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July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

Mid-Year Budget Uninspiring, Hopeless – Ato Forson

Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has criticised the 2024 mid-year budget, describing it as uninspiring and hopeless. On Tuesday, July 23, Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam presented the 2024 mid-year budget review to Parliament. During his address, Dr. Amin Adam

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024

Mid-Year Budget: I Empathise With Ghanaians Over Challenging Economy – Amin Adam

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the Finance Minister, has sympathised with Ghanaians amid the current economic challenges. According to him, the last two years have been extremely challenging globally, affecting businesses and families, particularly the vulnerable in society. Presenting the Mid-Year Fiscal

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024

Ghana’s Public Debt Hits GH¢742bn From GH₵658.6bn – Amin Adam

Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the Finance Minister, has disclosed that the central government’s provisional total debt stood at GH¢742 billion (US$50.9 billion) as of June this year. This figure represents 70.6 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). While delivering

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024

GH₵5.4b Boost For LEAP, School Feeding, Others

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the Finance Minister has said government has disbursed GHȼ5.4 billion to support LEAP, School Feeding programme, Capitation Grant and National Health Insurance Scheme since January, 2024 to reduce the burden on the vulnerable in our country. He

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024

Finance Minister To Present 2024 Mid-Year Budget Today

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the Finance Minister, is expected to present the 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The presentation aims to update the House on the implementation of the government’s 2024 Budget and also provide revised financial

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024

Export Of Petroleum Products To Neighbouring Countries Increases

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has signed an agreement with Senegal and Gambia for the importation of petroleum products from Ghana. This adds to the already existing countries; Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Cote D’ Ivoire and Togo importing petroleum products from

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024

MTN Ghana Addresses Public Outcry Over High Data Costs

Telecommunication giant MTN Ghana has responded to growing public concerns about the high cost of internet data, which has been affecting businesses and sparking outrage on social media. The controversy has led many to call for the dissolution of the National

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024

MTN SME Fair Bridges Market Access, Drives Growth For Small Enterprises

In a vibrant display of entrepreneurial spirit, MTN Ghana has made a significant stride in supporting Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) through its SME Fair initiative, connecting businesses to a wider market and boosting their growth to fuel the economic potential

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

Fuel Prices Increase By 2 Percent: Petrol Now At ₵15.10, Diesel Going For ₵15.25 A Litre

Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have started increasing prices of petroleum products at the pumps. Shell has taken the lead, selling at litre of petrol at ₵15.10 and diesel for ₵15.25. Previously, Shell was selling a litre of petrol at ₵14.80

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024

SSNIT Hotels: Organised Labour To Strike Despite Termination Of Proposed Sale

Organized Labour is set to proceed with a nationwide strike today in protest of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust’s (SSNIT) attempt to sell its 60 percent shares in four hotels. SSNIT terminated the process to sell the Hotels to