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Where the Money in Modern Football Comes From: Broadcast Billions, Commercial Empires and the Ghanaian Reality
Modern football runs on money that flows from three main pipelines: television screens, corporate boardrooms, and stadium turnstiles. At the elite level, the game has become…
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How Football Clubs Make Money: The Broadcast Billions, the Commercial Shift and Ghana’s Survival Struggle
A football club is not just a team. It is a business, and like any business,…
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How Football Agents Make Money: The Commission Machine, the FIFA Fee Cap and Ghana’s Unlicensed Agent Problem
When a footballer signs a lucrative contract or moves clubs for a multi-million-dollar fee, someone else…
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What Is a Release Clause in Football? The Contract Trick That Lets Players Leave—and Why Ghanaian Clubs Rarely Use It
When a player signs a contract, the club usually holds all the power. If another team…
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| Name | Last | Chg. | Chg. % |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD/GHS15 Nov 2026 | 11.75 | -0.01 | -0.07% |
| GBP/GHS15 Nov 2026 | 15.53 | -0.01 | -0.07% |
| EUR/GHS15 Nov 2026 | 12.97 | -0.01 | -0.07% |
| NGN/GHS15 Nov 2026 | 0.01 | 0.00 | -0.05% |
| CAD/GHS15 Nov 2026 | 8.24 | -0.01 | -0.06% |
| ZAR/GHS15 Nov 2026 | 0.69 | 0.00 | -0.20% |
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| Name | Last | Chg. | Chg. % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol15 Nov 2026 | GH₵15.87 | -0.29 | -1.76% |
| Diesel15 Nov 2026 | GH₵18.38 | -0.04 | -0.22% |
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NADMO Recruitment: The Volunteer Drive, the C-SERP Portal and What It Means for Job Seekers
When Ghanaians hear that the National Disaster Management Organisation is recruiting, the immediate assumption is often that paid jobs are available. The reality is more complicated.…
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Ghana Prisons Service Recruitment: The C-SERP Portal, the Requirements
For Ghanaians hoping to join the Ghana Prisons Service, the path runs through the same centralised…
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Ghana National Fire Service Recruitment: Requirements, the C-SERP Portal and the 2027 Freeze
For Ghanaians hoping to join the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the path runs through the…
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Ghana Immigration Service Recruitment: The C-SERP Portal, the 65% Pass Mark and the 2027 Freeze That Leaves Thousands Waiting
For Ghanaians hoping to join the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), the path runs through a single,…
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Nov 11, 2026
MTN Nears Completion of $6.2 Billion IHS Towers Takeover After Securing Nigerian and COMESA Approvals
MTN has moved closer to completing its $6.2 billion takeover of IHS Towers after securing shareholder, Nigerian regulatory and COMESA approvals, leaving South Africa’s Competition Tribunal, ECOWAS and…
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Nov 11, 2026
Dangote Cement Abandons London Secondary Listing as Refinery IPO Falls Short of 10 Million Investor Target
Aliko Dangote’s cement business has shelved plans for a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange,…
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Nov 11, 2026
Russia Deploys Naval Training Ship on 30,000-Mile African Voyage to Deepen Military Ties
Russia is stepping up naval engagement with African countries through the Baltic Fleet training ship Perekop,…
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Nov 8, 2026
Developing Countries’ External Debt Hits Record US$9.4 Trillion as Borrowing Costs Soar to 1989 Levels
Developing countries’ external debt rose 5.5% to a record US$9.4 trillion in 2025, the fastest pace…
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Ato Forson Presents 2027 Budget: “The New Economy, New Ghana, Jobs and Prosperity”
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson presented the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, 2026, unveiling an eight-pillar…
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Kantamanto Traders Tell Finance Minister: Price Stability Hasn’t Put Money in Customers’ Pockets
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Activa Pays GH¢4.7 Million in 2026 Flood Claims as Ghana’s Insurers Keep Disaster Payouts Largely Undisclosed
Activa International Insurance Ghana has paid more than GH¢4.7 million in flood-related claims for the 2026 rainy season…
The T-Bill Ladder: How to Build Constant Cash Flow Using Ghana Treasury Bills
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The Architect: The Life and Tactical Legacy of Sir Cecil Jones Attuquayefio
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WSJ Editorial Insights: Africa’s China Dilemma—Strategic Partner or Silent Colonizer?
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Defamation Lawsuits: 5 Expert Strategies to Avoid Liability
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EXPANDING THE POINTS-BASED ROAD SAFETY SYSTEM IN GHANA – Ebenezer Forson
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Prof. Peter Quartey Warns Against Ghana’s Rising Debt with Low Investment Returns
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What Happens When You’re Arrested in Ghana? Your Legal Rights Explained
It usually starts with a knock at the door, a call, or an encounter with the police on the street. Suddenly, you hear the words,…
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Domestic Violence Support in Ghana: Where to Get Help and How the System Works
Domestic violence is not a private family matter. In Ghana, it is a crime under the…
GN Savings Court Ruling Revives Campaign for Locked-Up Funds as Customers Demand Timelines Amid Financial Clean-Up Fallout
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Buying Family Land in Ghana: The Hidden Risks Nobody Explains
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Event Centres in Accra: Top Venues for Weddings, Conferences & Private Functions
Choosing the right venue is one of the most important decisions when planning an event—whether it’s a wedding, birthday celebration, corporate conference, product launch or community gathering. In…
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The Real Cost of Living in Accra — A Complete Breakdown for 2026
There is a quiet arithmetic to survival in Accra. It does not make dramatic headlines. It happens instead…
Top 10 Private Senior High Schools in Accra (2026 Rankings)
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Accra to Ejura: Distance, Bus Fares, Travel Duration & Tourism (2026 Guide)
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What Falling Inflation Means for Ghanaian Households and Businesses
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How Much Does Fried Rice Cost in Accra in 2026?
Fried rice is a firm favourite in Accra’s food scene, appearing on the menus of everything from…
Rising Prices and Falling Spending Power: Ghana’s Inflation Reality
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Why Budgeting Still Matters in Accra, Ghana’s Changing Economy
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Can Sam George Lead Ghana’s AI Boom Before the 2028 Election?
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Priority Insurance Secures Three International ISO Certifications, Strengthening Its Commitment to Quality, Security and Business Resilience
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The Margin Trap: The Hidden Fees Inside MoMo Business and Merchant Accounts
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How to Maximize Interest on Your Mobile Money (MoMo) Wallet in Ghana
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Ghana and US Explore Data Centre, Cloud and Cybersecurity Cooperation as Amazon Ties Discussed
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JUSAG Declares Indefinite Nationwide Strike From November 2 Over Unpaid Reviewed Salaries
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The Waiting Room: Inside the Ghana Alternative Market and the Five Companies Trying to Make It Work
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Building Materials Prices in Ghana: Cement, Iron Rods, Roofing Sheets, Blocks and More
Nov 1, 2026
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REITs in Ghana: How Real Estate Investment Trusts Work
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Why Accra’s Neighbourhoods Are Changing Overnight
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Micheletti & Co. Ltd.: The 70-Year-Old Civil Engineering Titan That Built Ghana’s Infrastructure—and Defended Its Legacy at the ICC
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GHANA WATER COMPANY
What Happens When You Don’t Pay Your Ghana Water Bill?
Sep 6, 2026
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How to Change the Name on a Ghana Water Account
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Ghana Water Meter Not Working? Here’s What to Do
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Applying for a New Ghana Water Connection: What You Need to Know
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GACL Posts GH₵354.6 Million Profit and Pays First Dividend to Government on Airport Charge, Passenger Growth
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Ghana Bauxite Company Secures US$250 Million Ecobank Mandate to Expand Awaso Mine
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Ghana’s Urban Population Hits 58.7% as 33.7 Million Population Reshapes Demand for Housing and Services
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Private Equity in Ghana: How the Industry Works
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Ghana’s Content Creation Boom: Shaping the Digital Economy and Global Trends
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The End of the Paper Trail: How Digitisation Is Quietly Rewriting the Claims Clock in Ghana
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Ghana: The Political Structure of the Ga People
March 29, 2024
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Shadows of Empire: The CIA, Kwame Nkrumah, and the Struggle for Ghanaian Sovereignty
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The History of Accra’s Old Palaces and Chiefs’ Courts
February 7, 2026
W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre in Accra: A Cultural and Historical Landmark
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Encore Beach Club Ghana (Kokrobite) – Location, Experience, Contact & Guide
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