Economy
Government to strengthen ARB Apex Bank as a strategic policy institution- Governor
Dr Johnson Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, says government is repositioning ARB Apex Bank Limited as a strategic policy institution for Ghana’s microfinance and community banking sector. He said...
GSS data shows sharp district disparities in excessive alcohol consumption among men
New district-level data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed wide disparities in excessive alcohol consumption among men across the country, with some districts recording prevalence rates exceeding...
GITFiC calls on Africa, Global South to position themselves as partners
The 9th annual meeting of the Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference (GITFiC) has called on Africa and the global south to take their rightful position in the global economy. A communique by the GITFiC and coped to the Ghana News Agency said...
First Atlantic Bank goes public, pledges value for investors
Mr Odun Odunfa, the Managing Director of First Atlantic Bank PLC, on Friday reiterated the bank’s commitment to building a sustainable business for long-term growth. Speaking on the sidelines of the commemoration of the bank’s listing on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) in Accra, he emphasised the organisation’s continuation to run a decent business to...
Parliament passes Appropriation Bill, allocating over GHS 357 billion for government expenditure
Parliament on Friday passed the Appropriation Bill for the 2026 financial year, authorising the government to withdraw GH¢357,105,639,080 from the Consolidated Fund and other public funds to finance its operations for the fiscal year...
TMA collects GH₵33.1 million IGF by October 2025
The Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) collected a total of GH₵33.1 million out of a targeted GH₵37.70 million estimated internally generated fund (IGF). Madam Ebi Bright, the Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive, disclosed this during the assembly’s ordinary meeting, stating that the...
Government urged to honour Civil Service salary agreement
The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), has expressed concern over delays in implementing a new salary structure for Civil and Local Government Service staff. The Association has urged...
BoG Second Deputy Governor Urges Stronger Collaboration to Combat Unlicensed Financial Operators
Mrs Matilda Asante-Asiedu, the Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), has called for enhanced multi-stakeholder collaboration to safeguard the integrity of Ghana’s financial system against the growing...
EOCO investigations into fraudulent investment schemes recovers $15 million – Ayine
An online investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) into online fraudulent investment schemes has led to the recovery of the proceeds of crime amounting to $15 million. Dr Dominic Akrutinga Ayine, the...
Zijin praised for sustainable mining in Ghana
The Minerals Commission in Koforidua has commended Zijin Golden Ridge Limited for adhering to high standards of sustainable and responsible mining, urging continued engagement with host communities for peaceful coexistence. Ms. Regina Abbey, Principal...
