Also known as: NCA
Regulatory authority established in 1996 to oversee Ghana's telecommunications and broadcasting sectors, managing spectrum allocation and service quality standards.
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Joy Online
… country’s history,” he said Awudu added that, “From a broadcasting environment once dominated almost entirely by state-owned media, Ghana has developed into one of Africa’s most vibrant and pluralistic media ecosystems.” The establishment of the National Communications Authority …
Evolution of Ghana’s broadcasting industry paved way for the private media – GIBA PresidentThe Chronicle
… According to the National Communications Authority (NCA) Fourth Quarter Report for 2025, Ghana currently has 784 authorised FM radio stations operating across the country. …
Editorial: Media Pluralism Must Drive Citizenship EducationJoy Online
… Among the entities listed as non-compliant were the Minerals Development Fund, Metro Mass Transit, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, Minerals Commission, National Communications Authority, District Assemblies Common Fund, Lands Commission, Youth Employment Agency, Ghana Broadc …
61 out of 185 SOEs met April 30 deadline for submitting 2025 financial statementsJoy Online
… Harbours Authority, the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, the Volta River Authority, the Ghana Revenue Authority, the National Health Insurance Authority, the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the National Communications Authority …
Ghana’s Appointment Addiction: Why the State cannot function when everything depends on who won the electionBusiness & Financial Times
CSquared, the leading pan-African technology company building open-access broadband infrastructure, today announced the renewal of its operating licence in Ghana by the National Communications Authority (NCA), reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to Ghana and its broade …
CSquared renews Ghana licence to advance digital transformationJoy Online
… Elsewhere, the National Communications Authority (NCA) produced a resilient display to hold Union Ghana to a 0-0 draw, despite playing much of the game with 10 men. …
UGCFL26 WEEK 9: Wilmar snatch late winner as Ghana Airports earn first victoryBusiness & Financial Times
… The National Communications Authority plays a crucial role in shaping the regulatory environment for telecommunications services in Ghana. …
ICT Insight with Institute of ICT Professionals: Community Network Initiatives: A sustainable path to bridging the digital divideAn analysis examines digital fraud risks in Ghana's growing mobile money ecosystem, noting that fraudsters are developing sophisticated techniques to exploit vulnerabilities, particularly in developing economies with weaker regulatory frameworks.
22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An analysis examines digital fraud risks in Ghana's growing mobile money ecosystem, noting that fraudsters are developing sophisticated techniques to exploit vulnerabilities, particularly in developing economies with weaker regulatory frameworks.
22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Right to Information Act guarantees free access to official information, capping reproduction costs at 38 pesewas per A4 page, yet institutions including the Electoral Commission, Registrar of Companies, and Ghana Meteorological Agency are demanding illegal charges ranging from thousands of cedis, undermining constitutional transparency rights.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Business Outsourcing Services Association of Ghana hosted a Global Business Services Executive Roundtable in London to present Ghana as a competitive outsourcing and digital services destination. Senior government officials, industry leaders, and investors discussed Ghana's talent pool, digital infrastructure, and supportive policies as advantages for serving UK and European markets.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Hidden technology setups called SIM boxes are causing Ghana's telecommunications sector to lose roughly GHS 300 million yearly through fraud schemes that intercept international calls and divert revenue.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Acting Director-General of the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) says the broad stakeholder consultation approach taken in developing the proposed NITA Bill, while intended to strengthen the policy framework, has contributed to public misunderstanding about the draft legislation's status and content.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
B-Weh Schools and Right to Dream won the Junior and Senior categories at Ghana's 2026 Robotics for Good Youth Challenge national qualifiers, held at Ghana International School in Accra, and will compete in Geneva. The competition, organized by the ITU and The MakersPlace with partners including Google and the FAO, challenged 50 teams of 400 young people to design technology-driven solutions for food security and agriculture.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association calls on the National Communications Authority to review its directive limiting commercial FM stations' transmission coverage to 45 kilometres, citing impact on audience reach, advertising revenue, and market competitiveness. The NCA says the policy aims to reduce signal interference and create space for new frequencies in underserved communities.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's broadcasting industry is undergoing digital transformation shaped by artificial intelligence, convergence with streaming and social media, and changing audience behaviour. GIBA President Abdulai Awudu warned that regulators and media owners must adapt quickly to address misinformation, declining standards, and sustainability challenges posed by emerging technologies and digital-first platforms operating outside traditional regulatory structures.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Business Outsourcing Services Association Ghana (BOSAG) has called for stronger government backing to accelerate growth of Ghana's Business Process Outsourcing and Global Business Services sector, with the aim of positioning the country as a competitive global outsourcing destination and creating 100,000 new jobs for young Ghanaians.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Communications Authority has acknowledged persistent consumer complaints about dropped calls, weak coverage and slow internet speeds, signalling it will hold telecom operators accountable for improving service delivery through monitored improvement roadmaps and tightened quality-of-service benchmarks.
19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's broadcasting sector has transformed from a state-dominated system into one of West Africa's most diverse and competitive media landscapes through liberalisation and regulatory reform, according to the GIBA President. The 1992 Constitution guaranteed media freedom and enabled private participation, while the establishment of the National Communications Authority in 1996 provided the regulatory framework for private radio and television stations.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chronicle editorial argues that Ghana's media, mandated by Chapter 12 of the 1992 Constitution to educate the public and uphold democratic accountability, has expanded significantly—comprising 784 FM radio stations, 132 television stations, and numerous newspapers and online platforms—and must continue to strengthen citizenship education.
15 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's government has set a target of 70 percent nationwide 5G population coverage by March 2027, aligned with the country's 70th Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Communications said the target requires collaboration between government, regulators, and industry players, including mobile network operators and infrastructure providers.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
CSquared, a pan-African technology company, has renewed its operating licence in Ghana through the National Communications Authority, reinforcing its commitment to scaling open-access broadband infrastructure across West Africa. The company has deployed 1,928 km of fibre infrastructure across Ghana and is building a cross-border fibre network aimed at interconnecting all 15 ECOWAS markets.
1 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
In Week 9 of the UG Corporate Football League, Wilmar secured a 1-0 win over Telecel Ghana with a stoppage-time free-kick from Roland A. Mensah, while Ghana Airports Company Limited recorded their first victory of the season with a 1-0 defeat of Zenith Bank FC. Group B saw several draws, including NCA holding Union Ghana 0-0 despite playing with 10 men after a red card.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Rural and remote communities in Ghana struggle with limited internet access despite digital transformation progress in urban areas. Community networks—locally built and managed internet infrastructures—are presented as a sustainable solution to bridge the digital divide and expand connectivity to underserved areas.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →