President John Dramani Mahama has assented to five new bills, officially making them law in Ghana. The legislation includes the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2025; the Growth and Sustainability Levy (Amendment) Act, 2026; the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences Act, 2025; the Ghana Deposit Protection (Amendment) Act, 2025; and the Education Regulatory Bodies (Amendment) Act, 2026.
The Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2025, introduces significant reforms to the national security architecture. It empowers the President to appoint a minister to supervise the National Security Coordinator, while abolishing the role of Minister for National Security. Additionally, the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) has been renamed the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI). Under the Growth and Sustainability Levy (Amendment) Act, 2026, the levy imposed on gold mining companies has been reduced from 3% to 1%, providing financial relief to the sector.
The University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences Act, 2025, championed by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, establishes a new public university with its main campus in Bunsu, Eastern Region. The Ghana Deposit Protection (Amendment) Act, 2025, enhances the mandate of the Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation, strengthening its capacity to safeguard depositors against losses in the event of licensed financial institution failures.
Meanwhile, the Education Regulatory Bodies (Amendment) Act, 2026, requires all tertiary institutions currently affiliated with mentoring universities to obtain a charter within six years. This measure is aimed at raising academic standards and ensuring stricter regulatory compliance across Ghana’s higher education sector.
Source: Akosua Otchere
