Ghana’s passport administration to start its 24-hour operation.
This year, you need to be prepared as we will be running three shifts. We aim to reduce the waiting time for passport applications,” Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa stated.
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Government Approves 10% Salary Raise for Public Sector Workers
This marks the second wage adjustment in less than a year. The latest pay rise follows a significant 23% salary adjustment in 2024, which was aimed at cushioning workers against rising living costs
Immigration Service Ordered by High Court to Pay GH₵960,000 for Unlawful Detention of Traveler
The immigration officers, who were supposed to prevent a police-declared wanted individual, “Kwabena Asare,” mistakenly detained “Kwabena Baffour Asare,” causing a delay that ultimately led to the termination of his employment in Germany
Nigeria to ban 60,000-litre petrol tankers as accidents take3,500 lives
Nigeria’s federal government has announced plans to ban petroleum tankers with capacities of 60,000 and 45,000 litres.
Bawumia condemns ‘unfair’ dismissals, urges Mahama to reverse decision.
However, recent developments, which he believes pose a “significant threat to the country’s democracy,” had compelled him to speak out.
N-Gas to halt gas supply to Ghana over unpaid arrears.
N-Gas is committed to upholding the sanctity of contracts across the value chain and, as a result, may demand one month’s pre-payment from VRA as a condition for continued gas supply.
Akwatia MP Ernest Kumi Convicted Over Contempt of Court, Judge Issues Arrest Warrant
A Koforidua High Court has issued an arrest warrant for the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Akwatia constituency in the Eastern region, Mr. Ernest Yaw Kumi for contempt of court.
NPA to deploy automated fuel dispensers to implement 24-hour economy.
The Chief Executive of the NPA, Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq., said the initial phase might include the deployment of automated dispensers at selected petroleum retail outlets,
NCA to Shut Down Six Radio Stations Under Sam George’s Direction
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations has directed the Acting Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA) to take immediate enforcement action against several entities for operating without valid frequency authorisations, in violation of Section 2(4) of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775)
Ofori-Atta removed from list of wanted persons as he returns for probe.
This announcement follows a period of uncertainty about Ofori-Atta’s whereabouts, which led the OSP to declare him wanted as part of its investigation into corruption-related offences.