Atewa: DISEC issues legal threat over unrestored lands in Atewa East
By: Barabara Kumah The Atewa East District Security Council (DISEC) has issued a strong caution to mining operators within the district, stating that both large-scale and small-scale miners risk legal action if they neglect to restore lands degraded by their operations. According to the Council, the warning stems from the failure of some miners to […]
Nigeria apologises over Burkina Faso military flight that saw 11 servicemen detained
SOURCE: BBC NEWS Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has formally apologised to Burkina Faso for the unauthorised entry of a Nigerian military jet into Burkinabè airspace, an incident that led to the detention of 11 Nigerian servicemen. Tuggar’s spokesperson told the BBC that the detained personnel had been released and were due to return to […]
EduWATCH proposes skills development levy to boost TVET funding
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Education think tank, Africa Education Watch (EduWATCH) has proposed the introduction of a skills development levy as part of government plans to legislate and operationalise a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund, aimed at strengthening skills training across the country. The proposal was made by the Executive Director […]
Parliament approves concession agreement for Accra–Kumasi expressway
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Parliament has approved a concession agreement between the Ministry of Roads and Highways and Accra-Kumasi Expressway Limited for the construction of the Accra–Kumasi Expressway. The agreement grants Accra-Kumasi Expressway Limited concessionaire rights to develop the project, which government says is critical due to the deteriorated condition of the existing Accra–Kumasi […]
