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31 Mar

ATM Withdrawals Not Included In E-Levy – Finance Ministry

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ATM Withdrawals Not Included In E-Levy - Finance Ministry The Finance Ministry has stated that ATM withdrawals will not attract the 1.5% charge on electronic transfers. Also, same person transactions will not attract the E-Levy. The E-Levy is a tax imposed on electronic transfers charged at the time of transfer. The levy shall be administered by the GRA and collected through licensed Banks, Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions, Payment Service Providers(PSPs), and Electronic Money Issuers (EMIs). According to the Finance Ministry, this is to help widen the tax net and also afford Ghanaians the opportunity to contribute to nation-building. In a document,…

31 Mar

E-Vehicles To Be Introduced Soon As Part Of The Energy Transition Agenda – Deputy Transport Minister, Hon. Frederick Obeng Adom.

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E-Vehicles To Be Introduced Soon As Part Of The Energy Transition Agenda - Deputy Transport Minister, Hon. Frederick Obeng Adom. The government is working assiduously to introduce the first ever battery powered electric buses as well as gas-powered buses for public transport, the Deputy Minister of Transport Hon. Frederick Obeng Adom has announced. According to him, this formed part of a number of interventions that would serve as an important leverage that would set the tone for the gradual decarbonisation of the road transport sector. "We are also working assiduously to introduce the first- ever battery powered electric buses…

31 Mar

Kusi Boafo Labels John Mahama “Unofficial” NDC Flagbearer (VIDEO)

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It would be better for Mr. John Mahama to shut up and stop advising the government of President Akufo-Addo to run to IMF to save Ghana’s economy, Mr. Thomas Kusi Boafo has advised. According to Mr. Boafo, there is absolutely nothing good Mr. Mahama can pinpoint to and boast about to Ghanaians to convince us that running to IMF helped his government. He therefore branded the 2020 flabgearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), an “unofficial” flagbearer who should remain mute and stop talking on behalf of his party. “You (John Mahama) are an unofficial flagbearer for the NDC but…

31 Mar

FIFA Bans Nigeria From Hosting International Matches At Abuja Stadium Indefinitely

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FIFA Bans Nigeria From Hosting International Matches At Abuja Stadium Indefinitely World football governing body, FIFA has slammed an indefinite ban on Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja from hosting international matches. The ban on Wednesday came after irate Nigerian fans invaded the stadium on Tuesday following their nation’s failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar On Tuesday, the newly renovated turf hosted the final leg of the Nigeria vs Ghana World Cup play-off but the Ghanaians snatched the ticket from their host in a dramatic fashion through away goal rule. Angry Nigerian fans invaded the pitch…

31 Mar

Akufo-Addo Signs E-levy Bill Into Law

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Akufo-Addo Signs E-levy Bill Into Law The President, Nana Akufo-Addo, has signed into law the Electronic Transfer Levy Bill also known as the E-levy, barely two days after it was passed by parliament under controversial circumstances. His action now paves the way for the implementation of the levy. This comes barely a day after the Minority in Parliament filed a suit at the Supreme Court to challenge the passage of the levy, insisting parliament did not have the numbers to pass it. Parliament passed the bill on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in the absence of the Minority MPs, who had…

31 Mar

If You Don’t Have A Clean Heart, You Can’t Age Handsomely Like Akufo-Addo- Kusi Boafo

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The head Public Sector Reforms, Mr. Thomas Kusi Boafo, has said that President Akufo-Addo continues to age handsomely because he has a cleaner heart. Mr. Kusi Boafo, stated that at the age of 78 years, President Akufo-Addo speaks eloquently without fumbling and is not bedridden with stroke as many suffer when they get to his age. Speaking on Wontumi TV, the NPP man stated that it only takes a man with good heart to age handsomely like President Akufo-Addo adding that no wicked man gets to look like him at 78 years. “If you don’t have good mind and heart,…

31 Mar

(VIDEO) ‘John Mahama Used Photoshop Of Projects To Deceive Ghanaians Kusi Boafo

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Chief Executive Officer of the Public Sector Reforms, Thomas Kusi Boafo says former President John Mahama used photos of executed projects to deceive Ghanaians. According to him, the photos of the executed projects were rather the opposite. Speaking on Wontumi TV Morning Show on Thursday, Mr. Kusi Boafo said due to that he becomes anxious when ever he catches a glimpse of projects. Touching on the newly commissioned Tamale interchange, he said the project is a state of the art interchange. The CEO affirmed he will go to the area and educate the residents on how the project was accomplished.…

31 Mar

My Son Promised To Score In Nigeria And Qualify For World Cup – Father Of Thomas Partey Reveals

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My Son Promised To Score In Nigeria And Qualify For World Cup – Father Of Thomas Partey Reveals The father of Thomas Partey, Jacob Partey has revealed that the deputy Black Stars captain promised to score a goal ahead of the second leg in Abuja, Nigeria. He indicated that Thomas Partey encouraged him to be positive before the game. He shared how the felt was when his second score propelled Ghana to this year’s global football competition in Qatar. “The feeling was so high. The family and Ghanaians were so elated. When I heard that they were going…

31 Mar

Let’s Explore Innovative Ways To Transition – Owuraku Aidoo, Deputy Energy Minister.

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Let's Explore Innovative Ways To Transition - Owuraku Aidoo, Deputy Energy Minister. The Deputy Minister of Energy, Hon. William Owuraku Aidoo has called on Ghanaians to explore innovative ways through which the country can transition from the use of fossil fuel without stifling economic growth. According to him, the country was blessed with huge miniral potential including lithium, manganese, iron and silica which could serve as raw materials for the manufacture of various components of renewable energy technologies and Ghanaians must turn their attention there. "I entreat us to explore the various ways we can transition from fossil fuels…

31 Mar

Eguavoen Resigns As Nigeria Coach, Amuneke, Yobo, Others Sacked After Super Eagles World Cup Miss

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Eguavoen Resigns As Nigeria Coach, Amuneke, Yobo, Others Sacked After Super Eagles World Cup Miss The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that Coach Austin Eguavoen has stepped down in his role as the handler of the Nigeria national team, the Super Eagles. A statement by the NFF on Thursday, March 31, reads: “Following the failure of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the erstwhile Technical Adviser, Augustine Eguavoen has stepped down from that position with immediate effect.” Eguavoen’s decision is not a surprise to many, following his inability to deliver the…