Business News of Saturday, 10 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident Mahama Announces Creation of 24-Hour Authority to Implement 24-Hour Economy PolicyPresident John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will soon establish a 24-Hour Authority as part of its efforts to implement its flagship 24-hour economy policy fully. The Authority will be responsible for registering businesses that opt into the initiative and outlining the incentives available to support their operations. 24-hour economy policy inspires remarkable GPCL turnaroundPresident Mahama said the committee mandated to review the 24-hour economy framework has completed its work and is expected to submit its report to Parliament to enable the creation of the Authority. “I’m happy to note that the committee has finished considering it, and it’s supposed to go onto the floor of Parliament to set up the 24-Hour Authority, which would then open the way for implementation and registration of all the businesses that will be involved in the 24-hour economy initiative,” he said. President Mahama urged management of companies to formally register under the 24-hour economy initiative once the Authority is established, expressing confidence that the policy will enhance productivity, strengthen state-owned enterprises, and drive broader economic transformation.

Source: GhanaWeb January 10, 2026 06:05 UTC