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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said that the implementation of the gold-for-oil policy has significantly reduced forex pressures on bulk energy storage, transportation and bulk imports. According to him, the policy helped the…

Who would ever have thought that some eateries spread around the country are operating unlawfully without food hygiene permits normally required before they commence operation?  That these so-called canteens, chop bars, restaurants,…

Ever paused to reflect on how we perceive others based on their language use? Have you noticed the subtle judgements we make about people when we hear them speak? These reflections can shed light on the prevalence of language bias in…

A few weeks ago, both traditional and social media platforms were set alight with news of new trains on their way to Ghana from Poland to augment the work being done to revamp the country’s railways.  Initially, the reports said as many…

In 2017, I called for the Bank of Ghana (“BoG”) to grow its Gold Reserve as a percentage of its Foreign Reserve from 7.7%, to 30% (+/- 3%) at that time, in tandem with its inflation target of 8% (+/- 2%), for currency stability and act as a…

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the IT sector has been a driving force behind global advancements. However, the rapid pace of technological change has not only brought about innovation but has also led to shifts in the job…

In his magisterial account ‘‘An Inquiry Into Nature and the Causes of Wealth of Nations,’’ Adam Smith (1776) the Scottish economist and philosopher, postulated that the biggest resource of an organisation and by large a country is its human…

Information Minister-designate Fatimatu Abubakar has justified the reassignment of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to a new portfolio, emphasizing his unquestionable capacity to provide valuable advice in the financial sector.…

Asukuu fuo no asei bibiaa wo Ghana translated literally as ‘the educated elites have spoiled everything in Ghana’.  This was what Samuel (actual name withheld) told me when I was plying the Tema Motorway with him in November 2023.…

Hajj is a major pillar as far as Islam is concerned. Being the fifth pillar, we are encouraged to embark on Hajj when we are of age, sound mind and financially fit. I have yet to see in any of the good books of Islam that encourage the…