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Organization

Social Security and National Insurance Trust

Also known as: SSNIT

Social Security and National Insurance Trust — financial institution providing pension scheme registration and mortgage financing, including housing fund partnerships and hostel accommodation management.

SSNIT has been established as a partner in a GH¢3 billion revolving housing fund announced by President Mahama to provide mortgages for public sector workers including teachers, nurses, and doctors. Separately, the organization faced criticism from the Acting Rent Commissioner over accommodation charges at Pentagon Hostel, which were described as exploitative, with some rooms costing between GH¢6,000 and over GH¢30,000 per semester.

2026-04-282026-05-10
Business

Mahama launches 1,067-unit affordable housing project in Ashanti

The News

President John Mahama broke ground for the Green City Housing Project at Dedesua in the Ashanti Region, which aims to deliver 1,067 residential units on 200 acres to address Ghana's estimated housing deficit of more than 1.5 million units. The project, undertaken by State Housing Company Limited, is presented as part of efforts to tackle housing shortages and promote sustainable urban development.

15 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Mahama launches 1,067-unit affordable housing project in Ashanti

    President John Mahama broke ground for the Green City Housing Project at Dedesua in the Ashanti Region, which aims to deliver 1,067 residential units on 200 acres to address Ghana's estimated housing deficit of more than 1.5 million units. The project, undertaken by State Housing Company Limited, is presented as part of efforts to tackle housing shortages and promote sustainable urban development.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. President Mahama breaks ground for 1,067-unit housing project

    President John Dramani Mahama cut sod for the Green City Housing Project at Dedesua in the Ashanti Region, a 1,067-unit development on 200 acres aimed at providing affordable housing and addressing Ghana's housing deficit of more than 1.5 million units. The President cited rising urbanisation, land values, construction costs, and limited access to financing as drivers of the housing crisis.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. Mahama launches GH¢3 billion housing fund for public sector workers

    President John Mahama announced a low-cost housing initiative for public sector workers including teachers, nurses, and doctors, with a GH¢3 billion revolving fund established through partnerships involving government, organised labour, and financial institutions including SSNIT and Republic Bank Ghana. Workers will access mortgages repayable over 15 to 20 years to purchase homes constructed by state-owned housing developers.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online

  4. President Mahama announces affordable housing scheme for public sector workers

    President Mahama has announced a low-cost housing initiative for public sector workers including teachers, nurses, and doctors, supported by a GH¢3 billion revolving fund established through partnerships between government, organised labour, financial institutions, SSNIT and Republic Bank Ghana. Workers will be able to acquire homes through mortgage packages with repayment periods of 15 to 20 years.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Acting Rent Commissioner criticises SSNIT over Pentagon Hostel charges

    The Acting Rent Commissioner has criticised the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) over accommodation charges at Ghana Hostels Limited (Pentagon Hostel), describing the fees as exploitative and unacceptable. He expressed concern over rising costs, noting that rooms in older blocks cost between GH¢6,000 and GH¢6,400 per semester, while some single rooms with air conditioners cost more than GH¢20,000 to GH¢30,000 per semester.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Attram De Visser and Nania FC register players with SSNIT

    Two Division One League clubs—Attram De Visser and Nania FC—have registered their players and officials on the SSNIT Pension Scheme, fulfilling a Club Licensing Board requirement. The registrations were led by retired internationals Godwin Attram and Abedi Pele for their respective clubs.

    8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. NanaBanyin Dadson says he coined "Graphic Showbiz" title

    NanaBanyin Dadson, head of the Department of Media and Journalism at African University of Communications and Business, revealed he coined the name "Graphic Showbiz" and became editor of the publication, which emerged from The Mirror newspaper. Over more than 30 years in media, he said he has mentored younger writers and journalists in arts and entertainment journalism.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. State cocoa buyer PBC faces asset seizure amid unpaid farmers

    Ghana's state-owned Producer Buying Company has accumulated 673 million cedis in debt and is unable to purchase cocoa from farmers, with some owed 24 million cedis for over 9,000 bags already delivered. A consortium of Ghanaian banks secured a court order in March to sell off the company's assets, while thousands of smallholder farmers remain unpaid for beans delivered since November 2025.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 6 May

  1. STC Coaches' online booking platform remains down for months

    Intercity STC Coaches Limited's online booking platform and mobile app have been unavailable for an extended period, forcing passengers to use phone reservations or in-person purchases instead. Customers report the outage has caused inconvenience, forced them to switch to competitors, and say the company has provided no explanation or transparency about the disruption.

    6 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Over 300 women trained in affiliate marketing and digital trade

    More than 300 women participated in the Click-to-Cargo Programme at Accra Digital Centre, receiving training in importation, affiliate marketing, and digital business tools. The two-day event, attended by university students and career women, covered product sourcing from China, shipping logistics, and online business management.

    5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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