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Ebenezer K. Amponsah

2026-04-272026-07-30

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  1. July 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    By Ebenezer K. Amponsah The post BoG Gives UG Students MPC Experience appeared first on DailyGuide Network.

    BoG Gives UG Students MPC Experience
  3. Daily Guide

    By Ebenezer K. Amponsah The post BoG To Introduce Community Banks Nationwide appeared first on DailyGuide Network.

    BoG To Introduce Community Banks Nationwide
  4. Daily Guide

    By Ebenezer K. Amponsah The post Galaxy School Grabs 41 Medals appeared first on DailyGuide Network.

    Galaxy School Grabs 41 Medals
  5. June 2026
  6. Daily Guide

    By Ebenezer K. Amponsah The post Kotobabi Basic School Gets Library appeared first on DailyGuide Network.

    Kotobabi Basic School Gets Library
  7. Daily Guide

    By Ebenezer K. Amponsah The post Forms Capital, Design Junkies, Socialite AF Sign Fintech Innovations MOU appeared first on DailyGuide Network.

    Forms Capital, Design Junkies, Socialite AF Sign Fintech Innovations MOU
  8. Daily Guide

    By Ebenezer K. Amponsah The post Formalise Robust Third-Party Collateral Policies – BoG To Banks appeared first on DailyGuide Network.

    Formalise Robust Third-Party Collateral Policies – BoG To Banks
  9. Daily Guide

    By Ebenezer K. Amponsah The post Ken Marks Birthday With Donations appeared first on DailyGuide Network.

    Ken Marks Birthday With Donations
  10. Daily Guide

    By Ebenezer K. Amponsah The post Minority To Verify Former MASLOC Boss Imprisonment appeared first on DailyGuide Network.

    Minority To Verify Former MASLOC Boss Imprisonment
  11. Daily Guide

    By Ebenezer K. Amponsah The post Victor Gbeho Passes On appeared first on DailyGuide Network.

    Victor Gbeho Passes On
  12. Daily Guide

    By Ebenezer K. Amponsah The post Probe Rules Out Sabotage In Akosombo Substation Fire appeared first on DailyGuide Network.

    Probe Rules Out Sabotage In Akosombo Substation Fire

Thursday 23 July

  1. Bank of Ghana allows UG economics students to observe MPC meeting

    Students from the University of Ghana's Department of Economics participated in the Bank of Ghana's 131st Monetary Policy Committee meeting as part of a new "Monetary Policy Committee Educational Observership Programme" designed to help students understand how monetary policy decisions are made and bridge the gap between economic theory and policy formulation.

    23 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Bank of Ghana to establish community banks nationwide

    The Bank of Ghana Governor announced plans to introduce Community Banks across the country to improve access to finance for artisans and small and medium-sized enterprises. The Governor stated that although mobile money and digital financial services have increased inclusion, many small businesses and individuals still lack access to financing, and community banks will complement rural banking while maintaining prudent governance and regulatory oversight.

    21 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 2 July

  1. Galaxy School wins 41 medals at international competition in London

    Galaxy International School won 41 medals (16 gold, 18 silver, seven bronze) and several top honours at the 2026 Owlypia International Competition in London, with a delegation of 52 students competing in critical thinking, leadership, public speaking and collaborative problem-solving.

    2 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 26 June

  1. Kotobabi Basic School inaugurates refurbished library facility

    Kotobabi Basic School at Spintex inaugurated a refurbished library facility on Wednesday through a partnership between the Rotary Club of Accra Premier International and the Anjani Group. The GH¢40,000 project involved renovation of the library space, installation of shelves, provision of reading materials, and repainting.

    26 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 22 June

  1. Fintech hackathon Hack54 scheduled for July 2026 in Accra

    Forms Capital Limited, Design Junkies and Socialite AF Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to organise the fourth edition of Hack54, a 48-hour fintech hackathon for young graduates to develop solutions for challenges in the financial sector, scheduled for July 14–17, 2026, at the Google Community AI Centre in Accra.

    22 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 19 June

  1. Bank of Ghana urges banks to tighten collateral policies

    The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has urged banks to formalise robust policies on third-party collateral and strengthen due diligence procedures, citing instances of fraudulent land titles, forged ownership documents, and falsified consent letters used in credit applications.

    19 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 18 June

  1. Ken Agyapong donates vehicles and medical equipment on 66th birthday

    Former MP Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has donated vehicles and medical equipment to the Ghana Police Service and 17 health facilities across the country to mark his 66th birthday, including a pickup vehicle and 15 motorbikes for police operations and medical supplies such as incubators and warmers for hospitals nationwide.

    18 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 16 June

  1. NPP MPs to verify former MASLOC CEO's prison custody

    The MP for Manhyia South says NPP members on Parliament's Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee plan to independently verify whether former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu is in prison, citing government's lack of public disclosure as fuelling public suspicion about transparency in her imprisonment.

    16 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Veteran Ghanaian diplomat James Victor Gbeho dies at 91

    James Victor Gbeho, a veteran Ghanaian diplomat who served for more than four decades in posts including Ghana's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (1980–1990), UN Special Representative to Somalia, and Foreign Affairs Minister (1997–2001), has died at age 91. He was the son of Philip Gbeho, the composer of Ghana's national anthem, and later served as President of the ECOWAS Commission from February 2010.

    16 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 12 June

  1. Akosombo fire caused by ageing cables, not sabotage

    An investigating committee found that the Akosombo Substation fire was caused by insulation failure in decades-old cables in the low-voltage panel, not human interference. The initial power supply automatically tripped at 311 amps, but a second transformer set to trip only at 450 amps allowed the fault to continue and generate excessive heat.

    12 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Ga Mantse launches Sacred Crown Awards for African heritage

    King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II unveiled the Sacred Crown Awards on Saturday, aimed at recognising individuals, institutions and communities that are preserving and promoting African heritage. The awards will be held in October 2026 and will present 66 awards across categories including African textile, heritage, spirituality, wellness, and special honours.

    9 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 8 June

  1. Ibrahim Mahama offers 100 jobs to evacuated Ghanaians

    Engineer and Planners CEO Ibrahim Mahama has offered 100 job opportunities to Ghanaian nationals evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. According to the Foreign Affairs Minister, about 200 jobs have been secured overall from private entities to support the long-term professional rehabilitation of returnees.

    8 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 5 June

  1. Accra flooding renews questions on anti-flood taskforce

    Widespread flooding across Accra on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, displaced residents, damaged buildings, caused one fatality, and prompted public scrutiny of President Mahama's Anti-Flood Taskforce, inaugurated in March 2025 to tackle the country's perennial flooding.

    5 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 22 May

  1. National Peace Council urges calm over political arrests

    The National Peace Council has called for calm and restraint amid rising political tensions following arrests of political actors, including NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe, over comments about the judiciary. The NPP has alleged state-sponsored political persecution and misuse of security and judicial systems by the NDC government.

    22 May 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Pension leaders urge stronger commitment to retirement security

    Pension industry leaders have called for renewed commitment to strengthen the sustainability of Ghana's pension sector and protect contributors' retirement income security. The appeal came during the eighth edition of the Pension Strategy conference in Accra, where stakeholders examined the investment landscape and future of pension fund management.

    22 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 18 May

  1. Stakeholders urge focus on boy child development for national progress

    Parents, teachers, and policymakers have been urged to prioritise the development of the boy child to help build stronger families and peaceful communities for sustainable national development. Speaking at an event marking the International Day for the Boy Child in Accra, the Vice-Chancellor of Pentecost University warned that neglecting boys in conversations about education, leadership, and moral formation could have serious consequences for society.

    18 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 14 May

  1. SHC MD calls for private sector collaboration on housing deficit

    The Managing Director of the State Housing Company has called for private sector support to help tackle Ghana's estimated housing deficit of 1.8 million units, saying collaboration would reduce construction costs and improve affordability. The company plans to complete about 300 housing units in Accra, Kumasi and Takoradi before year-end and is undertaking urban redevelopment projects in Kaneshie, Adenta, Effiakuma and Kanda.

    14 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 11 May

  1. Seventh-day Adventist leader calls Christians to uphold moral values

    Vice President of the Global Seventh-day Adventist Church Prof. Robert Osei-Bonsu has urged Christians to uphold moral values such as integrity, honesty and respect in order to positively influence society, saying the major challenge facing Christians in Ghana is not religion but the ability to maintain these values, particularly in public service.

    11 May 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. BoG Deputy Governor advocates for unified instant payment systems

    Bank of Ghana First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni called for collaboration among regulators, financial institutions, and fintech companies to develop inclusive instant payment systems across Africa. He warned that fragmented payment systems continue to limit economic integration despite progress in expanding financial access.

    11 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Family Health University matriculates 294 nursing and midwifery students

    Family Health University has matriculated 294 newly admitted Nursing and Midwifery students for the 2026/2027 academic year. The keynote speaker emphasised that nursing and midwifery are callings that demand dedication, compassion, and professionalism, with excellence built through consistent effort and attention to detail.

    5 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 27 April

  1. Businessman denies ex-wife's claims of her contribution to success

    Richard Nii Armah Quay, founder of Bills and Quick Angels Limited, has stated he was financially stable and already established in business before marrying his ex-wife, Joana Coffie, and disputes her claims that she contributed to his success. He says allegations of physical abuse and that he was poor before marriage are untrue, noting the court has acquitted and discharged him of all accusations.

    27 April 2026 · Daily Guide

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