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Parliament endorses review of Petroleum Revenue Management Act to boost investment returns
The endorsement follows the tabling of the Committee’s report by its Chairman, Eric Afful, during plenary on Tuesday.
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I won't quit-Kim Kardashian says after failing California Bar Exam again
In a post shared on Instagram over the weekend, the reality star and entrepreneur admitted she was “so close” to passing the test, which is required to qualify as a practicing attorney in the state.
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Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament elected president of Africa’s Anti-Corruption Lawmakers’ Network
The election took place in Accra during APNAC’s 9th Biennial General Meeting, which brought together parliamentary leaders, governance experts, and anti-corruption advocates from across Africa.
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CSTS to hold first ‘Corporate Governance Series’ on November 13
The program, which seeks to promote stronger corporate governance practices across Ghana’s public and private sectors, would take place in the Dr Daniel McKorley Moot Courtroom of the GIMPA Law School at exactly 5:30 p.m.
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Full text: Report of OSP on contractual arrangements involving Finance Ministry, GRA and SML
This report is founded on sections 2 and 3 of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959) and regulation 31(1)(g) of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (Operations) Regulations, 2018 (L.I. 2374).
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Acting Chief Justice urges transparency and local control in Africa’s resource deals
He made the remarks at the opening of the 2025 Annual African Bar Association (AFBA) Conference in Accra, held under the theme “Foreign Investment in Africa: Investment or Exploitation.”
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Foreign investment or exploitation? African Bar Conference opens in Accra with bold calls for legal sovereignty
The event brings together judges, lawyers, government officials, policymakers and academics from across Africa to assess whether foreign involvement on the continent is driving development or deepening dependency. This is the second time Gh...
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Thaddeus Sory questions fairness in Bar admissions, calls for national exam
In an interview on JoyNews’ PM Express, Mr Sory said it is difficult to understand how certain individuals are being called to the Bar when their professional commitments make regular attendance at the Ghana School of Law almost impossible.
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Government to amend Shippers’ Authority Act to resolve port disputes
The move comes in response to concerns raised by the Chamber of Freight and Trade about inconsistencies in the rates applied by shipping lines when calculating demurrage and related port fees.
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4th KBE Memorial Lecture spotlights Arbitration as key to Africa’s Investment future
The annual lecture, hosted by Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah in honour of its founding partner, convened legal minds, students, and the public for dialogue on Africa’s dispute resolution future.
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Why lawyers in Singapore do not wear wigs or address judges “My Lord”
By the early 1990s, these symbols of British tradition were formally abolished. It was a turning point that signaled the nation’s determination to chart its own legal identity.
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Professor Atuguba assumes office as Acting Director of the Ghana School of Law
On his first day in office, Prof. Atuguba held a maiden meeting with staff, where he reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the solid foundation laid by his predecessor and to further advancing the mission of legal education in Ghana.
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Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill 2025 receives presidential assent
The legislation, passed by Parliament in July, is designed to strengthen sustainability and compliance in the industry, while improving the welfare of fishing communities.
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Prof. Atuguba takes helm as Acting Director of Legal Education Sep 1
The appointment comes after Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie recalled Justice B.Y.K. Oppong of the Court of Appeal from the role to resume full judicial duties.
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Ghana set for biggest Tech law overhaul in decades — Sam George
The proposed legislative package includes separating the National Communications Authority (NCA) Act from the Electronic Communications Act to create a more modern, focused framework.
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Ghana School of Law will not be abolished– Legal Education Director clarifies
Speaking on Channel One TV’s “The Point of View” on Wednesday, July 30, Barima Oppong clarified that the Ghana School of Law (GSL) would remain operational even if a national bar examination system is introduced.
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Judge of distinction: Mrs. Sediinam Kwadam tops GIMPA’s 2025 Masters class
Graduating with a near-perfect GPA of 3.98, Mrs. Kwadam received three top honors: Best Graduate Student of GIMPA Law School, the Dean’s Excellence Award for Best LLM Student, and the prestigious Fatou Bensouda Prize for Best Student in Int...
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New U.S. Visa Policy to slap Ghanaians with extra $250 fee
The fee, which applies to tourist, student, exchange, and temporary work visas, brings the total cost of a U.S. visa application for many Ghanaians to nearly $500—excluding travel, documentation, and other processing expenses.
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962 mining licences risk revocation as government tightens grip on sector
This strong message was delivered by the Lands Minister, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, following the submission of a report by a special committee tasked with auditing the country’s small-scale mining licences.
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Freight Forwarders bemoan unregulated shipping fees
The institute says the current system allows shipping lines to levy unjustified and excessive fees, particularly administrative charges in U.S. dollars, even when one bill of lading covers multiple containers.
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