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Gov’t to deploy AI at ports to curb revenue leakages – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government will deploy artificial intelligence (AI) at Ghana’s ports to minimise human interference and...

Gov’t to pay GH¢137bn in treasury bills this year – Finance Minister

The government is expected to settle treasury bill maturities totaling GH¢137 billion this year, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson told Parliament during the...

Gov’t targets completion of 24 stalled infrastructure projects by 2028 – Ato Forson

The government has outlined plans to complete and commission 24 priority infrastructure projects across the country by the end of 2028, following renewed agreements...

Gov’t injects GH₵450m into NIB, preserves GH₵6.4bn depositors’ funds

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has disclosed that the government has so far injected a total of GH₵450 million into the...

‘We are spending, and spending right’ – Finance Minister defends government’s fiscal priorities

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has come out swinging against critics who say the government is failing to spend where it matters most. Presenting...

Ghana deserves better than b-rating – Finance Minister tells rating agencies

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says he expects international credit rating agencies, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s (S&P), to soon upgrade Ghana’s sovereign...

4.5 billion IMF funds used 6 days before Mahama administration began – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed that the GH₵4.5 billion disbursed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was utilised between January 1...

We have saved 900 direct Jobs at NIB – Finance Minister

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has disclosed that over 900 direct jobs at the National Investment Bank (NIB) have been preserved following...

Full text: 2025 Mid-Year fiscal policy of Government of Ghana

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has presented the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament for approval. Below is the full statement delivered on...

Mid-Year Budget Review: Inshallah, President Mahama will deliver – Ato Forson assures Ghanaians

Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has expressed confidence in President John Dramani Mahama’s ability to fulfil his promises to the Ghanaian people, assuring...

Mid-Year Budget Review: We see you, we hear you and we’re working for you – Finance Minister assures Ghanaians

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has reassured Ghanaians of the government’s commitment to addressing their concerns, emphasising that every policy being implemented is...

Mid-Year Budget: Gov’t bans award of contracts in foreign currency

The government has announced a ban on the pricing and awarding of public contracts in foreign currency as part of efforts to stabilize the...

Mid-Year Budget Review: Ghana adds $2.14bn to reserves without external borrowing – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that Ghana has increased its gross international reserves by $2.14 billion within the first half of...

Economy on recovery path – Ato Forson declares at Mid-Year Budget Review

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, says Ghana’s economy is firmly on the path to recovery, buoyed by improved fiscal discipline, stronger...

Mid-Year Budget Review: Ghana saves GHC4.9bn as T-Bill rates drop sharply – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has reported strong gains in Ghana’s fiscal performance, highlighting significant reductions in Treasury Bill (T-Bill) rates and savings...

Mid-Year Budget: ‘Cedi no apicki’ – Finance Minister

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has lauded the recent performance of the Ghanaian cedi, describing it as exceptionally resilient in the face...

Ato Forson accuses Akufo-Addo gov’t of mismanaging ‘devastating’ DDEP

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has attributed the economic hardship caused by the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) to what he described as...

Mid-Year Budget Review: We inherited a broken economy, but… – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has attributed the economic hardship caused by the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) to what he described as...

We inherited a bleeding energy sector with annual shortfalls over $1.5bn – Finance Minister 

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed that the current administration inherited a severely distressed energy sector with annual financing shortfalls exceeding $1.5...

How to send money from Ghana to Nigeria without using a bank

Sending money between African countries like Ghana and Nigeria has long been a slow, expensive, and frustrating process, especially through traditional banking systems. Long transaction...

We will take decisive measures to halt dollarisation of the economy- BoG Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr. Johnson Asiama has assured that decisive measures will be taken to help halt dollarisation of...

NPA holds second stakeholder consultation on draft petroleum consumer complaint guidelines

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has convened a second stakeholder consultation session to deliberate on a draft guideline designed to streamline how Petroleum Service...

‘Taxpayers will pay for it’ – Dr Seddoh on 60% recovery threshold in banking crisis

A former CEO of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has warned that taxpayers will ultimately bear the cost of the state’s decision to...

Finance Minister presents mid-year budget review today

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is expected to present the 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament today, July 24, 2025. The presentation is...

Gov’t notifies IMF of decision to cap public sector wage increases at 10%

The Government of Ghana has formally notified the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of its decision to cap public sector wage increases at 10 percent...

Mugabe Saifu Maase appointed board member of TOR

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has officially inaugurated the newly reconstituted Board of Directors for the Tema Oil Refinery...

22% of Ghanaian adults borrow from mobile money – World Bank report

Twenty –two percent of adults in Ghana borrow from mobile money providers. According to the World Bank’s 2025 Global Findex Report, 74% are formal borrowers. “In...

Ewurabena Aubynn sworn in as member of Ghana Shippers Authority Board

Ablekuma North Member of Parliament (MP), Ewurabena Aubynn, has been sworn in as a member of the Governing Board of the Ghana Shippers Authority. Her...

Mid-Year Budget Review: Ghanaians should expect good news – Kwakye Ofosu

Minister for Communications and Digitisation, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has expressed optimism ahead of the 2025 mid-year budget review, assuring Ghanaians of positive developments. Speaking on...

Prices of some imported goods could be reduced in coming weeks – GIFF assures

The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) has revealed that prices of some imported goods could be reduced in the coming weeks following new...

Ghana likely to end 2025 with inflation rate in single digit – Deloitte

Ghana is likely to end 2025 with an inflation rate in single digits, below the Bank of Ghana's revised end-2025 target of 12%, Deloitte...

BoG announces new guidelines on application of exchange rate by players in shipping industry

Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced a new set of guidelines on the application of exchange rates by players in the shipping industry, effective...

IMF backs removal of COVID-19 levy as new tax reforms receive high approval rate

The government's move to remove the COVID-19 levy from the country’s tax laws has received a strong endorsement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF),...

Bond market: Activities declined marginally to GH¢2.06bn

Activities in the secondary bond market declined by 2.63% week-on-week to GH¢2.06 billion. Trading remained concentrated in the General Category bonds, with the February 2027...

Ghana’s cocoa export volumes fall sharply by 50% despite rise in earnings in 2024 – Auditor General report

Ghana recorded a steep drop in cocoa bean exports in 2024, even though total earnings from the commodity rose significantly. This is according to...

GUTA threatens mass protest over foreign intrusion in retail sector

The Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) has issued a warning of nationwide demonstrations should the government fail to take decisive action against the...

GTBank hosts 4th annual autism workshop and consultation, strengthens advocacy for inclusive care

 Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Ltd. (GTBank) has successfully held the fourth edition of its annual autism workshop and consultation, reaffirming its commitment to championing...

We have adequate dollars to meet market demand – BoG says

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has assured that it has adequate dollars to meet demand from commercial banks and businesses in the country. The central...

Prof Peter Quartey dismisses claims of US dollar shortage in Ghana’s banking sector

The Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Prof Peter Quartey, has dismissed claims of a US dollar shortage in...

Finance Minister to present Mid-Year Budget Review on July 24, 2025

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is set to present the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, July 24. The presentation is in...