The Government’s flagship Free Primary Health Care Initiative (FPHC) has been officially launched in the Western Region, with authorities describing the programme as a transformative intervention aimed at removing financial barriers that prevent many Ghanaians from accessing essential healthcare services. The initiative, which forms part of government’s broader agenda to achieve Universal Health Coverage, was […] The post Five

returns to profit with GH¢1.24bn pre-tax surplus in 2025 earns SIGA commendation for governance and financial recovery The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has cleared a six-year backlog of outstanding audited financial statements and returned to profitability for the first time in a decade, posting a Profit Before Tax of GH¢1.24 billion in 2025, achievements that […] The post TOR clears six-year audit backlog

Ghanaâ??s Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Iddie Adams, has disclosed that the government has secured 1,000 tickets in advance for supporters of the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the tournament as one of the most expensive ever for fans.He explained that the early acquisition was a strategic decision aimed at preventing escalating costs and ensuring Ghanaian fans are not priced out of the competition.â??It is really nightmarish and a difficult

Ghanaâ??s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has firmly rejected allegations that tickets secured for Ghanaian supporters for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are being sold through illegal channels, insisting that the government is not involved in any form of commercial resale.Speaking on the issue in an interview with Citi News, the minister stressed that public funds are not being used to finance ticket procurement or distribution arrangements linked to the tournament.â??We

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has expressed confidence in Ghanaâ??s prospects at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the team has the quality to â??surprise peopleâ? at the tournament in North America.Speaking ahead of Ghanaâ??s international friendly against Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium, Ayew said the squad is focused on delivering strong performances as part of their build-up to the global showpiece. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:45 GMT.The fixture will also

Africa’s leading source of business information, the Business & Financial Times (B&FT), convenes The Money Summit 2026 (TMS26) in Accra today, bringing together some of the nation’s most senior financial sector voices to examine three of the most consequential questions confronting the economy at a pivotal moment in its post-crisis trajectory: the future of commodity-backed […] The post Financial

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has hailed Antoine Semenyo's outstanding season, backing the forward to translate his club form into the national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Manchester City forward has been included in Ghana's final 26-man squad for the tournament in North America after his superlative performances.After joining City in January from AFC Bournemouth, Semenyo scored 17 league goals and earned a place on the shortlist for the Premier League

Fidelity Bank Ghana has reported another year of strong financial performance, recording significant growth across profitability, deposits, lending, and digital transformation as the Bank continues to strengthen its position as the largest privately-owned Ghanaian bank. At its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), the Bank announced record results for the year ended December 31, 2025, highlighting […] The post Fidelity

Ghana's Group L opponents Croatia have announced their final squad for the 2026 World Cup, including veterans Ivan Perisic and Luka Modric. The 2018 World Cup runners-up also included Manchester City stars Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol with goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic also making list.The Eastern Europeans have been camping in Rijeka for the past week preparing for the tournament.Croatia will face Belgium on Tuesday, June 2nd, in a friendly before engaging Slovenia five

Carlos Queiroz insists the Black Stars will miss dependable defender Alexander Djiku ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Spartak Moscow centre-back failed to pass a late fitness test and has been ruled out of the tournament with an injury.Djiku arrived in camp late after picking a knock during the Russian Cup final against Krasnador, but hoped to recover in time for the competition.However, after several test, the French-born defender could not make it and had to be replaced

The announcement of Ghanaâ??s final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup generated plenty of debate among supporters, with several high-profile names surprisingly left out by head coach Carlos Queiroz.While injuries and tactical considerations played a role in some omissions, the excluded players are talented enough to form a formidable starting XI capable of competing at the highest level.Here is a look at Ghanaâ??s strongest XI of players who missed out on the final

Access Bank (Ghana) Plc, in partnership with Deloitte Ghana, has successfully hosted a Women Business Workshop designed to arm female entrepreneurs with practical financial knowledge and strategic insights needed to scale their businesses sustainably. The workshop convened a diverse group of women business owners who are clients of the bank, offering a dynamic platform for […] The post Access

Andre Ayew's hopes of becoming the first Ghanaian to play at four FIFA World Cups fizzled into thin air after new coach Carlos Queiroz failed to name him in his final squad. The 36-year-old, holder of Ghana's most appearances for the Black Stars, looked to be making his way back into the national team after a decent cameo in Holland with NAC Breda, a club he joined in February 2026. Ayew made 17 appearances and scored one league goal but it was not enough as NAC suffered

Andre Ayew's hopes of becoming the first Ghanaian to play at four FIFA World Cups fizzled into thin air after new coach Carlos Queiroz failed to name him in his final squad. The 36-year-old, holder of Ghana's most appearances for the Black Stars, looked to be making his way back into the national team after a decent cameo in Holland with NAC Breda, a club he joined in February 2026. Ayew made 17 appearances and scored one league goal but it was not enough as NAC suffered

Former Ghana captain Andre Ayew has been excluded from the Black Stars' final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending his hopes of making a fourth appearance at football's biggest tournament.The 36-year-old had been pushing for a return to the national team after being absent from the Black Stars setup since the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire. However, head coach Carlos Queiroz opted not to include the veteran forward in his final selection for the

Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak are set to receive a significant financial boost following the inclusion of goalkeeper Benjamin Asare in Ghanaâ??s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Asare was named in the Black Stars' final squad by head coach Carlos Queiroz for the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, becoming the only home-based player selected for the competition.His inclusion is not only a major achievement for the goalkeeper and the club but also a financial

For the past decade, Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) has been at the forefront of youth entrepreneurship, innovation, and agricultural transformation in Ghana. What began as a bold vision to empower young people through agribusiness and innovation has evolved into one of Ghana’s leading entrepreneurship and agricultural development initiatives, impacting thousands of young people, businesses, and […] The post Kosmos

Nigerian Army troops have rescued 23 passengers who were abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Ayegunle–Bunu Road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Security sources who spoke to Zagazola Makama said the attack occurred around 3:30 am on Monday when armed men blocked the road and attacked travellers. The attackers reportedly abducted several passengers before […] The post Troops

Goalkeepers Solomon Agbasi and Paul Reverson were the only players dropped from Ghana's squad for the 2026 World Cup. The two shot-stoppers were part of an initial 28-man squad named for camping in Wales, and trained with the team for the past week.However, with only three goalkeepers expected to travel to North America, Carlos Queiroz preferred Agbasi's Hearts of Oak teammate Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Ireland-based Joseph Anang.Meanwhile, defender Derrick

Solomon Agbesi has been left out of Ghanaâ??s final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after head coach Carlos Queiroz named his 26-man squad for the tournament.The Hearts of Oak goalkeeper was one of the surprises in the Black Starsâ?? provisional 28-man squad and was hoping to secure a place in the final team for the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Agbesi, a product of the Aspire Academy in Qatar, boosted his chances when he made his senior debut for Ghana