Also known as: OMCP · One-Million Coders Programme
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The Ghanaian Times
… The Minister said the initiative aligned with the government’s digital transformation agenda, which focuses on digital public infrastructure, affordable connectivity, digital identity reforms and skills development through the One Million Coders Programme. …
MMFL launches MomoFinTech LabThe Ghanaian Times
… MTN has additionally committed US$2 million to support the Government’s One Million Coders Programme. …
MTN’s GH¢7.4 billion question: Is it a real measure of customer value?The Chronicle
… Initiatives such as the One Million Coders Programme demonstrate the country’s determination to prepare young people for the digital economy. …
Editorial: Ghana Cannot Build A Digital Economy On An Unsafe CyberspaceJoy Online
… He highlighted the One Million Coders Programme as one of the initiatives aimed at equipping young Ghanaians with digital skills to develop technology solutions for local and international markets. …
Ghana cannot achieve digital transformation without cybersecurity — Mohammed Adams SukparuJoy Online
… Mr Sukparu said the initiative complements the government’s wider digital transformation agenda, including the One Million Coders programme, the national Artificial Intelligence strategy and the Ghana Digital Acceleration Project. …
Government launches National Community Media Cyber Capability Building Project to combat cybercrimeJoy Online
… The announcement was made during the presentation of 2,000 laptops by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations to the University in support of the Government’s One Million Coders Programme (OMCP). …
UG positions artificial intelligence at the core of student trainingThe Ghanaian Times
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technologies and Innovation has presented 2,000 laptops to the University of Ghana (UG) to support the implementation of the One Million Coders Programme (OMCP), a flagship government initiative. …
Ministry of Communication supports UG with 2,000 laptops for OMCPJoy Online
The government has handed over an additional 2,000 laptops to the University of Ghana to support the implementation of the One Million Coders Programme (OMCP), increasing the total number of laptops supplied to the institution to 2,500. …
Gov’t hands over 2,000 more laptops to UG for One Million Coders ProgrammeJoy Online
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has called on corporate Ghana to partner with the government in building a digitally skilled workforce through the One Million Coders Programme. …
Sam George calls on corporate Ghana to back One Million Coders ProgrammeJoy Online
… Prof Amfo announced the receipt of an additional 500 laptops from the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation under the Government’s One Million Coders Programme. …
UG graduates urged to uphold integrity, excellenceMobileMoney FinTech Limited has launched the MoMo FinTech Lab, a programme providing intensive bootcamp training, zonal hackathons, and mentorship to innovators, startups, students, developers and industry players to develop fintech solutions. Selected teams will compete for cash prizes of GH¢100,000, GH¢50,000 and GH¢30,000.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
MobileMoney FinTech Limited has launched the MoMo FinTech Lab, a programme providing intensive bootcamp training, zonal hackathons, and mentorship to innovators, startups, students, developers and industry players to develop fintech solutions. Selected teams will compete for cash prizes of GH¢100,000, GH¢50,000 and GH¢30,000.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
MTN Ghana generated approximately GH¢14.9 billion in service revenue in the first half of 2026, up from GH¢11.3 billion in the same period of 2025, and reported profit before tax of about GH¢7.4 billion. The article raises questions about whether customers are receiving corresponding improvements in network quality, affordability, and service in return for their increasing expenditure.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Chronicle editorial warns that criminals are exploiting artificial intelligence to commit sophisticated offences including digital sextortion, which INTERPOL identifies as one of the fastest-growing cyber threats in Africa, and argues Ghana cannot build a digital economy without addressing cybersecurity risks.
5 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Deputy Minister Mohammed Adams Sukparu has said cybersecurity must be treated as a key economic, governance and national security priority for Ghana to achieve successful digital transformation, stressing that public trust is central to building a resilient digital economy.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has launched the National Community Media Cyber Capability Building Project to equip community journalists with skills to combat cybercrime and promote digital safety. The initiative, launched by the Africa Centre for Digital Transformation in partnership with the Cyber Security Authority, aims to strengthen community media's role in cybercrime awareness and digital risk communication.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Ghana has made artificial intelligence and digital skills central to its academic agenda, with plans to incorporate four AI-related certifications into a compulsory Level 100 course beginning next semester, supported by 2,000 laptops from the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations as part of the One Million Coders Programme.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technologies and Innovation presented 2,000 laptops to the University of Ghana to support the One Million Coders Programme, bringing the total laptops supplied to 2,500. The initiative aims to equip young Ghanaians with skills in coding, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software development and data analytics.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The government has handed over 2,000 additional laptops to the University of Ghana for the One Million Coders Programme, bringing the total supplied to 2,500. The laptops will support training in coding, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics and software development to equip Ghanaians with digital skills for the modern economy.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George called on technology companies, telecommunications operators, financial institutions and other private sector organisations to support the One Million Coders Programme through internships, mentorship, scholarships, equipment and employment opportunities. George said the government's ambition of training one million Ghanaians in digital skills requires sustained collaboration among government, academia and industry.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, called on 1,884 recent graduates to uphold excellence, integrity, professionalism and service in their careers and communities, and to remain connected to the institution through mentorship and the alumni network.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Senior leadership of Telecel Group met with President John Dramani Mahama to reaffirm their long-term commitment to Ghana's digital infrastructure and telecommunications sector, with 2026 marked as a year of significant network expansion alongside investments in digital education and healthcare initiatives.
1 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ofoase-Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah raised concern in Parliament about rising youth unemployment, citing Ghana Statistical Service data showing 32.5 per cent unemployment among those aged 15–24 in Q3 2025, and 49.3 per cent in Greater Accra, with 1.95 million young Ghanaians classified as NEET under the broader age-35 definition.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The internet is gradually fragmenting into multiple regional systems shaped by geopolitics and national sovereignty concerns, with Africa facing particular risks of digital dependence and economic exclusion due to weak infrastructure ownership and governance leverage.
30 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George met with a US government delegation to discuss strengthening digital cooperation, including Ghana's digital transformation agenda, artificial intelligence strategy, and efforts to position Ghana as a leading digital hub in Africa. Both sides committed to continued collaboration in digital skills training and satellite technology deployment.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations visited selected training centres under the One Million Coders Programme in Greater Accra to assess operational readiness and quality of delivery. He inspected infrastructure, spoke with trainees and facilitators, and reaffirmed the government's commitment to equipping young Ghanaians with digital and coding skills.
21 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 →
Ghana's One Million Coders Programme aims to train 300,000 people by December 2026, but has trained fewer than 1,000 so far and would need to scale delivery capacity nearly 350 times to meet the target. Phase Two has recorded nearly 120,000 registrations with about 30,000 enrolled, expanding from 4 to all 16 regions, though questions persist over budget transparency.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George praised strong participation by young Ghanaians in the first day of the One Million Coders Programme rollout across all 16 regions, though he acknowledged some operational challenges at certain locations and said technical teams are working to resolve them.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The North East Region has received 200 computers to support the government's One Million Coders Programme, aimed at expanding digital skills and technology education. The computers were distributed to four districts—East Mamprusi Municipality, Bunkpurugu-Nakpanduri, Yunyoo-Nasuan, and Chereponi—to train young people in coding, digital literacy, and information technology.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications has handed over 550 laptops to 11 training centres across the Upper East Region to support the One Million Coders Programme, which aims to equip one million young Ghanaians with coding and digital skills over two years.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper East Regional Minister has appealed for urgent rehabilitation of the 163-kilometre Tamale-Bolgatanga Highway, citing deteriorating conditions with numerous potholes that have expanded into deep gullies, increased travel time from 2.5 to 4 hours, accidents, and impacts on healthcare delivery to the region.
7 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Northern Regional Minister distributed 650 laptops to 11 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in the Northern Region as part of the One Million Coders Programme, a nationwide initiative implemented by GIFEC aimed at equipping Ghanaians with digital skills and bridging the digital divide.
6 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Upper East Regional Minister has appealed to government to urgently rehabilitate the deteriorating 163-kilometre Tamale–Bolgatanga Highway, citing its poor condition with numerous potholes and deep gullies that have increased travel time from about two and a half hours to nearly four hours and caused accidents, injuries, and delays in healthcare delivery.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama launched Ghana's National AI Strategy (2025–2035) in April 2026, backed by $270 million in government funding including $250 million for a national AI computing centre and $20 million for implementation. The strategy targets one trillion tokens of curated Ghanaian-language data by 2030 and training 300,000 Ghanaians this year under the One Million Coders Programme, with a proposed National AI Fund seeded at GHC 5 billion over five years.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama launched Ghana's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2025–2035) on April 24th, 2026, with $270 million in committed funding including $250 million for a national AI computing centre. The strategy targets one trillion tokens of curated Ghanaian-language data by 2030 and introduces AI, coding, robotics and electronics into the basic school curriculum before the end of 2026.
30 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has presented laptops to all Regional Ministers and Members of Parliament to prepare for the nationwide rollout of the One Million Coders Programme, a government initiative aimed at equipping young people with digital skills. The programme is expected to officially commence on April 11, 2026, in selected constituencies, with a target of training one million Ghanaian youth in digital and coding skills.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →