Solomon Boakye

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Galamsey Has Destroyed Ecosystems; Reforestation Must Now Restore Wildlife, Not Just Trees — Dr. Ackah

Dr. Ackah says galamsey has destroyed ecosystems, urging reforestation that restores wildlife through food trees, biodiversity recovery, and stronger community…

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Schools Should Be Central to Ghana’s Tree Planting Drive — Expert

Dr. Ackah urges Ghana to centre schools in tree planting, promoting fruit trees for food security, environmental education, and long-term…

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Gov’t Revises Diesel Relief, Extends Support for Two Pricing Windows

Government revises diesel relief to GHS1.07 per litre, extends support for two pricing windows after previous one-month fuel intervention ends…

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OMCs Signal Fresh Pain at the Pumps as Fuel Prices Set to Rise Across Board

Fuel prices are set to rise from May 16, with OMCs projecting increases across petrol, diesel and LPG driven by…

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Gov’t Continues Fuel Support but Cuts Diesel Relief to GH₵1.07 from GH₵2.00 per Litre

Government continues fuel support but reduces diesel relief from GHS2.00 to GHS1.07 per litre, following expiry of one-month subsidy aimed…

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Expert Calls for “Food Forest” Approach to Restore Ghana’s Degraded Lands and Boost Biodiversity

Dr. Frank Ackah calls for a “food forest” approach to reforestation, combining fruit and timber trees to restore degraded lands,…

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Gold Holds Below $4,700 as Inflation Keeps Fed Hawkish Bets Alive

Gold holds below $4,700 as strong US inflation data boosts Fed hawkish bets, limiting demand despite geopolitical tensions and year-on-year…

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Oil Holds Above $105 as Geopolitical Risks Sustain Oil Rally

Brent crude stays above $105 as geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions, and global demand pressures keep oil markets tight amid uncertainty…

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Gold Slips Toward $4,700 as Strong US Inflation Reduces Rate-Cut Bets

Gold fell to $4,699 as strong US inflation reduced Fed rate-cut expectations, while higher energy costs and India’s tariffs added…

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Oil Eases After Rally as Middle East Tensions Keep Market on Edge

Brent crude fell slightly to $107.03 after a rally, as Middle East tensions and Hormuz disruptions keep supply risks high…

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Ghana’s Economy: Better on Paper, Still Slow on the Ground

Bank of Ghana’s current policy rate is 14%, inflation is 3.4%, and the 91-day Treasury bill rate is around 4.86%.…

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Ghana Signs Deal with Eni-Led Partners to Expand Sankofa, Gye Nyame Output

Ghana has signed a deal with Eni-led partners to expand Sankofa and Gye Nyame gas output by 30%, targeting 350…

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Ghana Stocks End Week Lower as Market Cap Sheds Gh¢12.5bn 

Ghana stocks ended the week lower as market cap fell GH¢12.5bn, indices declined, ETI and CAL weakened, while MTN dominated…

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Gold Falls as Rising Oil Prices and Stronger Dollar Dampen Safe-Haven Demand 

Gold fell below $4,700 as rising oil prices, stronger dollar and inflation concerns outweighed safe-haven demand amid stalled U.S.-Iran peace…

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Oil Markets Remain Volatile as Iran Standoff Raises Supply Disruption Risks 

Global oil prices rose above $105 as Iran tensions and Hormuz supply fears deepened market volatility, raising inflation, transport and…

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