{
  "id": 12183449,
  "title": "Gov’t to allow private businesses sponsor beautification of streets- Local Government Minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/govt-to-allow-private-businesses-sponsor-beautification-of-streets",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T16:11:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/govt-to-allow-private-businesses-sponsor-beautification-of-streets-local-government-minister/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghanaian government is set to permit private enterprises to sponsor the enhancement of city streets and landmarks, according to Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga. The new scheme will allow businesses to finance the beautification process in exchange for naming rights, advertising opportunities, and other rights. Ayariga outlined this proposal during a Government Accountability Series at the Jubilee House. The initiative aims to improve the visual appeal of major cities and foster public-private partnerships in city management and upkeep, all while alleviating the financial strain on the government. Further specifics and implementation details are expected to be unveiled soon.",
  "summary": "Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, says his Ministry is working on a new initiative that will allow private businesses to finance the beautification of streets and landmarks in major cities. Under the arrangement, the businesses will in return get naming rights for those streets and landmarks, as well as advertising … The post Gov’t to allow private…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Gov’t to assign major city streets to private businesses for redevelopment – Ayariga",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/govt-to-assign-major-city-streets-to-private-businesses-for",
        "published": "2026-10-05T13:22:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}