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NPA halts discounted fuel pricing by OMCs effective March 16
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has moved to halt discounted fuel pricing by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and LPG Marketing Companies (LPGMCs) under the revised Petroleum Pricing Guidelines, set to take effect from March 16, 2026. Under the new directive, all OMCs and LPGMCs must ensure uniform pricing across....
North East Region: NEDCo commissions interconnection point in Mimima to stabilise power supply
The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has commissioned a 6.2-kilometre interconnection point at Mimima in the West Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region. The facility links the Langbinsi-Gambaga-Nalerigu line in the East Mamprusi Municipality. One line runs from Gusheigu in the Northern Region...
BoG Governor proposes International Financial Services Centre in Accra to attract global investment
Speaking at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026 in London, Dr. Asiama said the proposed initiative could significantly enhance Ghana's attractiveness to international investors and financial institution
BoG exploring digital platforms to help small businesses raise capital – Dr Asiama
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has revealed that efforts are underway to leverage technology to make it easier for small businesses and individuals to raise capital through their mobile phones. Speaking at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026 in London, Dr. Asiama said the central bank is...
Prudential Life settles GH¢100,000 medical bills under its PRUCares Valentine Experience Initiative
Prudential Life Insurance Ghana has taken a bold step to support healthcare by disbursing GH¢100,000 to settle the medical bills of 56 patients across five major hospitals in Ghana. This timely financial intervention allowed patients who had recovered but were unable to pay their bills to finally be discharged, bringin...
Discussions on petroleum taxes review ongoing with Finance Minister – Jinapor
Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor has disclosed that the ministry is having a series of engagements with the Finance Minister to take a decision on some taxes, including the one cedi levy on petroleum products. There have been calls for government to remove some taxes on petroleum prices at the pum...
Ghana’s 6.4% GDP growth: A call to build skills, jobs and productivity
GDP Is Rising, But Human Capital Will Decide Ghana’s Future Ghana’s economy has entered 2026 with encouraging momentum. The latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates show that the economy expanded by 6.4% in the first quarter of 2026, up slightly from 6.2% recorded in the same period last year. This performance con...
Energy Ministry dismisses COMAC CEO’s claims on fuel relief
The Communications Spokesperson for the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, has strongly rejected claims that recent fuel price reductions are being driven solely by industry players rather than government intervention. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mr. Rockson described such assertions as mi...
Gov’t could lose nearly GH¢500m a month for every GH¢1 cut from fuel taxes
Cabinet has directed the suspension of some taxes, levies and margins on petroleum products in response to rising crude prices following the US–Israel–Iran conflict. Announcing the decision, the Minister for Government Communications said the move is intended to reduce the burden on consumers as fuel prices respond to...
Ghana, Ukraine in talks over wheat flour processing plant to cut import dependence
Ghana is in talks with Ukraine over plans to establish a wheat flour processing plant as government moves to reduce heavy reliance on imports and strengthen local food security. The discussions were held in Accra between the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, and Ukraine’s Deputy Minister for Agriculture an...
Motorists urged to demand ECOWAS Brown Card insurance certificates
The Chairman of the Council of the Ghana National Bureau of the ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme, Mr Frederick Adotey Saka, has urged motorists to insist on receiving their ECOWAS Brown Card insurance certificates whenever they purchase motor insurance policies, stressing that the cover becomes automatically active o...
Thousands of depositors locked out as Equity Savings and Loans faces collapse
Thousands of customers of Equity Savings and Loans Limited have been left stranded after widespread reports that their deposits have become inaccessible, following what appears to be the collapse of the institution. The situation has triggered anger, anxiety and renewed concerns about stability within Ghana’s savings a...