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NITA Bill aims to cut wasteful ICT spending in public sector – Sam George
Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, says planned reforms under a proposed National Information Technology Authority (NITA) Bill aim to reduce duplication and inefficiencies in government ICT spending. Speaking in an interview on Citi FM on Tuesday (26 May), the minister...
Parliament urged to enforce mineral royalty disbursements
Ghana’s Extractive Sector Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) has urged Parliament to summon State agencies over delays in disbursing mineral royalties to mining host communities.
Parliament ratifies bilateral air service agreements with six nations
Ghana’s Parliament has ratified Bilateral Air Service Agreements (BASAs) with the governments of Benin, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Guyana, Mauritius and Luxembourg, following the adoption of the Roads and Transportation Committee’s reports.
Youth Model Parliament by GYEA unveils 2026 nominees
The Youth Model Parliament by the Ghana Youth Excellence Awards (GYEA) has officially unveiled its nominees for the 2026 edition, marking another significant milestone in its mission to identify, empower, and celebrate young leaders across the country.
Ghana’s Titus Owusu Darko elected Education Minister at Commonwealth Youth Parliament
Ghana’s delegate to the 13th Commonwealth Youth Parliament, Titus Owusu Darko, has been elected Education Minister in the New Albion Parliament during the ongoing Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Sydney, Australia. The appointment places the young Ghanaian in one of the Parliament’s key ministerial positions, where he...
Parliament defers debate on the 2026 mid-year budget review to Tuesday
Parliament has postponed debate on the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Tuesday, July 28, giving legislators additional time to study the fiscal policy document presented by the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson.
Oppong Nkrumah threatens legal action over revenue deals presented to Parliament
The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has threatened legal action to compel government to release details of some revenue-related agreements presented to Parliament. The Ofoase Ayirebi MP said the Minority will rely on the Right to Information (RTI) Act and, if neces...
Parliament cannot sign blank cheques – Oppong Nkrumah on multi-year tax deal
Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has warned that Parliament cannot approve multi-year financial commitments without full disclosure of the details involved.
RANA asks Parliament to restrict MP Yakubu Mohammed child engagements until safeguarding training is completed
A human rights organisation, Rights Accountability Network Africa (RANA), has called on Ahafo Ano South East Member of Parliament Yakubu Mohammed to undergo accredited training in child safeguarding, child rights and appropriate adult-child boundaries following remarks he made to a primary school pupil during an educat...
Minority praises Roads Minister Agbodza for leadership and performance
Members of the Minority in Parliament have commended the Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, for what they described as his strong leadership, practical approach and commitment to addressing challenges within the road sector. The praise came during proceedings on the floor of Parliament, where Minor...
Minority demands urgent appearance of 3 ministers over floods, S.A. evacuation and visa controversy
The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate appearance of three ministers before the House to provide explanations on a number of issues it says have generated widespread public concer
Parliament urged to enforce mineral royalty disbursements
Ghana's Extractive Sector Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) has urged Parliament to summon state agencies over delays in disbursing mineral royalties to mining host communities.