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National Service Authority assures service personnel that allowance arrears will be cleared by week’s end

The National Service Authority (NSA) has confirmed that outstanding allowance arrears owed to national service personnel will be cleared by the close of this...

Ghana engages Burkina Faso over safety of tomato traders after deadly attacks

Government is in active discussions with authorities in Burkina Faso to safeguard the lives and operations of Ghanaian tomato traders following recent deadly attacks...

Gov’t makes GH¢10 billion DDEP interest payment in major fiscal milestone

The Government of Ghana has successfully paid GH¢10 billion in interest obligations under its Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), marking a significant achievement in...

Study warns tropical Chikungunya disease now capable of spreading across most of Europe

A new scientific study has revealed that chikungunya, a painful mosquito borne disease traditionally found in tropical regions, can now be transmitted across most...

Muslims begin Ramadan Fast as holy month commences

Muslims around the world have begun observing Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and one of the most sacred periods in...

Harvard trims bitcoin holdings, expands ether exposure in crypto portfolio shift

Harvard University’s endowment has reduced its bitcoin allocation by 20% while establishing a new position in ether, reflecting a strategic adjustment in its digital...

Why Coca-Cola stock remains a strong buy in 2026

Coca-Cola stock continues to capture investor attention even 134 years after the company’s founding. While the beverage giant may not be synonymous with rapid...

Insider-owned growth stocks to watch now

Insider-owned growth stocks are drawing renewed attention as U.S. equity markets extend their early-year rally. With major indices posting solid gains and investors weighing...

Pinterest stock crash: Buy the dip?

The Pinterest stock crash has rattled investors after the social media company’s shares plunged more than 40 percent this year despite reporting largely in-line...

UK eVisa Nigeria rollout begins Feb 25

The UK eVisa Nigeria rollout marks a significant shift in how Nigerian travellers will enter the United Kingdom. From February 25, 2026, physical visa...

Global jobs gap threatens stability

The global jobs gap is emerging as one of the defining economic risks of the next decade. Over the next 10 to 15 years,...

Spain orders prosecutors to investigate X, Meta and TikTok over AI-generated child sexual abuse material

The Spain government has instructed prosecutors to investigate social media platforms X, Meta, and TikTok for allegedly hosting and spreading AI-generated child sexual abuse...

U.S. Embassy in Accra releases over 1,000 Visa appointment slots, urges Ghanaians to apply swiftly

The United States Embassy in Accra has announced the release of more than 1,000 new visa appointment slots for non-immigrant visas this week, creating...

FDA warns against use of cement in preserving beans after viral video

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned the public against the use of cement or any unapproved substances in the preservation of beans,...

Ivory Coast cocoa piles up as exporters reject fixed farmgate price amid global market slump

Cocoa stocks in Ivory Coast are surging as exporters push back against the government’s fixed farmgate price of 2,800 CFA per kilogram. Cooperatives across...

Ghana Cocoa Board executives and senior staff take pay cuts as cocoa liquidity crisis deepens

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced that its Executive Management and Senior Staff will take salary reductions in response to a deepening liquidity...