What are the latest news in Ghana? September 1st, 2026
Major national news headlines in Ghana for September 1, 2026:
- Petroleum Price Floor Adjustments: The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has revised the fuel price floor effective September 1, with petrol and diesel seeing price increases across local retail pumps. MyJoyOnline
- $270M Poultry Investment: A new $270 million investment partnership was announced under the national economic initiative, aiming to boost the poultry sector and create roughly 12,000 jobs across the supply chain. Ghana Web
- Constitutional Reform Moves: The Attorney-General inaugurated an implementation committee tasked with advancing proposed constitutional reforms, appointing Oliver Barker-Vormawor as committee secretary. MyJoyOnline
- School Placement Rescheduling: The Ministry of Education rescheduled the release of the 2026/2027 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) results to September 4. MyJoyOnline
- UN Reparations Side Event: President John Dramani Mahama confirmed Ghana will host a high-level reparatory justice side event during the upcoming 81st UN General Assembly session. CitiNewsroom.com
- Mining Tragedy in Eastern Region: Emergency responders confirmed the deaths of seven illegal miners following a pit collapse in Asaman Tamfoe. ghanaiantimes.com.gh
- Treasury Bond Auction: The Bank of Ghana opened bidding for a new four-year Treasury Bond. MyJoyOnline