Isaac Aidoo

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Ghana Eyes Higher Revenue from Extractive Sector, Targets Increased Local Participation

Ghana considers revising its extractive fiscal regime to increase government revenue, reduce reliance on external financing, and maximize economic benefits…

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Volkswagen Ghana Pushes for Vehicle Financing Scheme to Boost Local Sales

Volkswagen Ghana is working with stakeholders to introduce a vehicle financing scheme, making new cars more affordable, boosting local sales,…

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Reset Ghana’s External Sector to Save the Cedi – IFS Tells Govt

The Institute for Fiscal Studies urges government to restructure Ghana’s external sector, advocating greater state control over gold and oil…

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Efficient Spending, Robust Anti-Corruption Measures Key to Offsetting Tax Cuts – Prof. Lord Mensah

Prof. Lord Mensah urges government to prioritize efficient spending, curb corruption, and enhance monetary-fiscal collaboration to offset revenue losses from…

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Unlocking Ghana’s Agricultural Potential: IFS Recommends Targeted Interventions for Growth

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) urges Ghana’s new government to prioritize agriculture through strategic interventions to boost economic growth,…

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IMF Urges Central Banks to Prioritize Price Stability, Support Economic Activity, Job Creation

The IMF urges central banks to restore price stability while supporting growth and jobs. Experts say Ghana’s central bank must…

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Eni Hails Directive Withdrawal as Positive Step for Ghana’s Petroleum Sector

The government’s withdrawal of the 2020 Unitization Directives restores investor confidence, strengthens Ghana’s petroleum sector, and renews collaboration with Eni…

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Assess Impact of Gold Purchase Program on Liquidity Growth, IFS appeals to govt

The IFS urges the government to assess the Bank of Ghana’s Gold Purchase Program’s impact on liquidity growth and economic…

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Pursue Strong Fiscal Consolidation Measures to Restore Stability-IFS

The Institute for Fiscal Studies urges the government to implement strong fiscal consolidation in the 2025 budget, warning that persistent…

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PMMC lays off staff in Kumasi, Bole & Tarkwa offices, cites financial losses, underperformance

PMMC has laid off staff in Kumasi, Bole, and Tarkwa, citing financial losses. Critics question fairness, alleging favoritism and calling…

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ICUMS Data Fully Recovered, Ghana Link Assures Stakeholders

Ghana Link assures stakeholders that no data was lost after ICUMS’ temporary interruption, attributing it to a planned upgrade aimed…

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Cocoa Smuggling Threatens Ghana’s Economy as Authorities Intensify Crackdown

Authorities intercepted a truck smuggling cocoa bean to Togo. The latest arrest shows Ghana’s ongoing battle against illicit cocoa trade,…

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Ghana’s Power Crisis: A Ticking Time Bomb for Businesses and Economy

Ghana’s power crisis threatens businesses as gas shortages loom. Experts urge long-term reforms, ECG restructuring, and energy diversification to ensure…

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AGI Pushes for Resetting of Ghana’s Manufacturing Industries

AGI urges policy reforms to reset Ghana’s manufacturing sector, tackling forex volatility, taxes, and import dependency. Strengthening local industries will…

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Ghana Secures Additional Donor Funding to Enhance Quality Education

Ghana secures a $2.23M GPE grant through UNICEF to strengthen education policies, enhance gender-responsive programming, and improve system resilience.

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