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President Mahama expresses surprise at speed of Ghana’s economic recovery

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed surprise at the speed of Ghana’s economic recovery, saying the turnaround has occurred much faster than he anticipated...

I am sure by the end of 2026, the whole world will stand and be clapping for Ghana – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed confidence that Ghana’s economic turnaround will earn global admiration by the end of 2026, saying the nation’s progress...

Conduct annual fit and proper tests for all board members, managers – BoG to financial institutions

The Bank of Ghana is urging all financial institutions to conduct fit and proper tests annually for all board members and managers. It also wants...

Ghana offers strong protection for investors – GIPC CEO

Simon Madjie, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), has assured foreign investors of a secure and non-discriminatory investment climate in...

T-bills: Gov’t exceeds target by 61%, but interest rates hit 13.06%

Investor interest in government treasuries continued to remain high as the treasury bills auction exceeded its target by 61%. According to auction results by...

COCOBOD urged to adopt new strategy in cocoa buying business

The President of the Asunafo North Municipal Co-operative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Union in the Ahafo Region, Emmanuel Sarpong, has called on the Ghana...

Government to roll out 10-year insurance master plan to fix structural gaps

The Ministry of Finance has announced the development of a 10-year insurance master plan aimed at strengthening the insurance sector. The master plan, which is...

Ghana to open trade office in Nanjing, China in 2026 – Ofosu-Adjare

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has announced plans for Ghana to open a new Trade Office in Nanjing, Shandong Province,...

Star Oil is leaving as a minority voice, not because it was sidelined – COMAC Boss

The Chairman of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) says Star Oil’s decision to suspend its membership was not because it was pushed...

We will be happier if fuel drops to GH¢5 per litre – Commercial Drivers welcome price cut

Some commercial drivers have expressed satisfaction over the recent reduction in fuel prices, saying they would be even happier if prices dropped further to...

1D1F did not make any impact – Trade Minister

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has cast doubt over the impact of the much-publicised One District, One Factory (1D1F) policy,...

PPI up marginally to 1.9% in December 2025

The year-on-year producer price inflation (PPI) for all goods and services was 1.9% in December 2025. This was 0.6 percentage points higher than the November...

Star Oil suspends COMAC membership over price floor dispute

Star Oil Limited has announced the immediate suspension of its membership of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), a decision that has intensified...

58% of Ghanaians happy with direction of country – IEA

Fifty-eight percent of Ghanaians, according to a survey by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) are happy with the direction of the country. The IEA...

GRA to deploy AI to tackle import fraud

From February 1 the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will begin implementing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system to improve and facilitate...

StarOil CEO jabs rivals over fuel pricing as firm records highest daily sales

The Chief Executive Officer of StarOil Ghana, Kwame Tieku, has taken a swipe at competitors questioning the company’s low pricing strategy, insisting Ghanaians have...

COPEC kicks against NPA’s ₵9.80 fuel price floor

The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has called for the immediate abolition of the ₵9.80 per litre fuel...

GOIL CEO questions calls for further fuel price cuts

The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GOIL PLC, Edward Abambire Bawa, has dismissed claims by some industry players that fuel...

Inflation to remain within lower bound of medium-term target of 8 ± 2% – BoG

The Bank of Ghana is predicting headline inflation to be within the lower bound of the medium-term target of 8 ± 2%. According to the...

Cedi’s record performance in 2025 is a shared national gain – First Deputy Governor

The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Zakari Mumuni, has said the cedi’s strong performance in 2025 should not be...

Beginning the Year Right Conference 2026: Why you don’t need anything to start a business – Dr. Paul Mante explains [Video]

Chief Executive Officer of EDC Investments Ltd, Dr. Paul Mante, has challenged the notion that huge capital is the most important requirement for starting...

GOIL’s single-digit petrol hits 150 stations: Find your nearest discounted outlet here

GOIL PLC has launched a major fuel price reduction initiative targeting 150 of its retail stations across Ghana, with petrol dropping to a landmark...

BoG Governor pledges stronger media engagement, launches Economic Journalism Awards

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has announced plans to strengthen collaboration with the media and promote accurate reporting...

Shippers Authority CEO Prof Gyampo seeks Otumfuo’s support to fast-track Boankra project completion

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), Professor Ransford Gyampo, has secured the backing of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II,...

GOIL PLC reduces fuel prices at stations to ease cost of living

GOIL PLC has announced a significant reduction in fuel prices at 150 out of its 447 outlets nationwide. This is part of a targeted pricing...

Asempa FM’s maiden “beginning the year right” conference oversubscribed

Attendance for the maiden edition of Beginning the Year Right (BYR) Conference 2026, an initiative of Asempa FM 94.7’s Ekosii Sen brand, has exceeded...

SSNIT announces GH¢69,000 ceiling for maximum insurable earnings

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has announced an increase in the maximum insurable earnings for contributors under its scheme, effective January...

Ghana, Japan reaffirm commitment to boost economic growth and development

Ghana and Japan have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership, with both countries expressing commitment to deepening economic cooperation to drive growth, job creation and sustainable...

Beginning the Year Right: EDC Investments MD urges Ghanaians to achieve financial peace of mind

Managing Director of EDC Investments Limited, a member of the Ecobank Group, Paul Kofi Mante, has urged Ghanaians to start the year with deliberate...

High sales targets fuel road accidents – C-DAG warns

The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana (C-DAG) has sounded the alarm over the increasing number of road accidents nationwide, linking the trend largely to...

First Atlantic Bank gets regulatory approval to operate in Liberia

First Atlantic Bank PLC (FAB) has secured regulatory approval to commence operations in Liberia, marking a significant milestone in its West African expansion strategy. The...

Cedi overvalued, should trade at about GH¢14 to dollar – Assibey-Yeboah

Former Member of Parliament for New Juabeng South and senior member of the Kennedy Agyapong campaign, Dr. Mark Assibey-Yeboah, has said the Ghanaian cedi...

Trade Minister urges Abossey Okai dealers to reduce prices as cedi strengthens

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has called on spare parts dealers at Abossey Okai to further lower prices, citing Ghana’s...

Bonds: Liquidity remains modest, turnover increases by 0.35% to GH¢1.59bn

The secondary bond market liquidity remained modest, with turnover edging up 0.35% week-on-week to GH¢1.59 billion. Trading activity was heavily skewed toward the February 2027 benchmark,...

Beginning the Year Right: Financial education key to fighting poverty – Kwabena Obeng Darko

Entrepreneur, engineer and author, Kwabena Obeng Darko, has urged Ghanaians to prioritise financial education and effective planning as key tools for achieving financial freedom...

GRA sets GH₵225 billion revenue target for 2026 with new VAT reforms

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has set an ambitious revenue target of GH₵225 billion for 2026, underpinned by wide-ranging VAT reforms aimed at improving...

Passenger arrivals at Airport drop marginally in 9 months of 2025 – BoG

Passenger arrivals declined marginally by 1.3 percent in year-on-year terms to 102,078 in September 2025, according to the November 2025 Monetary Policy Report. This was...

BoG loses GH¢7.1 billion on Domestic Gold Purchases, cites strategic benefits

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has disclosed that it has incurred billions of cedis in losses under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) since...

Labour Market Information System developed to provide job info – Rashid Pelpuo

The Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Rashid Pelpuo, says the government has developed a Labour Market Information System to help job seekers...

BoG issues AML/CFT/CPF agency banking guidelines for banks, others

The Bank of Ghana has issued the Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism & Combating the Proliferation Financing of Weapons of Mass Destruction...