NPA introduces new price floor for petroleum products
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has introduced a new price floor for petroleum products for the second pricing window of February 2025, effective from...
Pensioner bondholders express cautious optimism over govt’s commitment to payments
Pensioner bondholders in Ghana have expressed cautious optimism following the government’s commitment to honouring coupon payments, marking the first instalment under the new administration.
Speaking...
Mahama appoints Dr. Abiba Zakariah as Acting Commissioner of NIC
President John Mahama has appointed seasoned insurer and former Chief Operating Officer of WAICA Reinsurance Corporation, Dr. Abiba Zakariah, as the acting Commissioner of...
DDEP: NPP did not default; We ensured smooth payments before leaving office – Dr. Amin Adam
Former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has credited the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for ensuring timely coupon payments under the Domestic Debt Exchange...
CID boss sues bank over late husband’s accounts
The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, Commissioner of Police (COP) Faustina Andoh-Kwofie, has initiated a legal action...
Discontinuing the IMF programme would be unwise – Prof Bokpin
A professor of finance and economics at the University of Ghana, Prof Godfred Bokpin, says it will be bad for the economy if the...
Mahama urges quick establishment of key African Financial Institutions
President John Mahama has called for the swift establishment of key financial institutions to accelerate Africa’s economic integration and reduce reliance on foreign aid.
Speaking...
Demand for Treasury Bills soars amid economic shifts
In an unprecedented move, the Bank of Ghana's recent auction of treasury bills saw a surge in investor interest, marking the highest demand in...
Importers and Exporters Association calls for ICUMS reforms, not removal
The Importers and Exporters Association is advocating for reforms to the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) rather than its complete removal, citing its vital...
Total value of secured loans in Q4 hits GH¢8.2bn – BoG
The total value of secured loans granted by banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions (SDIs) in Quarter 4 (Q4) 2024 was GH¢8.2 billion.
This is relative...
CIMG: Michael Abbiw is new President as new national executives are elected
The Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG) has officially announced the results of its highly anticipated national elections.The voting process, overseen by the Electoral...
Heritage Bank would have been unmatched in Ghana’s banking sector – Seidu Agongo
The majority shareholder of the now-defunct Heritage Bank, Alhaji Seidu Agongo, has asserted that his bank could have reshaped Ghana’s banking sector with unrivaled...
World Bank attributes Ghana’s 2022 crisis to lack of fiscal discipline
The World Bank has attributed Ghana’s 2022 economic crisis to a lack of fiscal discipline and an expensive response to global shocks.
In its Ghana...
World Bank warns Ghana against premature return to Int’l capital markets
World Bank Country Director for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, Robert Taliercio, has cautioned Ghana against rushing back to international capital markets, warning that...
Lack of fiscal discipline plunged Ghana into full-fledged crisis in 2022 – World Bank
The World Bank has disclosed that a lack of fiscal discipline and expensive fiscal response to global shocks plunged Ghana into a full-fledged crisis...
Stephen Amoah calls for proactive measures to tackle inflation instability
Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr. Stephen Amoah, has emphasized the need for a proactive approach in addressing the root causes of inflation instability...
SIC Insurance MD Hollistar Duah-Yentumi hands over to James Agyenim-Boateng
The Managing Director of SIC Insurance PLC, Ms. Hollistar Duah-Yentumi, has officially handed over leadership to her successor, Mr. James Agyenim-Boateng, following an exceptional...
Finance Minister to present 2025 budget on March 10
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is expected to present the 2025 Budget to Parliament on March 10.
This is the date proposed...
It will be suicidal, financially ill-advised not to tax betting – John Kwakye
Economist and Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr. John Kwakye, has firmly asserted that betting must be taxed, warning...
Mahama directs urgent action to address USAID funding gap
President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, to take immediate steps to address a funding gap caused...
Government engages driver unions on fare adjustments
The government will engage various drivers unions today to discuss potential adjustments in transport fares.
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe indicated that no formal proposals...
Acting NPA CEO Edudzi Tameklo engages Bulk Oil Distributors
The Acting Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, has held a meeting with the Chamber of Bulk Oil...
IMF, government in crucial talks as Ghana finalises 2025 budget
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to begin critical discussions with the Ghanaian government this week as the country finalizes its 2025 budget,...
See what Ghanaians are investing their money in
The 2024 KPMG Customer Experience Survey has shed light on the investment preferences of Ghanaians, revealing a strong inclination towards low- and medium-risk financial...
Namibian Lotteries Board CEO visits Ghana’s NLA for benchmarking
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Lotteries Board of Namibia, Dr. Johannes Shimaneni, recently conducted a benchmarking visit to Ghana’s National Lottery Authority...
Sam George to set up committee to reduce data costs
Minister of Communications, Samuel Nartey George, has announced plans to establish an inter-ministerial committee to examine and address the high cost of data in...
Ghana Insurers Association justifies proposal for 10% increase in Motor Insurance Premiums
The Ghana Insurers Association (GIA) is defending its proposal for a 10% increase in motor insurance premiums, citing the high cost of doing business.The...
Former BOST MD defends ‘gold for oil’ programme, rejects criticism
The former Managing Director of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST), Dr. Edwin Alfred Nii Obodai Provencal, has robustly defended Ghana's...
Was Mahama on Mars? – Former Finance Minister rejects economic crisis claims
The immediate past Finance Minister has pushed back against President John Mahama’s claim that he inherited a struggling economy, questioning the basis of Mahama’s...
Ghana can reach 18% Tax-to-GDP ratio by 2025, not 2027 – Amin Adam
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has urged his successor, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, to accelerate Ghana’s tax reforms and achieve an 18%...
IMF doesn’t have jurisdiction over appointment of Bank of Ghana Governor – Kwakye tells Boako
The Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr. John Kwakye, is opposing the idea of the lawmaker for Tano North,...
Energy Minister to establish committee for Petroleum Sector Review
The Minister for Energy and Green Transitions, John Jinapor, has announced plans to establish a consultative committee to conduct a comprehensive review of Ghana’s...
The plane can’t fly without a pilot – Dr. Atuahene on Asiamah’s BoG appointment
A banking expert, Dr. Richmond Akwasi Atuahene, has responded to critics of Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiamah’s appointment as acting Governor of the Bank of...
IMF team expected in town over talks on economy and 2025 Budget
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is expected in Accra Ghana from this weekend, February 8, 2025 to hold crucial discussions with government.The discussions...
Mpraeso MP calls for urgent action on social media taxation and digital accountability
Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has urged the government to enforce tax compliance on multinational social media companies operating in Ghana.Speaking...
Allow Dr Asiamah to face trial to protect integrity of our financial ecosystem – Minority to Mahama
The Minority in Parliament has called on President John Dramani Mahama to allow Dr Johnson Asiama to face trial in order to uphold the...
First Deputy Governor of BoG Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari resigns
The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari, has resigned.A letter from the Bank of Ghana, dated February 4,...
Bond Market: Trading activity increases by 14.38% to GH¢986 million
Trading activity in the secondary bond market increased by 14.38% last week, closing at GH₵986 million, up from GH₵862 million.Trading remained concentrated at the...
COPEC urges gov’t action to curb rising fuel prices
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) is calling on the Ghanaian government to take urgent action to curb the relentless rise in fuel prices,...
New BoG governor pledges to tackle inflation
The newly appointed Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiamah, has reaffirmed his commitment to addressing Ghana’s economic challenges, particularly persistent...