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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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Justice Baffoe-Bonnie to be sworn in as Chief Justice today
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, who has served as Acting Chief Justice since 22 April 2025, steps into the role after the suspension and subsequent dismissal of Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
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Former CJ Torkonoo files suit to halt Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s vetting, appointment as Chief Justice
The lawsuit also asks the court to invalidate all proceedings of the Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang Committee, which was constituted under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution to examine petitions calling for her removal from office.
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ECG retrieves 1,000 missing containers
Appearing before Parliament’s Energy Committee, Acting Managing Director Ing. Julius Kpekpena said the company had made “a lot of progress” since May, when over 1,300 containers went missing.
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Nestle removes CEO over undisclosed relationship with junior staff member
The Swiss multinational, known for brands such as Kit Kat and Nespresso, announced that Freixe was dismissed with "immediate effect" following an internal investigation led by Nestle’s chair, Paul Bulcke, and lead independent director, Pabl...
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Gold Fields to cede Damang mine to the Government in April 2026
The company’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mike Fraser, confirmed the move during a half-year financial results presentation to investors and journalists.
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Who owns your dead body? Stakeholders push for legislation to give spouses a stake
The conference, organized by MarryRight Ghana, closed with a clear message, with stakeholders calling for legislation to give the nuclear family, especially spouses, a legal stake in burial decisions.
Richard Osei Boateng
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CASE STUDY: INSOLVENCY AND CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING OF THE BANKS IN GHANA
Between the years 2017 and 2019, Ghana’s banking sector underwent an unprecedented period of reform which was prompted by widespread regulatory breaches, poor governance, undercapitalization, and unsustainable lending practices.
Ama Anima Konadu
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Ghana extends oil licence deal with Tullow, Kosmos, PetroSA & GNPC at $2 billion
Announced on June 4, 2025, the agreement brings together key industry players—Tullow Oil plc, Kosmos Energy, PetroSA, the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), and its subsidiary Explorco—under a unified commitment to deepen investme...
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Final report on downstream petroleum sector reform presented to minister
The committee, inaugurated on March 14, 2025, was tasked with conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the sector and proposing reforms to enhance its efficiency, transparency, and long-term sustainability.
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How staff of Ghana's Washington embassy were dismissed, others suspended over corruption scandal
In a statement shared via social media on Monday, May 26, 2025, the Minister announced the immediate dismissal of Fred Kwarteng, a locally recruited IT staffer, who allegedly masterminded a fraudulent scheme that siphoned unauthorized fees...
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Meet Silas Osei Boateng — Elected vice president of Middle Temple Young Barristers’ Association of England, Wales
The elections were held on 26th March 2025, where Silas contested against three British candidates and emerged victorious.
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The Key Role of Due Diligence in Corporate Restructuring Transactions in Ghana
In Ghana, corporate restructuring, such as mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, is essential in shaping the business environment. However, these transactions carry inherent risks and complexities, making thorough due diligence necessary...
Ofori Eric Kwaah
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BoG prohibits banks from photocopying Ghana Cards for banking transactions
This directive aligns with the National Identity Register Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2111), which emphasize biometric verification as the gold standard for secure transactions.
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Energy Ministry withdraws ENI, Vitol, and Springfield oil field unitization directive
This decision was communicated through a letter addressed to the Managing Director of ENI Ghana, the Country Manager of Vitol Upstream Energy, and Springfield Exploration and Production.
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Stakeholder Committee to champion reform of downstream petroleum sector-Minister
This initiative aims to ensure a stable and sufficient fuel supply to meet the increasing national demand. Speaking at the inaugural downstream dialogue organized by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, Mr. Jinapor emphasized
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Georgia woman sues IVF clinic after giving birth to wrong baby
Krystena Murray underwent in-vitro fertilization (IVF) at Coastal Fertility Clinic in May 2023, believing she was carrying an embryo created from her own egg and a chosen sperm donor.
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Interior Minister pledges solutions to prison feeding challenges
During a visit to the Prisons Service Headquarters in Accra on Monday, the Minister emphasized the need for a sustainable approach to inmate rehabilitation.
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Trump reinstates plastic straws, reversing Biden-era ban
Trump, who previously sold plastic straws as part of his 2020 campaign merchandise, has long criticized paper straws, calling them ineffective and prone to disintegration.
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Labour Minister nominee advocates for review of retirement age
Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on January 30, Dr. Pelpuo acknowledged the ongoing debate surrounding the possibility of extending the retirement age to 65 or even 70.
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