Tag: Ghana

Ghana Faces Return To Blackout, Energy Debt Dispute Worsens

Ganiyu Amodu

Ghana, which has finally made progress on restructuring its external debt, is still in dispute with two of its electricity suppliers over arrears. Minister of Finance Mohammed Amin Adam said earlier this month that the nation owes its power producers $1 billion, of which deals have been reached to restructure much of that debt. But the head of an energy lobby group said the right figure was $2.2 billion. “We don’t simply count our monthly invoices and deduct what payments have been made,” said Elikplim Apetorgbor, chief executive officer of…

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‘With Immediate Effect’, Ghana Sacks Coach Hughton After AFCON Exit

Ganiyu Amodu

Chris Hughton has been sacked as coach of Ghana after the Black Stars’ early elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations. Hughton’s side failed to win any of their three group-stage matches in Cote D’Ivoire, picking up only two points and finishing third in Group B. A statement from the Ghana Football Federation on Tuesday stated the sack of the Englishman was decided by the executive council. “The Ghana Football Association (GFA) wishes to announce that Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the senior…

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Young African Lady Bags First Class In Marine Engineering

Abibat Babalola

“Here is how I did it,” Monica reveals God’s involvement as she celebrates exceptional success A young and brilliant Ghanian lady named Monica Nancy Candny has celebrated graduating with first-class honours as Marine Engineer. Monica who attended the Regional Maritime University, Ghana, West Africa bagged her Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering. She revealed through her Linkedin profile that she graduated with flying colours having bagged a first-class degree. READ ALSO: 16 Year-old Nigerian Girl Scores 9 A1 in West Africa Exam, 324 in UTME Girl Finishes Varsity At 18, Tops…

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