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Electing MMDCEs could strengthen local accountability and tackle flooding – Dr Offei-Aboagye

[ad_1] An Engagement Committee Member of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC), Dr Esther Ofei-Aboagye, has expressed concern over Ghana’s recurring floods, blaming years of weak citizen responsibility, poor planning, and limited accountability in local governance for the country’s worsening environmental challenges. Speaking in an interview on the sidelines of the ACRC Cross-Project Learning Workshop…

Nigeria’s oil content board unveils $100m equity fund to support local producers

Aziboat11 months ago11 months ago22 mins

[ad_1] Nigeria’s oil and gas content regulator on Tuesday announced a $100 million equity investment scheme to boost indigenous participation in the energy sector and said it would tighten compliance rules from next year. Felix Ogbe, executive secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), told the Practical Nigerian Content Forum that the…

How Ghana’s Agricultural Reforms Will Reduce Trade Deficits and Stabilize the Local Currency – Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana

Aziboat2 years ago08 mins

[ad_1] Agriculture is critical to Ghana’s economy, providing jobs, food security, and foreign exchange. However, the sector has obstacles such as low productivity, weak infrastructure, and restricted finance, which result in a trade deficit and currency volatility. Agricultural reforms seek to increase productivity, efficiency, and sustainability by improving access to financing, technology, and markets, as…

Akufo-Addo pledges support for local manufacturing companies

Aziboat3 years ago02 mins

[ad_1] President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has pledged the government’s commitment to providing necessary support to local manufacturing companies in Ghana in the wake of recent economic downturn. The President made this promise during a working visit to Blue Skies Company Limited in Doboro, close to Nsawam. The visit to Blue Skies Company Limited, a…

Ignorance of local govt system reason for low interest in assembly elections

Aziboat3 years ago04 mins

[ad_1] The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Kathleen Addy, says most Ghanaians are not interested in District Level Elections (DLEs) because they are ignorant of the local government system. Over the years, low voter turnouts have been recorded across the country during DLEs. A similar situation is being witnessed today across…

Beyond the Bowl: Ghana’s poultry demand vs local production

Aziboat3 years ago18 mins

[ad_1] Imagine a Ghanaian celebration without the unmistakable aroma of perfectly seasoned poultry wafting through the air – a scenario as unthinkable as a sorrowful feast. From the festive ambiance of Christmas to the sombre moments of funerals, “Akokornam“, the affectionate local term for chicken, stands as the indispensable protein source, a fundamental element elevating…

Women aspirants in local level elections trained to improve communication skills

Aziboat3 years ago03 mins

[ad_1] The Alliance for Women in Media (AWMA), has trained journalists in the Ashanti region to adopt gender sensitive approaches in their reportage. Female aspirants partaking in the upcoming district level elections in December were also trained on improving their communication skills. AWMA recognizes that women are rights-holders as citizens and residents of the communities…

Electrochem allocates portions of its concession to local miners

Aziboat3 years ago13 mins

[ad_1] Electrochem Ghana Limited has allocated large portions of its concession to citizens of Ada to mine salt. The move is aimed at curbing the menace of Atsiakpo (Salt galamsey), which led to the destruction of the Ada Songhor Lagoon. The decision aligns with the company’s assurance of creating opportunities for citizens in Ada, thereby…

SSNIT must ensure safety of local markets, help Makola fire victims

Aziboat3 years ago02 mins

[ad_1] The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has criticized the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) for putting up a market with inadequate structural planning for traders in the central business district. This comes after a fire gutted Accra’s Makola Shopping Mall over the weekend, resulting in the destruction of approximately 200 makeshift…

Local businessman constructs 1.5km road for Gbornorme

Aziboat3 years ago03 mins

[ad_1] In a display of community spirit and generosity, a local businessman, Mr Parlous Quarshie, has undertaken the construction of a 1.5-kilometre road that promises to transform the landscape of Gbornorme in Weta in the Ketu-North municipality of the Volta Region. The road that links Gbornorme to other communities, especially the main town of Weta…