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Fred Yeboah

Also known as: Mr Yeboah · Gilbert Serbeh Yeboah · Jones Owusu Yeboah · Mr Jones Owusu Yeboah · Maxwell Oduro Yeboah · Mr Oduro Yeboah · Mr. Oduro Yeboah · Oduro Yeboah · Kingsley Domena Yeboah

2026-05-112026-08-04

In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Fred Yeboah, Director of Research and Innovation (GI-KACE) and Member of the OMCP Implementation Committee, says the government’s One Million Coders Programme is targeting the training of 300,000 people in 2026, as authorities expand access centres and digital skills opportunitie

    One Million Coders Programme targets 300,000 trainees in 2026 — GI-KACE Director

Yesterday

  1. GSA to enforce safety standards for imported used vehicles

    The Ghana Standards Authority will from October 1, 2026, enforce mandatory pre-export inspections for all used vehicles imported into Ghana under the GS 4510 standard to ensure they meet safety and quality requirements. The enforcement, delayed for years, aims to prevent unsafe and unroadworthy vehicles from entering the country and reduce road crashes.

    23 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 17 July

  1. Honouring nurse agreements key to stemming brain drain

    The National President of the Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives Ghana has urged the government and health sector employers to honour agreements with nurses and midwives, warning that delays in implementation are fuelling migration of skilled health professionals from the country. He stressed that improved conditions of service and trust built through faithful implementation of negotiated agreements are essential to retaining healthcare workers.

    17 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Honouring agreements key to retaining nurses, says UPNMG

    The National President of the Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives Ghana has urged government and health employers to honour agreements with nurses and midwives, citing delays in implementation as a driver of migration. He stressed that improved conditions of service and trust built on faithful implementation of negotiated agreements are essential to retaining healthcare workers and improving quality care.

    17 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Sunday 12 July

  1. Northern Region needs better conditions for nurse and midwife retention

    The National President of the Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives, Ghana, has called for deliberate government investment in the Northern Region to improve retention of nurses and midwives, citing poor working and living conditions, inadequate infrastructure, limited accommodation, and inequitable deployment systems as drivers pushing professionals away.

    12 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Nurses' union calls for urgent replacement of departing health workers

    The Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives Ghana has urged the government to replace nurses and midwives leaving the country for work abroad, citing worsening staff shortages and pressure on healthcare facilities. The union's Volta Regional President said the government should use the salaries of departed staff to employ newly qualified, unemployed nurses and midwives.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. SEWA Foundation urges Ghanaians to reject xenophobia, retaliation

    The President of the SEWA Foundation Ghana has urged citizens to refrain from retaliation or hostility towards foreign nationals, warning that such actions could undermine Ghana's economic progress and international reputation. He called for peaceful coexistence, inclusion, and respect for all people regardless of nationality, citing foreign-owned businesses' contributions to job creation, investment, and skills transfer.

    16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 3 June

  1. ADB manager testifies Oware-Mensah authorised NSA fund transfers

    A prosecution witness testified that former NSA Deputy Executive Director Gifty Oware-Mensah personally authorised the transfer of NSA funds to her company, Blocks of Life Consult Limited, citing a March 2, 2023 letter signed by her as the authority for the transfers.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. One Million Coders admits 30,000 participants; nationwide training underway

    The One Million Coders Programme has admitted approximately 30,000 applicants and begun nationwide training, with the implementation committee reporting about 119,896 total applications and registrations. The application portal remains open with admissions to continue on a rolling basis.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Government distributes 8,500 laptops to One Million Coders centres

    The government has distributed 8,500 laptops to centres participating in the One Million Coders Programme to improve access to digital skills training. All 158 centres currently participating in the initiative have been equipped with the devices, and internet connectivity is also being deployed to support online learning.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. One Million Coders Programme open to all Ghanaians with Ghana Card

    All Ghanaians with a valid Ghana Card are eligible for the government's free One Million Coders Programme, which offers training in technology-related fields to build Ghana's digital workforce. The initiative is open to people from different educational and professional backgrounds, though some applicants have experienced challenges with facial verification during the registration process.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

  4. One Million Coders Programme targets 300,000 trainees in 2026

    The government's One Million Coders Programme aims to train 300,000 people in 2026 through universities, district-level centres, and community partnerships. The free initiative, open to all Ghanaians with a Ghana Card, is part of a broader digital transformation agenda to equip people with technology skills for employment and entrepreneurship.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

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