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Ken Ofori-Atta Says Ghana Is Broke; Begs Ghanaians To Pay E-levy

E-levy Proceeds Will Create Jobs For Over 11 Million People - Ofori-Atta

Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has admitted to the dire economic challenges Ghana is faced with. According to him, the nation currently is unable to undertake or continue developmental projects, implement salary increments due to a lack of funds. Making his submission at a Government Town Hall meeting in Wa …

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Present A Revised Budget To Parliament – Bagbin Tells Finance Minister

Present A Revised Budget To Parliament - Bagbin Tells Finance Minister

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called on Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to parliament to present a revised version of the 2022 budget statement and economic policy. Addressing the house upon his first appearance after his return from his medical trip, the speaker stressed that the revisions …

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Sam George Exposes Gov’t Over New Imposed E-levy On MoMo Transaction

Sam George Exposes Gov't Over New Imposed E-levy On MoMo Transaction

Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram Constituency, Sam George has alleged that the ruling NPP government never consulted the Telcos before imposing the new e-levy tax on all MoMo transactions. Earlier GhArticles.com reported that, the government of Ghana has announced a new Electronic Transaction Levy as as part of strategies to …

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2022 Budget: All Tolls On Public Roads And Bridges Abolished Immediately – Ken Ofori Atta

E-levy Proceeds Will Create Jobs For Over 11 Million People - Ofori-Atta

The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori Atta has indicated that all tolls on public rates and bridges have been abolished. According to him, workers at the various toll booths will be reassinged. Ken Ofori Atta stated that the directive takes effect immediately. He added that a new levy will be …

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It’s Senseless To Encourage Broke Graduates To Be Entrepreneurs – Lydia Forson

It’s Senseless To Encourage Broke Graduates To Be Entrepreneurs – Lydia Forson

Ghanaian Actress Lydia Forson says it will make a lot of sense if the government’s promotion of entrepreneurship among young graduates is backed with funds. However, if it’s not backed by funds provided to young graduates to venture into entrepreneurship, then it won’t make sense for the government to encourage …

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“Ken Ofori Attah Is Making Noise” – Twene Jonas Hits At The Finance Minister In New Post After The Minister’s Comments On Govt Payroll Being Full

"Ken Ofori Attah Is Making Noise" - Twene Jonas Hits At The Finance Minister In New Post After The Minister’s Comments On Govt Payroll Being Full

Ghanaian internet sensation, Twene Jonas has taken swipe on the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta following his comment he made during his delivery speech at University of Professional Studies to graduates. Recently, Hon. Ken Ofori-Atta advised graduates of the University of Professional Studies to start their own businesses. Speaking to …

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“Start Your Own Business, Gov’t Payroll Is Full” – Ofori-Atta Bluntly Advises UPSA Graduates

E-levy Proceeds Will Create Jobs For Over 11 Million People - Ofori-Atta

Hon. Ken Ofori-Atta has advised graduates of the University of Professional Studies not to start their own businesses. Speaking to fresh graduates at the Accra based University, the Finance Minister said the government payroll is full with not space to accommodate new employees. “… most people look for a job from …

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‘GHc 100 Is Someone’s Monthly Income’ Nana Aba Anamoah Jabs Nat’l Cathedral Monthly Donation Appeal By Gov’t

'GHc 100 Is Someone's Monthly Income' Nana Aba Anamoah Jabs Nat'l Cathedral Monthly Donation Appeal By Gov't

Ghanaian ace broadcast journalist, Nana Aba Anamoah has jabbed the GHc100 monthly donation appeal by government to support the building of the National Cathedral. Yesterday, the Finance Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta presented the mid-year 2021 budget to Parliament. During his presentation, Ken Ofori-Atta revealed that an initiative dubbed “100-cedis-a-month club” …

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Ken Ofori-Atta To Present Mid-year Budget Review

Ken Ofori-Atta To Present Mid-year Budget Review

Ken Ofori-Atta, Minister of Finance, will present the 2021 Mid-year review to Parliament today. This is in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921). Under the Act, the Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to present the Mid-year Review to Parliament not later …

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Enjoyment: Parliament Receives $28m To Purchase Cars For All 275 MPs – DETAILS

Information gathered by GhArticles indicates that the Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has tabled a loan agreement for $28 million to Parliament. This loam agreement is for the purchase of 275 vehicles for members of the 8th Parliament of the fourth republic. READ ALSO: NDC’s March For Justice: Asiedu Nketia …

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