Tag: Citi Business News
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Social innovator turns hair wigs into bricks [Video]
It is common knowledge that Ghana faces a serve plastic waste crisis as a number of streets in the country have litters or heaps of waste beside them. While this is a challenge for most people to deal with a few individuals are using this waste for meaningful business ventures. Nelplast Eco Ghana Limited is…
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FBNBank Ghana reiterates commitment to gender parity
FBNBank Ghana Limited has stated its commitment to ensuring gender parity and enabling women in the workforce to reach their full potential. Speaking at the launch of the FBNBank Ghana Women Network, Victor Yaw Asante, Managing Director of FBNBank Ghana Limited said this is one of the initiatives created by the First Bank of Nigeria…
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NDC will establish a Renewable Energy Authority if voted into power – John Jinapor
The National Democratic Congress says it will establish a Renewable Energy Authority as part of its efforts towards achieving the country’s plan on green energy. Speaking at the Energy Manifesto Dialogue organised by the Institute of Energy Security, former deputy Energy Minister, John Abu Jinapor said the NDC’s plan of establishing a Renewable Energy Authority…
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IES sceptical about feasibility of planned Petroleum Hub
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) says for government to succeed with its plans of establishing a Petroleum Hub in the Western Region, it is imperative that it gets the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) back on its feet. Speaking to Citi Business News, Executive Director of the Institute of Energy Security, Nana Amoasi VII, indicated…
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Business owners in Ashanti Region prepped on AfCFTA
Government through the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has begun engaging private business owners in the Ashanti Region on the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the National Export Development Strategy through a regional conference. Ghanaian Businesses are being urged to take full advantage of the initiatives to enable Ghana strategically…
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Amend Economic Plants Protection Act to include Shea tree – Clement Akapame [Video]
Lecturer at GIMPA and private legal practitioner, Clement Akapame wants the Economic Plants Protection Act amended to include shea trees. The act which was established in 1979 among other things prohibits the destruction of specified plants of economic value. In northern Ghana, shea tree is an indigenous and restricted asset. The tree produces shea nuts…
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Parliament passes Cybersecurity Act 2020
Parliament has passed the landmark Cybersecurity Act 2020 to protect people from fraudulent online transactions as well as safeguard the country’s digital space. The law establishes the Cyber Security Authority, protects the critical information infrastructure of the country, regulates cybersecurity activities, provides for the protection of children on the internet and develops Ghana’s cybersecurity ecosystem.…
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Innovation in agric sector; upcycling Ghana’s food waste [Video]
One of the sectors that has performed well in this COVID-19 period is agriculture. Throughout the period of global uncertainty, Ghana was fortunate enough to have more than enough food to feed itself without experiencing any crises of food shortage. With the increased consumption of food comes increased waste. Unfortunately, the lack of appropriate channels…
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Bui Power Authority to become front runner in renewable energy projects – Fred Oware
Chief Executive officer of the Bui Power Authority, Fred Oware, says the passage of the Bui Power Authority (Amendment) Bill 2020 will empower his outfit to make strides in the country’s renewable energy space. Speaking to Citi Business News, Mr Fred Oware indicated that the move will help remove a major barrier to its renewable…
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Kumasi Airport to attain international status by mid 2021 – Ashanti Regional Minister
Ghana’s aviation industry is set to get a major boost as plans are currently underway to convert the Kumasi Airport into one that meets international standards. This would make the Kumasi Airport the second international airport in Ghana. Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah indicated that expansion works are expected to be completed by the middle…