General News of Wednesday, 18 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Service Authority (NSA) has reassured thousands of frustrated service personnel that their long-awaited allowances will be paid by the close of this week. The statement clarified that the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department had advanced funds sufficient to cover two months of allowances last week. The NSA acknowledged the patience and resilience demonstrated by service personnel during this period and emphasised that their contributions to the nation are deeply valued. To provide assurance, the Authority set a firm deadline, stating that all verified and legitimate arrears will be cleared by the close of this week. The announcement comes as welcome news to service personnel across the country, many of whom have been grappling with the financial strain of delayed stipends, which serve as a crucial lifeline during their year of mandatory national service.

Source: GhanaWeb February 18, 2026 13:58 UTC