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Real banking is finally coming – AGI boss predicts lending rates will fall

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) is upbeat that the recent cuts in the Bank of Ghana’s policy rate will trigger a new phase...

World Bank rejects Akufo-Addo gov’t’s Covid-19, Russia-Ukraine War defence for 2022 economic crisis

The World Bank has dismissed the Akufo-Addo administration’s long-standing claim that Ghana’s 2022 economic collapse was driven by global shocks, stating instead that the...

Access Bank Ghana appoints Pearl Nkrumah as first female MD

Access Bank Ghana has named Pearl Nkrumah as its new Managing Director, effective October 1, 2025, making her the first woman to lead the...

Mahama rings Nasdaq Opening Bell, showcases Ghana as global investment hub

President John Dramani Mahama on September 24, 2025, rang the opening bell at the Nasdaq Stock Exchange in New York, showcasing Ghana’s commitment to...

President Mahama assigns MiDA as chief coordinator for global grants

President John Dramani Mahama has formally designated the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) as the government’s primary focal institution for coordinating philanthropic and grant-based partnerships. In...

Ghana has spent 40 out of 68 years under IMF programmes – World Bank

Ghana has spent 40 out of 68 years under International Monetary Fund (IMF) programmes, the World Bank has revealed in its 2025 Policy Notes...

Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana honours COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa

The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), has honoured the former President of the Association of Women Accountants, Ghana (AWAG), COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa...

It is politics, not truth – Bryan Acheampong clashes with Joseph Aidoo over Cocoa Loan Policy

Former Minister of Food and Agriculture and NPP Flagbearer aspirant, Bryan Acheampong, has fired back at former COCOBOD CEO Joseph Boahen Aidoo over claims...

4 out of 6 MPC members voted for 350bps cut in policy rate – BoG

Four out of the six members of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana voted for the policy rate to be cut...

Legacy Crop Improvement Centre wins a prestigious climate award in India

Legacy Crop Improvement Centre (LCIC), a Ghanaian seed innovation company, has won the 2025 Global Award for Climate Resilience Champion, placing Ghana on the...

Fuel prices rise with petrol now at GH¢13.38, diesel GH¢14.20

Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun adjusting prices at the pumps, with GOIL leading the way. A litre of petrol is now selling at...

Financial literacy is not just a personal asset; it is a national necessity -BoG Deputy Governor

The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Zakaria Mumuni, has underscored the importance of deepening financial literacy across all sectors of...

BoG’s historic big cut faces tariffs, external shocks, and bank risks

The Bank of Ghana has delivered its largest rate cut in recent years, slashing the policy rate by 350 basis points to 21.5 per...

Major utility tariff adjustments expected from January 2026 under Multi-Year Review

A major review of utility tariffs is expected to take effect from January 2026, as part of the Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) being undertaken...

IMF Staff Mission expected in Ghana from Sept. 29 for 5th Programme Review

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission is expected in Accra from September 29, 2025, for Ghana’s 5th programme review. The exercise will assess how...

T-bills auction: Gov’t records oversubscription after a week of missing target

The government recorded a 14.1% oversubscription of treasury bills auction just a week after missing its target. This is coming after yields were mixed on...

Gov’t moves to curb GH¢2.36bn annual losses in procurement

The government is rolling out sweeping reforms in the public procurement system to tackle the billions of cedis lost annually through irregularities, Deputy Minister...

NIA warns key institutions over outstanding debts

The Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Wisdom Yayra Kwaku Deku, has revealed that several key state institutions owe the Authority substantial...

 Mahama urges investment in transport infrastructure to boost intra-African trade

President John Dramani Mahama has called on African governments to prioritize strategic investment in transportation infrastructure to strengthen inter-African trade and reduce dependence on...

Bank of Ghana expects single digit inflation to be achieved before end of 2025

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revealed that it expects Ghana to record single-digit inflation before the end of 2025. According to the Central Bank,...

Mahama urges UK Businesses to use Ghana as AfCFTA hub

Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged UK businesses to expand their investments in Ghana, highlighting the nation’s political stability and growing economy as...

We agreed to choose one person to speak for all groups – Kantamanto leaders

Vice Chairman of the Used Clothes Association, Daniel Ampadu, has disclosed that the Kantamanto traders have united under a single leadership structure following the...

Stop selling outside; come inside the market – Kantamanto Coordinator to traders

Kantamanto Market Coordinator, Kakari Mensah, has expressed concern about indiscipline among some traders at the market. Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show...

My doors are always open to you – Asaki Awingobit to Kantamanto traders [Audio]

Sampson Asaki Awingobit, Executive Secretary of the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana, has called on traders at Kantamanto Market to close ranks and...

Kantamanto Market traders highlight struggles, urge government intervention [Photos]

Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem morning show on Friday, August 19, 2025, was broadcast live from the vibrant Kantamanto Market, where second-hand clothing sellers shared...

BoG expects policy rate cut to lower lending costs by October

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) says its recent policy rate cut is expected to ease the cost of credit and bring down lending rates...

DVLA board chair targets significant revenue boost by 2028

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has set an ambitious target to significantly boost its revenue by 2028 as part of a broader...

Gov’t ready to work with employers to create more jobs – Labour Minister

Government has pledged its readiness to partner with the Ghana Employers Association (GEA) in addressing employment challenges and creating more job opportunities for Ghanaians. The...

Monetary Policy Committee of BoG cuts policy rate to 21.5%

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reduced the policy rate by 350 basis points to 21.5% from 25%. The Governor...

All dollar requests from Commercial Banks met – BoG Governor

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has assured that it has recently met all dollar requests and import demands from commercial banks. Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama...

Producer inflation hits lowest level in nearly two years as Dr. Forson’s policies deliver results

Ghana’s economic stability agenda under Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has achieved another milestone, with the Producer Price Index (PPI) recording a sharp...

Borrowing will only fund transformative projects as debt sustainability improves – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has assured that Ghana’s borrowing strategy will remain disciplined and targeted at transformative initiatives, as the country records...

Mahama calls for measures to address Africa’s energy poverty and boost access

President John Dramani Mahama has called on energy sector stakeholders across the continent to intensify efforts to close Africa’s widening energy gap. Speaking at the...

Mahama officially opens AOW: Energy 2025; a defining moment of African unity, pride, and partnership

President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, officially opened AOW:Energy 2025 in Accra, marking the start of a landmark week for Ghana,...

Energy Minister hails AOW: Energy 2025 as a platform of unity, purpose, and shared ambition

Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the distinguished guests, sponsors, and partners who made AOW: Energy...

AOW: Energy opening night marks new dawn of partnership in Ghana

AOW Energy 2025 opened on Tuesday night with a high-level gala at the Presidency, attended by over 450 distinguished guests from government, industry, and...

Producer Price Inflation for August 2025 declines to 3%

The Year-on-Year producer price inflation (PPI) for August 2025, declined to 3.0%, from 3.6% in July. This represents a 0.6 percentage points decline. This means...

Ghana’s public debt hits GH¢628.8bn in July 2025 – BoG

Ghana’s public debt stock rose by GH¢15.8 billion in July 2025, reaching GH¢628.8 billion, according to new data from the Bank of Ghana. This represents...

Tryton Motors Ltd. launches JAC truck range

JAC Motors, a global automotive powerhouse, has expanded its footprint in Ghana with the official launch of the JAC Truck Range vehicles by Tryton...

Ghana’s total export earnings hits $17bn by the end of August 2025

Ghana’s total export earnings reached $17 billion by the end of August 2025, according to the September Economic and Financial Data released by the...