General News of Thursday, 9 April 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) says it is close to completing the review of applications for cannabis licences, raising expectations among prospective investors that approvals could soon be granted for operations to begin. According to him, the Commission is taking its time to thoroughly assess each application against the legal, regulatory, and security requirements guiding Ghana’s cannabis industry. For many stakeholders, the announcement signals a major step forward in opening up opportunities within Ghana’s emerging cannabis sector, particularly for industrial and medicinal use. At the same time, officials from NACOC’s Cannabis Regulation Department provided clarity on the different licence categories and what is required to qualify. NACOC has assured stakeholders that it will provide further updates as it works towards building a transparent, well-regulated, and credible cannabis industry.

Source: GhanaWeb April 09, 2026 15:05 UTC