CSOs save Ghana millions of dollars as AGM relinquishes oil project – ACEP
The African Center for Energy Policy (ACEP) says Aker’s AGM decision to relinquish 80% interest in the South Deepwater Tano (SDWT) project shows how Ghanaian Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) fought…
Akufo-Addo to deliver State of the Nation Address today
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is expected to deliver the State of the Nation Address in Parliament today, Wednesday, March 8, 2023. This is in accordance with Article 67 of…
UN’s commission on women opens amid vanishing progress on rights
Closing the major gender gap in innovation and technology is the focus of the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), which opened at UN Headquarters…
Northern Development Authority’s acting CEO resigns
The Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Northern Development Authority (NDA), Sumaila Abdul-Rahman has resigned from his position. The Special Prosecutor dragged Sumaila Abdul–Rahman, and his two deputies –Mr.…
Pace of reform toward equal rights for women falls to 20-year low – World Bank
The global pace of reforms toward equal treatment of women under the law has slumped to a 20-year low, constituting a potential impediment to economic growth at a critical time…
Parliament set to investigate National Cathedral project as Speaker admits motion
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has admitted a motion to probe the National Cathedral Project. This followed a Private Members’ Motion sponsored by Minority Leader, Cassiel Ato Forson, and…
Pass Affirmative Action Bill before 2023 District Assembly Election-ABANTU
Women's rights advocacy organization, ABANTU for Development has called on the Parliament of Ghana to as a matter of urgency pass the Affirmative Action Bill into law before the upcoming…
Lagos ex-governor Tinubu closes in on Nigeria’s election victory
Provisional results from Nigeria's disputed presidential election showed Bola Tinubu from the ruling party closing in on victory, a Reuters tally of votes in 33 of the country's 36 states and the…
MindFreedom Ghana disburses cash to six Community Support Networks
MindFreedom Ghana, one of Ghana’s foremost Mental Health Organizations has disbursed a total of GHC 19,000 ( US$ 1,583) to support six Community Support Networks (CSN) established under the project…
Tinubu takes early lead in Nigeria despite Lagos loss
Results from Nigeria's tightly contested presidential election in Nigeria shows that Bola Tinubu has taken an early lead despite Lagos loss. With official results declared in 10 out of 36…
