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GRA warns public against attacking officers

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has cautioned the public against assaulting or obstructing its officers, warning that offenders will face the full force of...

New Economy must create jobs at scale for Ghana’s youth – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says Ghana’s next phase of economic transformation must focus on creating decent and productive jobs, particularly for the...

GRA sets up committee to probe alleged missing containers at Tema Port

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has launched an investigation into the reported disappearance and unauthorised movement of 28 containers at the Tema Port. The decision...

BRICS membership won’t transform Ghana’s economy without domestic reforms – Bokpin

Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School and Economist, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has cautioned that Ghana’s decision to join the BRICS...

Bokpin cautions Ghana against abandoning existing partnerships over BRICS membership

Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School and Economist, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has cautioned the government against pursuing Ghana’s proposed membership...

GoldBod sells $125m to commercial banks in maiden FX auction

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has sold approximately US$125 million to commercial banks in its maiden foreign exchange auction under its new spot FX...

Inflation rises to 5.2% in September 2026 as prices in Services sector still high

Ghana’s inflation rate increased marginally to 5.2% in September 2026, from 5.0% in August, reversing the downward trend recorded in previous months. The latest figures...

Oil prices rise as storms and air strikes threaten supply

Oil prices rose on Wednesday as the market weighed supply constraints from a storm heading for US oil-producing regions and attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed...

Tullow starts selling Jubilee, TEN crude to Ghanaian refineries

Tullow Oil has begun selling crude from its Jubilee, Tweneboa, Enyenra, and Ntomme (TEN) fields to refineries in Ghana, in a move aimed at...

Lattice Energy’s Bulk Licence completes Abagona Legacy Holdings’ Petroleum Value Chain, from import to pump

Lattice Energy Ltd, a member of Abagona Legacy Holdings, has received a Bulk Import, Distribution and Export (BIDEC) licence from the National Petroleum Authority...

Cocoa prices surge 95% since March as El Niño threatens 2026/27 crop yields – Fitch Solutions

Cocoa prices have risen by 95.1% since the beginning of March 2026, as fears of reduced crop yields in the 2026/27 season have pushed...

BoG warns banks: Compliance with FX rules is non-negotiable

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has directed banks to strictly comply with foreign exchange regulations, warning that adherence to its requirements is mandatory. Governor Dr...

Secondary market turnover jumps 77% to GH¢2.76bn as 2027–2030 bonds dominate trading

The Secondary market activity strengthened, with turnover rising 77.13% week-on-week to GH¢2.76 billion last week. Trading remained concentrated in the 2027-2030 segment, which accounted for...

Autodata Ghana commends gov’t over suspension of pre-shipment inspection for used vehicles

The Chamber of Autodata Ghana has welcomed the government’s decision to suspend the implementation of the pre-shipment inspection exercise for imported used vehicles, describing...

New Economy: Gov’t to prioritise creation of decent jobs – Finance Minister

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, says the government's New Economy agenda will prioritise the creation of decent jobs and the improvement...

Hassan Ayariga calls on BoG to justify arrests over cedi note gift bouquets

Founder and leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Dr Hassan Ayariga, has called on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to clarify the legal...

Importers can now pay for Chinese goods in cedis – BoG Governor

Ghanaian businesses importing goods from China can initiate eligible payments from their Ghana cedi accounts under a new banking arrangement being piloted by Stanbic...

Multimedia Group congratulates Fidelity Bank on 20 years of excellence and impact

The Multimedia Group has congratulated Fidelity Bank Ghana on its 20th anniversary, describing the milestone as a testament to the bank’s growth, resilience, innovation...

Mining sector must move from publicity to proof of impact – Chamber of Mines COO

Ghana’s mining sector must go beyond citing billions of cedis in taxes, local purchases and community spending by demonstrating how these contributions improve lives...

Government exceeds T-bills target by 30.5% as demand softens to GH¢2.93bn

The government exceeded its treasury bills target by 30.52% to the tune of GH¢2.93 billion. This is despite demand softening further last week. The Treasury accepted...

BoG arrests seven for using Cedi notes to make money bouquets, cakes

The Bank of Ghana, in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, has arrested seven people in Accra for allegedly using Ghana cedi banknotes to...

MTN deepens digital financial inclusion drive with MoMo App

MTN Ghana is stepping up efforts to deepen digital financial inclusion by encouraging customers to move beyond traditional mobile money (MoMo) transactions and embrace...

Oil slips as Middle East crude exports rise, G7 to release stocks

Oil prices edged lower on Monday as rising ​Middle East crude exports and a release of oil stocks by the Group of Seven ‌nations...

COCOBOD raises GH¢3.39bn at 11% in first commercial paper tranche

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), through its wholly owned special-purpose vehicle, Cocoa Capital PLC, has raised GH¢3.39 billion from the first tranche of its...

BoG clears Attijariwafa Bank’s takeover of Société Générale Ghana

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a “No Objection” to the proposed takeover of Société Générale Ghana by Morocco-based Attijariwafa Bank, Joy Business...

Duraplast to resume operations on October 5 after Avenor Kofikrom fire

Duraplast Ltd. has announced plans to resume operations on Monday, October 5, following a fire outbreak at one of its sites at Avenor Kofikrom...

Seven BoG MPC members vote to maintain policy rate at 14% amid inflation, external risks

All seven members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana voted to keep the policy rate at 14%.  This was captured...

Importers demand GRA probe into alleged diversion of 28 containers at Tema Port

Some importers have petitioned the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to investigate the alleged unauthorised removal, transfer and diversion of 28 containers from the Tema...

Finance Minister demands greater returns from NLA after GH¢10 million dividend presentation

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has said the National Lottery Authority (NLA) must generate more revenue for the state, describing its GH¢10 million...

Pump prices may stay unchanged as gov’t holds TOR, Sentuo prices

Fuel prices at the pumps are expected to remain unchanged for at least the next two weeks following a government directive to two local...

GRA welcomes Tribunal decision upholding US$393 million tax assessment

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Thursday welcomed an arbitral tribunal’s decision upholding its US$393,091,993.70 tax assessment against Tullow Ghana Limited over business interruption...

COMAC wants fuel taxes frozen to ease pressure on consumers

The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) is calling for a freeze on fuel taxes and levies as government continues to subsidise diesel amid...

Ghana’s trade surplus drops 70% to US$1.3bn in second quarter of 2026 as imports surge

Ghana’s trade surplus shrank by about 70.0% from US$4.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026 to US$1.3 billion in the second quarter of...

Diesel prices to remain below GH¢20 per litre in October’s first pricing window – NPA CEO

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) says diesel prices will remain below GH¢20 per litre in the first pricing window of October, following government interventions...

Government moves to make public institutions buy from Ghanaian farmers

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced proposed changes to Ghana’s procurement laws to require public institutions to buy food from Ghanaian farmers. He...

SSNIT increases stake in Société Générale Ghana to 24.36%

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has secured an additional 5% stake in Société Générale Ghana, increasing its shareholding from 19.36% to...

Who is Attijariwafa Bank set to take over majority stake in Société Générale Ghana?

Société Générale Group has announced an agreement with Pan-African banking group Attijariwafa Bank to sell its majority stake in Société Générale Ghana. The transaction is...

Gov’t to suspend GH¢1 D-Levy on diesel for October, November

The government is to temporarily suspend the GH¢1-per-litre Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy (D-Levy) on diesel for October and November. The measure will...

Societe Generale Group agrees to sell Ghana subsidiary to Attijariwafa Bank

Société Générale Group has signed an agreement with pan-African banking group Attijariwafa Bank to sell its majority stake in Société Générale Ghana. Under the agreement,...

BoG signals no FX intermediation for October as GoldBod plans $1bn support for banks

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has signalled that it does not anticipate undertaking a foreign exchange (FX) intermediation programme in the market in October...