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The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has refuted claims that it has frozen the bank accounts of Richard Nii Armah Quaye, founder of Bills Micro Credit Ltd. This follows reports alleging that the GRA imposed a GH₵30 million personal income tax assessment on Mr. Quaye and subsequently froze his accounts as …

The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has frozen all personal and company accounts of Bills Micro-Credit and Quick Credit and Investment Micro-Credit, including those of Founder Richard Nii Armah Quaye and CEO Romeo-Richlove Kweku Seshie. This action, taken under Section 56(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044), was directed …

Ghana has officially launched the first phase of its Work Abroad Programme, with Romania as the initial destination for skilled workers. This initiative, spearheaded by the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) in collaboration with the Ghanaian-European Centre and European labour institutions, aims to provide structured employment opportunities while ensuring fair wages …

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns over a looming shortage of HIV treatments in eight countries, including Nigeria, following the Trump administration’s decision to pause U.S. foreign aid. The funding freeze has significantly disrupted the supply of life-saving medications, putting millions of lives at risk. The affected countries—Haiti, …

Rwanda has officially severed diplomatic ties with Belgium, accusing its former colonial power of undermining its sovereignty and taking sides in the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). The decision, announced on Monday, March 17, 2025, comes amid growing tensions between the two nations over Belgium’s …

Ghana’s music industry is buzzing with anticipation as the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) gears up to unveil its official nominees. The big reveal is set for Saturday, March 15, live on TV3 and across the Ghana Music Awards’ official social media platforms. This year’s nominations are expected to …

A Kenyan man, Collins Letting, has been arrested for setting up and operating an illegal police station for six months in Uasin Gishu County. The facility, which was painted in police colours, had detention cells and an office and was used to police the area. Reports indicate that Letting particularly …

Bice Osei Kuffour, popularly known as Obour, has officially stepped down as the Managing Director of Ghana Post after serving in the role for two years. His resignation, announced on March 12, 2025, marks the end of a tenure focused on modernization and operational efficiency at the state-owned postal service. …

Lecturers at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) School of Medical Sciences have embarked on an indefinite strike over prolonged delays in their promotions and career progression. Despite meeting all academic and professional requirements, the lecturers claim they have struggled with persistent delays in the promotion process, leading to frustration …