Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority, Goosie Tanoh, has cautioned that the world is experiencing a profound political transformation marked by the retreat of democratic values, the rise of authoritarian leadership and growing instability, urging Ghanaians to rema …
… Echoing the call for stronger civic values, Chairman of the event and head of government’s 24-hour Economy Secretariat, Augustus Goosie Obuadum Tanoh, urged Ghanaians to embrace democracy not merely as a system of government but as a way of life. …
Presidential Advisor and veteran National Democratic Congress (NDC) comrade Goosie Tanoh has called on African countries to take advantage of the growing global demand for critical minerals by building industries, creating decent jobs, and strengthening peace on the continent. …
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority, Goosie Tanoh, has said the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative is not merely about extending working hours but transforming the country into a high-productivity economy capable of creating better-paying jobs through i …
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority, Goosie Tanoh, has said the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative is not merely about extending working hours but transforming the country into a high-productivity economy capable of creating better-paying jobs through i …
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority, Goosie Tanoh, has said the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative is not merely about extending working hours but transforming the country into a high-productivity economy capable of creating better-paying jobs through i …
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority, Goosie Tanoh, has said the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative is not merely about extending working hours but transforming the country into a high-productivity economy capable of creating better-paying jobs through i …
… Among them are: Nathan Kofi Boakye – Director of Operations at the Presidency Goosie Tanoh – Presidential Advisor, 24-Hour Economy & Accelerated Export Development Priscilla Santuo-Ocrah – Presidential Staffer at the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Secretariat Khalid Sharif …
… The presidential advisor on the 24-hour economy programme, Goosie Tanoh, observed that Ghana’s export structure has changed little over decades despite successive policy interventions. …
Presidential Adviser Goosie Tanoh has warned that democracy is retreating globally due to the rise of authoritarian leadership and political instability, citing developments in the United States, Russia, and Europe. He urged Ghanaians to remain committed to inclusive governance and peaceful coexistence to strengthen democratic institutions.
Presidential Adviser Goosie Tanoh has warned that democracy is retreating globally due to the rise of authoritarian leadership and political instability, citing developments in the United States, Russia, and Europe. He urged Ghanaians to remain committed to inclusive governance and peaceful coexistence to strengthen democratic institutions.
African Union High Representative Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas has called for a fundamental overhaul of Ghana's education system, arguing that quality education is essential for preventing conflict and sustaining peace. He says education must produce ethical leaders and responsible citizens capable of driving national development, warning that societies failing to provide young people with quality education and opportunities create conditions for division and conflict.
Presidential Advisor Goosie Tanoh called on African countries to build industries and add value to critical minerals rather than exporting raw materials, citing the opportunity to create decent jobs and strengthen peace on the continent. The call was made at a high-level conference on Governance, Critical Minerals and Conflict in Africa organised by the Open Society Foundations in Accra.
President John Dramani Mahama has called on African governments to place the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) at the centre of their development strategies and use it as a catalyst for industrialisation and economic transformation. His remarks came at the opening of a High-Level Conference on Governance, Critical Minerals and Conflict in Africa in Accra, where he stressed that Africa must responsibly harness its critical mineral resources to promote peace and drive sustainable economic transformation.
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority says the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy through efficient industry operations, innovation, and value addition, rather than simply extending working hours.
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority said the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy capable of creating better-paying jobs through industrialisation and value addition, not simply extending working hours. The policy seeks to maximise productive capacity by ensuring industries operate efficiently, embracing innovation, and creating opportunities across multiple sectors.
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority says the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy through efficient industry operations, innovation, and value addition — not simply extending working hours. The policy seeks to create better-paying jobs across multiple sectors through industrialisation and maximised productive capacity.
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority says the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy through efficient industrial operations, innovation, and value addition rather than simply extending working hours.
President Mahama's Presidency had 124 fewer political appointees in 2025 than the Akufo-Addo administration in 2023, but the Office of the President's compensation bill is projected to rise from ¢100 million in 2025 to ¢248 million in 2026. The Presidency submitted its 2025 staffing report showing 233 total political appointees comprising 4 Ministers of State, 39 Senior Presidential Staffers, and 190 junior political appointees.
Despite posting a trade surplus of US$13.6 billion in 2025, Ghana's merchandise export basket has become less diversified over the past decade, with gold, cocoa and oil dominating. Gold's export share rose from 33 percent in 2013 to 38 percent in 2024, while "other exports" fell from 32 percent to 26 percent, and the top-10 exporters account for 74 percent of all exports.
Ghana achieved a record trade surplus of US$13.6 billion in 2025, but policymakers and economists warn that the country's export basket remains heavily concentrated in gold, cocoa, and oil, with limited diversification over the past decade and the top 10 exporters accounting for 74 percent of all exports.
Ghana posted its strongest external trade performance in 2025 with a trade surplus of US$13.6 billion and export receipts of US$31.11 billion, mainly from gold exports. However, policymakers and economists warn that the current export model remains concentrated in raw commodities and insufficient to drive broad-based employment gains and long-term industrialisation.
The National Petroleum Authority has unveiled a 24-hour economy pilot programme involving 268 fuel stations, eight depots, and two refineries across Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western, and Northern regions, aimed at enhancing fuel distribution efficiency and stimulating economic activity.