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Nigerian entrepreneur jailed 10 years in $11m email scam

Celebrated Nigerian entrepreneur, Obinwanne Okeke, has been jailed 10 years by a United States (US) federal court for masterminding an $11 million cyber fraud...

UCC begins research to produce Ghana’s first gene-edited crop with increased vitamin A

Research work to produce Ghana’s first gene-edited crop with increased Vitamin A content has begun at the University of Cape Coast (UCC). Samuel Acheampong of the university’s...

Farmers to boycott work for Agric Minister-designate’s vetting

Some farmers in the northern parts of the country say they will keenly monitor the Vetting Proceedings on Friday when the Minister-designate for Food...

Jumia Ghana gives free nose masks, hand sanitisers to the needy

Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, Jumia, put smiles on the faces of some needy street people in Accra on Valentine’s Day. The company took to...

Akufo-Addo appoints acting caretaker Finance Minister

President Akufo-Addo has directed former Deputy Finance Minister, Charles Adu Boahen to act as a representative for minister-designate, Ken Ofori-Atta while he is away...

COCOBOD to recruit 50k people for cocoa rehabilitation

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has said his outfit is recruiting 50,000 people to be engaged...

COVID-19 partly to blame for delay in paying contractors – Amoako-Attah [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Delay in paying contractors due to Covid-19 - Kwasi Amoako Atta The Roads Minister-designate, Kwasi Amoako-Atta, has attributed the delay in paying road...

Passengers, cargo stranded as ferry’s engine stops midway on Afram river

Scores of passengers and goods got stuck on River Afram after a ferry transporting them developed a mechanical fault. The ferry was transporting scores of...

Alpha Lotto not among our sanctioned digital lottery operators – NLA

The Management of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has stated that Alpha Lotto is not among their legal digital lottery operators. A statement signed by...

NLA announces legitimate code for digital platform games

The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has announced *959# as the only operational and functional official shortcode of their digital platform games.  A statement, signed by...

Lotto winners storm NLA office

Three lotto winners, who are yet to be paid, stormed the offices of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) in Tamale and threatened to visit...

MoMo transactions exceed cheque transactions by GH¢389bn

Total value of mobile money transactions far exceeded the value of cheque transactions by GH¢389 billion last year, data from the Bank of Ghana...

Databank withdraws from Agyapa deal as transaction advisor

Investment and brokerage firm, Databank has served notice to Imara Holding Limited of their decision to withdraw their services as a partner and transaction...

COVID-19: Airlines to pay $3,500 fine per passenger if…

Airlines that embark and disembark passengers at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) without evidence of negative coronavirus disease (COVID-19) PCR tests will be fined...

OMV & Sons Ltd launches road safety solution in Ghana

OMV & Sons Ghana Limited, the sole agent for puncture safe, manufacturers of puncture prevention treatments worldwide, has duly launched its products. This was over...

COVID-19 protocols for Ghanaian travellers reviewed

Management of the Kotoka International Airport have revised the COVID-19 protocols for travellers arriving in Ghana following the upsurge of the disease. Ghanaian residents, who...

Creator of popular Indomie noodles flavor passes on at 59

The creator of Indomie's popular 'mi goreng' flavor, Nunuk Nuraini died on Wednesday. She was 59. Nurlita Novi Arlaida, the head of Indofood's Public Relations, confirmed...

Ghanaian large-scale gold company, Takoradi Gold Ghana Limited, secures parliamentary ratification

Takoradi Gold Ghana Limited (TGGL), a Ghanaian owned large-scale mining company, has secured parliamentary ratification for its 15 years mining lease in respect of...

Second wave of Covid-19 poses a major risk to recovery of the economy – Dr Addison

Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Ernest Addison, has warned that the economic recovery expected following the pandemic could be badly affected because...

BIMA wins best Mobile Innovation for Health & Insurance at Global Brand Awards

BIMA, the leading provider of mobile-delivered health and insurance services, has been awarded 'Best Mobile Innovation for Health and Insurance in Ghana' by Global...

157 women graduate from Sinapi Aba Mentorship Programme

A total of 157 women entrepreneurs have undergone a one-year training on the best ways to enhance the fortunes of their businesses. Most of the...

Coronavirus: KIA records 1,136 cases – GHS

As the country fights the second surge in Covid-19 cases, the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) has tested 152,667 passengers as of February 1. Out of the...

Aker Energy appoints Kadijah Amoah as CEO of Ghana office

Aker Energy AS has promoted Mrs Kadijah Amoah as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aker Energy Ghana Limited, effective January 4, 2021. Until her announcement,...

Coronavirus: Coffin sellers make passionate appeal to Ghanaians

Coffin makers are urging Ghanaians to take advantage of private burials which are faster than keeping their dead relatives in mortuaries that would further...

CHY Mall/Sairui Mall is a Ponzi scheme – EOCO warns

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has, after investigations, declared Chy Mall, an online trading and marketing service, a Ponzi scheme. In a statement,...

Coronavirus: KIA releases revised rules for travellers

Amidst the second wave of Covid-19 in the country, management of the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), has announced revised safety measures that must be...

SMT Ghana offers scholarship to needy but brilliant students

SMT Ghana, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, has supported Klaas Haven Montessori school located at Kasoa with student scholarship packages, Veronica buckets...

Frances Adu-Mante appointed Board Chair of Absa Bank Ghana

Frances Adu–Mante has been has announced as Board Chair of Absa Bank Ghana after securing the necessary regulatory approvals. Mrs Adu-Mante who has served on...

EU shows confidence in energy reforms

The European Union (UE) on Thursday, January 19, 2021, through the French Development Agency- Agence Francaise Development (AFD), approved a grant of €9.7 million...

Fuel prices to go up again by next week

Prices of finished petroleum products at the pumps are expected to increase marginally by some 2.1 percentage points next week. This is according to data...

Jospong, Hungarian govt sign €50m waste water treatment plant contract

The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), has signed a contract worth 50 million Euro with the Hungary government to construct a Waste Water Treatment Plant...

Coronavirus: ‘Pragya’ drivers hot!

The Kenyasi Police Division in the Asutifi North District of Ahafo Region has cautioned rickshaw (Pragya) operators to comply with Covid-19 safety protocols. During an engagement...

Coronavirus: MTN supports African Union’s vaccination programme

In a unique public/private partnership, MTN, Africa’s leading mobile network, has announced a donation of US$25 million to support the African Union’s COVID-19 vaccination...

Lockdown: Economist warns of dire consequence on Ghana’s economy

Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Prof Peter Quartey, has said that going into a lockdown would slow down...

Jumia declares January 28 National Rice Day with up to 50% off brands, other essentials

Proverbially the longest month of the year, January seems to be ticking away quite faster than usual. However, after so many days, weeks and...

A1 bread expands operations to USA [Photos]

A1, an indigenous Ghanaian bread-making company, has expanded its operations to the United States of America (USA). The expansion to the US market is...

Jospong Group Executive Chairman salutes workers

Executive Chairman of Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has commended the gallant workers of his outfit for the role they...

KLM reportedly suspends flights to Netherlands

Royal Dutch Airline, KLM, has reportedly suspended long-haul flights to and from the Netherlands, beginning today 22nd January, as the Dutch government imposes strict...

Cedi will be fairly stable in 2021 – BoG

The Bank of Ghana has given the firm assurance that the Ghana cedi will be fairly stable in 2021. This follows projections from the Economic...

Ghana rejects British Airways’ decision to switch London-Accra-London route

The Ghana government has rejected the decision by British Airways to switch London-Accra-London route from Heathrow to Gatwick Airport. In a memo from the Aviation...