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Dismissed former Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba Prof. Mawutor Avoke is asking the university to reinstate him immediately. His demand is premised on the report of the Economic and Organize Crime Office (EOCO) after its investigation into activities leading to his dismissal exonerated him. Read: UEW brouhaha:EOCO investigation exonerates Prof Avoke Prof. Avoke was suspended in July 2017 and later  dismissed in August 2018 few months to the end of his tenure as the Vice Chancellor of the public university over procurement issues. He was dismissed together with five others including Finance Officer, Dr. Theophilus Senyo Ackorlie;…

Even light-to-moderate drinking increases blood pressure and the chances of having a stroke, according to a large genetic study in The Lancet, countering previous claims that one or two drinks a day could be protective. The UK and Chinese researchers followed 500,000 Chinese people for 10 years. They say the findings are relevant to all populations and the best evidence yet on the direct effects of alcohol. Experts said people should limit their alcohol consumption. It is already known that heavy drinking is harmful to health and increases stroke risk – but some studies have suggested drinking small amounts can…

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed Gold Coast Management Fund Limited to cease collection of new funds and investments in the face of “numerous” complaints from clients. According to the Commission, it is aware of the plight of investors especially those who are unable to receive returns. In a public notice issued on Monday, April 15, SEC says it is reviewing proposals presented by the fund management firm to meet obligations of clients and investors. “In view of its significant size in the Asset Management Industry, the Commission remains in constant engagement with the company with the aim…

Questions keep a conversation going. Some questions, however, hold the power to break down a man you are having a conversation with. They can be a constant reminder of what they never had. A man may not be heartless but the caliber of questions he asks may give him out as such. Anytime a man sets out to make an enquiry, he ought to know that words carry power. Each moment he opens his mouth to ask another sane adult a question, he should first put himself in the shoes of the other person and listen to how the question…

Questions keep a conversation going. Some questions, however, hold the power to break down a man you are having a conversation with. They can be a constant reminder of what they never had. A man may not be heartless but the caliber of questions he asks may give him out as such. Anytime a man sets out to make an enquiry, he ought to know that words carry power. Each moment he opens his mouth to ask another sane adult a question, he should first put himself in the shoes of the other person and listen to how the question…

Ghana is showing the way in using technological innovation to solve local problems in governance on the continent, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has said. Dr. Bawumia said over the past two years the Akufo-Addo administration has rolled out “a vast number of digitization initiatives to facilitate access to and enhance the delivery of government services.” “Technological innovation is helping us finding better ways of solving local problems in governance,” Dr. Bawumia disclosed this at the Emerging Markets Summit on the theme “Digital Governance in Emerging Markets” at the University of Chicago Booth Business School in the United States of…

Game Of Thrones returned for its eighth and final season on Monday morning after a near two-year absence. HBO aired episode one of the fantasy epic simultaneously in the US and UK. Hardcore British fans had to stay up until 0200 BST to return to the Westeros winter for the first time since August 2017. Secrets were revealed and families reunited as the battle for the Iron Throne intensified, with the ‘undead’ army inching ever closer While many battle-weary viewers were either heading back to bed, or off to work, journalists were busy filing their early reviews: Breathtaking moments The…

The National Service Scheme (NSS) will roll out a programme that will afford fresh graduates the opportunity to travel abroad for up to three months to work with a company. The programme christened “National Service Global Practice Initiative” seeks to mould Ghanaian youth into globally-exposed youth leaders with universal experience, ideas and best practices to contribute to the development of their local communities. The initiative, which form part of the Scheme’s strategic plan, will hopefully begin in the 2019/2020 national service postings, and offer opportunity to between 100 to 200 graduates. Executive Director of the scheme, Mustapha Ussif, announced this in Accra at a National Youth Unemployment…

The journey to becoming Ghana’s ‘Most Talented Kid’ came to an end for singer, Gershon a.k.a SconzyGH and the Nhyira band on Sunday, April 14. They could not proceed to the next stage of the TV3 Talented Kidz competition because their performance was below par last Sunday, causing the two to be evicted. The Nhyira band performed ‘Remember me’ by Lucky Dube while SconzyGH performed a gospel song on the night. Nonetheless, Sunday’s show saw exciting performances from all the contestants as each one of them went extra mile in order not to be sent home. Poet, Nakeeyat appeared on…

A virtual incubator based in Dubai, UAE, FasterCapital, has finished its first round of funding. It did on March 16, 2019. FasterCapital has attracted more than 250 submissions from more than 60 countries. The results will be annouced in by the end of April. This round is dedicated for startups interested in the incubation programme, where FasterCapital comes as a technical cofounder and invests up to 75 per cent of the seed funding in each accepted startup. FasterCapital closed the round with the annoucement of accepting a new innvovative startup from Australia (Bubble.Global) into its incubation programme with an investment…