Also known as: SSNIT
Social Security and National Insurance Trust — Ghana's social security scheme administrator offering pension services and digital channels, modernizing operations to strengthen scheme sustainability.
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… According to the former Information Minister, he was surprised by the Chief Justice’s decision to tour institutions such as the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) and the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), arguing that such engagements were unusual for the …
Oppong Nkrumah questions Chief Justice’s ‘unprecedented’ tour of state-owned institutionsJoy Online
… He said a visit to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) earlier in the day had further reinforced his impression that some public institutions were now performing significantly better. …
Chief Justice praises MIIF, other SOEs, questions what Ghana was doing in past 8 yearsJoy Online
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC has paid GH¢97.8 million in dividends to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) for the 2025 financial year, strengthening returns from the pension manager’s investment portfolio. …
Standard Chartered Bank pays GH¢97.8m dividend to SSNITThe Ghanaian Times
Thirteen clubs in the Ghana Premier League (GPL) have been cleared by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and issued with SSNIT Clearance Certificates ahead of the 2026/27 league season. …
13 Premier League clubs secure SSNIT Clearance CertificatesThe Ghanaian Times
Thirteen clubs in the Ghana Premier League (GPL) have been cleared by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and issued with SSNIT Clearance Certificates ahead of the 2026/27 league season. …
13 Premier League clubs secure SSNIT Clearance CertificatesJoy Online
… In many private schools, teachers work without appointment letters, SSNIT contributions, or meaningful welfare packages. …
The private school teacher crisis: A silent exodusJoy Online
… The Government of Ghana holds a 45 per cent interest in the company, with the remaining shares held by state-linked institutions, including SSNIT, SIC, NIB, Agricultural Development Bank and GOIL. …
Metro Mass Transit returns to profit as revenue rises to GH¢161.85mJoy Online
… Meanwhile, the total number of private sector SSNIT contributors, which partially gauges employment conditions, improved by 4.9% to 1,148,813 in May 2026. …
Number of advertised jobs increased significantly in half-year 2026 – BoGJoy Online
… Manufacturing Activities Also, activities in the manufacturing sub-sector, gauged by trends in the collection of direct taxes and private sector workers’ contributions to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) Pension Scheme (Tier 1), improved in May 2026. …
Consumer spending records mixed performance in 5-months of 2026, but manufacturing activities improved – BoGJoy Online
… She also cautioned formal sector workers against neglecting their pension records, urging them to regularly check their statements with SSNIT and private trustees and update their beneficiary records to reflect changes in their marital and family status. …
NPRA urges Ghana’s informal sector workers to enrol on Tier-3 pension schemeThe SSNIT Deputy Director-General has urged pensioners to use the Trust's digital channels and co-location branches to access services, stating that these reforms aim to modernise operations and strengthen the scheme's sustainability. The Trust engaged pensioners in the Western Region to educate them on new policies and improve pension literacy.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The SSNIT Deputy Director-General has urged pensioners to use the Trust's digital channels and co-location branches to access services, stating that these reforms aim to modernise operations and strengthen the scheme's sustainability. The Trust engaged pensioners in the Western Region to educate them on new policies and improve pension literacy.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's capital market faces a shortage of businesses prepared to access public markets rather than a lack of investment capital, according to PwC Ghana. The Ghana Stock Exchange recorded a 137.4% return in US Dollar terms in 2025, with market capitalisation rising to approximately GHS172 billion.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Bar Association has called on the Judiciary and Executive to operate within the 1992 Constitution's limits, with its President raising concerns about comments attributed to the Chief Justice and reports that some judges may be serving Executive interests rather than the Constitution.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has accused the Ghana Bar Association of selective criticism over Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's recent remarks about state institutions, arguing the GBA's response is inconsistent with how it treated similar comments by previous Chief Justices. Dr Srem-Sai contended that if the GBA opposes political comments by Chief Justices, it should condemn all such remarks consistently rather than selectively depending on political circumstances.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Bar Association President has criticised Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for commending state-owned enterprises including SSNIT and MIIF during recent visits, with the GBA President suggesting his comments raised concerns about impartiality. The Judicial Service stated the observations were made in good faith and did not intend to undermine judicial independence, though civil society groups and faith-based organisations have expressed concerns.
14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Bar Association President Efua Ghartey has described the Judicial Service's defence of Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie over his partisan comments as "at best lacklustre," arguing that judges must remain within constitutional boundaries and that the Chief Justice's remarks comparing public institutions' performance under different administrations left much to be desired.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Spartan Ives Limited, operators of Polo Beach Club in Accra, has filed for an injunction to restrain Labadi Beach Hotel from demolishing the Club, following threats by Richard Jakpa, Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat. The two entities are locked in a High Court dispute over beachfront land, with Labadi Beach Hotel claiming the area is government-owned and subject to a buffer zone policy, while Polo Beach denies the allegations.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is shifting from paying patients' medical bills to addressing structural healthcare gaps, investing in cardiac centres in Kumasi and Tamale, a cancer facility at Korle Bu, and a US$10 million Diagnostic and Imaging Centre at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. The Fund's strategy, informed by a nationwide healthcare needs assessment, combines financial assistance, medical equipment and infrastructure, specialist training and research into non-communicable diseases.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) recognised 16 outstanding stakeholders — employers, self-employed contributors, pensioners and partner organisations — for their commitment to the Social Security Scheme at its 2025 Stakeholder Awards. The Deputy Director-General highlighted recent service improvements including the Virtual Branch, Membership Value Programme, and Telehealth Service.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has faced scrutiny following comments comparing the performance of state institutions under the current administration with the previous eight years, drawing criticism from the opposition NPP and civil society over concerns about judicial neutrality. The Judicial Service clarified that the observations were made in good faith and were not intended to undermine judicial independence.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference said there was nothing improper about Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie visiting public institutions and commending improvements, but expressed concern that his reference to "the past eight years" during visits to SSNIT and MIIF could be interpreted as a political comparison between administrations.
7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former SSNIT Board Chairperson Elizabeth Ohene responds to a Chief Justice video in which he praised SSNIT's current condition and questioned what happened during the preceding eight years, arguing that the current management is also seeking strategic investors for hotels and that the institution's turnaround was not as miraculous as portrayed.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has urged Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to avoid comparing successive governments' records when commenting on public institutions, saying his reference to the "past eight years" during September 2 visits to SSNIT and MIIF could be seen as a political comparison that risks weakening confidence in judicial impartiality.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has rejected calls for Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's resignation over political remarks made during visits to public institutions, though it acknowledged that his reference to "the past eight years" could reasonably be understood as partisan and damage the appearance of judicial impartiality.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has cautioned Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie against public remarks that could create doubts about the political neutrality of the Judiciary. The Bishops said the Chief Justice's reference to "the past eight years" during visits to SSNIT and MIIF on September 2, 2026 could reasonably be understood in a political context and took on the character of a partisan judgment, though the Judicial Service later clarified the remarks were made in good faith.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to refrain from publicly commenting on political matters that could later become the subject of litigation, warning that such pronouncements risk creating a perception of judicial bias. Domelevo said that holders of sensitive constitutional offices, particularly in the Judiciary, must exercise caution in public statements to protect the courts' neutrality and independence.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Bernard Tutu-Boahene has called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to retract and apologise for remarks he made during visits to the Minerals Income Investment Fund and the Social Security and National Insurance Trust on 2 September, arguing that the Bangalore Principles governing judicial conduct require impartiality and propriety. Tutu-Boahene said such observations should have been kept private given the Chief Justice's office, though he acknowledged the Chief Justice is entitled to share his views as a Ghanaian citizen.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie made an observation during a visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund, wondering what Ghana had been doing "in the past eight years," a comment that drew political attention. The remark has been interpreted by the opposition as a critique of the Akufo-Addo administration's record, highlighting how even neutral statements become politically charged in Ghana's context.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy said Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie does not need ethical laws to recognise that his recent comments about state-owned institutions were inappropriate, and questioned whether the CJ is worthy of office if he does. The Chief Justice had praised SSNIT and MIIF performance during visits on September 2, questioning what Ghana had accomplished over the previous eight years.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Political activist Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has urged Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to stop touring state-owned enterprises and redirect his efforts toward addressing challenges within Ghana's Judiciary, saying such tours and remarks about SOE performance fall outside the proper scope of the judicial leader's role.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Political activist Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to apologise for comments made during visits to state-owned enterprises, saying the remarks were beneath his office's dignity and risked creating the impression of taking a political position. The Chief Justice faced criticism after praising the Minerals Income Investment Fund and other public institutions during recent visits, questioning what Ghana had been doing over the previous eight years.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Judicial Service reaffirmed Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's commitment to judicial independence after public criticism of remarks he made during outreach visits to SSNIT and MIIF, where he praised improvements in their operations and questioned Ghana's performance over the previous eight years.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Judicial Service clarified that Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's recent comments about state-owned enterprises during visits to SSNIT and MIIF were made in good faith and not intended to undermine judicial independence, following mixed public reaction to his observations.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's state-owned enterprises swung from a GH¢2.2 billion loss in 2024 to a GH¢19.8 billion net profit in 2025, attributed to higher revenues, lower finance costs and improved foreign-exchange performance. President Mahama has dissolved the governing boards of nine major state institutions including BOST, VALCO, CBG, GNPC, Ghana Post, TDC and the National Sports Authority.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
State-owned enterprises reported a GH¢19.8 billion net profit in 2025, a turnaround from a GH¢2.2 billion loss in 2024. President Mahama has dissolved the governing boards of nine major state institutions, including BOST, VALCO, CBG, GNPC, Ghana Post, TDC, and the National Sports Authority.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development has called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to exercise restraint in public engagements, warning that recent comments comparing the current administration's performance with its predecessor could create a perception of political bias and undermine judicial independence.
4 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development has called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to exercise restraint in public engagements, following comments he made comparing current and previous administrations at MIIF and SSNIT visits. CDD-Ghana said the remarks could be interpreted as partisan political endorsement and risk compromising the Judiciary's non-partisan mandate.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Daily Guide reports that an image circulated showing someone resembling Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie praising the NDC's performance over the past two years and criticizing the NPP's eight-year record. The publication initially questioned whether the presentation was AI-generated, but said the absence of a disclaimer from the Chief Justice has led them to believe it was genuine, which they argue compromises judicial impartiality.
4 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Political activist Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has criticised Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for remarks made during visits to state-owned institutions, arguing that praising their performance and questioning Ghana's progress over the previous eight years constitute inappropriate political commentary from the head of the Judiciary.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Governance expert Professor Baffour Agyemang Duah has criticised the Chief Justice's official visits to state institutions, saying such public engagements could undermine judicial neutrality and confidence in the separation of powers. Prof Duah said he had not seen a sitting Chief Justice undertake official visits to Executive institutions in this manner in Ghana's republics.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →