The bail application of the former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been adjourned to October 15, 2026. The adjournment followed the failure of Chairman Wontumi, who is currently serving a 20-year jail term for illegal mining, and his lawyers to appear before...
The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has underscored the need for greater emphasis on foundational learning, stressing that increased access to education must translate into improved literacy, numeracy and overall learning outcomes. Speaking at the Ghana and Regional Foundation Learning, Evidence and Implementation Support Day in Accra, Hon. Iddrisu said education policies and investments...
National Identification Authority (NIA) has clarified that the revised fees for Ghana Card registration and related services were approved by Parliament and not unilaterally introduced by the Authority. In a statement dated August 19, 2026, the NIA explained that the current fee regime took effect on February 2, 2026, following parliamentary approval under the Fees...
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced that it has paid GH₵1.46 billion in claims to credentialed health facilities across the country so far in 2026. The Authority confirmed that the most recent disbursements, made on July 29 and August 3, amounted to GH₵256.5 million. These payments form part of efforts to ensure timely...
The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has engaged representatives of the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) and university management in discussions aimed at resolving the ongoing strike by administrative and professional staff. The meeting provided a platform for frank exchanges on salary adjustments, market premium, job evaluation, staff equivalences, conditions of service, outstanding...
The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced measures to assist prospective service personnel whose biodata records submitted by their tertiary institutions do not correspond with details on their Ghana Cards. Beginning Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., the NSA Headquarters will host a Special Registration Help Desk to guide affected personnel through correction procedures....
The Government of Ghana has disbursed GH₵10,816,840,318.26 to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), fulfilling its latest coupon payment obligation in full and in cash. The Ministry of Finance confirmed in a statement issued Wednesday, August 19, 2026, that this marks the third consecutive coupon settlement made entirely in cash and on schedule....
The Bank of Ghana has inaugurated the Non‑Interest Financial Advisory Council (NIFAC) to guide the orderly development, regulation, and supervision of non‑interest banking and finance in the country. The Council is tasked with advising the central bank on governance, regulation, and oversight of Non‑Interest Banking Institutions, while supporting the creation of a sound, inclusive, and...
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has underscored the central bank’s commitment to building a fair and inclusive financial system that responds to the diverse needs of Ghanaians. Speaking at the launch of the Non‑Interest Financial Advisory Council, Dr. Asiama emphasized that the success of financial initiatives would not be...
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed that it is engaging teacher unions to address concerns relating to the 2025 promotion exercise. In a statement dated 18th August 2026 and signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations, the Service disclosed that management met with union leadership to deliberate on substantive dates applicable to the...