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NPRA Chief Pushes for Shift to Alternative Investments
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The CEO of National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Christopher Boadi-Mensah, has advocated for a fresh strategy regarding the nation’s pension investment tactics. He emphasized the importance of embracing alternative investments to reduce risks and promote overall economic growth. Addressing the fifth installment of The Money Summit In Accra, Mr. Boadi-Mensah stated that the increasing…
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Terror Attack Escalates Tensions: Foreign Secretary Misri Addresses UN Security Council
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New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): As India proceeds with precision strikes Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri updated ambassadors and representatives from 13 UN Security Council member nations about the terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK. He communicated that India’s reaction to the April 22 Pahalgam terror strike was “targeted, measured, and restrained,” according to…
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NCCE Mentorship Program Empowers Ashaiman Students: International Edition (English)
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By Deborah Naa Aku Allotey Ashaiman, May 07, GNA – In partnership with Opportunity International Savings and Loans, the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) organized a mentoring event for students at the Ashaiman Technical Vocational Institute focused on fostering entrepreneurial skills. The event centered around the theme “Ghana’s Future: Our Shared Duty” was…
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Poly Students Give NELFUND 5-Day Ultimatum on Loan Details
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The National Association of Polytechnic Students has given the Nigeria Education Loan Fund board a deadline of five days to present a comprehensive report on how funds have been distributed. The student loan program has faced significant criticism after the National Orientation Agency alleged that certain educational institutions, working together with banks, have been…
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How Trump’s Cuts Are Strangling Global Science
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The Trump administration’s reductions in financial support for American higher education and research initiatives have caused considerable distress among numerous scientists. Particularly affected is the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which allocates approximately $47 billion annually towards biomedical research domestically and internationally. Nearly 800 NIH grants have been canceled under this policy, and further…
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Patrick Boamah Calls for Bold Moves as Cedi Gains Meet IMF Funding
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The Member of Parliament representing Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has called upon the government to maintain the recent improvements in the value of the cedi relative to the US dollar. He cautioned that this present stability might not last permanently unless immediate measures are implemented to boost investor trust and reinforce Ghana’s economic…
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Spain moves forward with a proposed law to shorten the working week to 37.5 hours
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Spain may soon move to a shorter week with workers enjoying 2.5 hours more rest after the government on Tuesday approved a bill that would reduce official working hours From 40 hours down to 37.5 hours. Once implemented, this legislation will move forward to the Spanish parliament for further consideration. It has the potential…
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Dollar Edges Up Slightly Against Dong – International Edition (English)
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On Tuesday morning, the U.S. dollar saw a slight increase against the Vietnamese dong. Vietcombank increased its rate by 0.07%, raising it to VND26,160. The State Bank of Vietnam reduced its reference rate by 0.02% to VND24,938. On the black market, the exchange rate for the dollar stood at VND26,530, marking an increase of…
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Parliament Renovation Costs Defended in International Edition (English)
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According to the deputy House speaker, renovating the parliamentary conference room is essential to decrease the expenses incurred by committees which presently must hire hotel rooms for their seminars. In response to criticisms regarding the budget proposal of almost 1.2 billion baht for the renovation of the Sappaya-Sapasathan building in the 2026 fiscal year,…
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Questioning the Use of Public Funds Given to Former VP Kalonzo: An International Perspective
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One of the prominent figures within the Kenya Kwanza administration has demanded an examination into how public money designated for ex-Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka is being spent. Didmus Barasa, the Member of Parliament for Kimilili, stated that public monies allocated to former government employees should undergo regular examination to guarantee their proper utilization. Speaking…