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Will the 24-hour economy run out of cash before it starts? An MP raises doubts about the funding plan.

Manso Nkwanta MP Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo questions the financing model for the government's 24-hour economy programme ahead of the 2027 Budget.

A major logistical boost for passport services is coming, but one region's struggles may reveal deeper issues.

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa visited the Ashanti Regional Passport Application Centre in Kumasi to assess its logistical…

What is the government's long-term plan to finally tackle Accra's persistent flooding issues?

The government is addressing concerns about flooding in Accra through a major river desilting initiative. This extensive project aims to

Is Ghana's new economy plan just old promises in fresh packaging? The NPP's policy chief raises serious doubts.

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, MP for Ofoase-Ayirebi, has accused the Mahama administration of rebranding unfulfilled promises as a new economy agenda ahead…

Can Ghana's internal revenue truly fund the ambitious 'Big Push' infrastructure plan - or are there hidden debts?

The government's 'Big Push' infrastructure initiative is under scrutiny after promises to spend US$10 billion within four years. Questions arise about the feasibility of funding this initiative solely from internally generated funds - raising concerns about the true source.

GH¢650bn spent on economic programmes - but where are the results before a new economy is proposed?

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, is pressing the government for accountability on GH¢650bn…

Lawmaker asks why GH¢650bn in pledged programmes show little progress before new plans emerge.

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, has challenged the government over its economic spending.

A major economic shift for the Volta Region is coming - but what exactly does the 2027 budget hold for its people?

President John Mahama addressed the Hogbetsotso Festival in Anloga, outlining plans for the Volta Region in the upcoming 2027 budget.

A major budget boost for a coastal defense project could reshape the fate of five Volta Region communities.

President John Mahama addressed the 2026 Hogbetsotso Festival in the Volta Region, where coastal erosion threatens several communities.

Why are students risking their futures in galamsey pits - and what is the government's plan to stop it?

President John Dramah Mahama addressed the Western North Regional House of Chiefs at Jubilee House, discussing the link between economic hardship…

A bold economic plan promises billions for jobs - but which sectors will benefit most?

President Mahama is set to unveil a $9bn investment plan for job creation in Ghana's New Economy policy.

Why are soldiers staying permanently in these reserves, and what does it mean for the fight against galamsey?

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that soldiers will remain in nine forest reserves cleared of illegal mining.

New fiscal rule for local assemblies could reshape development priorities - but what projects will be cut?

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has directed Ghana's MMDAs to allocate 20% of internally generated funds to capital projects.

Will a supermajority weaken Parliament's check on the 2027 Budget? The Majority Leader responds.

Parliament's Majority Leader addresses concerns over the NDC's supermajority impact on 2027 Budget scrutiny.

How will Ghana's media distinguish real journalists from fakes to secure new funding?

Dr Ken Ashigbey urges separating professional journalists from charlatans in Ghana's media.

Can Mahama's 'Big Push' deliver on its promises, or will financial realities force a change in direction?

INSTEPR is questioning the financial feasibility of President Mahama's 'Big Push' infrastructure initiative. The institution suggests the government's revenue figures may not align with the program's ambitious four-year timeline - raising questions about how it will be funded.