment of fuel in the government’s gold for oil deal will arrive next week, a Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has disclosed. “We have put all the lines together and we believe that we are ready to kick start it. “It is good and will help to cushion […]
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SHSs ready for 2023 academic year — CHASS President
Many second-cycle schools have expressed their readiness to reopen for the commencement of the 2023 academic year. In separate interviews with the Daily Graphic, the management of some second-cycle schools expressed their readiness to reopen for the commencement of the 2023 academic year. According to the management of some of the schools, they had put […]
Crude oil prices inches up to $79.47 per barrel
Crude oil prices surged on Monday January 9, after China, one of the world’s largest economies opened its borders. With China being one of the largest importers of crude oil, the re-opening of their borders led to an increase in demand which pushed the prices of the crude oil from US$74.67 to US$79.47 per barrel. […]
Customs intercepts 119 bags of Indian hemp, driver arrested
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted 119 bags filled with compressed dried substance suspected to be Indian Hemp at Wute, near Akatsi, in the Volta Region. The contraband item was being transported to an unknown location on a Ford Transit van and a truck that broke down along the way. […]
NDC holds presidential primary May 6
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will hold its presidential primary on Saturday, May 6, 2023 to elect a flag bearer for the party to contest the 2024 presidential election. This is contained in a proposed timetable released by the party Thursday at its Functional and National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. Timetable Per the timetable, the […]
Alan Kyerematen submits resignation letter to concentrate on presidential campaign
It has been confirmed that Trades and Industry Minister, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen has submitted his resignation letter to the presidency to enable him concentrate on his presidential campaign. Impeccable sources from government circles and close to Mr Kyerematen have confirmed to Graphic Online. The letter was submitted on Thursday evening (January 5, 2023) to the seat […]
Govt announces producer prices for oil palm, rubber
For the first time, the government has announced minimum producer prices for oil palm and rubber across the country. The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), which has been charged with the regulation of the tree crops sector, set the maiden price for oil palm at GH¢1,252.92 per tonne, and rubber at GH¢4.9167 per kilo. All […]
Ghana to request debt relief under G20 Common Framework
Ghana is poised to request debt relief through the G20 Common Framework programme and has sought reassurances that the negotiations can be expedited before proceeding, Reuters sources has said. It said Ghana, which secured a $3 billion staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in mid-December, has been hesitating due to the long delays […]
MTN MoMo transaction limits increased
MTN Mobile Money Limited, a subsidiary of MTN Ghana, has effectively implemented the new Bank of Ghana (BoG) daily and monthly limits on mobile money transactions. It is part of measures to facilitate more efficient payments and encourage a seamless transition to a cash-lite society. Efficient payments A press release issued in Accra by MTN […]
Barnieh signs three-year deal with FC Zurich
“Hello Zurich fans, I’m Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, the new striker for FC Zurich. I can’t wait to see my new teammates. I’m here to help the team to progress.” These were the first remarks by Ghana international and former Hearts of Oak striker Daniel Afriyie Barnieh after he was unveiled by FC Zurich yesterday following […]
Ghana’s national e-pharmacy platform goes live today – Dr Bawumia
The Ghana National Electronic Pharmacy Platform, otherwise known as e-Pharmacy platform, goes live nationwide today, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced. Ghana’s nationwide e-pharmacy platform is a platform of registered pharmacies, which allows the Ghanaian public the ease of uploading and buying prescribed medicines on the platform and getting them delivered to their locations, […]
National Cathedral project will rake in more revenue
The National Cathedral of Ghana (NCG) project has a sustainable economic model which is expected to rake in $95m in the first five years of its operation, the Executive Director of the NCG Secretariat, Dr Paul Opoku-Mensah, has said. The economic model is made up of about 10 revenue streams which include multi-purpose rental spaces, an over 1,000-seater banquet hall, a […]