The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has presented the first sets of cannabis cultivation licences to two companies, marking a significant step in Ghana’s regulated cannabis industry. The licences were awarded to MG Adom Limited and Juliopta Limited after the companies successfully met all legal and regulatory requirements. Presenting the licences, NACOC Director‑General Major General Maxwell...
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NACOC, University of Ghana Strengthen Collaboration Against Substance Abuse
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has engaged the management of the University of Ghana, Legon, to deepen collaboration in tackling substance abuse and drug‑related activities among students. Led by Director‑General Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, the discussions focused on practical measures to prevent the use, distribution, and sale of illicit drugs on campus, particularly the...
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SIGA Unveils 2023 State Ownership Report, Marks Decade of Tracking
The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) has unveiled the 2023 State Ownership Report (SOR), marking ten years of monitoring the performance of Ghana’s Specified Entities and underscoring the government’s drive toward accountability and transparency in state‑owned enterprises. The report highlights progress under the Government’s 24‑Hour Economy Policy, with round‑the‑clock services introduced across institutions such...
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Interior Minister Commissions Asawase Dogo Moro Mini Stadium
Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak has commissioned the Dogo Moro Mini Stadium in his cherished Asawase Constituency, describing the facility as a milestone in the constituency’s transformation agenda through deliberate investment in infrastructure, youth development, and sports. Joined by the Municipal Chief Executive for Asokore Mampong, Hon. Ben Abdallah Alhassan, the Municipal Chief Executive for Old...
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Chief Imam Backs Arabic as Optional Subject in Public Schools
The National Chief Imam and Mufti of the Republic of Ghana has issued a statement supporting the introduction of Arabic as an optional subject in public schools, stressing that the initiative is aimed at enhancing linguistic diversity and global competitiveness rather than advancing religious identity. The statement emphasized that Arabic is a global language of...
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FDA Cracks Down on Sale of Unregistered Cigarette‑Shaped Candy
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has launched a crackdown on the sale of unregistered cigarette‑shaped candy, warning that the product poses serious public health risks and undermines anti‑smoking campaigns. In collaboration with National Security, the FDA seized quantities of the candy, branded “Cigarette Rod Lollipop”, during an operation in the Central Business District of...
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BoG Deputy Governor Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Financial Sector
The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Mrs. Matilda Asante‑Asiedu, has reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to building a stronger, more resilient, and inclusive financial sector as reforms advance in the Microfinance and Specialised Deposit‑Taking Institutions (SDI) sub‑sectors. Speaking at the 16th Annual General Meeting of the Ghana Association of Savings and Loans Companies...
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NSA Reopens Portal for Defaulters and Private Candidates
The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced the reopening of its portal for the application of Pin‑Codes for defaulters and private candidates for the 2026/2027 service year. The portal, reopened on Monday, 31st August 2026, will remain accessible until Friday, 4th September 2026, which the Authority has emphasized as the final deadline for registration. Eligible...
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Ghana Standards Authority Orders Mandatory Certification of Electricity Meters
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has directed that all electricity meters in use across the country must undergo mandatory testing, verification, and certification, warning that installing or using uncertified meters constitutes an offence under Act 1078. The Authority has set 31st December 2028 as the compliance deadline for all meters already in service. It emphasized...
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Ablakwa Urges Honest Introspection on Africa’s Conflicts
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called for African leaders to undertake an honest introspection into the real causes of conflict on the continent, warning against the normalization of violence and extremism. Addressing the African Union Executive Council’s 26th Extraordinary Session on Conflict Resolution and Prevention, Ablakwa declared that Africa is “running...