I’m operating from the new BoG headquarters – Dr. Asiama
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has confirmed that he is operating from the newly constructed headquarters of the central...
Cost per square meter of BoG HQ building lower than Ghana and West African average – Governor
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has defended the cost of the new Bank of Ghana headquarters, asserting that the...
Discussion for the new headquarters started in 2011 – BoG Governor
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has disclosed that discussions surrounding the construction of a new headquarters for the...
‘The old Bank of Ghana HQ lacked structural integrity’ – BoG Governor
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has stated that the old headquarters of the central bank lacked structural integrity, making...
BoG Governor reveals $11m cost for furnishing new headquarters
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has revealed that furnishing the central bank’s newly constructed headquarters will cost $11.1...
BoG Governor reaffirms commitment to price stability, financial strength
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to maintaining price stability, strengthening the financial sector,...
National Economic Dialogue: Implementation of recommendations must start now – Finance Minister
The Finance Minister has called for the immediate implementation of key recommendations from the National Economic Dialogue, stressing that the time for discussion is...
Ghana outlines economic solutions at National Dialogue
Ghana has outlined a series of ambitious reforms aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability, promoting sustainable growth, and strengthening governance to address prevailing economic challenges.
These...
Average Market Rate for Cedi hits GH₵15.81 to the dollar
The cedi continues to depreciate against the U.S. dollar on the foreign exchange market, with rates rising steadily.
As of the close of business on...
Align T-bill rates with inflation and monetary policy – Gideon Boako
The Member of Parliament for Tano North Constituency, Gideon Boako, has raised concerns over the recent decline in Treasury bill (T-bill) rates, arguing that...
Government’s borrowing from T-bill market to hit GH₵72 billion by March 7 – Gideon Boako
The Member of Parliament for Tano North Constituency, Gideon Boako, has disclosed that the government’s total borrowing from the Treasury bill (T-bill) market is...
Open up bond market for more investment opportunities – Gideon Boako to Finance Minister
Member of Parliament for Tano North Constituency, Dr Gideon Boako, has urged the Finance Minister to consider opening up the bond market to provide...
Energy Minister meets Bridge Power over ECG’s $47m debt
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, held a meeting with Bridge Power Co. Ltd. on Tuesday, March 4, after the...
State-Owned Enterprises’ debt crosses GH₵200 billion
State-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Ghana are drowning in debt, with their financial burdens exceeding a staggering GH₵200 billion, according to a JoyNews investigation.
Key institutions...
Ghana must stop excessive reliance on foreign loans – EIU
The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Africa Economic Outlook 2025 has advised Ghana to find alternative funding solutions to avoid excess reliance on foreign loans.According...
Ghana’s real GDP growth to remain below pre-crisis levels until 2029 – IFS
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has projected that Ghana’s real GDP growth will remain significantly below pre-crisis levels until 2029, raising concerns about...
Gold Board concept needs clarity – Abu Jinapor
The Member of Parliament for the Damongo Constituency and former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has called on the government...
All the photos you need to see from National Economic Dialogue
President John Dramani Mahama on Monday, March 3, opened the National Economic Dialogue, a landmark initiative aimed at "Resetting Ghana: Building the Economy We...
Minority vows to resist new tax increases
The Minority has strongly opposed any move by the government to introduce new taxes or increase existing ones, warning that such measures will further...
Finance Minister warns Ghana’s economic crisis is not over
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has cautioned that Ghana’s economic crisis is far from over, urging stakeholders to remain focused on...
Finance Minister admits Ghana faces serious fiscal challenges
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has admitted that Ghana is grappling with serious fiscal challenges, stressing the need for urgent and...
Recent reduction in T-bills has saved Ghana GH¢1bn – Ato Forson
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has revealed that Ghana has saved approximately GH¢1 billion following a recent reduction in Treasury bill...
National Economic Dialogue is pivotal in Ghana’s history – Finance Minister
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has described the ongoing National Economic Dialogue as a crucial moment in Ghana’s economic trajectory.
Speaking at...
BoG warns against photocopying Ghana Cards for banking transactions
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a firm directive against photocopying Ghana Cards for banking transactions, emphasizing that biometric verification must be the...
Ghana’s NLA boss, appointed Veep of Association of African Lotteries
The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has been appointed Vice President of the African Lotteries Association (ALA).Mr. Abdul-Salam’s appointment as...
Ghana Fintech Awards: eTranzact Ghana awarded Best Fintech Company
eTranzact Ghana, a leading provider of payments technology, was awarded the title of ‘Fintech Company of the Year’ at the 4th Ghana Fintech Awards,...
Outcome of ‘historic’ National Economic Dialogue will find expression in upcoming budget – Ato Forson
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured that the outcomes of the 2025 National Economic Dialogue will be incorporated into the...
Parliament summons BoG Governor on March 5 to address new HQ concerns
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, is set to appear before Parliament on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, to address...
Gov’t has borrowed GH¢67bn from T-bills in two months – Gideon Boako
Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako, has revealed that the Mahama-led government borrowed GH¢67 billion from the treasury bill (T-bill) market...
Ghana in a much poorer state despite $20bn growth in the economy – Bokpin
Finance and economics professor at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Godfred Bokpin, has stated that despite Ghana’s economic growth over the years,...
Ghana recorded a trade surplus of GH₵20.5bn in Q4 of 2024
Ghana recorded a trade surplus of GH₵20.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase from GH₵6.1 billion in the same period in...
Gov’t pursues US$250m World Bank funding to support banks affected by DDEP
In an effort to restore financial stability in the wake of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), the Government of Ghana is in advanced...
Ghana cocoa arrivals up 70% due to better crop, smuggling crackdown
Cocoa deliveries to warehouses in Ghana, the world's second-largest producer, are about 70% higher than last season.
According to Bloomberg, this significant increase has been...
Cement prices surge again as retailers cite import costs
Cement prices in Ghana are set to rise sharply, with retailers planning to increase the cost by approximately GHC 9 per bag starting Thursday,...
Energy Minister John Jinapor engages partners of East Cape Three Point Block
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, on Wednesday, 26th February 2025, held discussions with key partners of the 1,560-square-kilometre East...
Ghana Link Network Services Ltd responds to Weighbridge System reports
Ghana Link Network Services Ltd has dismissed reports suggesting that the weighbridge system under the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) at Tema Port was...
Restore Local officially launches to boost locally-led land restoration across Africa
Restore Local, an initiative dedicated to accelerating locally led land restoration across Africa has officially launched.Convened by the World Resources Institute (WRI), this drive...
Inflation to end 2025 at 13.6% – Fitch Solutions
Fitch Solutions is projecting inflation to average 18.8% year-on-year over 2025, and end the year at 13.6%.This will nudge back down towards the pre-pandemic...
Mahama appoints Isaac Adongo, Thomas Ampem, Dr. Asiama, others to Bank of Ghana board
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Isaac Adongo, Thomas Ampem, Dr. Johnson Asiama, and several others as members of the Bank of Ghana board.
This...
Mahama appoints Bernard Ohemeng-Baah as Acting Deputy Commissioner of Insurance
President John Mahama has appointed Bernard Ohemeng-Baah, a lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, as the Acting Deputy Commissioner of Insurance.
In this...