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T-bills: Government exceeds target by 246; interest rates fall sharply to 9.9%

Investor interest in government securities remained high, as the government exceeded its treasury bills target by 246%. This was, however, achieved at a reduced target...

MIIF projects changing global market dynamics in 2026

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF),  has projected a cautiously optimistic outlook for global and Ghanaian financial markets in 2026, as easing inflation,...

COCOBOD, gov’t explore new funding model to reduce raw cocoa exports

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), in collaboration with government and financial sector players, is exploring a new funding model aimed at reducing the country’s...

Ghana to exit IMF programme with dignity, not as supplicant – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana is on course to exit its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme by April 2026, citing significant...

Ghana on track to exit IMF programme by April 2026 — President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that Ghana is on track to complete its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme by April 2026, citing significant...

IMF should move its headquarters to Ghana if we can’t manage after exit – GNCCI CEO

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) CEO, Mark Badu-Aboagye, has warned Ghana’s political leadership that the country cannot continue to return...

Inflation falls, but prices remain high; is data wrong? – Bantama MP questions stats

The Member of Parliament for the Bantama Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has questioned the recent decline in Ghana’s inflation rate. He says...

Trade Ministry claims diplomatic victory as U.S. extends AGOA for Ghana

The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry says Ghana has secured a major reprieve in its trade relationship with the United States after Washington...

Finance Minister inspects Gold Coast Refinery, signals push for value addition in gold sector

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has described the Gold Coast Refinery as a significant milestone in Ghana’s industrialisation drive and broader...

Agricultural Economist suggests government pays cocoa farmers with gold proceeds

Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Robert Aidoo, has urged the government...

Ghana inflation falls to 3.8%, lowest since 2021

Ghana’s consumer inflation slowed for the 13th consecutive month, dropping sharply to 3.8% year-on-year in January from 5.4% in December, signalling growing price stability...

Parliament to consider major economic and financial sector bills – Majority Leader

Parliament will review a wide range of economic and financial sector legislation as it resumes work, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has announced. He said the...

Two banks remain undercapitalised as of December 2025 – BoG

The Bank of Ghana has revealed that two banks remained undercapitalised as of December 2025. These are UMB and Prudential Bank Ghana. According to the Governor...

Ghana’s total petroleum receipts for 2025 decline sharply to $769m from $1.35 billion in 2024

Ghana’s total petroleum receipts for 2025 declined significantly to approximately $769 million, down from $1.35 billion in 2024. This is based on data from the...

Bond market: Turnover rises 20.69% to GH¢6.39bn

The Secondary bond market activity edged modestly higher over the week, with turnover rising 20.69% week-on-week to GH¢6.39 billion. This reflected steady but selective participation. Investor...

Ghana’s petroleum revenue dips to $399.6m in second half of 2025 – BoG

Ghana’s petroleum earnings declined markedly in the second half of 2025, with new data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) showing total receipts of...

Finance Minister signs AfDB grant for feasibility studies on 37 Military Hospital interchange, four modern markets, and three Agro-Industrial Zones

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has signed a US$12.83 million grant agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to fund feasibility...

Ghana–India trade nears $5bn as bilateral partnership deepens

Bilateral trade between the Republic of Ghana and India has surged to nearly US$5 billion, ahead of an initial five-year roadmap, according to the...

Ghana set to exit IMF programme this year – Haruna Iddrisu

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has revealed that Ghana is preparing to exit its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme before the end of the 2026. He...

Gov’t committed to recapitalising BoG after DDEP losses – BoG Governor

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has confirmed that government support is expected as part of efforts to recapitalise the Central Bank, following the severe...

GUTA expresses discontent over local cargo insurance directive

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has expressed strong disapproval of the government’s unilateral decision to implement a local cargo insurance directive without...

TAGG raises concerns over GRA–TRUEDARE contract, demands transparency

The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has raised serious concerns over contractual arrangements between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and TRUEDARE Investment Limited, citing...

Cedi slips about 4% against major currencies in early 2026

The Ghana cedi has begun 2026 under renewed pressure, depreciating by an average of about four per cent against major international currencies in the...

Mobile money transactions surge to record GH¢518bn in December 2025 – BoG

Mobile money (MoMo) transactions in Ghana surged to a record GH¢518.4 billion in December 2025, underscoring the growing dominance of digital payments in the...

Every cedi lost to corruption is a blow to national development – Deputy Finance Minister tells Customs officers

The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has warned that every cedi lost to corruption deprives Ghana of schools, roads, healthcare, and other...

Ghanaian banks to benefit from DDEP closure but NPLs to constrain profitability – Fitch Solutions 

Ghanaian banks will benefit from the end of the domestic debt exchange programme (DDEP) and restored capital buffers, Fitch Solutions has disclosed. However, a high Non-Performing...

Cedi records mixed performance but signals rebound; one dollar equals GH¢12.00 at forex bureaus

The Ghana cedi currency showed a mixed performance over the two-week review period, depreciating slightly in the interbank market while strengthening in retail market. The...

Majority defends economic turnaround, praises 24-Hour economy vision

The Majority Caucus has defended the government’s economic record, citing a rapid turnaround driven by fiscal discipline, sound policy choices, and strategic reforms across...

Every cedi lost to corruption is a loss to national development – Deputy Finance Minister

Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has issued a strong warning against corruption and fraud within Customs operations, stressing that revenue leakages directly...

Ghana vows unyielding fight against money laundering and terrorist financing — Deputy Finance Minister

Ghana has sent a firm signal to the international community, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing. Speaking at...

Higher VAT threshold to ease burden on small businesses – GRA

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced an increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT) registration threshold from GH¢200,000 to GH¢750,000 per annum. The move...

Registrar of Companies to increase fees from February 2

Fees and charges for services provided by the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) are set to increase from Monday, February 2, 2026. According...

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,...