The National Service Authority (NSA) in Ghana has started screening and medical examinations for preselected National Service Personnel (NSPs) interested in its Basic Military Training Programme. This exercise, which began on November 2, 2026, and will run until November 7, aims to assess the eligibility and medical fitness of prospective participants. The NSA has advised all preselected personnel who expressed interest in the programme to take note of the dates and make necessary arrangements to participate.
The screening exercise is a crucial step ahead of the training programme, and the NSA will communicate details of the designated screening centres, reporting times, and other requirements through the appropriate channels. The Authority has wished all prospective participants success in the screening exercise. This move is part of the NSA's efforts to ensure that participants are eligible and medically fit for the training programme.
In a related development, the National Identification Authority (NIA) in Ghana has announced the commencement of enforcement of the National Identity Register (Amendment) Regulations, 2026. The regulations require institutions to use the NIA's approved biometric verification platform for identity verification instead of relying solely on visual inspection of the Ghana Card. The NIA has warned institutions that fail to comply with the new requirements of possible fines of up to 2,000 penalty units.
The NIA's Corporate Affairs representative, William Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas, explained that the regulations aim to reduce identity fraud, impersonation, and other crimes by ensuring that the person presenting the Ghana Card is the actual owner. The biometric verification process will rely on information already captured during Ghana Card registration, including fingerprints, iris details, and facial features stored in the card's chip.
The NIA has clarified that the Ghana Card remains the country's official national identity document, and citizens are not required to register for a new card or capture their biometrics again under the new regulations. Institutions seeking access to the National Identity Register must deal directly with the NIA and complete its official onboarding process.
The Managing Director of the Ghana Publishing Company Limited, Nana Kwesi Boatey, has revealed how he transformed a major overstaffing challenge into a success story through the government's 24-Hour Economy initiative. By instituting a 24-hour operational system, the company was able to redefine its productivity culture, reinforcing discipline, accountability, and efficiency.
The Ghana Publishing Company's turnaround is being cited as a practical example of how the 24-Hour Economy policy can drive growth without job losses. The company's experience demonstrates that with innovative approaches, businesses can overcome challenges and achieve success.
Key points
- The National Service Authority begins screening for Basic Military Training Programme
- National Identification Authority starts enforcing new identity verification regulations
- Ghana Publishing Company achieves success through 24-Hour Economy initiative
