International Planes hit by gunfire and blasts heard at airport in Niger capital – reports Source says two aircraft on ground ‘destroyed’ although authorities yet to comment on situationGunfire and loud blasts have been heard at the main airport in the Nigerien capital of Niamey, according to the Reuters news agency and an independent source.A witness told Reuters they heard explosions just after midnight. The airport is next to Base Aérienne 101, a military base previously used by American and then Russian troops. Continue reading...Source: […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
International ‘Wael’s last wish’: Man detained by ICE denied release for son’s funeral Maher Tarabishi's ailing son Wael died as he sat in a detention facility. His family says ICE is responsible. Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
International Why is India’s Nipah virus outbreak spooking the world? The virus spreads from animals to humans, via person-to-person contact or through consuming contaminated food.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
Local Gov’t reaffirms commitment to foundational education reforms Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening foundational education as part of broader efforts to improve learning outcomes and prepare a future-ready workforce, senior officials said during talks with the Jacobs Foundation this week. Vice-President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang stated that education – from kindergarten through senior high school – remains central to the country’s […] The post Gov’t reaffirms commitment to foundational education reforms appeared first on The Business […] todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
Local EU, partners intensify green, digital & inclusive private sector support The European Union (EU) – in partnership with other European development actors and government – has launched a four-year programme to promote a greener, more digital and inclusive private sector in Ghana. The initiative, launched in Accra, aims at bringing together public and private sector stakeholders to drive sustainable growth, expand digital innovation and strengthen […] The post EU, partners intensify green, digital & inclusive private sector support appeared first […] todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
Local The quiet power of intuition in the boardroom By: Professor Kwasi DARTEY-BAAH Leadership is rarely a straight line. It is shaped by frameworks, strategy, performance metrics and governance structures, but it is also influenced by something far less formal and far more human, intuition. In practice, some of the most consequential leadership decisions are not born solely from data or processes, but from […] The post The quiet power of intuition in the boardroom appeared first on The […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
Local How US firms are translating AI capability into economic impact: US firms as strategic enablers of Ghana’s AI Agenda AmCham Business Bridge with Doris Kafui Afanyedey As Ghana advances its digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI) agenda, one of its strongest assets is the depth of capability already present on the ground through U.S. firms operating across key sectors. These companies are not only deploying technology but also embedding global best practices in data […] The post How US firms are translating AI capability into economic impact: US firms […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
insert_link Local Finance Ministry cancels 2025 spending approvals, directs MDAs to reapply for 2026 The Ministry of Finance has cancelled all spending approvals issued in 2025 and directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies to seek fresh authorisation before undertaking any procurement or expenditure in 2026. Read More …Source: www.graphic.com.ghRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026
Local Labour costs still top constraint in Ghana’s construction sector – GSS New data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) indicates that labour costs remain the biggest challenge facing the country’s construction sector, despite a continued easing of overall cost pressures. Year-on-year labour inflation stood at 10.7 per cent, down from 12.7 per cent in November. Inflation for building materials declined further to 2.7 per cent, while plant and equipment inflation rose to 5.6 per cent, even though prices in both categories […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6