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Number of jobs advertised decreased in April 2026 – BoG

The number of jobs advertised in selected print and online media, which partially gauges labour demand in the economy, decreased in April 2026, the...

T-bills: Gov’t records 23% oversubscription, but interest rates continue to rise

The government recorded a 23.4% oversubscription of the treasury bills auction, as investors continue to demand more compensation. According to auction results by the Bank...

Mahama pledges better pensions as economy recovers

President John Dramani Mahama has assured retired workers that his government will improve pension benefits as Ghana's economy recovers, saying senior citizens will share...

Floods: Workers of GNCCI members may stay home a while longer – CEO

The Chief Executive of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce, Mark Badu Aboagye, has stated that businesses severely affected by the recent floods will...

Government to expand agroecological farming under Feed Ghana Programme

The government has announced plans to expand the adoption of agroecological and nature-based farming practices under its flagship Feed Ghana Programme as part of...

COCOBOD releases GH¢2.6 billion to LBCs to pay cocoa farmers

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has released GH¢2.6 billion to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to facilitate payments to cocoa farmers for cocoa purchases across...

Ecobank Ghana launches Rising Leaders Programme to empower the next generation of young leaders

Ecobank Ghana has launched the Rising Leaders Programme, a new initiative aimed at identifying, nurturing and empowering young Ghanaians with innovative ideas and leadership...

Savings and Loans industry records GH¢515.32m profit in 2025, NPLs decrease to 11.8%

The Savings and Loans sector recorded a profit of GH¢515.32 million in 2025, compared to GH¢141.57 million in the previous year. According to the 2025...

GhIPSS pays GH¢14.58m dividend to BoG for 2025

The Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited (GhIPSS) has formally presented its 2025 dividend of GH¢14.58 million to the Bank of Ghana, its...

Bus fares, rent, and school fees push Ghana’s inflation to 5.3% in June

Ghana's year-on-year inflation rate rose to 5.3 percent in June 2026, up from 3.7 percent in May, marking a 1.6 percentage point increase largely...

Absa Bank Ghana relocates head office to new Ridge headquarters

Absa Bank Ghana has begun operating from its new head office, named Absa Place, in Ridge, Accra. In a message sent to customers via SMS,...

Accra Floods: GRA extends tax filing deadline to July 6

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has extended the deadline for filing selected tax returns following the severe flooding caused by recent heavy rains in...

Finance Ministry credits GH¢350 million to flood relief and mitigation accounts

The Ministry of Finance has credited the designated National Disaster Management Committee accounts with GH¢350 million from the Contingency Fund to finance emergency flood...

MIIF surpasses GH¢5 billion in mineral royalties

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has, for the first time, surpassed GH¢5 billion in mineral royalty inflows, marking a major milestone in Ghana's...

Solvent governments may default if they lack liquidity to make interest payments – World Bank

The World Bank has warned that solvent governments may default if they lack the liquidity to make interest payments and refinance maturing obligations, which...

Ahafo cocoa farmers demand urgent action as smuggling threatens livelihoods and national economy

Cocoa farmers in the Ahafo Region have condemned the ongoing cross-border smuggling of cocoa beans, branding the illicit trade as a "nation-wrecking" crisis that...

Inflation for June 2026 rises sharply to 5.3%; rising non-food prices main contributor

Ghana's year-on-year inflation rate rose to 5.3% in June 2026, up from 3.7% in May, marking a 1.6 percentage point increase largely driven by...

Ginger, shrimps, mangoes lead June 2026 food inflation price hikes

Ghana’s latest inflation report has revealed a sharply mixed price picture, with some household items recording steep increases while some food staples and vegetables...

Tantanlawura, TCDA launch 1,000-hectare tree plantation to fight climate change

To ensure a sustainable environment while safeguarding livelihoods, Tantanlawura Alhaji Darrison Dramani, newly installed Chief of the Wasipe Traditional Kingdom under the Gonja Paramountcy,...

OMCs slash fuel prices as GOIL leads with petrol at GH¢12.79

Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun reducing fuel prices at the pumps in line with industry projections. Market leader GOIL has reduced petrol prices...

Energy agencies present strategic roadmaps to Finance Ministry

Agencies under the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition have presented their strategic roadmaps to the Ministry of Finance as part of efforts to...

NPA cuts fuel price floors ahead of July pricing window as petrol, diesel and LPG expected to become cheaper

Petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are expected to become cheaper in the first pricing window of July after the National Petroleum Authority...

GRA urges Businesses to prioritise safety amid floods, assures continuous services

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has assured businesses and taxpayers that it is taking steps to maintain essential tax and customs services despite the...

Prudential Bank marks sixth Tree for Life Restoration, plants over 200 trees at Achimota Forest

Prudential Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability with the sixth edition of its “Tree for Life Restoration” initiative, planting over 200 trees...

Heavy rain disrupts economic activity in Ho

Heavy rainfall has disrupted economic activity in the Volta Regional capital, Ho, bringing business operations in the central business area, Asigato, to a near...

MTN Ghana announces internet disruption over subsea cable cuts off Côte d’Ivoire

MTN Ghana has announced that damage to undersea cables off the coast of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, is currently affecting internet connectivity and data services...

Why fuel prices haven’t fallen despite drop in global oil prices

Fuel prices in Ghana are once again caught between global oil swings and the structure of domestic pricing. Crude markets have eased, but pump...

Bank of Ghana bans repeat dud cheque offenders from credit facilities and cheque issuance for three years

The Bank of Ghana has announced tough new sanctions against customers who issue dud cheques, with repeat offenders facing a three-year ban on cheque...

Ghana Gold Board to buy 30% of large-scale miners’ output from July 1 under new agreement

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) will, from July 1, 2026, purchase 30percent of the gold output of all large-scale mining companies in Ghana. This...

Current economic conditions do not justify tariff increases — GUTA President

The President of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA), Clement Boateng, has criticised the recent utility tariff hikes, arguing that the current economic...

Inflation to average 12.8% in 2027 – Fitch Solutions

Fitch Solutions has stated that Ghana’s inflation will average 12.8% in 2027 from 6.0% in 2026. According to the UK-based firm, this will weigh on...

Prudential Bank goes ‘prevention first’ with free health screening for staff

Prudential Bank has rolled out a comprehensive, fully funded health screening exercise for its employees, reinforcing its belief that a healthy workforce is the...

Gold Board spent $16.1 billion on gold purchases between January 2025 and May 2026 – Deputy Finance Minister

The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has disclosed that the Ghana Gold Board spent approximately US$16.1 billion on gold purchases between January...

Women’s Development Bank awaiting Bank of Ghana licence – Deputy Finance Minister

The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has disclosed that the company established to operationalise the Women’s Development Bank has been successfully registered...

Prudential Bank supports Nima Police District to enhance community safety

Prudential Bank Ltd (PBL) has reinforced its commitment to community safety and national development with a donation to the Nima Police District to support...

Ginger prices to remain high for two years – Expert warns

Agribusiness entrepreneur and founder of Ideal Providence Farms, Georgina Koomson, has warned consumers to brace for sustained increases in ginger prices, attributing the trend...

SEC gives online investment platforms until August 31 to register or face sanctions

All market operators, fintech service providers, and persons operating online investment and trading platforms have until August 31, 2026, to complete their registration and...

GoldBod announces introduction of new official gold pricing regime effective July 1

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced the introduction of a new official gold pricing regime that will take effect on July 1, 2026. This...

Black Stars victory boosts jersey sales in Ahafo Region

Traders in the Ahafo Region dealing in Ghana national team jerseys say sales have increased significantly following the Black Stars' first victory in the...

BoG demystifies central bank operations, exchange rates and reserves

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has intensified efforts to deepen public understanding of monetary policy, exchange rates, inflation and reserve management, urging journalists to...