Data from the Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) show that a total of 126 private schools in the country have collapsed as of Monday, January 4, 2021, due to the challenges brought on by the ravaging impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. The pandemic among other things has left …

Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area, Mene Wamkele, has disclosed 54 out of 55 countries have signed onto the single market trade pact. According to him, 34 countries have also deported their instruments of ratification with Nigeria being the latest to do so as of December 5, 2020. …

The president has likened the previous operations of the many dissolved financial institutions to that of a Ponzi scheme. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo reiterated that his administration upon assuming power observed that many banks were in distress and had been kept on “unsustainable and artificial life support by the central bank.” …

Ghana bagged $2.89 billion from Non-Traditional Exports (NTEs) in 2019 according to figures from the Ghana Exports Promotions Authority (GEPA). The 2019 non-traditional exports earnings was 3.10 per cent higher than that of 2018 which was estimated at $2.83 billion. According to GEPA, non-traditional exports accounted for 8.53 per cent …

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) wants the reopening of primary and kindergarten schools to be suspended. The President of the Association, Angel Cabornu, in a Citi News interview opined that pupils in the said groups are more vulnerable since they are unable to fully appreciate the COVID-19 safety protocols. “Those …

Over eight thousand teachers have failed the mandatory Licensure Examination (NTLE) representing 30.75% of the total number who sat for the test. A statement by the National Teaching Council on Monday, January 4 said 27,455 candidates sat for the exams. According to the NTC, 19,013 candidates representing 69.3% passed the …

The Ghana Education Service has begun talks with the West African Examination Council (WAEC) for the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to be scheduled for September/October 2021. It also recommended that the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) should also take place in November 2021. According to the Director-General …

All SHS 3 students will no longer run the double-track system, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced on Sunday, January 3. Announcing the reopening of schools in the country in an address to the nation, Mr. Akufo-Addo explained that his government has been able to embark on infrastructural development in …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), will put African countries back on track after being hit by coronavirus pandemic. According to him, the African trade deal will be a game-changer because it has the potential to stimulate intra-Africa trade Addressing the …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced about $91 billion in financing to 80 countries, including $11.3 billion to 48 low-income countries since the onset of the pandemic in late March and as of September 15, 2020. Out of this lending, the IMF channeled $30 billion (equivalent to SDR 21.2 …

If you’re going to do well, you’ve got to learn how to avoid cash flow problems in business. Cash flow is the most important thing in business. The moment cash stops flowing, your business starts dying. Just knowing how to sell and market your product is not enough, you also …

The University of Ghana (UG) has announced plans to run a shift system of education for the 2021/2022 Academic year. The university says the large number of students expected to be admitted this year coupling with the COVID-19 safety protocols has accounted for this. Speaking to Citi News, the Dean …

Schools in Ghana will return to full academic work beginning mid-January 2021, sources within government have told Graphic Online. The major decision, the outcome of Wednesday’s cabinet meeting chaired by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is expected to be announced soon. The exact resumption date is unclear yet but the …

Two million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be supplied each week by the middle of January, according to a report, despite a warning from England’s chief medical officer about vaccine shortages. Some 530,000 doses are ready to be distributed from Monday, following the earlier launch of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which was …

Most of the time we hear reasons why caffeine is bad for our body, but that’s really not all there is to coffee. Drinking about 3 to 4 cups of coffee daily can do your body some good and if you want to get the maximum benefit from coffee, avoiding …

Former Manchester United and Scotland manager Tommy Docherty has died at the age of 92 following a long illness. As a player, Glasgow-born Docherty made more than 300 appearances for Preston and won 25 caps for Scotland. He went on to manage 12 clubs, leading Chelsea to League Cup success …

The Minister for Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has handed over One Hundred and Twenty Buses to Senior High Schools across the country at a ceremony held today at the Accra High School.   

African countries began officially trading under a new continent-wide free trade area on Friday, after months of delays caused by the global coronavirus pandemic. But experts view the New Year’s Day launch as largely symbolic with full implementation of the deal expected to take years. The African Continental Free Trade …

Air France-KLM has announced the obligatory possession of an Airport Transit Visa (ATV) for Ghana and Nigeria citizens to transit through France or the Netherlands to enter the UK after Brexit. The airline said in a press statement that, from January 1, 2021, it would become compulsory for citizens of …

Ghana and the United Kingdom have reached a consensus on the main elements of a new trade agreement. This consensus was reached after Mr Alan Kyerematen, Ghana’s Minister of Trade & Industry and the Rt Hon Liz Truss MP, UK Secretary of State for International Trade met via video conference …

The Ghana Standards Authority has reviewed its charge for clearing goods at the ports upward by 20 percent. The percentage increment is expected to take effect from January 1, 2021. The upward review of the fees and charges is to ensure clients are served better. Importers of all products will …

A non-governmental organization, ‘Support a Mother Save a Child Foundation’ donated assorted items and dined with single Mothers in Akwadum in the Eastern Region during the Christmas season. The organization which has been in existence for some time has been regularly donating to children, single mothers, and women faced with …

The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress(NDC), John Dramani Mahama has said he shares a common interest with his opponent in resorting to the courts to challenge the results of an election. He claimed he has the same belief in seeking justice at the court just as his opponent [Akufo-Addo] did while …

It has been revealed that some fraudsters have started taking over WhatsApp accounts.   According to Philemon Hene, Cyber Analyst at E-Crime Bureau, 5 cases have already been recorded and people are advised to be more careful. The way these fraudsters operate is by sending you a message on WhatsApp …

In a year heart-wrenchingly challenging for the entire global community as the pandemic spreads, life and death become a harrowing part of daily life in 2020. This year will likely be remembered around the world for the devastation and loss of life caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Aside coronavirus hitting …

2020 was a rather bittersweet year for many people with many lows and some highs. The business space in Ghana was not spared by some controversies amid the deals that raised eyebrows, red flags and others that even had to be halted. Some of these controversial deals even caused political …

Just like starting a business is hard, maintaining, and ensuring due diligence can be quite tough when certain regularities are not strategically put in place. Thus the organized efforts and activities of individuals are essential to ensure the survival of an entity. Below are some major business fails in Ghana …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has filed its long-awaited petition to challenge results of the December 7 elections. The petition was filed at 12 midday, the party said in a statement on Wednesday, December 30. It was filed on behalf of former president John Dramani Mahama by his lawyers. The statement issued …

National Communications officer of the National Democratic Congress Sammy Gyamfi and other members of the party’s legal team have arrived at the premises of the Supreme Court to file the party’s petition against the results of the 2020 polls. It is believed that respected lawyers including Tsatsu Tsikata and Tony Lithur will be …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will start its legal challenge of the results of the December 7, election today, 30th December,2020. The date is the last day of the mandated 21-days given under electoral laws for any aggrieved party in the election to file a legal challenge of the process. …