The Deputy Finance Minister, Dr John Kumah, says the government is more than ready for an audit by the Auditor-General or a reputable audit firm into Agenda 111 following allegations that GH₵600 million was used for the project prior to its launch. According to him, although the money was initially allocated for the building of […]
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There is consistent decline in unemployment rate – John Kumah
The Deputy Minister for Finance has said government’s efforts have resulted in a decline in the country’s unemployment rate. Mr. John Kumah, interacting with host of PM Express Business Edition, George Wiafe on Thursday stated that reports from the World Bank and other reputable international bodies peg Ghana’s unemployment rate at 7.2 per cent. “It […]
John Kumah calls for effective tax exemption regime
A Deputy Minister designate for Finance, Dr John Kumah, has said there is need for the tax exemptions regime to be made more effective in the country. He said although tax waivers was one of the strategic tools to attract investments into the country, in all cases, they constituted loss of government revenues and must, […]
I was the least expected candidate – John Kumah speaks on his deputy ministerial appointment
Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme [NEIP], John Kumah says upon hearing the news of his nomination as Deputy Minister-designate for Finance he was overwhelmed because he thought of himself as the least among many. According to him, the news caught him off guard not because he sees himself as […]
YEA, NEIP sign collaborative Agreement to provide jobs for Ghanaian Youth
The Youth Employment Agency, (YEA) has entered into a partnership with the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Plan (NEIP) to create jobs for the youth in the country. To this end, the two state institutions BestNewsGH.com can report, have signed an agreement that will see them officially commence the collaborative partnership in earnest. BestNewsGH.com can also […]
NEIP train stops in Northern Ghana; 700 businesses and start-ups supported with cash
The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation programme, which is under the Ministry of Business Development has presented financial support to about seven hundred (700) startup’s and entrepreneurs in the northern regions. After presenting Cheques ranging from Ten thousand to Hundred thousand to beneficiaries in Tamale, the Minister for Business Development, Dr. Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Awal in […]
Indian investors explore opportunities in Ghana
The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), under the Ministry of Business Development, is living up to its mandate of developing the entrepreneurial eco-system by attracting investors to set up businesses in Ghana to employ more Ghanaians. Speaking on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NEIP after receiving a delegation of Indian investors […]
Business Development Ministry, INCYDE train 30 heads of enterprises
The Ministry of Business Development (MOBD), in collaboration with the Institute for the Creation and Development Enterprise (INCYDE) of Spain, yesterday began a training programme for some selected 30 heads of enterprises and training hubs. They are being trained to provide requisite training and skills to beneficiaries of government’s National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Plan (NEIP) […]
2,000 Businesses to receive seed capital from NEIP in 2019
By John Elliot HAGAN, Accra The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) is calling on prospective applicants or businesses to enter applications for Window 2 of the NEIP Presidential Business Support Programme (PBSP). The Window 2 application seeks to provide co-ordinated support to businesses in Ghana in terms of training, business advisory services, incubation support, […]