Also known as: NEIP
Ghana's National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme — supports entrepreneurship, innovation and youth skills development through initiatives like the Adwumawura Programme, fertiliser distribution, and sewing machine distribution.
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The former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has praised the leadership of his party for what he describes as standing firmly with members who are allegedly facing harassment and arrests. …
Ofosu Nkansah commends NPP leadership over support for members facing arrestsJoy Online
… In Ghana, initiatives such as the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), and targeted SME financing schemes illustrate this model. …
Youth education, skills development, and mentorship are imperative for Ghana’s economic futureJoy Online
Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has called on the New Patriotic Party to reform the way it conducts polling station elections within the party. …
Don’t leave polling station elections to constituency executives and MPs – Ofosu Nkansah to NPP leadershipThe Ghanaian Times
… In Ghana, initiatives such as the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), and targeted SME financing schemes illustrate this model. …
Youth education, skills development, and mentorship are imperative for Ghana’s economic futureBusiness & Financial Times
… This flagship programme is being implemented by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) under the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment’s auspices. …
Editorial: Addressing the Youth Bulge…Business & Financial Times
… This flagship programme is implemented by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment. …
NEIP commences grant disbursement under Adwumawura ProgrammeJoy Online
Government through the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has begun disbursing grants to beneficiaries of the 2025 cohort under the Adwumawura Programme. …
NEIP begins grant disbursement under Adwumawura ProgrammeThe Ghanaian Times
The Government of Ghana, through the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has commenced the disbursement of grants to beneficiaries ?(2025 cohort) under The Adwumawura Programme, an ambitious national initiative designed to support youth entrepreneurship, st …
NEIP commences grant disbursement under AdwumawuraAn opinion piece argues that artificial intelligence is particularly transformative for Ghanaian MSMEs facing constraints of time, staff, and finance, and that framing AI in terms of operational reality rather than technical jargon helps entrepreneurs recognize its practical value.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that artificial intelligence is particularly transformative for Ghanaian MSMEs facing constraints of time, staff, and finance, and that framing AI in terms of operational reality rather than technical jargon helps entrepreneurs recognize its practical value.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's proposed transformation of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme into a statutory Ghana Startup Agency should focus on building an integrated entrepreneurship system where entrepreneurs can access capability, finance, technology and support at each development stage, rather than simply rebranding existing programmes.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Ghana's National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme said Africa's challenge is building integrated systems that provide innovators with financing, mentorship, and market access to turn ideas into sustainable businesses and jobs. He noted that Ghana is developing an interconnected entrepreneurial ecosystem and urged Africa to create systems enabling research, capital, technology and talent to move across borders.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Businessman and philanthropist Alhaji Seidu Agongo plans to distribute 10,000 free sewing machines to vulnerable women and youth across the country in partnership with the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, aiming to equip beneficiaries with skills for the garment industry and improve livelihoods.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Businessman Alhaji Seidu Agongo is launching a nationwide initiative, in partnership with the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), to distribute 10,000 sewing machines free to vulnerable women and youth to equip them with employable skills in dressmaking, tailoring and the garment industry. The programme targets school dropouts, widows, orphans and other socially disadvantaged persons facing economic hardship and limited employment opportunities.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Daniel B. Dzirasah, the Ghanaian Times' Bono Regional Correspondent, won Best Reporter in Mining and Best Development-Focused Reporter at the 4th Bono Regional Ghana Journalists Association Awards. Eight other journalists were also honoured at the ceremony in Sunyani.
22 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Deputy CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme commended the Adwumawura Programme for empowering women with skills and support to improve livelihoods across the country, encouraging greater participation at grassroots level.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kanayo AbdulGafaru Seidu Dambu, current Youth Organiser for Gushegu Constituency, has declared his intention to contest for Northern Regional Youth Organiser ahead of the NDC's regional elections. He cited a desire to serve young people in the region and champion their interests.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The IMANI Center for Policy and Education held a strategic dialogue with Ghana's Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment in September 2026 to examine the ministry's medium-term priorities, institutional structure, and programmes, with discussions focusing on fiscal constraints and resource mobilisation challenges.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme CEO announced that successful applicants for the 2026 Adwumawura Programme will receive notifications starting Friday, September 4, with registration scheduled for September 8–11 and training to commence on September 14, 2026 across designated centres.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme has called for sustained investment and practical support for farmers to make agriculture more attractive to young people, citing climate change, low productivity and inadequate support as ongoing challenges. Jaman North District has received 3,500 bags of fertiliser for distribution to 1,500 farmers.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme donated 1,500 bags of fertiliser to farmers in Jaman North District to support agricultural production and reduce production challenges. The donation brings the total quantity of fertiliser received by the district to 3,500 bags, expected to benefit 1,500 farmers.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme distributed free fertiliser to farmers in Jaman North Constituency to support agricultural production and ease financial burdens on rural households.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Andrew Appiah Danquah, Director of Legal and Constitutional Affairs of the United Party, has defended the party's petition to state institutions regarding alleged extortion involving Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, clarifying that the party is seeking investigation rather than a declaration of guilt. He said the allegations raised by GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi and NEIP CEO Eric Adjei require competent state institutions to establish the facts and determine whether public power was misused for private interests.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment urged young Ghanaians to share challenges they face and propose solutions to inform government policies. The National Youth Forum 2026 at UPSA brought together youth, government officials, and youth-focused institutions to discuss employment, entrepreneurship, skills development, national service, and school-to-work transition.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister George Opare Addo opened the National Youth Forum 2026 at UPSA in Accra, bringing together young people and heads of youth-focused agencies to discuss challenges and opportunities. The forum provided a platform for youth to raise concerns and propose solutions, with agency heads outlining available programmes.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Service Authority has received GH¢40 million from the government to begin basic military training for National Service personnel, announced at the inaugural National Youth Forum. The programme aims to equip personnel with skills in discipline, resilience, and other areas of basic military training.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, will lead a national engagement with young Ghanaians on Wednesday, August 19, at the 2026 National Youth Forum in Accra, where youth will raise concerns and share ideas on issues affecting their lives and future.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme has criticised the Ghana Police Service's handling of young nurses at a recent peaceful demonstration, describing the conduct as inappropriate and calling for an unqualified apology to the demonstrators.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Eric Adjei, CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, argued that the NPP will struggle to develop a compelling campaign message for the 2028 elections due to the government's economic performance, citing inflation that reached 50 per cent under former Vice President Bawumia's tenure as head of the Economic Management Team. He contended that the NDC has stronger appeal among voters and youth.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme has defended the Finance Minister's economic leadership, dismissing the NPP's claim that the government is not spending to stimulate the economy as propaganda and asserting that the government maintains fiscal discipline while honouring statutory obligations and making strategic investments.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, Eric Adjei, said the opposition NPP's "the future is pregnant" slogan does not scare the governing NDC, insisting the John Dramani Mahama administration remains committed to delivering on its promises through integrity and accountability.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme and Venture Capital Trust Fund have signed an MoU to establish a GH¢100 million Adwumawura Fund aimed at supporting high-impact and scalable businesses with capital for expansion and strengthening access to financing and business development support for entrepreneurs.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Ghana Startups and the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme have completed a high-level trade and investment mission to Europe to attract investment, build partnerships and expand opportunities for Ghanaian startups, participating in innovation events in France and Germany.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development launched its maiden Career Connect fair in Kumasi, bringing together employers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to provide students with internship, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is receiving evacuees from xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with the first and second batches already having arrived. The article emphasizes the psychological toll on returnees who have lost livelihoods and calls for mental health support and community integration to help them rebuild their lives.
15 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks are returning home in batches. The article reflects on the trauma of evacuation and displacement, emphasizing the need for psychological support and practical reintegration assistance for returnees.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At the Ghana Youth Agriculture Summit 2026, agritech innovator Evans Kyere-Mensah called on young Ghanaians to view agriculture not as a last resort but as a pathway to innovation, enterprise development, and wealth creation, rejecting the perception that agriculture represents poverty or punishment.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana faces a demographic challenge with over one-third of the population under 15 and a youth unemployment rate around 12.1 percent. Of nearly 360,000 secondary school graduates annually, only 35 percent advance to tertiary education, leaving over 240,000 young people unable to find jobs, highlighting a structural mismatch between academic training and market-ready skills.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Nkabom Venture Quest Bootcamp aims to empower 3,000 Small and Medium Enterprises in Ghana's agri-food ecosystem to create 55,000 jobs over 10 years. The initiative, a collaborative effort involving the Mastercard Foundation and the University of Ghana, targets youth-led businesses in a sector valued at US$10 billion and expected to reach US$13 billion in 5 years.
15 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →