VRA Still Owes Gas Suppliers

Citi Business News can confirm that Ghana is yet to settle outstanding debts owed Nigeria Gas Company and subsequently, the West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo). There were recent reports that government had settled all debts owed N-Gas hence WAPCo. But WAPCo has denied receiving any payment for the debts estimated at 100 million dollars. … Read more

Car Rental Association Appeals To Gov’t

Car Rentals Association of Ghana (CRAG) has appealed to government to grant them some tax exemption to help revamp their businesses. According to the association, they have been sidelined in all the tax cuts announced in the 2017 budget. Speaking to Citi Business News, the National President of the Ghana Tourism Federation and Past President … Read more

Body Art; To Do Or Not To Do

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AMERI Shouldn’t Have Sponsored Addison Committee – Emile Short

The controversy surrounding the Addison committee’s AMERI-sponsored trip to Dubai, will require a thorough investigation since the situation is complex, a former Commissioner of the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Justice Emile Short has said. According to him, although the incident appears to be a clear case of conflict of interest, the … Read more

AMERI Shouldn’t Have Sponsored Addison C’ttee But … – Emile Short

The controversy surrounding the Addison committee’s AMERI-sponsored trip to Dubai will require a thorough investigation since the situation is complex, a former Commissioner of the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Justice Emile Short has said. According to him, although the occurrence appears to be a clear case of conflict of interest, the … Read more

Handivangelism Home Kids Receive Citi FM Donations

Citi FM together with its cherished listeners has once again put a smile on the faces of the children at the Handivangelism Orphanage Home located at Haatso in Accra. At a donation to mark the annual Easter Orphan Project, the station through its listeners presented an amount of Ghc4, 000 cedis, in addition to assorted … Read more

Over 70 Excavators Surrendered Ahead of ‘galamsey’ Ultimatum

Even before government takes action ahead of the expiration of its three-week ultimatum to illegal miners to cease their activities, some miners in the Western Region have voluntarily turned in their excavators. According to the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, John Peter Amewu, government has so far received over 70 excavators. Speaking to Citi … Read more

Renegotiate Ameri Deal To Save $24m Annually- IMANI

Policy think tank IMANI Ghana has disclosed that renegotiating the Ameri deal will save the country 2 million dollars monthly, translating into 24 million dollars a year. According to the group, it is imperative for government to renegotiate the agreement to maintain value for money. Speaking on Citi FM’s Breakfast Show today [12/4/2017], an Honorary … Read more

Konkomba-Dagomba Clash Leaves 2 Dead, Others Hospitalized

Two people are feared dead following clashes between Konkombas and Dagombas at the Agbogbloshie Yam Market in Accra. Citi News gathered that, the clashes, which reportedly started on Monday night, escalated on Tuesday, over an allegation of a mobile phone theft by a member of one of the factions. The Public Relations Officer of the … Read more

Citi Breakfast Show, Monday, 10th April, 2017

The Citi Breakfast Show on Monday April 10, 2017 focused on the caution by the Chinese government over the arrest of illegal miners. Join GhanaStar.com to receive daily email alerts of breaking news in Ghana. GhanaStar.com is your source for all Ghana News. Get the latest Ghana news, breaking news, sports, politics, entertainment and more … Read more

Can We Stay Here A Little Longer? The Citi FM Heritage Caravan Story Pt.2 [Article]

The CITI Heritage Caravan ended with the feeling among participants that it came to an end too soon. Really, that was only a wish as everyone involved knew that no one could afford to be on the road for days on end. Perhaps, that stance emanated from the reality that, over all, it was an … Read more

Spare Parts Dealers Meet Government Over Tax Cuts

Dealers of spare parts at Abossey Okai in Accra have told Citi Business News they are in talks with government to scrap the import levy on imported spare parts. The traders were thrown in a fix when it emerged that they may not enjoy any tax cuts due to the rules and regulations regarding the … Read more

Spare Parts Dealers Meet Gov’t Over Tax Cuts

Dealers of spare parts at Abossey Okai in Accra have told Citi Business News they are in talks with government to scrap the import levy on imported spare parts. The traders were thrown in a fix when it emerged that they may not enjoy any tax cuts due to the rules and regulations regarding the … Read more

No Tax Cuts For Abossey Okai Spare Parts Traders

Traders of imported vehicle spare parts may not be enjoying the tax cuts on their wares anytime soon. At least, this is the indication from the industry with the implementation of the scrapping of the 1 percent special import levy by the GRA. The businesses were tipped to benefit from the tax cuts to ease … Read more

Spare Parts Dealers May Not Enjoy Tax Cuts Anytime Soon

Traders of imported vehicle spare parts may not be enjoying the tax cuts on their wares anytime soon. At least, this is the indication from the industry with the implementation of the scrapping of the 1 percent special import levy by the GRA. The businesses were tipped to benefit from the tax cuts to ease … Read more

Transport Unions To Meet Government To Review Fares

Citi News has gathered that the various transport unions will today [Monday], meet officials of the Ministry of Transport over the review of fares. The two sides have been meeting for more than a month for the annual review of fares, but a decision has delayed till the passage of the Appropriation Bill which was … Read more

Transport Unions To Meet Gov’t To Review Fares

Citi News has gathered that the various transport unions will today [Monday], meet officials of the Ministry of Transport over the review of fares. The two sides have been meeting for more than a month for the annual review of fares, but a decision has delayed till the passage of the Appropriation Bill which was passed … Read more

First Atlantic Bank Opens Three New Branches [Photos]

First Atlantic Bank has added three new branches to its network of branches in the country. This brings total number of network to twenty-seven. Two of the branches are in Accra at Dzorwulu and Ring Road Central respectively. The third, which will be launched on Thursday, is located at Market Circle in Takoradi in the … Read more

Societe Generale Debunks Low Lending Complaints

Despite complaints of low lending to individuals in the country, the General Manager in Charge of Retail Banking at Societe Generale, Kwaku Tweneboa-Kodua has told Citi Business News there is enough liquidity in the system to lend to Ghanaians. According to him, some banks are always ready to provide tailor-made product to individuals to help … Read more

SG Debunks Low Lending…as It Launches ‘Unlock Your Dreams Promo’

Despite complaints of low lending to individuals in the country, the General Manager in Charge of Retail Banking at Societe Generale, Kwaku Tweneboa-Kodua has told Citi Business News there is enough liquidity in the system to lend to Ghanaians. According to him, some banks are always ready to provide tailor-made product to individuals to help … Read more