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AGNES OPOKU SARPONG

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  1. November 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

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    Create jobs for One Million Coders graduates – Veep
  3. The Ghanaian Times

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    Ghana strengthens climate negotiation capacity ahead of COP31 in Türkiye
  4. September 2026
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    … BY AGNES OPOKU SARPONG You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers). …

    Accra Turf Club appeals to President over race course demolition
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    … Opoku-Agyemang (fourth from right) receiving a gift from the clergy at the conference Read More BY AGNES OPOKU SARPONG You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers). …

    Women urged to acquire financial literacy, digital skills
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    … BY AGNES OPOKU SARPONG You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers). …

    Chinese investors explore Keta investment opportunities
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    … BY AGNES OPOKU SARPONG You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers). …

    Veep calls for stronger coordination to drive decentralisation
  9. August 2026
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    … BY AGNES OPOKU SARPONG You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers). …

    Veep to address at Africa Mindset Reset forum in Kigali
  11. July 2026
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    … BY AGNES OPOKU SARPONG The post Vice President Prof. Opoku-Agyemang advocates stronger city-to-city partnerships across Africa appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    Vice President Prof. Opoku-Agyemang advocates  stronger city-to-city partnerships across Africa
  13. The Ghanaian Times

    … BY AGNES OPOKU SARPONG The post NLA, Fidelity Bank roll out 5,000 modern POS terminals appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    NLA, Fidelity Bank roll out 5,000 modern POS terminals
  14. June 2026
  15. The Ghanaian Times

    … BY AGNES OPOKU SARPONG Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAjG7g3gvWajUAEX12Q The post Ban social media for under-17s • Children spend 7 hours online daily – Child Rights International appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    Ban social media for under-17s • Children spend 7 hours online daily – Child Rights International
Business

Vice-President calls for job creation for One Million Coders graduates

The News

Vice-President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for practical job opportunities for graduates of the One Million Coders Programme, saying that digital skills training must translate into employment, business opportunities and innovation. She stressed that training alone is insufficient and that the government must ensure young people can apply their knowledge in the digital economy, while also extending digital access and skills to small businesses, farmers and informal sector workers.

22 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

Yesterday

  1. Vice-President calls for job creation for One Million Coders graduates

    Vice-President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for practical job opportunities for graduates of the One Million Coders Programme, saying that digital skills training must translate into employment, business opportunities and innovation. She stressed that training alone is insufficient and that the government must ensure young people can apply their knowledge in the digital economy, while also extending digital access and skills to small businesses, farmers and informal sector workers.

    22 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Ghana prepares negotiators for COP31 climate conference in Türkiye

    Ghana is strengthening its climate negotiation capacity and developing position documents ahead of COP31, scheduled for November 9–20, 2026, in Antalya, Türkiye. The country is seeking increased investment in climate-resilient agriculture, coastal protection, water management, and infrastructure to address climate change effects.

    22 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Accra Turf Club appeals to President over race course demolition

    The Accra Turf Club and stakeholders in the horse-racing industry have appealed to President Mahama to intervene after the Accra Race Course at Borteyman was demolished on August 22. The stakeholders, including jockeys, trainers, and horse owners, say the closure has affected their livelihoods and violated property rights and a government agreement.

    24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 7 September

  1. VP urges women to develop digital and financial skills

    Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged women to acquire digital skills, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship skills to remain relevant as technology transforms work and business.

    7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Chinese investors visit Keta to explore agricultural and economic opportunities

    A delegation from Chongqing Zhanxian Group Ltd visited Keta to explore investment opportunities in agriculture, logistics, energy, transport, real estate and salt production. According to a GIMPA lecturer, the Chinese investors have expressed interest in acquiring about 30 acres of land for agricultural production, with discussions ongoing with traditional authorities.

    3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. VP calls for stronger inter-agency coordination on decentralisation

    Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for stronger coordination among government institutions to ensure effective implementation of Ghana's new National Decentralisation Policy and Strategic Framework for 2026–2030, which was recently approved by Cabinet. She stressed that decentralisation must move beyond policy documents to bring governance and services closer to citizens and make development responsive to community needs.

    2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Vice President to speak at Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Kigali

    Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang will address the inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, on August 25–26, where about 1,000 leaders from Africa and beyond are expected to discuss leadership, governance and Africa's development under the theme "From Pan-Africanism to Meta-Africanism."

    25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Vice President urges African city partnerships for economic development

    Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang called for stronger city-to-city partnerships across Africa to promote sustainable economic development, trade, and innovation, speaking at the 70th anniversary celebration of Sister Cities International in Washington, DC. She said Ghana is committed to decentralisation and leveraging its role as host of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat to support collaboration among African cities.

    26 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. NLA and Fidelity Bank deploy 5,000 modern POS terminals nationwide

    The National Lottery Authority, partnering with Fidelity Bank and technology partner Blue Penguin, is rolling out 5,000 modern POS terminals across Ghana to replace ageing 2G technology. The upgrade is intended to improve network connectivity, speed up transactions, increase instant prize payments, and strengthen the NLA's competitiveness in the lottery market.

    22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 22 June

  1. Child Rights International calls for social media ban for under-17s

    Child Rights International has called for a ban on social media access for children under 17, citing a study that found children in Ghana spend up to seven hours daily online and face high exposure to sexual content, cyber abuse, and exploitation. The research, which covered over 8,000 children in urban centres between March and May 2026, found that about 80 per cent of children aged five to 12 use digital screens daily.

    22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 4 May

  1. Defilement is most common child abuse offence in Ghana

    A nationwide study by Child Rights International of 899 child protection cases across 10 regions found that defilement accounts for 59.4 per cent of all offences committed against children in Ghana, with assault at 18.9 per cent and indecent assault at 7.7 per cent. The study also revealed that 286 cases remain pending before the courts, with some unresolved for between two and 10 years, exposing serious weaknesses in the justice system.

    4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

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