Joseph Yoyowah

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Housing Minister Assures Swift Resolution for Saglemi Housing Project

Housing Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah assures Saglemi Housing Project negotiations will conclude in 14 days, transferring completion to private investors.

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Mobile Money Transactions Grows to GH¢1.77 Trillion in August 2024, Despite E-Levy Brouhaha

Mobile money transactions in Ghana surged to GH¢ 1.77 trillion in the first eight months of 2024, marking a significant…

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Ghana Locks US$30 Million UAE Grant For Forest Conservation

Ghana secured a $30 million grant from the UAE to support forest conservation and alternative livelihoods for forest communities, enhancing…

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Hubtel Refutes $25Mn Payment Claims in ECG Modernisation Project

Hubtel clarifies that it received $12 million, not $25 million, for ECG's modernization, dismissing allegations of political influence and defending…

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Harnessing Business Opportunities in Northern Ghana-A New Shift of Rhetoric in Entrepreneurship.

Northern Ghana offers untapped business opportunities in agribusiness, mining, tourism, and more. Entrepreneurs should explore these avenues to drive regional…

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Don’t Buy Fuel With Passengers on Board: NPA Warns Commercial Drivers

The NPA warns commercial drivers against refueling with passengers on board, citing safety risks and urging compliance to prevent accidents…

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Banking Sector Assets Surge by 38.7% as Profits Climb in 2024

Ghana's banking sector grew 38.7% in assets, with rising profits and improved financial stability despite higher loan defaults.

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Mortgage Rates Edge Down Slightly to 30.79% for Households, Firms

Ghana’s mortgage rates slightly decreased to 30.79%, offering marginal relief for borrowers amid tightening financial conditions and credit growth.

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Cedi Records Over 20% Depreciation Against Major Currencies in Q3 2024

The cedi depreciated by over 20% against major currencies in September 2024, driven by inflationary pressures, external debt, trade deficits,…

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Ghana’s Growing Appetite for Imports Straining Balance of Payments

Ghana's total imports reached $10.1 billion by August 2024, with oil imports at $3 billion, representing 3.3% GDP growth.

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Ghana Ranks 4th in Intra-African Exports with US$6 B

Ghana ranks 4th in intra-African exports at $6 billion, driven by AfCFTA and diversified industrial, agricultural, and mineral exports.

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Nkrumah’s Vision for Affordable Housing: Lessons from the Seven-Year Development Plan

Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s Seven-Year Development Plan for National Reconstruction and Development (1963-1970) was a key part of his vision to…

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Fuel Imports Dominate 25% of Ghana’s Trade in Q2 2024, Highlighting Need for Renewable Energy Transition

In Q2 2024, fuel imports (gas oil and motor spirit super) made up 24.7% of Ghana's GH₵58.8 billion import bill,…

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SHC to Pay GH₵1.36 M Dividend to Gov’t, Shareholders

The State Housing Company (SHC) is set to pay a 5% dividend to the government and its shareholders, amounting to…

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State Housing Company Revenue Surges by 370% from 2016 to 2023 Without Bank Loans or Government Funding

The State Housing Company (SHC) achieved a 370% revenue increase, growing from GH₵25 million in 2016 to GH₵121 million in…

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