Daily Graphic

The Graphic reports that the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has now been given the gree light to commence work on its Western Power Project under which natural gas will be used to generate electricity in the country.

In a third front page story, the Graphic reports that the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has expressed disappointment at the announcement by the Vice-Ppresident, Professor John Atta Mills that as from next academic year, admissions to tertiary institutions will not be linked to the provision of hostel accommodation.

The Graphic in a back page story, reports that the Ashanti Goldfields Company Limited (AGC) is to produce 1.5 million ounces of fine gold at an operating cost below 250 dollars per ounce by the end of 1998.