Checks by Citi Business News have revealed that most of the 26,000 public sector workers who were to miss their April salaries over failure to complete their SSNIT biometric registration have missed the new deadline. The Ministry of Finance gave May 3 as the new deadline for the registration after negotiations with some of the … Read more
The new management of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), appears disinterested in a whopping GH¢477.3 million loan it granted to eight public and private institutions and organisations, but busily chasing paltry sums owed by private companies by way of workers’ social security contributions. The Auditor-General’s 2015 Audit Report to Parliament, revealed that … Read more
The new management of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), appears disinterested in a whopping GH¢477.3 million loan it granted to eight public and private institutions and organisations, but busily chasing paltry sums owed by private companies by way of workers’ social security contributions. The Auditor-General’s 2015 Audit Report to Parliament, revealed that … Read more
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) is optimistic of meeting the deadline for the SSNIT biometric registration for some of its affected members expected to end today 3rd May, 2017. The teachers form part of the over 26,000 workers who were likely to miss their April salaries over failure to complete their SSNIT biometric … Read more
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust(SSNIT) has said the lawsuit against construction firm, Engineers and Planners(E&P) is still pending because the company defrayed its debt only a day before the court action. The Public Affairs Director of SSNIT, Eva Amegashie said the case is still open, adding that it only lies in the bosom … Read more
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has confirmed that Engineers & Planners Company Limited owned by Ibrahim Mahama, brother of ex-President John Mahama, has settled all its debt. The mining firm had to be dragged to court over the non-payment of its workers’ social security. But on Monday, May 1, it dismissed the … Read more
Engineers & Planners Company Limited settled arrears owed the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) a day before hearing was to take place at the SSNIT Saturday court on April 29, 2017, following the suit against its Chief Executive Officer, Ibrahim Mahama. The Public Affairs Director of SSNIT, Eva Amegashie, confirmed this to Citi … Read more
Engineers & Planners Company Limited settled arrears owed the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) a day before hearing was to take place at the SSNIT Saturday court on April 29, 2017, following the suit against its Chief Executive Officer, Ibrahim Mahama. The Public Affairs Director of SSNIT, Eva Amegashie, confirmed this to Citi News, but said … Read more
Engineers & Planners Company Limited settled arrears owed the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) a day before its Chief Executive Officer, Ibrahim Mahama, was dragged to the SSNIT Saturday court on April 29, 2017. The Public Affairs Director of SSNIT, Eva Amegashie, confirmed this to Citi News, but said a criminal offence was still pending, … Read more
The Corporate Affairs Manager of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Eva Amegashie says employers who do not pay their workers are flouting the stipulations of the National Pensions Act. She says it is the right of every worker to have 13.5 % of their monthly salary paid to SSNIT. This is paid back … Read more
The Social Security National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has justified its 18% increment of pension benefits. This is despite complaints of pensioners who had hoped for a higher percentage increase of their pensions. The increment is however 2% lower than the 20% increase announced in 2016. The Corporate Affairs Manager of SSNIT, Eva Amegashie who explained … Read more
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has as per Section 80 of the National Pensions Act increased the monthly pension by 18 per cent. While earners of more than GH¢100 as of December, 2016 get a flat rate of 15 per cent as increment and an additional amount of GH¢17.41, fresh ones will … Read more
The Social Security National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has increased pension benefits of pensioners by 18%. This is however 2 percent lower than that of 2016 which was 20 percent. In 2016, the pension benefits per pensioner was increased from GH¢230.00 to GH¢296.89. The current minimum pension for pensioners on the SSNIT pension scheme is GHc276.00. … Read more
The Social Security National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has increased pension benefits of pensioners by 18%. This is however 2 percent lower than that of 2016 which was 20 percent. In 2016, the pension benefits per pensioner was increased from GH¢230.00 to GH¢296.89. The current minimum pension for pensioners on the SSNIT pension scheme is GHc276.00. … Read more