… Speaking on PM Express with Evans Mensah, the former Chief Executive of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, insisted that SALL residents are entitled to compensation after being denied parliamentary representation in the 2020 elections. …
Exclusion like SALL risks turning state into ‘gang of robbers – Tsatsu TsikataGhana Minute.
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Ghana National Petroleum Corporation — state entity overseeing petroleum exploration and gas production, currently advancing onshore Voltaian Basin drilling and offshore OCTP gas expansion.
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- April 2026
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GIPC CEO pushes US partnerships to grow Ghana's oil and gas
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Ghana's investment promotion chief has stressed the need for stronger strategic partnerships with global service providers to advance the country's energy ambitions and improve competitiveness in oil and gas. The GIPC CEO visited Weatherford's Houston facility following the Offshore Technology Conference, accompanied by Ghana National Petroleum Corporation and Chamber of Commerce officials, to explore drilling technologies and production optimisation.
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GIPC CEO pushes US partnerships to grow Ghana's oil and gas
Ghana's investment promotion chief has stressed the need for stronger strategic partnerships with global service providers to advance the country's energy ambitions and improve competitiveness in oil and gas. The GIPC CEO visited Weatherford's Houston facility following the Offshore Technology Conference, accompanied by Ghana National Petroleum Corporation and Chamber of Commerce officials, to explore drilling technologies and production optimisation.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
GNPC subsidiary Explorco engages Dagbon leadership on Volta Basin oil exploration
A delegation from GNPC Explorco held strategic discussions with traditional authorities in Tamale, including the Overlord of Dagbon, to brief them on the Voltaian Basin Project and establish an operational office in the northern sector. The delegation also met with the Lands Commission and Minerals Commission to discuss safety measures and logistics for oil exploration that spans approximately one-third of Ghana's landmass.
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Thursday 14 May
UGCFL26 Group A wraps with four wins and one draw
Match week 10 concluded the Group Stages of the University of Ghana Corporate Football League Season 2 with five matches on 8th May at UG Main Stadium; four dominant wins and one dramatic draw determined the two semi-finalists from Group A.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 12 May
Only 61 of 185 state entities met financial statement deadline
As of May 1, only 61 out of 185 state-owned enterprises and specified entities submitted their 2025 financial statements to SIGA by the April 30 deadline, representing a 32% compliance rate. More than 100 entities had neither submitted statements nor provided reasons for delays.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 11 May
GIMPA launches tech fair to drive innovation collaboration
The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) held the launch of the GIMPA Tech Fair & Industry Showcase 2026 on April 16, bringing together approximately 300 participants from government, industry, academia, and students under the theme "Innovating for Impact: Technology Solutions for Ghana's Future." Deputy Rector Professor Ebenezer Adaku stressed the importance of strengthening collaboration between academia and industry, while senior government and energy sector officials outlined commitments to advancing digital infrastructure and research opportunities.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 5 May
Ghana signs gas expansion agreement to boost domestic production
The Government of Ghana has signed a term sheet agreement with Eni Ghana E&P, Vitol Upstream Ghana Limited, and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation to advance the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) Non-Associated Gas Upgrade Project. Gas production from the project is expected to increase by up to 350 million standard cubic feet per day by 2028, driven by development of the Gye Nyame field and installation of new infrastructure.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
UGCFL Season 2 Group A final round preview released
Week 10 marks the final round of the University of Ghana Corporate Football League Season 2 group stages, with the title race still wide open. The standout fixture features Lancaster Accra (16 points) against GFA (17 points), with GCAA leading the group.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 4 May
Ghana's governance structure empties all state boards upon election
On inauguration day, Ghana's Presidential Transitions Act automatically removes all board members from every state-owned enterprise simultaneously, requiring the new government to undertake months-long appointment cycles that consume significant political energy and administrative bandwidth.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 30 April
Large-scale onshore oil exploration planned for Voltaian Basin
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) is set to conduct the first large-scale onshore petroleum exploration in the Voltaian Basin, spanning 100,000+ sq km across 460 communities in 13 districts in Northern and Savannah Regions. GNPC describes the project as Ghana's next major hydrocarbon frontier.
30 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Monday 27 April
Tsatsu Tsikata chose law practice over judiciary career
Legal luminary Tsatsu Tsikata has explained that although he once aspired to become a judge, he shifted focus toward using law for national development, particularly in Ghana's natural resources management. His professional evolution, especially during his time at the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, led him to see broader applications of legal expertise beyond courtroom adjudication.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Systemic exclusion like SALL risks eroding state legitimacy
Legal expert Tsatsu Tsikata has warned that systemic exclusion, as exemplified by the SALL case, risks eroding the state's legitimacy and blurring the line between lawful governance and lawlessness. He argues that SALL residents are owed compensation and reparation for being denied parliamentary representation in the 2020 elections, and describes the situation as a constitutional threat to the Republic.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →