Frank Aboagye Jackson, Author at APMediaGH

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Too Many Tax Exemptions Affecting Revenue – World Bank

Ghana’s tax system does not generate as much revenue as it should because of the many tax reliefs or exemptions that narrows the corporate income tax (CIT) base, the World Bank has said in its 8th Ghana Economic Update. According to the

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ECG Disconnects Kejetia Market Again Over GH¢7m Debt

The Kumasi City Market, also known as the New Kejetia Market, has been disconnected from the power grid by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) due to outstanding arrears of over GH¢7 million. Despite a previous agreement to clear the debt,

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UN Slams Venezuela Repression and Lack Of Transparency

A group of United Nations experts has said that Venezuela's presidential election lacked "basic transparency and integrity". The UN panel of experts has echoed the criticism levelled by the Carter Center, whose independent observers said earlier that the election "could not

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North Darfur’s Remaining Hospital Risks Closure As Sudan’s Civil War Intensifies

The last operating public hospital in Sudan’s North Darfur state is at risk of closure, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warned Wednesday, amid fierce fighting between the country’s rival military factions that have left more than 18,000 people dead and 33,000 injured.

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Ghanaian Lawmakers Conclude Session, Deliver Legislative Wins

Ghanaian lawmakers on Tuesday (31 July) wrapped up the Third Meeting of the Fourth Session of the Eighth Parliament. The session, which began on 11th June 2024, saw the passage of several significant bills aimed at advancing national development and addressing

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Bournemouth Sign Araujo from Barcelona

Bournemouth have signed Mexico full-back Julian Araujo on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee from Barcelona. The 23-year-old joined Barca from LA Galaxy last summer before immediately being loaned out to Las Palmas, where he made 25 La Liga appearances.

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Private School Teachers Consider Boycott Of Upcoming Election

The National Council of Private Teachers has threatened to boycott the 2024 general elections unless the government addresses the educational sector’s challenges. The Council is lamenting the plethora of issues affecting private teachers, including exorbitant taxes on private schools and the

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Gallagher Back At Chelsea As Atletico Move Stalls

Conor Gallagher is expected to return to training at Chelsea's Cobham training ground on Wednesday after landing back in London with his Atletico Madrid transfer in the balance. The England international, 24, was pictured in the La Liga club's Metropolitano Stadium

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Mahama Is Winning With You—NDC Deputy Logistics Director Tells Youth

Amanda Okyere Kwatia, NDC Deputy Director of Protocol and Logistics has urged the youth of the country to support John Mahama, the NDC flag-bearer to win the upcoming polls in December to implement the good policies he is promising. Speaking to

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INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY: BAWUMIA PROMISES TO SUPPORT STARTUPS OWNED BY YOUTH IF ELECTED

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has promised the youth of Ghana to support their startup businesses as well as Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) when voted into power. Speaking to commemorate this year’s International Youth Day, Dr Bawumia expressed