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Accra, Ghana, 28 January 2025, – Binance Futures, the largest crypto derivatives exchange by trading volume, today announces exciting new features and enhancements to BFUSD, the first reward-bearing margin asset issued by a crypto exchange. These include USDC support allowing users to purchase and redeem BFUSD with USDC, and a new Pre-Buy and Pre-Redeem reservation system giving users more convenience and flexibility in their trading.Since its launch in November 2024, there are now 760 million BFUSD in circulation and a current Reserve Fund of 7.2 million USDT, demonstrating growing adoption and user trust in Binance. Binance also recently increased the…

Andrew Asiamah Amoako is the Second Deputy Speaker It was a day marked by ‘commotion’ during the 11th Sitting of the 1st Meeting of the 1st Session of the 9th Parliament on February 4, 2025.Members of Parliament gathered to discuss and debate key issues and deliberate on government business. However, as parliamentary proceedings unfolded during this particular sitting, several matters came up for discussion. Notable among them were the approvals of the final batch of ministerial nominees, the commemoration of the late JB Danquah, and other relevant topics.At a point, the Member of Parliament of Bimbilla, Dominic Nitiwul, took the…

A lighthearted moment in Parliament on Tuesday sent the chamber into fits of laughter after an unknown MP was heard saying “Tweaa” during Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s speech.Afenyo-Markin was contributing to discussions on the 60th anniversary of the death of Joseph Boakye Danquah when the remark was made. The interjection immediately drew laughter from MPs across the chamber.Smiling, Speaker Andrew Asiamah paused the proceedings and asked, “Honourable Members, who said ‘Tweaa’?” His question triggered even more laughter as no MP admitted to making the comment.The Speaker then humorously remarked, “Leader, the person is afraid, so go on,” prompting another round…

Similarly, former CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, said that the defeat of the NPP in the 2024 general elections was a referendum on the 8 years of the party when it was in office. He says that from the President, vice, ministers, board chairs, CEOs, appointees and all those who had direct or indirect power or influence during the 8 years, they all, may have done something which contributed to the defeat. To that end, he says they will not tolerate any agenda to push the blame from our 2024 defeat on the candidature of…

The Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has defended the Minority’s decision to boycott the ad-hoc committee set up by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to probe the chaotic incident at last week Thursday’s vetting. This follows Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who instructed his fellow Members of Parliament not to participate in the ongoing probing exercise by the ad-hoc committee. Mr Mohammed explained that boycotts and absenteeism from committees have always been allowed in our constitutional jurisprudence. In an interview on JoyFM’s Top Story on Wednesday, February 5, Mr Mohammed noted that the suspension…

The Acting CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, has said the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Appointments Committee is using the platform for political vendettas.Speaking on TV3 NewDay on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Mr. Tamakloe remarked that he had closely observed the committee’s vetting process, specifically Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s demeanor and questioning style.He stated that his observations led him to believe that the platform was being used to settle political scores, a development he deemed as worrying.”The approach of Afenyo-Markin, relative to questioning, is creating an impression that he is using the august platform of the Appointments Committee…

Jubilant victory songs filled the air in Ghana’s capital, Accra, on Monday as supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) party filled the streets to celebrate their candidate, former President John Dramani Mahama’s win in an election that will once again make him head of state of the West African nation. Decked in the party’s colours of red, white and black, supporters, young and old, blew on flutes, whistled and drummed thunderously on plastic buckets, as they hugged and danced in front of the NDC headquarters in Accra’s Adabraka neighbourhood. Their joy was hardly surprising. Mahama’s defeat of Vice President…

The Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd (ECG) has recovered over Gh¢ 29 million from its debtors in the Greater Accra Region through the intervention of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC).The Gh¢29,080,692.20 is out of a total indebtedness of Gh¢ 33,807,691.20 for 2024, which was paid by 17 institutions – public and private.Madam Gifty Bruce-Nelson, the Greater Accra Regional Manager, PURC, said this at a media briefing on the various interventions the Commission had undertaken to provide quality services to citizens and ensure utilities’ viability and sustainability.She said the PURC, after writing to some customers to settle their debts to…

In a nation where healthcare, education, and economic development are paramount, the contributions of Mr. Kofi Job and his wife, Dr. Esther Gyebi, cannot be overstated.As the founders of the Kofi Job Foundation, they have made an indelible mark on Ghana’s economic sector, particularly in the areas of health, education, employment, infrastructure, and religion.Transforming Healthcare in the Ashanti RegionOne of their most notable achievements is the donation of over GH¢3 million to five major hospitals in the Ashanti Region, including the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Suntreso Government Hospital, Kumasi South Hospital, Tafo Government Hospital, and the Manhyia District Hospital.These funds…

This initiative aligns with the MP’s ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide The Member of Parliament for the Karaga Constituency and former Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has officially handed over a newly constructed ICT centre to the Pishigu community. The facility was presented to the school’s headmistress and the chief of Pishigu as part of efforts to enhance digital literacy among students.Speaking on behalf of the MP, the District Education Director and District Coordinator emphasised the significance of technology in modern education. “The world is rapidly going digital, and every child must have the opportunity to…