Day: June 22, 2025

Accra: A trader by the name of Constance Gyasi Nimako has been remanded into lawful custody by an Accra Circuit Court on charges of stealing and laundering money that was mistakenly credited to her bank account. According to Ghana News Agency, Nimako, who is also known as Maa Adwoa, allegedly spent GHS770,500 of the GHS800,000 that was erroneously transferred to her Ecobank account. The funds were meant for a business transaction by the CEO of a company, who inadvertently sent the money to Nimako’s account instead of his own. Nimako reportedly transferred GHS300,000 to her mother’s account at Fidelity Bank,

Accra: Ecobank Ghana PLC has announced a stellar performance for the 2024 financial year at its annual general meeting, with Chairman of the Board, Mr. Samuel Ashitey Adjei, hailing the results as a testament to the bank’s strategic focus, resilience, and unyielding commitment to value creation. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ashitey Adjei emphasized Ecobank Ghana’s exceptional growth trajectory, strategic transformation initiatives, and strong financial returns, underscored by its core pillars: Growth, Transformation, and Returns (GTR). ‘This year’s strong performance was driven by disciplined and consistent execution across our organisation,’ Mr. Adjei said. ‘We built a customer-centric plan for

Accra: CUTS International, a consumer advocacy and policy research organisation, has called on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to address what it describes as ‘unfair’ charges imposed by banks at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). The organisation urged the BoG to take immediate steps to reform ATM-related practices to protect consumers from undue financial burdens. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Mr Appiah Kusi Adomako, the West Africa Regional Director of CUTS International, highlighted the unreliability of ATM services and the imposition of hidden charges, which were undermining the core benefits of ATMs. Originally introduced to provide 24-hour

Accra: Ghana has been urged to establish an overarching authority to ensure the success of its Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) and its implementation, with the goal of sustaining the nation’s marine waters. Participants at a National Training Workshop on Marine Spatial Planning in Ghana emphasized that a unified authority, particularly one led by an executive with representation from various stakeholders, would facilitate synergy in the management and sustainability of the marine space. This approach would address the current situation where multiple institutions have different mandates regarding ocean usage. According to Ghana News Agency, the National Training was part of the

Accra: The Atlantic Essential Development Incorporated, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has taken the initiative to construct a mechanised borehole for Bibiani Senior High Technical School located in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Stephen Aboagye, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organisation, stated that the project was conceived during a camp meeting with the school’s authorities. Following this interaction, the Board of Directors of the organisation agreed to execute the project. Mr Aboagye highlighted that Queens Senior High School, the region’s only female second-cycle school, had previously received a

Accra: Mr. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, the Chairman of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving (NDPT) committee, has commended the Special Group of Companies Limited for its generous support towards the celebration of the NDPT. He emphasized the company’s commitment to promoting national unity and spiritual reflection, noting that such partnerships are vital to the success of the annual event and the nation as a whole. According to Ghana News Agency, the Chairman of the NDPT committee expressed his gratitude during a courtesy visit to the management of Special Group of Companies Limited. The visit aimed to show appreciation and

Washington: US President Donald Trump announced that the United States conducted an airstrike on three nuclear sites in Iran, including the Fordow uranium enrichment facility, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between the two countries. According to Ghana News Agency, Trump revealed this operation on his social media platform, Truth Social, and it was subsequently shared by the White House. He stated that the airstrike targeted Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, with a full payload of bombs being dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All aircraft involved in the mission have safely exited Iranian airspace and are returning home,