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Too much ‘noise’ over $178m Kelni GVG deal – Ofori-Atta
There is too much noise surrounding the $178 million deal with Kelni GVG signed by the National Communications Authority (NCA), Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta,...
Ken Ofori-Atta wins African Finance Minister of the year award
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has been awarded the prestigious African Finance Minister of the year at the Annual African Development Bank (AfDB) Meeting...
Full text: Ken Ofori-Atta’s speech at 3rd Aliu Mahama memorial lectures
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta was the main speaker at the 3rd Aliu Mahama memorial lectures held in honour of the former President.
The lecture which took...
Terkper mocks Akufo-Addo, Bawumia, Ofori-Atta
Former Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, has questioned why the Akufo-Addo economic management team, is borrowing excessively, although it had in opposition vowed never to...
Audio: 'Ofori-Atta was communicating with his ancestors in Parliament'
The Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho has said Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta did not say anything meaningful...
4000 jobs to be created through digital address system – Ken Ofori-Atta
About 4,000 national service personnel will be recruited to work on addressing homes for the national digital addressing system implemented under the NPP government...
Akufo-Addo has inspired us to achieve the impossible – Ken Ofori-Atta
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta is thankful of a visionary leader like President Akufo-Addo.
According to him, the President has inspired them especially at the Finance...
Free SHS policy is ‘destiny changing’ – Ofori-Atta
The flagship free Senior High School (SHS) policy by the Akufo-Addo led government has been described as “destiny changing”.
According to Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta,...
We have rescued our public purse from naked abuse – Ofori-Atta
The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has hit hard at the erstwhile Mahama administration for subjecting the public purse to what he described as...
Ofori-Atta presents 2018 budget today
Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to present the 2018 Budget and Economic Policy Statement to Parliament today, Wednesday, 15 November.
Ahead of the...
Ken Ofori-Atta best Minister so far – Aning
The Director, Faculty of Academic Affairs & Research, at the Kofi Annan International Peace-Keeping Centre (KAIPC) Dr Kwesi Aning has said he admires Finance...
Group petitions IMF over Ofori-Atta
A group called the Progressive Alliance Media Communicators (PAMC) has petitioned the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington DC, USA, over what they describe...
Ken Ofori-Atta gave ¢10m ADB loan, contract without Board approval – Minority
The Minority in Parliament has accused Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta of breaching the procurement Act when he awarded a GHȻ10m COCOBOD contract to...
We need about five strong local banks – Ofori-Atta says as GCB takes over...
The economy needs about five “well capitalised indigenous banks,” Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has said, “so that we have a system that is well...
Ofori-Atta pushes for Ghana as an International Financial Centre
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has said with a stable political climate, sustained macroeconomic indicators, an advantageous geographical positioning, and strengthened local banks, the country...
Minority accuses Ken Ofori-Atta of ‘cooking’ figures, demands investigation
The Minority in Parliament is accusing Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta of doctoring figures when he presented government’s Mid-Year 2017 Budget Review, Monday.
The opposition lawmakers...
Over 500,000 jobs to be created for galamseyers – Ofori-Atta
The government has announced that over 500, 000 jobs will be created for the youth who are being stopped from the illegal mining business...
Economy worse than captured in 2017 budget but…- Ofori-Atta
The Finance Minister has said the updated figures received from the Ghana Statistical Service showed the economy was far worse than estimated in the...
Confidence in Ghana’s economy bouncing back – Ofori-Atta
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said confidence in the Ghanaian economy is bouncing back following prudent policies being pursued by the Akufo-Addo government.
According to...
$2.25bn bond: It appears Finance Ministry is occupied by ‘ghosts’ – Anyidoho jabs Ofori-Atta
Deputy Chief Scribe for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho is blaming President Akufo-Addo’s government for the recent media blitzkrieg on Franklin...
Ken Ofori-Atta has earned our respect – NAGRAT
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has commended Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta for rendering an unqualified apology all public sector workers whose names...
‘I’m disappointed’ — Frank Davies blasts ‘hurried’ High Court action in OSP–AG power row
Frank Davies, a member of the legal team for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has questioned the jurisdiction of the High Court in the...
No NDC member should defend Sedina Tamakloe – Akwatia MP
The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has cautioned communicators of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) against defending the extradition of former...
Fuel Tax suspension: GRA urged to rethink revenue strategy – Prof. Boadi
Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Prof. Isaac Boadi, has commended the government for...
NRSA explains Toyota Voxy committee report, urges compliance [Audio]
The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has provided clarity on the findings of a committee investigating safety concerns surrounding...
NACOC set to issue licences to qualified applicants for cannabis cultivation – Deputy Director-General
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) says it is nearing the final stages of reviewing applications for cannabis licences, with successful applicants expected to receive...
Community mining standoff in Ahafo-Ano North, NDC executives seek urgent government action
Tension is escalating in parts of the Ahafo-Ano North District of the Ashanti Region over an alleged forceful takeover of a community mining site.
The...
Industry collaboration key to solving skills mismatch – NYA CEO
Closer collaboration between government and industry is essential to addressing Africa’s persistent skills mismatch, Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman...
Africa’s youth bulge a ‘defining moment’ that requires urgent action – NYA CEO
Africa’s rapidly growing youth population presents both a historic opportunity and a significant risk if not properly managed, Chief Executive Officer of the National...
NYA boss identifies unemployability as Africa’s core youth challenge
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has identified unemployability—not unemployment—as the key challenge facing young people across Africa.
Speaking...
Transport operators condemn NRSA ban on Toyota Voxy
The Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana (CTOG) has criticised the National Road Safety Authority’s (NRSA) decision to ban the use of Toyota Voxy vehicles...
Government will not reintroduce E-levy despite revenue needs – Eric Afful
Chairman of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Eric Afful, has ruled out any plans to reintroduce the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy), insisting that Ghanaians...