A Regulator With No Limits: How the National Information Technology Authority Bill, 2025 Would Reshape Ghana’s Digital Economy — And Why It Should Not Pass in Its Current Form

A clause-by-clause examination of a 105-section Bill that grants one body sweeping powers over licensing, taxation, professional certification, technical clearance and enforcement — with limited safeguards, conflicting incentives, and provisions that may not survive constitutional scrutiny.

Current Affairs

May 25, 2026

The Big Push or The Big Claim: The Fourth Estate's GHS73 Billion "Scandal" and Burden of Clarity - By Kay Codjoe

The Fourth Estate has placed before the country a serious allegation. That 81 road contracts, out of 107, were awarded through sole-sourcing within seven months under the Big Push programme led by Kwame Governs Agbodza, amounting to over GHS73 billion.

Current Affairs

Mar 25, 2026

The Big Push and the Infrastructure Dilemma Analyzing the Fourth Estate Procurement Report

The report alleges that between September 2025 and February 2026, the ministry awarded 81 sole sourced contracts valued at over GHS 73 billion, suggesting a departure from President John Mahama’s vow to minimize such procurement methods.

Current Affairs

Mar 24, 2026

Ghana Strategic Reset and the Path to a Credible SIM Registration Ecosystem

. The government unveiled a fresh nationwide SIM registration exercise, an ambitious move designed to finally bridge the credibility gap that has plagued the telecommunications sector for years.

Current Affairs

Mar 20, 2026

Ghana to Acquire New Presidential Jet by November Callistus Mahama Reveals

Dr. Callistus Mahama, the Executive Secretary to the President, has disclosed that the country expects to take delivery of additional aircraft including a dedicated presidential jet by November 2026.

Current Affairs

Mar 15, 2026

Ethical Perceptions and Presidential Logistics Dr. Callistus Mahama Addresses Aircraft Debate

In a recent analysis, the Executive Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, acknowledged that while the arrangement is born of practical necessity, the public’s concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest are entirely valid.

Current Affairs

Mar 15, 2026

GTEC Warns Against Misuse of Honorary Titles in Ghana’s Academic Circles

In a press statement released on April 25, GTEC expressed “deep concern” over the increasing prevalence of honorary doctorate degrees and professorial titles conferred by various institutions—both local and international.

Current Affairs

Apr 7, 2025

OSP, NCCE Strengthen Collaboration to Tackle Corruption Through Public Education

This strategic collaboration underscores the role of civic engagement and public awareness in addressing corruption—one of Ghana’s most pressing developmental challenges.

Current Affairs

Apr 7, 2025