In a significant show of commitment to literacy and free market education in Ghana, YAFO Institute has donated a collection of books to support the Open-Field Library initiative led by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon. Dr. Frank Amoakohene. The presentation was made during a meeting between the Minister and representatives of the Institute, being the […]
The YAFO Institute is extremely alarmed about the proposed National Information Technology Agency (NITA) Bill, 2025, which contains broad authorities, criminal sanctions, licensing requirements, and anti-market elements. The Bill is one of the most dangerous expansions of state authority over Ghana’s digital economy in recent memory, threatening to undo years of private-sector innovation, entrepreneurial growth,
Free speech is not merely a political privilege; it is a moral necessity for a free and rational society. In Ghana, where democracy has often been celebrated as one of the strongest in Africa, the protection of free expression is essential for preserving liberty, innovation, accountability, and human progress. Yet recent legislative proposals such as
We extend warm congratulations to His Excellency, President John Dramani Mahama for the bold step to sign the Legal Education Reform Bill (2025) into law. The decision is a game-changing development in Ghana’s legal history, putting an end to almost seven decades of exclusive rights enjoyed in professional legal education by the Ghana School of
Authored by Maryam Umar Ayomide Abstract This research examines the consequences of protectionist trade interventions in Nigeria by analysing two critical case studies: rice import restrictions and the 2025 raw shea nut export ban. Utilising a classical liberal framework, the study observes that despite four decades of diverse protectionist measures, including outright bans and high
Authored by Mustapha Kameel Aboki Abstract This research examines the relationship between taxation and economic freedom with particular focus on the effects of tax increment on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, using Kantin Kwari Market in Kano as a case study. SMEs are widely recognised as the backbone of economic development due to
Authored by Hafsat Salihu Abstract Nigeria’s financial technology (fintech) sector has experienced rapid acceleration, driven by innovations in digital payments, mobile banking, and diverse financial services. These advancements facilitate seamless transactions and bridge the gap for the unbanked population, positioning fintech as a critical engine for financial inclusion and macroeconomic growth. Despite this expansion, an
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The Damang mine has finally been given to a wholly Ghanaian-owned company. This new decision by the Government of Ghana to award the Damang mine to Engineers and Planners (E&P) will make an explosive inside-out impact on the extractive industry in the country. The first entirely Ghana-owned company has replaced a multinational giant, Gold Fields, to operate
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The Liberty Anansesem Project of the YAFO Institute keeps increasing access to economic literacy in Ghana. The project has achieved a significant milestone with the translation of Jonathan Gullible into Asante Twi, known locally as Yonatan Gullible, and the distribution of over 1,000 copies to schools nationwide and empowering over 5000 children in schools. This
The city of Lusaka was vital in hosting the 2026 LibertyCon Africa, an event convened by Africa Students for Liberty to promote techliberty, economic prosperity, and free market solution across Africa. The event brought together more than hundred participants including thought leaders, think tank and business founders, community leaders, youth advocates, civil actors, students and
