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The World Bank’s new Country Climate and Development Report for Ghana, has indicated that at least one million more people could fall into poverty due to climate shocks if urgent actions are not taken. The report added that income could also reduce by up to 40% for poor households by …

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA)has announced that since it commenced the implementation of the Electronic Transfer Levy, the revenue generated as of September 2022 amounted to GH¢328.80M. The GRA explained that it is worth mentioning that, month-on-month basis they continue to see a 20% improvement in the collection of the …

The construction of the Phase two of the Tamale Airport Development Project has been completed at a cost of US$70 million and awaiting commissioning by the end of this year. The 5,000-square metre airport, with an annual passenger throughput of 400,000 capacity, is expected to boost the local economy, tourism …

The Bono Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Kwame Baffoe alias Abronye DC has shared details of how some state-owned cars were bought cheaply by members of the erstwhile National Democratic Congress government on their way out of power. According to the document sighted by GhanaWeb, 361 cars valued at $110 were …

An 29-year-old Nigerian has been interdicted in the United States for defrauding the State of New York to the tune of US$30 million. According to a September 8, 2022 release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Chidozie Collins Obasi, was charged by indictment with one count of …

An upcoming report from the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed that 7.9 million persons aged 6 years and older in Ghana are illiterate. This means that they cannot read and write with understanding. This figure as broken down by the GSS noted that 4.6 million females are illiterate and 3.3 …

Ranking Member on the Roads and Transport Committee of Parliament has rebuked the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) for spending taxpayers’ money on a US$120 million hotel project that is gradually becoming a white elephant. Aside from the investment in the project, President Nana Akufo-Addo was bashed for offering a …

The United States will turn over to Nigeria $23 million taken by former military ruler Sani Abacha, officials said at an event to sign the agreement on Tuesday. Nigeria has reached several agreements to return stolen cash in recent years. Abacha ruled Africa’s most populous nation and top oil exporter …

The Southern District Court of New York has refused a request by an insurance company to cause the University of Ghana to pay an amount of $165,000,000 in judgement debt, myjoyonline.com reports. The payment, according to ACE American Insurance Company, is for a breach of the University’s obligations under a …

Relationship coach, Blessing Okoro, has revealed how much she spent on her recent butt enlargement surgery. According to her, she spent over N3 million on her liposuction surgery which was done in Lagos, Nigeria. The self-proclaimed relationship expert, revealed the cost of her new butt on Franky Speaking podcast. Blessing …