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SLTF Increases Student Loan by 50% Under Mahama’s Reset Agenda

SLTF Increases Student Loan by 50% Under Mahama’s Reset Agenda

The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has announced a 50% increase in student loan amounts available to tertiary students in Ghana, in line with President John Dramani Mahama’s Reset Agenda. The new reforms, unveiled on November 7, 2025, are part of the government’s broader effort to make higher

President Mahama Donates GHS10 Million Relief Items to Jamaica, Cuba, and Sudan

President Mahama Donates GHS10 Million Relief Items to Jamaica, Cuba, and Sudan

President John Dramani Mahama, on behalf of the Government of Ghana, has extended a generous hand of support to three nations in distress — Jamaica, Cuba, and Sudan. The former President announced the donation of relief items valued at GHS10 million to assist these countries in recovering from recent crises. Jamaica

Ghana to Build 24-Hour Markets in All 261 Districts

Ghana to Build 24-Hour Markets in All 261 Districts

The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, has announced plans to construct modern 24-hour markets across all 261 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs). The project forms part of the government’s 24-Hour Economy agenda aimed at driving job creation, boosting

Mahama Orders Forensic Audit into $245m African Games Spending

Mahama Orders Forensic Audit into $245m African Games Spending

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered an immediate forensic investigation into the organization of the 13th African Games hosted in Ghana. The directive follows the submission of a report by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), which highlighted concerns regarding procurement processes, contract awards, and infrastructure spending related to the Games.

Government Moves to Stop Unauthorised Fee Increases in Public Universities

Government Moves to Stop Unauthorised Fee Increases in Public Universities

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to issue a firm instruction to all public universities to immediately halt any unauthorised increases in tuition fees. The directive follows reports that some universities have arbitrarily raised their fees after the government announced the “No

Mahama’s Government Will Continue Major Projects from Previous Administrations – Haruna Iddrisu

Mahama’s Government Will Continue Major Projects from Previous Administrations – Haruna Iddrisu

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reiterated the government’s commitment to continue viable projects initiated by previous administrations, provided they deliver value for money and align with the nation’s development agenda. He made the remarks during the commissioning of a 160-bed dormitory and a 24-unit

President Mahama Orders Termination of All Government Contracts with SML

President Mahama Orders Termination of All Government Contracts with SML

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate termination of all contracts between the Government of Ghana and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) following the conclusion of an investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The directive was contained in a letter signed by the Secretary to the