The minister-nominee for Communications, Ursula Owusu Ekuful, says she is committed to making Ghana Post an efficient and profitable state agency. According to her, the company has the potential to expand and play a vital role in improving modern communication in the country especially in rural areas. Speaking before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Wednesday [February … Read more
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Ayalolo Buses Will Not Sideline Trotro Drivers – President
The inauguration of the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) for the commencement of the Ayalolo Transport System is not to sideline the operations of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union, President Mahama said on Friday. He said: “The system will rather supplement your efforts and provide time-bound transport services to commuters in the capital.” President John … Read more
Ayalolo Buses Won’t Sideline Trotro Drivers – Mahama
The inauguration of the Ayalolo Transport System will not sideline the operations of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union, President Mahama said on Friday. He said: “The system will rather supplement your efforts and provide time-bound transport services to commuters in the capital.” President John Dramani Mahama said this when he gave the go-ahead for … Read more
Ayalolo Buses Won’t Sideline Trotro Drivers
The inauguration of the Ayalolo Transport System will not sideline the operations of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union, President Mahama said on Friday. He said: “The system will rather supplement your efforts and provide time-bound transport services to commuters in the capital.” President John Dramani Mahama said this when he gave the go-ahead for … Read more
People Now Crave Wi-Fi More Than Sex, Chocolate Or Alcohol – Study Finds
Dependence on Wi-Fi is now so high that 4 out of 10 people would prioritise it over sex, chocolate, or alcohol, a new study has found. The study, carried out by Wi-Fi connectivity provider iPass and which examined 1,700 professionals across America and Europe, found that 40.2 per cent of people now view WiFi as … Read more
NMC Cautions Against the Abuse of Social Media
The Chairman of the National Media Commission (NMC), Nana Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng, has urged users of social media to be more cautious before and during the December polls, because any irresponsibility on their part could cost the nation. He said the use of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Whatsapp among others, would play a vital role as far … Read more
Mahama Leads Penplusbytes Social Media Index Track
President John Mahama leads the pack of presidential candidates on Penplusbytes’ 2nd Governance Social Media Index (GSMI) which tracks the relevance and effective use of social media in the governance space. Mr. Mahama has 1,007,595 likes on facebook which indicates an increase of 125,171 more likes from his June figure of 880,620 at the end … Read more
‘One Student One Tablet’ Policy Is Doable
Labour Relations Minister Haruna Iddrisu says government’s promise to give each student in public schools a tablet is a realistic pledge to revolutionise the teaching and learning. He explained on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show Wednesday, government could use the Education ministry’s Universal Access Fund to provide the high-end device. Mr Iddrisu was discussing the … Read more
WestBlue Partners GTBank To Collect IDF Fees
WestBlue Consulting has adopted Guaranty Trust Bank’s safe, strong and robust payments and collections channels; the GTPay, GTCollect and Bank *737# to provide payments for Import Declaration Forms (IDF) from clearing agents and importers. The partnership with Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Limited is aimed at offering clearing agents and importers additional convenient channels for the … Read more
I’m Impressed By Your Simplicity – Buhari To Zuckerberg
President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has told Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg that his simplicity despite being one of the world’s richest men is at variance with Nigerian culture where the rich exude a lot of flamboyance. Zuckerberg returned to Nigeria a day after he left Lagos for Nairobi to learn about the mobile money system … Read more
How Is the Growing Middle Class Affecting the Emerging Markets?
The world’s middle class is growing. According to Pew Research Center, 63 million people entered Latin America’s middle class over the last decade; it is estimated that Nigeria’s middle class grew by 600 percent between 2000 and 2014. By 2030, Ernst and Young (EY) expects two thirds of the global middle class to live in … Read more