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Sentuo Oil Refinery expansion will reduce fuel imports when completed – John Jinapor
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, says the expansion of the Sentuo Oil Refinery will enable Ghana to end its reliance on imported finished petroleum products once the project is completed..
Mahama orders fuel tax cuts after emergency cabinet meeting
The Government has outlined a set of urgent measures aimed at easing the burden of rising fuel prices following an emergency Cabinet meeting held on Thursday, April 9, 2026. In a Facebook post, the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, disclosed that Cabinet has directed the Ministers of Finance a...
Ghana’s tax gap: new levies loom in mid-year budget
Ghana’s macroeconomic story in 2025 was, by many measures, a success. Inflation collapsed from 23.8% to 3.8%, the cedi appreciated 40.7% against the dollar, and the economy grew 6.0%, its strongest performance in six years. Yet beneath these headline achievements, the Bank of Ghana’s May 2026 Summary of Economic and Fi...
Rejecting pesewa coins is illegal, fuels inflation – BoG warns traders
The Bank of Ghana has cautioned traders and the public against refusing lower-denomination coins, warning that such practices could undermine price stability and contribute to inflationary pressures in the economy. A publication of questions from its March 2026 bi-monthly engagement with the media, the central bank sai...
Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel will deepen community engagement as it marks 15 years – General Manager
The Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra plans to strengthen its connection with the Ghanaian community as it celebrates its 15th anniversary, according to its General Manager, Isaac Okpoti Adjei.
Hoshii International secures gold sponsorship for Accra 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships
Hoshii International Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to sports development and athletic excellence with the announcement of its official Gold Sponsorship of the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships, set to take place in Accra from May 12–17, 2026. This landmark partnership positions Hoshii Instant Rice and...
Mid-Year Budget Review: Economy makes remarkable progress, but overall success depends on maintaining fiscal discipline
It argued that the overall success will depend on maintaining fiscal discipline, deepening revenue administration reforms, addressing energy sector liabilities and building buffers against future shocks.
Mid-Year Budget Review: Deloitte commends government for encouraging domestic revenue performance
“Revenue growth appears to be increasingly driven by improved compliance, administrative efficiency and technology-enabled tax collection rather than higher tax rates. This is a positive development for businesses and investors”.
Financial Institutions must back local enterprises to spur growth – Jerry Ahmed Shaib
The Deputy Minority Whip, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has called on financial institutions to play a more active role in supporting local businesses to drive job creation and economic growth. Speaking on the second day of the Kwahu Business Festival on 5 April, Mr Shaib underscored the critical role of the financial sector in n...
GhIE congratulates Ing Professor Kwabena Biritwum Nyarko on FAEO appointment
In a statement, the institution said the appointment, which was approved by the FAEO Executive Council, followed a successful proposal led by Prof. Nyarko to host the committee in Ghana after a competitive selection process.
Ghana set to end reliance on Burkina Faso for tomato imports – Trade Ministry
The Head of Public Relations at the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Abraham Otabil, has indicated that Ghana is on track to reduce—and eventually eliminate—its reliance on tomato imports from Burkina Faso. Speaking to Adom News, Mr. Otabil noted that deliberate policies and ongoing collaboration with the...
Finance Ministry rejects secret payment claims in GH¢68bn arrears audit
The Ministry of Finance Ghana has dismissed claims that it made payments for contracts on behalf of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) without full disclosure, following concerns raised in the GH¢68 billion arrears audit report. The Ministry emphasized that all relevant stakeholders, including MDAs and the Ba...