On Saturday, January 11, 2025, World Bank Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa, Ousmane Dione visited the Northern Region to engage with key stakeholders of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) Project. The visit underscored the project’s significance in promoting regional collaboration and socio-economic resilience. Key stakeholders, including implementers […]

H.E. John Dramani Mahama was officially sworn in as the President of the Republic of Ghana today, January 7, 2025. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries, party supporters, and international observers, including 21 Heads of State from Africa and beyond, three Vice Presidents, and four former African leaders, was a testament to Ghana’s strong democratic […]

The Northern Regional Minister, Hon. Shani Alhassan Shaibu, has held his final meeting with heads of department in the region on Friday, 3 January, 2025 marking a significant milestone ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the new President of Ghana on January 7, 2025. This meeting was likely crucial in ensuring a smooth transition of […]

The Northern Regional Minister, Hon. Shani Alhassan Shaibu on Tuesday, 31 December, 2024 addressed NRCC staff meeting, where he expressed heartfelt gratitude to the staff for their unwavering support during his tenure in office. He acknowledged the significant role the staff played in his success, highlighting their hard work, dedication, and commitment to the region’s […]

INTRODUCTION the Northern Ghana Business Merit Awards took place on September 13, 2024, at Modern City, Tamale. This awards scheme, organized by The Business Executive Media Group, was designed to celebrate and showcase the success stories of businesses and entrepreneurs in Northern Ghana. The event aimed to recognize both private and public sector entities that […]

The Northern Regional Coordinating Council held its expanded meeting on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the Residency Round Pavilion in Tamale. The Northern Regional Minister, Hon. Shani Alhassan Shaibu in his keynote address, highlighted crucial regional issues during the meeting. The discussion covered peace and security, health, water, sanitation and hygiene, substance abuse, and various […]

Gulf of Guinea Social Cohesion (SOCO) Project 4th Implementation mission team paid a courtesy call on the Northern Regional Minister to formally notify the minister about the team’s forthcoming visit to selected beneficiary districts in the northern region. Their visit is part of a comprehensive mission covering six regions benefiting from the SOCO Project, namely […]

Northern Regional Minister, Alhaji Shani Alhassan Shaibu speaking at a media engagement on Thursday, 14 November, 2024 described the SOCO program as a ‘Game Changer’, noting that 48 out of 58 sub-projects have been fully completed including classroom blocks, CHPS compounds, markets, road networks, and social facilities like youth homes, which are already being utilized […]

The Northern Regional Minister, Hon. Shani Albassan Shaibu laid wreath on behalf of the President and the people of the Republic of Ghana in memory of the departed veterans at the 79th Remembrance Day Celebration. Hon. Shaibu, laid the first wreath. The second wreath laid by the 6 Garrison Commander and the base Commander Air […]

The Northern Business Expo and Summit, held on Thursday, 7 November, 2024, at the Tamale Technical University Auditorium, brought together stakeholders to unlock the economic potential of the Northern Region. Hon. Yakubu Ahmed Mohammed, the Municipal Chief Executive for Sagnarigu, on behalf of the Northern Regional Minister, Hon. Alhaji Shani Alhassan Shaibu, delivered a keynote […]