Professor Joshua Yindenaba Abor of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) has been ranked the number one scientist in Economics and Finance in Ghana in the 2026 edition of the global Best Scientist Ranking by Research.com. …
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Professor Justice Bawole, the Dean of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), has condemned social media content creators who target and ridicule Junior High School (JHS) leavers for viral visibility. …
‘This nonsense must stop’ – UGBS Dean Prof. Bawole slams exploitation of BECE leavers for social media content… He is a Professor of Marketing at the University of Ghana Business School and a Chartered Marketer (CIM, UK), widely recognised for his work on political marketing, digital strategy and brand positioning in Africa. …
GTDC CEO Prof. Kobby Mensah ranked among global leaders shaping place branding… He is a Professor of Marketing at the University of Ghana Business School, a chartered marketer (CIM, UK), and a leading voice on political marketing, digital engagement and brand positioning in Africa. …
GTDC CEO Prof. Kobby Mensah Named Among Top 12 global leaders reshaping ‘Place Branding’… He is a Professor of Marketing at the University of Ghana Business School, a chartered marketer (CIM, UK), and a leading voice on political marketing, digital engagement and brand positioning in Africa. …
GTDC CEO Prof. Kobby Mensah named among top 12 global leaders shaping place branding- April 2026
Economist and lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, Prof. Agyapomaa Gyeke-Dako, has described the recent stability of Ghana’s exchange rate as a significant turning point for the economy. …
Exchange rate stability a game changer for Ghana’s Economy – Prof. Gyeke-DakoAn economist at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Prof. Agyapomaa Gyeke-Dako, has stated that Ghana’s economy has transitioned from crisis management to a recovery phase, pointing to sustained macroeconomic stability as a key indicator. …
Ghana has moved from managing crisis to managing recovery—Prof. Gyeke-DakoThe Ghana Tourism Development Company Limited (GTD) in collaboration with the Department of Organisation and Human Resource Management, University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) has marked the 2026 World Safety Day Celebration in Accra. …
GTDC, UGBS mark world safety day with focus on psychosocial wellbeing… The committee consisted of representatives from the British Council, the Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs, Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), MASLOC, the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment, the Ministry of Finance, academics from the University of Ghana Business School, and …
NEIP commences grant disbursement under Adwumawura Programme… Dolphyne (former Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana), Dr Mary Grant (former member of the Council of State), Dr Mrs Sylvia Boye (former Registrar of the West African Examinations Council), Mrs Comfort Agama (former Librarian of the University of Ghana Business School …
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Professor Joshua Yindenaba Abor of the University of Ghana Business School has been ranked the number one scientist in Economics and Finance in Ghana in the 2026 Research.com global Best Scientist Ranking, with 13,272 citations and 212 publications. He was also awarded the 2026 Research.com Economics and Finance Leader Award in Ghana.
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University of Ghana Professor Joshua Abor ranked Ghana's top economics scientist with 13,272 citations in 2026 global ranking.
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Professor Abor ranked No. 1 economics scientist in Ghana
Professor Joshua Yindenaba Abor of the University of Ghana Business School has been ranked the number one scientist in Economics and Finance in Ghana in the 2026 Research.com global Best Scientist Ranking, with 13,272 citations and 212 publications. He was also awarded the 2026 Research.com Economics and Finance Leader Award in Ghana.
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Saturday 9 May
UGBS Dean condemns social media mocking of BECE leavers
Professor Justice Bawole, Dean of the University of Ghana Business School, has condemned content creators who target and ridicule Junior High School leavers for viral visibility on social media. Bawole argues that students' inability to speak English fluently reflects systemic educational inequality rather than intelligence, and warns that such digital exploitation can damage young people's confidence and academic futures.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 6 May
GTDC CEO Prof. Mensah named among global place-branding leaders
The Ghana Tourism Development Company CEO, Professor Kobby Mensah, has been named among the 2026 "Twelve Leaders Shaping Place Branding Right Now" by The Place Brand Observer, making him the only West African tourism development executive in this year's selection. The recognition acknowledges his convergence of academic insight and applied leadership in destination development.
6 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Monday 4 May
GTDC CEO Prof. Mensah named among top 12 global place-branding leaders
Professor Kobby Mensah, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Development Company, has been named among The Place Brand Observer's 2026 Twelve Leaders Shaping Place Branding Right Now. He is the only West African tourism development executive on the list, joining leaders from The Gambia, Estonia, Sweden, the UK, Chile, Thailand, Sierra Leone and the United States.
4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
GTDC CEO Prof. Mensah named among top 12 global place branding leaders
Professor Kobby Mensah, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Development Company, has been named among the 2026 Twelve Leaders Shaping Place Branding by The Place Brand Observer. He is the only West African tourism development executive on this year's list, which recognises practitioners, policymakers and researchers advancing the field.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 30 April
Exchange rate stability driving Ghana's economic recovery
Economist Prof. Agyapomaa Gyeke-Dako says Ghana's recent exchange rate stability is a turning point for the economy, easing the cedi's earlier sharp fluctuations and helping to restore macroeconomic confidence. She notes that sustaining this stability will require disciplined fiscal management and continued coordination between monetary and fiscal authorities.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana economy moving from crisis management to recovery phase
Prof. Agyapomaa Gyeke-Dako of the University of Ghana Business School stated that Ghana's economy has transitioned from crisis management to recovery, citing sustained macroeconomic stability and exchange rate stability as key indicators, though she noted that improvements have not yet fully reached households and firms.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 28 April
GTDC and UGBS celebrate World Safety Day on psychosocial wellbeing
The Ghana Tourism Development Company and University of Ghana Business School marked the 2026 World Safety Day in Accra under the theme "Good Psychosocial Working Environment: A Pathway to Thriving Workers and Strong Organizations." The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment stressed that workers must be treated with dignity and that psychological hazards including excessive workload, bullying and job insecurity are as important to address as physical workplace risks.
28 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
NEIP begins disbursing grants for Adwumawura youth entrepreneurship program
The Adwumawura Programme, implemented by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has commenced grant disbursement to support youth-owned business establishment. The 2025 cohort launched on April 28, 2025, received over 120,000 applications within the first weeks and underwent evaluation by a 9-member selection committee.
28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Monday 27 April
Mfantsipim School celebrates 150 years of education legacy
Mfantsipim School, founded in 1876 by visionaries including John Mensah Sarbah, James Picot and Rev W.T. Balmer alongside the Methodist Church Ghana, marked its 150th anniversary with "Founder's Day Weekend" celebrations in Cape Coast, including a torch run, candlelight procession and the lighting of a sesquicentennial flame.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →