Naa Lamle Orleans-Lindsay Naa Lamle Orleans-Lindsay, Head of the Legal Department at the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), has called on Ghanaian businesses to ensure that their technology transfer agreements (TTAs) are registered with the GIPC in compliance with the Technology Transfer Regulations (L.I 1547) and the GIPC …
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GIGM Opens New Terminal At Spintex, Accra
Transport company heavyweights GIG Mobility (GIGM) has opened its second terminal (Branch) in Accra at Spintex. At its grand opening ceremony yesterday, CEO of GIGM Okhae Enahoro said the opening of the new terminal; the second in Accra and the third in the country will help create …
Read More »Tony O. Elumelu Advocates Digital Inclusion and Fostering Youth Empowerment at UNGA
As the UNGA78 kicked off in New York, Tony O. Elumelu, UBA Group Chairman, wasted no time in engaging with global leaders and influencers on critical issues. He began his UNGA journey by attending the Time100 Talks breakfast event, which was aptly themed “closing the digital divide: The importance …
Read More »UBA Tastes of Africa: A Culinary Celebration at UNGA
Yesterday, on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), UBA America hosted an exceptional event that tantalized the taste buds and celebrated the diverse and vibrant culinary traditions of Africa. Tony O. Elumelu, Group Chairman of UBA Group; Oliver Alawuba, Group GMD/CEO, UBA Group; Sola …
Read More »Tony O. Elumelu Advocates for Africapitalism at Clinton Global Initiative
Tony O. Elumelu During the sidelines of UNGA78, UBA Group Chairman, Tony O. Elumelu, participated in a thought-provoking panel at the Clinton Global Initiative on Philanthropy. He shared valuable insights alongside co-panelist Dr. Carmen Rojas, President of the Marguerite Casey Foundation, and was skillfully moderated by Jonathan Capehart of …
Read More »Ghana’s first GMO crop hits market by end of 2023
A new Genetically Modified (GM) cowpea variety developed by the Savannah Agriculture Research Institute (SARI) is set to hit the Ghanaian market by the end of 2023. According to the developers, the new cowpea which is Ghana’s first ever GMO crop will increase the yields of farmers by nearly 300 …
Read More »Aboboya borla taxi online App to be unveiled soon
The Central Regional Branch of the Ghana Tricycle Association, representing tricycle operators locally known as ‘Aboboyaa,’ has announced the upcoming launch of a digital application aimed at improving waste collection services. This new application is designed to provide customers with convenient access to on-demand garbage collection services, often referred to …
Read More »Kiddy Love Montessori Kicks off As Parents Applaud Management
The management of the newly established preschool, Kiddy Love Montessori Learning Centre has been applauded by parents for excellent facilities and set up. Mr. Kennedy Manu, a parent in an interview hinted that, indeed the school is one of the best in Ablekuma West and its vicinity. ” I did …
Read More »Five Gomoa Potsin T.I Ahmadiyya SHS students arrested for stabbing 12 form 2 students
Five students of the Gomoa Potsin T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School have been arrested for their involvement in a violent attack that led to the injury of 12 Form 2 students. The suspects, mostly Form 3 students, carried out a nighttime attack on the Form 2 students at their dormitory …
Read More »Gold Fields will decide fate of Ghana mine within four months
Gold Fields Ltd. will decide whether to keep or dispose of its stake in its smallest gold asset within the next four months, according to interim Chief Executive Officer Martin Preece. The Johannesburg-listed firm is “exploring all the options” for the Asanko gold mine in Ghana, including a total divestiture …
Read More »No African swine fever recorded; enjoy your pork – Veterinary Officer
“No African Swine Fever has been recorded in the Ashanti region,” the Regional Veterinary Officer, Dr Mabel Abudu has said. While allaying the fears in the residents, she said, lovers of pork can go ahead to enjoy it without fear. But she advised the public to purchase pork which has …
Read More »Tony Elumelu Foundation, UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited, and IKEA Foundation Announce Partnership to Launch Green Entrepreneurship Programme that Addresses Triple Planetary Crisis
The Tony Elumelu Foundation, UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited (GenU), and IKEA Foundation are thrilled to announce their strategic partnership to launch a pioneering Green Entrepreneurship Programme that is aimed at empowering African youth and tackling the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource scarcity. In …
Read More »Trade minister explains reasons behind suspension of permits for cement construction
Minister of Trade and Industry, K.T Hammond, has explained the rationale behind the government’s decision to suspend permits for the construction of new factories for manufacturing and bagging of Portland cement in the country will boost confidence within the local manufacturing sector. According to him, the temporary ban was to …
Read More »UBA Preaches Connectivity with ‘Tastes of Africa Food Festival,’Celebrates Diversity, Culture at UNGA
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to put the continent’s diversity and rich culinary traditions on the centre-stage with the highly anticipated ‘Tastes of Africa Food Festival. The UBA Tastes of Africa Food Festival is a vibrant celebration of the continent’s cuisine, culture, and …
Read More »Accra High Court grants NAM1 fresh GH¢500 million bail
An Accra High Court has granted a fresh bail to Nana Appiah Mensah (NAM1), the Chief Executive Officer of defunct gold dealership, Menzgold. It follows the start of fresh proceedings on the case brought against him by the Attorney General in August 2023. According to a 3news.com report, following reports of attempts to …
Read More »The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) disburses over 100 million dollars to young African Entrepreneurs to create 400,000 jobs across Africa
Somachi Chris – Asoluka “As of today, we have disbursed over 100 million dollars to over 15,000 young African entrepreneurs and created over 400,000 direct jobs. This, we intended to achieve within 10 years, but I am happy to share that since the launch of the foundation in 2015, …
Read More »UBA Records Significant Growth in Revenue, Profit and Key Metrics, with a PBT of $829.7m
Mr. Oliver Alawuba Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, delivered an outstanding performance for the half year ended June 30, 2023, as announced in its audited financial report. The results released to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Tuesday showed that the Group recorded double …
Read More »GHANA-DIASPORA PROPERTY FESTIVAL TO BE HOSTED IN GHANA THIS DECEMBER
The “Year of Return, Ghana 2019” was a kick-start campaign in Ghana that encouraged many from the black diaspora to trace their roots and find new opportunities in Ghana. Since then, Ghana has seen an influx of black diaspora and foreigners, especially during the Christmas festivities. …
Read More »Full list of new UK visa fees to be implemented in October
The United Kingdom government has announced an increment in immigration and nationality fees which will be paid for vital services effective October 4, 2023. According to the UK government, the new charges will see the cost for visit visas for less than six months increase from £15 to £115 while …
Read More »ECG owes us $658 million – Bui Power Authority
The debt owed Bui Power Authority (BPA) by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has shot up astronomically from $612million to $658 million, Chief Executive Officer of the power generation company, Samuel Kofi Ahiave Dzamesi has stated. He pointed out that the debt keeps increasing because BPA continues to generate …
Read More »Ghana set to establish lithium refinery in Western Region
All is set to establish a lithium refinery in the country in the Western Region. To this end, Lithium Resources Ghana Limited, a joint venture company of UK-based CAA Mining Ltd and Empire Rare Earth and Metals Group Ltd, a local company are currently exploring suitable and strategic location for …
Read More »I earned less than GH¢2.5K working at a big bank in Ghana for 9 years – Ghanaian student in UK recounts
It is no news that Ghana’s inflation rates keep getting higher and higher causing the cost of living to be very unbearable for the layman. Due to the severity of not being able to cater for basic needs, some people, especially the youth have decided that relocating for greener pastures …
Read More »Cocaine is set to overtake oil to become Colombia’s main export – Bloomberg report
Cocaine is set to become Colombia’s main export, overtaking oil, according to Bloomberg Economics. The Colombian government is taking a more lenient policy regarding drugs, thus production of the drug is expanding. According to Bloomberg Economics, 2022 exports were worth an estimated $18.2 billion. Oil exports posted a drop of …
Read More »Report Mobile Money agents over illegal split transaction – MTN
Telco company MTN has declared that the act of split cash transaction is illegal, urging its clients to report any Mobile Money (MoMo) agent who engages in such unlawful practice for action. The MTN charges for mobile money cash transactions at a fixed rate pegged at GH¢10 cedis on GH¢1000 and …
Read More »UK government increases visa fees from £15 to £115; student visa fees up from £127 to £490
The United Kingdom government has announced an increment in immigration and nationality fees which will be paid for vital services with effect from October 4, 2023. According to the UK government, the new charges will see the cost for visit visa for less than six months increase from £15 to …
Read More »Visa restrictions not lifted for Nigerians – UAE official
The United Arab Emirates has contradicted claims by the Nigerian government that it is to lift a year-long visa ban on Nigerian travelers. An official from the Gulf state told CNN: “There are no changes on the Nigeria/UAE travel status so far.” The source asked not to be named because …
Read More »Things used to be good, now times are really hard – CEO of Auntie Muni waakye
Auntie Muni, a famous waakye seller in Accra, has voiced her concerns about the adverse effects of economic hardship on her thriving business. Speaking in an interview on Asaase Radio on September 13, 2023, she lamented the increase in the cost of living, particularly the soaring prices of essential commodities …
Read More »UBA Ghana Wins SME Bank of the Year Award
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana has been named as the Best SME Bank 2023 by the Ghana Credit Excellence Awards. The Awards aim to recognize and celebrate the top-performing banks, non-bank financial institutions, and individuals across various categories within Ghana’s banking and non-banking financial industry. Chris Ofikulu, the …
Read More »Leaked tape probe: 10 top allegations IGP Dampare dispelled
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) George Akuffo Dampare appeared before the Parliamentary Committee probing the leaked tape in which some colleagues are allegedly plotting his ouster from office. The Samuel Atta Akyea-led Committee (September 12) fielded questions to the IGP in the presence of three earlier witnesses – COP Geroge Alex …
Read More »Cocoa sector is near collpase, farmers do not have any welfare – Association
The Ghana National Association of Cocoa Farmers has demanded better welfare for farmers. The association says several cocoa farmers live in abject poverty. The Public Relations Officer for the Association, Nana Yaa Asantewaa, said their welfare has not been prioritised by the government. She lamented that the producer price of …
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