On a global stage, the idea of a 24-hour economy isn’t new. Cities like New York have long been dubbed “the city that never sleeps,” while in countries like the UAE, India, and China, manufacturing hubs run on night and day shifts to meet global demand. Now, Ghana is considering a similar leap, with President John Mahama unveiling an eight-pillar framework aimed at positioning Ghana as a round-the-clock economy. At its core, the 24-hour economy is about extending economic activity beyond the usual 9–5. It’s about running factories through the night, keeping ports active beyond business hours, and opening up job opportunities for more people in more shifts. But as exciting as it sounds, the question many are asking is: Are we ready?
