Author: Michael Ogbodu
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Ghana can’t industrialise with green energy – GAEC’s Dr. Seth Debrah
Even though there have been a lot of calls for Ghana to switch to renewable energy, not everybody thinks it’s the way to go for the country’s industrialisation agenda. Acting Director of the Nuclear Power Institute at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), Dr Seth Kofi Debrah, is one of such people. He says renewable…
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Extend operational hours of Kumasi Airport to maximise facility – Aviation analyst
Aviation analyst, Sean Mendis says beyond the expansion of the Kumasi Airport to international status, efforts have to be made to properly manage and utilize the facility to full capacity. According to him measures also have to be made to increase operational hours of the airport. He stated that, “While Ghana has made investments in…
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Stakeholders want Akufo-Addo to assent to Real Estate Authority Bill, 2020
Stakeholders in the housing industry are calling on the President, Nana Akufo-Addo to assent the Real Estate Authority Bill, 2020 into law as soon as possible. Parliament passed the bill earlier in the year which when turned into law will regulate real estate agency practice, the conduct of real estate practitioners, and commercial transactions in…
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Ghana set to meet renewable energy target by 2030 – Bui Power CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of the Bui Power Authority, Fred Oware says Ghana is on course to attain its new goal of a 10 percent renewable energy in the country’s energy mix by 2030. Speaking to Citi Business News, Mr Oware indicated that with the rate of power being generated at the Bui Power Solar…
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Enforce safety standards to prevent gas explosions – COPEC to government
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers-Ghana (COPEC) wants government and sector authorities to ensure that safety standards are adhered to at various fuel stations across the country. This is on the back of an explosion which occurred last week at a gas station in the Volta Region. Speaking to Citi Business News, Executive Secretary of COPEC,…
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Government must exempt tourists from paying $150 for COVID-19 test – Tourism Chamber
The Chamber of Tourism Industry Ghana is calling for persons who come into the country by air bearing tourist visas to be exempted from paying the $150 for the COVID-19 test. According to the Chamber, this will help encourage more persons to visit the country and in the long run increase patronage of tourist sites.…
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AfCFTA Secretariat to address dumping of substandard goods concerns of member states
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has hinted of plans to address concerns of standardization of goods and services by some member countries. The Secretariat says the various standardization authorities across the continent are collaborating to address the issue. Nigeria’s borders have long been closed over concerns of dumping of poor quality good…
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AfCFTA commences first meeting on trade and goods
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has begun its first meeting of the Committee on Trade and Goods. Concurrently, the subcommittee on Trade Facilitation Customs Cooperation and Transit is also meeting. In an interview with Citi Business News, Head of AfCFTA Affairs at the Customs Division of GRA, Fenchi Akoto, indicated that the…
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TOR can refine over 100,000 barrels of crude a day under good leadership – John Jinapor
Former Deputy Energy Minister, John Jinapor, says under proper leadership the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) should be able to process in excess of 100,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Speaking at the Energy Manifesto Dialogue Organised by the Institute for Energy Security (IES), Mr Jinapor indicated that the NDC government has the know-how to…
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Political interference cause of TOR’s woes – Senyo Hosi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), Senyo Kwasi Hosi says political interferences in operations of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), will have to be halted in order for the entity to properly function. Speaking at the Energy Manifesto Town Hall, organized by the CBOD, Senyo Hosi said it will…