Author: Michael Ogbodu
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Address political inferences in operations of TOR – Energy Consultant
Energy Consultant, Dr Yussif Sulemana has commended the government for its commitment to revamp, Tema Oil Refinery (TOR). The country’s only oil refinery has not been operational for a while now due to several challenges, including the inability of the entity to pay its workers. But the Energy Minister, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, in a recent…
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ICT will be critical in Ghana Enterprise Agency’s operations – Kosi Yankey-Ayeh
The Executive Director of the Ghana Enterprises Agency, Kosi Yankey-Ayeh has hinted that the activities of the new entity will rely significantly on Information Technology. The Ghana Enterprises Agency Bill which was passed recently, converted the National Board for Scale for Small Industries (NBSSI) into an agency to oversee, coordinate, promote and develop Micro, Small…
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Review cost of data in Ghana – AGI to government
The Association of Ghana Industries, AGI, says for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country to stay competitive amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the cost of data must be given a critical look. Although a recent survey by a British technology research firm, Cable, has shown that data cost in Ghana is ranked the sixth…
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Establish processing plant to address egg glut – Farmer association
The Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association is proposing an egg processing factory as a solution to the challenge of a glut on the market. According to the association, this move will significantly reduce the loses of farmers who are currently having challenges selling their eggs. Michael Nyarko-Ampem, the President of the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers…
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Government must tackle tax evasion to boost revenue – AOMCs
The Association of Oil Marketing Companies believes government may not have to introduce new taxes on petroleum products if steps are taken to address the issue of tax evasion. A recent report by the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) revealed that Ghana lost GH₵1.9 billion to tax evasion in 2019. Speaking to Citi Business…
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Government’s proposed Housing Authority must be run by technocrats – GREDA
The Ghana Real Estate Developers Association is calling for the government to speed up the establishment of the proposed Ghana Housing Authority. The Association however believes that ensuring the authority is ran by technocrats and industry players who understand the country’s housing sector is key to ensuring it remains relevant in addressing the country’s housing…
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Parliament’s Mines, Energy and Finance committees must review fuel taxes – COPEC
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), is calling on Parliament’s Mines and Energy and Finance Committees to review the government’s proposal of a new petroleum tax. Following the passage of the 2021 budget, the various committees in Parliament are set to debate aspects of its appropriations to the sectors. Meanwhile, speaking to the Citi Business…
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Claims we spent GHS1.7 billion on COVID-19 inaccurate – Government
The government has clarified that it spent GHS19 billion on the COVID-19 pandemic contrary to media reports. This follows publications by some local media houses as well as a post by Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu, John Jinapor, that per the 2021 budget statement, only GHS1.7 billion of the allocated GHS19 billion for issues…
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National Safety Council signs MoU to provide occupational health and safety training in Ghana
The National Safety Council, Ghana has expressed its commitment to ensuring safety at workspaces especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Safety at workplaces has become a critical concern for industry players as it has become key points for transmission of the virus. In light of this, the Council has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with…
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We didn’t force retirees to sign acceptance forms for benefits – SSNIT
The management of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), has downplayed allegations by the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) that retirees are being forced to sign an acceptance form for their benefits. CLOGSAG had accused SSNIT of acting unprofessionally regarding an ongoing negotiation on the payment of past credits…