Tapping Nigerian Diaspora resources for national development

It is time again for Nigerians living abroad to think home. In the age of globalisation, Nigerians in the Diaspora do not have to return home to contribute to the…

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End Corruption with the ‘Right to Information’ Bill

Time and again, the President of the Republic of Ghana, HE Nana Akufo Addo has  emphasised his desire to end corruption and restore morality to public life. Did I hear…

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Politicians run away from anti-corruption bill

It is arguably one of, if not the oldest bill that has ever entered the Parliament of Ghana. And as important as it is to the fight against corruption in…

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Corruption has a long history in Ghana – time to end it!

One morning after the June 4 uprising as, I had spent the night in Tamale in a friend's house. I heard a loud cheer and then eerie silence. My friends…

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How the NDC lost 2016 elections

The long awaited Kwesi Botchway committee report on the NDC's performance at the 2016 elections is out. It has lots of recriminations and few inspiring policy recommendations on the way…

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Taxation, neo-liberalism and how the global system got rigged

Taxation must be the ultimate tool for the redistribution of wealth. It is the ultimate determinant of the distribution of income from production and can be used to encourage productivity…

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Civil society urged to propagate SDGs

Ghanaian civil society organisation have been asked to assist government in raising awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals   (SDGs) to ensure that its targets are achieved by 2030. Madam Gifty…

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Trash and filth everywhere

When you walk down the streets in Makola Market, Mallam market, Kaneshie market, Agbogbloshie market and some of the major markets, and even our lorry stations in Ghana, you will…

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GFD leads campaign to promote employment opportunities for PWDs

The Ghana Federation of Disability organisations (GFD) are organizing a two -day career fair for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) under the theme, “Working together with PWDs to promote business and…

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Ghana gets new Chief Justice

Chief JusticeChief Justice Sophia Abena Boafowaa Akuffo was sworn in as Ghana's new Chief Justice by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The President reaffirmed his belief in his choice of…

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