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Ghana: GCR Affirms Ecobank Ratings – A+ in the Long Term and A1 in the Short Term

GCR Ratings (“GCR”) has affirmed its strong rating of Ecobank Ghana’s long and short-term issuer ratings of A+ (GH) and A1 (GH) respectively, with a positive outlook. The rating agency also extended the rating to September 30, 2022. In a report published on its website, the GCR stated that: “The ratings on Ecobank Ghana PLC […]

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Ghana: TIP Demands Redress On Unfair Labour Practices

The Information Technology (IT) Professionals Union (TIP), an association of workers who manage key technical operations for the telecommunication operators in the country, are demanding immediate redress of issues relating to their remuneration and unfair labour practices. The group made up of telecom engineers, technicians, IT professionals and other allied workers, accused its employers of […]

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Ghana: GFA, Betpawa Cut Sod for Construction of Betpawa Park

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has cut the sod for the construction of the betPawa Park at the Ghamaman Centre of Excellence at Prampram. The betPawa Park is one of the investments that the Premier League headline sponsor betPawa seeks to make in Ghana football for the next three seasons following the decision to sponsor […]

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Ghana: Make Practical Gardening Part of Growing Children – Prof Akosa

A Professor of Pathology, Agyeman Badu Akosa, says it is incumbent on all to make practical gardening an essential part of the growing of the Ghanaian child. He said that was the only way to make Ghana greener, wealthier, healthier and more beautiful. Prof Akosa said this in a keynote address at the opening of […]

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Ghana: President Approves Promotion for 25 Top Prison Officers

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has upon the advice of the Prisons Service Council’s pursuant to Article 207(3) of the 1992 Constitution approved the promotion of 25 senior prisons officers in the Ghana Prisons Service (GPS). Out of the 25, four Deputy Directors of Prisons (DDP) have been promoted to Directors of Prisons (DOP), […]

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Liberia: AML Breaks Ground for U.S.$100k Townhall and Football Pitch Projects in Yekepa

ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has broken grounds for the construction of a community townhall and football pitch in Camp-four Township, Yekepa. The combined estimated value of both projects is US$100,000. It was a joyous moment for scores of community leaders and the township commissioner as well as District #3 Representative, Joseph Somwarbi, who expressed appreciation to […]

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Liberia: Rep. Tarponweh Expresses Delight Over RIA Highway Corridor Electrification Works

Schiefflin — Representative Tibelrosa Summoh Tarponweh of Margibi Electoral District one has expressed delight over works done so far in implementing the electrification of the Robert International Airport Road Project. Representative Tarponweh said, having the entire Robert International Airport highway electrified will bring some relief to his constituents and beautify the airport road corridor. Touring […]

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Ghana: Staff Training and Development … .whose Responsibility

The development of the human resource capital is a critical issue in all organizations and institutions. Today’s Information and Communication Technology has changed the pace of business development and transactions. The competition in the business market calls for employees with the required professional profile and constant updating of knowledge, skills and competencies. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS At […]

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Liberia: Nathaniel Mcgill Dissociates Himself From Social Media Accounts Opened in His Name

Monrovia — Suspended Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Nathaniel McGill, has disassociated himself from social media accounts attributed to him. McGill described the accounts as fake, adding that some suspected impostors opened various social media accounts in his name without his knowledge or approval. He said complaints were duly lodged and registered with the […]

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Liberia: As Defense Minister, Chief of Staff Disclose the Halting of the 20 Percent Deduction From Soldiers’ Salaries to Support Peace Missions

Barclay Training Center — Authorities at the Ministry of National Defense and the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) have given a brighter outlook to the Ministry and the AFL, indicating that much has been achieved under the current leadership of the Ministry and the Armed forces of Liberia. Liberia’s Minister of National Defense, Maj/Gen. Daniel […]

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Liberia: With Just a Year to Elections, How Prepared With the NEC to Switch to Biometric Voter Roll?

Monrovia — The timing, and lack of expertise are major concerns boggling the minds of many after the NEC’s announcement of its planned transition to biometric voter registration. The chairperson of the National Elections Commission on Wednesday said the Commission has completed a tender evaluation and submission to Public Procurement Concession Commission for approval to […]

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Nigeria: Customs Generates N1.167trn in Seven Months – CG

The CG said the NCS is on course to meet the N2.267 trillion target at the end of the fiscal year. The Comptroller General of Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali, has said the Service generated N1.167 trillion in the last seven months. Mr Ali disclosed this on Thursday at the public hearing on the […]

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Nigeria: Govt Moves to Reposition Onne Port to Increase Trade

The Federal Government has expressed its determination to reposition the Onne Port in Rivers State with a view to maximize its hugh potentials in export and import trades. Disclosing this yesterday, Minister of Transportation, Engr Mu’azu Sambo as part of a 3-day fact finding tour to ascertain why the port is not performing at maximum […]

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Nigeria: We Are Working Towards Sustainable Industrialization of Nigeria – NCDMB

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, has expressed commitment towards achieving sustainable industrialization in Nigeria. The NCDMB aims at achieving this through patriotism, professionalism and commitment to its Expatriate Quota Management, EQM, initiative. The Executive Secretary, NCDMB, Engr. Simbi Wabote, who disclosed this at the stakeholders sensitization workshop on EQM, initiative to companies […]

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Nigeria: NCAA Insists On Safety, Moves to Stabilise Airline Operations Amid Mounting Challenges

As Nigerian airlines continue to suffer economic decline, as a result of growing challenges emanating from high price of aviation fuel, naira depreciation, high cost of maintenance and scarcity of forex, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has moved to stabilise the airline sub-sector in order to ensure continuous safety. The move, THISDAY gathered, would […]

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Nigeria: NNPCL’s Total Outstanding Petrol Subsidy Debt Hits N1.04trn, N448.7bn Deducted in July

With total spending on the controversial petrol subsidy now exceeding oil revenue, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPCL) outstanding debt on what it terms under-recovery hit N1.044 trillion in July. Data from the National Oil Company (NOC) released late yesterday indicated that in July, the firm also deducted N448.7 billion for the purpose, a record […]

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Nigeria: Osinbajo Meets World Bank President in Washington, Seeks Support to End Petrol Subsidy, Others

The World Bank Group President, David Malpass yesterday met with Vice President, Prof.Yemi Osinbajo as part of efforts to seek the multilateral institution’s support to end petrol subsidy which has become a drain to Nigeria. The meeting which took place in Washington was disclosed in a statement posted on the World Bank’s website. Commenting about […]

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Nigeria: World Bank, Katsina to Construct 800kms of Rural Roads

The Katsina State Government in collaboration with the World Bank has announced plan to construct and upgrade 800 kilometers of rural roads under the state’s Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) across the state. The project also includes upgrading of secondary markets (agro logistics centres) and about 700 kilometers would be put under routine […]