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By Nelson Ayivor The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has dismissed LPG Shortage Claims circulating in sections of the media, assuring consumers that there is sufficient stock to meet national demand. In a press release issued on Friday, 20 February 2026, the Authority urged the public to disregard commentary suggesting an imminent shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The statement follows remarks attributed to the Chief Executive of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, Dr Riverson Oppong, who reportedly advised the public to fill their gas cylinders in anticipation of supply constraints. The NPA stated that it had taken notice of…

By Nelson Ayivor In a resounding validation of Ghana’s digital finance strategy, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that the nation has once again secured the top global position in the 2025 GSMA Mobile Money Regulatory Index (MMRI). Released on Friday, February 20, 2026, the index confirms that Ghana has not only defended its title but has actually improved its standing, scoring a record-breaking 96.10%. This marks a significant jump from the 95.06% recorded in the previous year, solidifying Ghana’s reputation as the gold standard for digital financial governance. The ranking, which evaluates 90 countries worldwide, placed Ghana ahead…

By Nelson Ayivor In many parts of Africa—and particularly in Ghana—the prophetic ministry has evolved from a purely spiritual calling into a thriving enterprise. What was once confined to modest prayer camps and wooden pulpits has transformed into a sophisticated industry, complete with television studios, branded merchandise, digital payment platforms and international branches. The question increasingly being asked is not whether prophecy is real or relevant, but whether it has become a business. Across cities like Accra, Kumasi, Ho and Takoradi, billboards advertise “One-on-One Prophetic Encounters,” “Destiny Alignment Services,” and “Breakthrough Consultations.” Radio and television stations dedicate prime airtime to…

By Nelson Ayivor President John Dramani Mahama has underscored the importance of compassion, discipline and generosity as Muslims in Ghana and across the world commence the holy month of Ramadan. In a message posted on Facebook, to mark the beginning of the sacred period, President Mahama encouraged the faithful to reflect on the core values of Ramadan in their daily lives. “As you break the fast each evening, with family and friends, remember that the true beauty of Ramadan is not the abstinence from food, but in the discipline, compassion and generosity we show to all, especially those who are…

By Nelson Ayivor The Member of Parliament for Sunyani West, Millicent Amankwaah, has pushed back against critics who mocked her online after a verbal slip during a parliamentary address on the killing of Ghanaian tomato traders in Burkina Faso. The incident occurred on February 19, 2026, as the MP contributed to a debate on the tragic deaths of eight Ghanaian traders and extended sympathy to their families. In the course of her remarks, she mistakenly pronounced “bereaved” as “believed”, an error that was swiftly clipped and circulated across social media platforms, attracting ridicule and questions about her competence. What might…

By Nelson Ayivor Ghana has formally notified the government of Togo of its decision to seek international arbitration to delimit the maritime boundary between the two countries. In a statement issued on Friday, February 20, 2026, the government said the boundary would be determined through recourse to arbitration under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). A maritime boundary dispute between Ghana and Togo over offshore oil exploration began in December 2017 and May 2018, when Togolese authorities halted two Ghanaian seismic vessels conducting deep-sea data acquisition in an area near Togo’s waters. The development came…

By Nelson Ayivor The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development has credited President John Dramani Mahama with easing financial strain in Ghana’s health sector through the uncapping of the National Health Insurance Levy, describing the move as a critical stabilisation measure after a period of severe funding stress. This assessment formed part of CDD-Ghana’s one-year review of the Mahama administration, presented by Dr. Kojo Pumpuni Asante, Director of Policy Engagement and Partnerships at the CDD. According to Dr Kojo Pumpuni Asante, health sector reforms over the past year have largely focused on restoring financial stability following constraints inherited from the previous…

By Nelson Ayivor The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has signaled a transformative shift in its operational trajectory, moving beyond its traditional role as a domestic royalty collector to become a formidable sovereign investor within the sub-regional mining landscape. This strategic expansion aims to leverage Ghana’s mineral wealth to pursue high-impact co-investment initiatives and regional partnerships. By recalibrating its focus toward the monetization of royalty flows and the competitive deployment of capital across diversified assets, MIIF is positioning itself to maximize long-term value for the Republic of Ghana while asserting its presence as a world-class institutional investor. “Our goal is…

By Nelson Ayivor President John Dramani Mahama has signed the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill into law, paving the way for the government to begin implementing one of its flagship economic policies aimed at boosting productivity, investment and job creation. Mahama assented to the bill in a brief ceremony ahead of the 13th Cabinet meeting, describing it as a long-awaited strategy for economic transformation. “This Bill, which Ghanaians have been waiting for, was one of our flagship strategies for economic transformation,” he said after signing. The president said the process took longer than expected as the government conducted due diligence to…

By Godson Bill Ocloo The recent terrorist attack in Burkina Faso that claimed the lives of Ghanaian tomato traders is more than a tragic incident, it is a stark warning. This attack signals a dangerous evolution in West Africa’s conflict landscape, where economic lifelines, civilian livelihoods, and cross-border trade corridors are increasingly under deliberate threat.Across the Sahel, violence is no longer confined to military or governmental targets. Markets, farms, and informal trade routes, the arteries of regional economies, have become prime targets for armed groups. This shift from conventional conflict to the civilianization of violence exposes ordinary people to unprecedented…