🇬🇭 Ghana to irrigate 2 million hectares of land for agriculture His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama announced plans to irrigate over 2 million hectares of land under his 24-Hour Economy program, specifically through the "Grow 24" agenda. This initiative aims to revitalize Ghana's agriculture sector through sustained and technology-driven interventions. The Feed Ghana Programme focuses on: - Modernizing agriculture: Boosting food production, reducing imports, and creating jobs - Key interventions: - Promotion of Smart Agriculture: Establishing Farmer Service Centers nationwide for equipment, quality materials, money, market connections, and training - Grains and Legumes Development Project: Scaling up maize, rice, soybean, and sorghum production for local consumption, agro-processing, and export - Vegetable Development Project: Promoting controlled environment farming using greenhouse technology and urban agriculture to reduce vegetable imports - Farm banks or land banks: Creating designated irrigable zones to support young agricultural entrepreneurs The Feed Ghana Programme was launched on April 12, 2025, in Techiman, Bono East Region, as part of President Mahama's efforts to transform the agricultural sector and promote economic development.

🇮🇳 Indian Prime Minister Modi visits gravesite of Osagyefo Dr.Kwame Nkurumah and Pays Tribute Addressed National Assembly. "It is a privilege to be in Ghana 🇬🇭 l, a land that demonstrates the spirit of democracy and resilience." He said "In Accra, paid homage to Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. He was a visionary statesman whose thoughts and ideals guide several people. He devoted himself towards the well-being of people of Ghana. a time will come the world will realized the lies that separated them from their ancestors (Black Race )

Ghanaian President John Mahama awarded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Order of the Star of Ghana, the country's highest national honour. Modi visited Ghana on Wednesday, the first such visit by an Indian PM in three decades. During the visit, the two countries signed four key Memoranda of Understanding in areas of agriculture, energy, manufacturing, and healthcare, and elevated their relations to a "comprehensive partnership.

Police in Ashanti Region of Ghana 🇬🇭 has arrested 5 🇳🇬 Nigerians for attack and robbery of bank customers Regional Police Commander, DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe, says the suspects follow their victims after they withdraw large sums of money from financial institutions. They then break into their vehicles to rob. Their operations have been going on for the past month. Two suspects were identified from police intelligence gathering, supported by footage from the intelligence video surveillance (IVS) system monitored at the police emergency command centre. A gold-coloured Toyota Highlander with registration number GT 2471-14 and a black Toyota Highlander with registration number GX 7124-12 were confirmed to be used for the robbery. Both vehicles were found to bear fake licence plates. According to the police commander, on Thursday, 19th June, 2025, around 10 am, the police successfully arrested three other suspects; Russell Ekenze, 29 years, a taxi driver, Francis Friday, 49 years, and Linus Agwazie, a 51-year-old trader. DCOP Teye Cudjoe, in his press briefing, said that during their interrogation, the suspects confessed to being part of a large criminal syndicate. They also named other members of the syndicate as Cosmas Maduabuchukwu, Ezuchukwu, C.J , DD and Lele," He added that Cosmas Maduabuchukwu sustained gunshot wounds during an attempted arrest but managed to flee. Six suspects are currently in police custody and the two vehicles used by the syndicate have been impounded. A manhunt is underway to arrest Cosmos Maduabuchukwu and other accomplices still at large. “Preliminary findings indicate that all members of the syndicate are Nigerian nationals with the exception of DD, who is a Ghanaian and they have been arraigned before the court for lawful remand,” said the police. The police command has assured the public of its commitment to ensure the safety and security of all residents in the region

🇮🇳 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has finally arrived in 🇬🇭 Ghana today. He's the first leader of the subcontinent to travel to the country in West Africa in 30 years.

🇮🇳 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in 🇬🇭 Ghana today for talks with President John Mahama. He's the first leader of the subcontinent to travel to the country in West Africa in 30 years. Modi is also expected to address Ghana's parliament. Ahead of his departure, Modi said the two-day trip was aimed at deepening cooperation in investment, energy, health, security and building partnerships. Ghana is the first leg of a five-nation tour that will take Modi to Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 , Argentina 🇦🇷, Brazil 🇧🇷 and Namibia 🇳🇦 too. 📸 These photos were taken in 2015 when both leaders met in India 🇮🇳 follow us on Jaconna on all social media,you can now promote your product and services on jaconna. Whatsapp :2348105710207

😱 Breaking News 🚨 A 55-year-old 🇳🇬 Nigerian man, Aremu Timothy Adegboyega, has been convicted by an Accra Circuit Court for smuggling over $100,000 worth of counterfeit CFA Francs into Ghana 🇬🇭 and will be deported to Nigeria. Initially pleading not guilty, he later admitted his guilt and was charged with possessing forged notes and illegal entry. He was arrested at the Aflao border while riding as a motorcycle passenger with suspicious bundles of fake currency, Adegboyega confessed to knowingly transporting the forged notes from Togo 🇹🇬 into Ghana. He claimed the fake money came from a Nigerian contact on behalf of a mafia figure in Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮. The court imposed fines and a potential prison term, while Ghanaian authorities emphasized the case as a warning against threats to national security.

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🇬🇭 Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Programme to cost $ 4 billion Ghana’s https://jaconna.com/M7e5VAZa2v/

GOVERNMENT TO LAUNCH 24-HOUR ECONOMY PROGRAMME ON WEDNESDAY 2ND JULY 2025. The Presidential Advisor on the 24-hour economy, Mr. Augustus Goosie Obuodum Tandoh has disclosed that the 24-hour initiative would be launched on Wednesday 2nd July 2025. He stated that the program is designed to transform production with agriculture as its main anchor to develop the nations value chain so that we are able to achieve greater productivity. He went on to say that the programme is made up of three angles that is Production transformation, Supply chain and market efficiency and human development. Mr. Tandoh noted that to make this initiative work, the three angles will be supported by some subgroups “Grow 24 which is the agricultural component, Make 24 which is the manufacturing component, Connect 24 which is the Supply chain component, Aspire 24 which is the Mindset change, that’s resetting the Ghanaian.” As part of Aspire 24, the government will also include a strong digital technology training to the TVET curriculum to provide employment opportunities. He said there’s also a component dubbed “Show Ghana” will be included to highlight Ghana’s vibrant culture to the diaspora, adding that the goal is to bring in more tourists and boost income through tourism. The RT Hon Speaker in his remarks stated that there are lots of opportunities interms of employment. He emphasized that the 24-hour economy office needs to work hard to get Parliament to approve a Bill. This would ensure the policy continues to be implemented, even if there’s a change in government, he added.

United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪 Ambassador has once again reaffirmed its commitment to establishing 🇬🇭 Ghana's $1 billion Innovation and Technology Hub On the 24th of this month, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) CEO, Mr. Simon Madjie has praised the UAE's proposed $1 billion innovation hub as a transformative project for Ghana's digital economy and global competitiveness. During a meeting with UAE Ambassador Dr. Abdulla Almandoos, Madjie, highlighted the initiative's potential to accelerate Ghana's technological excellence. "This initiative can accelerate Ghana’s digital transformation and position the country as a hub for technological excellence in the region “he said. The project, fully funded by the UAE's Ports, Customs, and Free Zones Corporation (PCFC) with Ghana providing the land, is set to begin in 2026 and complete by late 2027. Ambassador Almandoos emphasized mutual benefits and encouraged telecom companies to establish operations, offering UAE licenses to hub occupants. He explained that “this Ghana-UAE Innovation and Technology Hub aims to drive sustainable growth, foster collaboration, and boost innovation across various sectors.

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) hosted a roundtable discussion on the theme “Reviewing Petroleum Agreements for the Good of Ghana” at the IEA Dialogue Centre, Accra. The discussion featured a presentation by Mr. Victor Anku-Tsede (Barrister and Solicitor) and brought together key stakeholders including individual experts, relevant institutions, and the media. The event highlighted that Ghana’s petroleum sector stands at a crossroads, with concerns about legacy petroleum agreements and low government take. It emphasized that reforming these agreements is not a radical proposition but a practical, globally consistent approach to maximising public benefit. It was a fruitful and engaging discussion that reinforced the IEA’s position that we must "Review the Petroleum Agreements for the Good of Ghana" #ieaghana #iearoundtable #petroleumpolicy