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Library Authority seeks review of 55-year-old Act to realign mandate
As part of the reforms, GhLA is pushing for a comprehensive review of its 55-year-old Act to provide a legal foundation for transformation.
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Ghana declared ineligible for U.S. aid under MCC for 2026 fiscal year
This restriction stems from the debt default clause outlined in section 7012 of the Fiscal Year 2025 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act (SFOAA), which remains in effect until a debt restructuring agreement is...
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Head porter jailed for vandalizing portions of Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange
Asare was found guilty of causing unlawful damage under Section 172 of the Criminal Offences Act (Act 29).
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NPA to close, decommission unlicensed fuel stations
In a statement, the Authority stressed its legal mandate under the National Petroleum Authority Act, 2005 (Act 691), as amended, to regulate all commercial activities involving petroleum products, from storage and distribution to marketing...
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Forestry Commission announces 2025 wildlife closed season from Aug 1 to Dec 1
The ban, announced in a press release on July 31, aligns with the Wildlife Resources Management Act, 2023 (Act 1115), and Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1971 (L.I. 685).
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BoG warns financial institutions: FX violations will lead to license termination
In a statement released on July 29, 2025, the central bank said it had observed continued non-compliance by some banks, Dedicated Electronic Money Issuers (DEMIs), Enhanced Payment Service Providers (EPSPs), and Money Transfer Operators (MT...
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Hotel Association sues GHAMRO over unlawful royalty charges
According to court documents, the GHA is challenging the current model used by GHAMRO and ARSOG to assess and collect royalties from its members, describing it as inconsistent with Ghana’s copyright laws.
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Grounding the ”Kotoka Clause”—Why Swearing in an Acting President for Travel Is a Constitutional Folly
The Constitution speaks plainly. The Speaker does not act unless both the President and Vice-President are truly unable to govern—not merely out of town.
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Bank of Ghana warns public against “Foreign Investor” scammers
In a public notice, the central bank revealed that these scammers are operating across multiple platforms and luring people with false promises of lucrative payouts in exchange for upfront deposits.
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NFA set to enforce film classification law from May 1
In a press release signed by Executive Secretary Kafui Danku-Pitcher, the Authority reminded stakeholders that under the Development and Classification of Film Act, 2016 (Act 935), all films intended for public screening must undergo classi...
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Desist from using Professor, Doctor without academic basis-GTEC
“The use of such titles without academic merit is misleading and unethical,” the Commission stated. “It violates the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023), and undermines the authenticity of genuine academic achievements.”
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GRA orders immediate compliance as government scraps 1% E-Levy
Effective from 12:00 AM on April 2, 2025, all banks, fintech companies, and mobile money operators are required to stop charging the E-Levy. Institutions are also expected to promptly refund any deductions made on or after this date.
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Gender Minister commits to full implementation of Affirmative Action Act
Speaking at the 2025 Africa Women Political Leadership Summit in Accra, Dr. Lartey emphasized the need to remove financial constraints that prevent women from contesting political positions.
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2024 Joint Transition Team inaugurated
This event marked the formal initiation of the process to facilitate a seamless handover of power. Outgoing President Akufo-Addo emphasized the importance of complying with the Presidential Transition Act to maintain Ghana’s reputation as a...
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President John Mahama to Make His First 9 Appointments Within 24 Hours
President John Mahama has been re-elected President of Ghana in a historic electoral system that saw him garner 56.55% of total valid votes cast.
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High Court dismisses suit challenging Deputy IGP appointment
The court presided over by Justice Richard Apietu, found that the applicant had not correctly invoked the court's jurisdiction when filing the case under Article 141 of the 1992 Constitution and Section 16 of the Courts Act (Act 459).
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Seek approval before media adverts-FDA to Food service establishments
The FDA stated that any food service provider advertising without this approval is in breach of both the FDA’s Advertising Guidelines for Regulated Products and Section 100 (2) of the Public Health Act 2012, Act 851.
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Bank of Ghana closes Dek-Nock Investments for taking deposits without licence
This action is in accordance with Section 20(2)(g) of the Banks and Specialised Deposit-taking Institutions Act, 2016 (Act 930).
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Manhandling of corpses: MoFFA to get culprits arrested
In a marked departure from local cultural practices, however, cases of youth carrying corpses without a coffin, bearing it on their shoulder like a celebrity, have gained attention in recent times.
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Man Jailed for Over Four Years for Condom Removal During Sex
A man in London has been sentenced to over four years in prison for "stealthing," secretly removing a condom during sex. The case hinged on the legal principle of conditional consent and reaffirmed that non-consensual condom removal is cons...
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