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Guiding Principles for Enforcing the Act: An International Perspective
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By Samuel ALESU-DORDZI\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Ghana participates in several global environmental pacts and accords. These global tools are regulated by numerous principles widely acknowledged within the realm of international environmental law. Although Ghana’s environmental regulations frequently mirrored international accords, like the The Basel Convention Regarding the Regulation of Cross-Border Transport of Hazardous Waste and Its Disposal…
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Student Loans: Admin Actions Against Illegally Involved Institutions – NELFUND Internacional
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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has pledged to take action against institutions that violate the terms and conditions related to student loans. Akintunde Sawyerr, who leads the fund as its managing director, stated that although the organization does not have the authority to temporarily halt, dismiss, or oust officials from their positions due…
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Libyan Finance Ministry and AfDB Kick Off High-Level Talks on Boosting Private Sector Resilience and Peaceful Investments
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The primary focus of an important three-day workshop held in Tripoli, the capital of Libya, was to secure private sector investments aimed at fostering peace, enhancing stability, and driving economic resurgence in the country. This event, organized by the African Development Bank in collaboration with the Libyan Ministry of Finance, underscored the significance of…
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UN: $43 Billion Needed Annually to Meet 2030 Global Goals
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By Kingsley Webora TANKEH A financing roadmap drawn by the World Bank, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other United Nations (UN) agencies in Ghana shows the\xa0 need to raise about US$522billion in order to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Nevertheless, if we exclude the government’s annual revenue allocation from the…
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The Urgent Call for Regulating Public Sector Recruitment: A Global Perspective
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By Esq. Appiah Kusi Adomako ‘Some people look at reality and ask “why,” but I imagine possibilities that do not yet exist and wonder “why not?”‘ – George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Securing employment in Ghana’s public sector mostly depends on political and social connections rather than competence. Ideally, hiring for positions within Ministries, Departments,…
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Policy Shift or Political Distraction? Examining the Procurement Statement
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LAGOS – Dr Pearse Adetokunbo Pearse, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and member board of Governors of Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI) has said that President Bola Tinubu’s first procurement policy is a political statement designed to divert attention from the burning issues in the country today. Recall that the President has…
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Gov’t Pledges Collaboration With NLC/NTC for Improved Working Conditions
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By Samuel SAM The government has restated its dedication to partnering with the National Tripartite Committee (NTC) and the National Labour Commission (NLC) in their joint effort toward achieving equitable salaries, favorable work environments, and social fairness for everyone. Their aim is to synchronize compensation in the public sector with effectiveness, equality, and long-term…
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Nigeria Calls for Focus on Strategic Investments in Key Sectors – International Edition
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Oritsegbubemi Omatseyin Lagos — Nigeria’s federal government has urged the World Bank Group to prioritize targeted investments in critical sectors that drive sustainable development aimed at elevating the country’s development agenda. The Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, made the urge in New York when she participated in the thematic session on…
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Lagos Sets 2025 Public Service Exam Dates: Official Confirmation
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The Lagos State Government has verified that the 2025 public service exams will proceed according to schedule, running from May 13 through May 19 at the Public Service Staff Development Centre (PSSDC) located in Magodo. Mr. Oluwadamilola Adebayo Orunsolu, the head of the state Examination Board, stated in an official announcement that all registered…
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OPF and IDC Partner to Ease Expat Lives: New MoU Aims for Family-Friendly Support
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On May 9, Pakistan witnessed an important step forward in cooperation between government bodies and private entities as the Overseas Pakistani Foundation (OPF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Islamabad Diagnostic Center (IDC). This event drew notable attendees such as Mr. Syed Qamar Raza, Chairperson of the OPF’s Board of Governors, along…