Rent issues in Accra have become a growing concern, affecting the daily lives of many Ghanaians. While much of the focus is on general housing costs, one segment that often escapes scrutiny is the private hostel market — where students at institutions such as the University of Ghana (UG) and the University of Professional Studies,…
Former Group Managing Director of Ecobank, Albert Essien, has identified weak risk management — particularly credit risk — as the single biggest downside of Ghana’s banking sector. Reflecting on Ghana’s recent banking sector crisis, Mr Essien argued that the core challenge facing the industry is not regulatory compliance alone, but how effectively banks manage lending…
Authorities in Ghana’s Ashanti Region have stepped up enforcement measures against commercial transport operators accused of charging passengers fares above officially approved rates. The intensified action, led by officers from the National Security Secretariat in collaboration with the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), forms part of a broader effort to regulate public transportation costs and…
Source: Business Outlook President John Dramani Mahama has expressed optimism over Ghana’s ongoing efforts to combat illegal small-scale mining, commonly referred to as galamsey, stating that recent government measures are beginning to yield measurable environmental improvements. According to the President, early indicators suggest that some polluted rivers and degraded forest areas are gradually regaining…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has introduced a new strategic framework aimed at transforming Nigeria’s natural gas industry into a central pillar of economic expansion and energy security. The initiative, known as the Gas Master Plan 2026 (NGMP 2026), was officially presented on Friday at the NNPC Towers in Abuja, drawing…