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Ghana must leverage commodities to unlock capital – B&FT CEO
Ghana must move beyond exporting raw materials and instead use its vast natural resources as financial leverage to unlock capital for development, the Chief Executive Officer of the Business and Financial Times (B&FT), Dr Godwin Acquaye, has said. Delivering opening remarks at The Money Summit 2026 in Accra, Dr Acquaye...
Ecobank donates 300 laptops to University of Ghana to boost digital learning
The Managing Director of Ecobank, Mrs. Abena Osei-Poku, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting education and digital inclusion through a substantial donation to the University of Ghana. At a brief ceremony, Ecobank presented 300 laptops to the Vice Chancellor’s office as part of the One Student, One Laptop...
Gov’t raises GH¢120.2bn from T-Bills as demand and yields shift in 2026 market
The government mobilised about GH¢120.2 billion from the Treasury bill market between January and April 2026, against total investor bids of GH¢181.5 billion, reflecting a cautious borrowing approach aimed at balancing financing needs with rising cost pressures.
GRIDCo Board hosts inaugural durbar with staff
The Board of Directors of Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has held its first-ever direct engagement with staff in a Durbar that brought together employees from across the company’s operational areas. The event, convened at the company’s head office in Tema, provided a platform for open dialogue between the board, m...
NPA slashes Fuel Price Floor for April 16 window; petrol now GH¢13.27, diesel at GH¢16.10
The new minimum price floor should mean that “As per the Petroleum Products Pricing Guidelines (PPPG), all Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and LPG Marketing Companies (LPGMCs) are entreated to comply with the above price floors for the window under consideration.”
Inflation rate climbs to 3.7% in May
Ghana’s inflation rate rose for the second consecutive month in May 2026, signalling a slowdown in the country’s disinflation trend as food prices continued to drive up consumer costs. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Ghana Statistical Service on Wednesday, June 3, headline inflat...
Rent, food, and school fees drive inflation for May 2026
Ghana’s inflation dynamics in May 2026 were largely shaped by food prices, locally produced goods, and uneven regional price developments, according to the Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu. Addressing journalists on June 3, 2026, he explained that locally produced items accounted for about 92% of total infl...
Building economic resilience: How FILMA is creating dignified livelihoods in rural Ghana
In the landscape of rural development, the transition from subsistence to sustainability is often cited as a goal; however, it is rarely measured with the precision of a fintech operation. Reflecting on the insights shared during the inaugural Financial Inclusion for Last Mile Actors (FILMA) Learning Event at the Accra...
Transport fares remain stable despite fuel market volatility – Gov’t Statistician
Fuel prices in Ghana showed mixed movements in May 2026, as global oil market shocks gradually filtered into domestic pricing, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu explained that earlier global developments had contributed to fluctuations in petroleum prices. “Followi...
Supply disruptions push fresh tomato prices up by 35.8% in May 2026
Fresh tomato prices have emerged as one of the most significant drivers of food inflation in May 2026, following sharp increases linked to supply disruptions and regional trade constraints. Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu revealed that fresh tomato prices rose by 35.8% year-on-year and surged by a strikin...
Ghana’s turnaround: how a GH¢15bn Central Bank intervention succeeded where GH¢60bn losses failed to spark growth
Ghana’s economy may be teaching one of the harshest lessons in modern finance: A bigger loss does not always produce a bigger recovery. Just three years ago, Ghana’s economy stood at the edge of a financial cliff. The Central Bank absorbed losses exceeding GH¢60 billion during the peak of the economic crisis. The finan...
Inflation for May 2026 increases to 3.7%, second consecutive time this year
Ghana’s inflation rate increased to 3.7% in May 2026, marking a second consecutive monthly rise, although overall price pressures remain significantly lower than a year ago. Speaking at the release of the May Consumer Price Index (CPI), Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu said the country’s year-on-year inflat...