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Gov’t pays GH¢10.8bn DDEP Coupon in full and on schedule
The government has paid GH¢10.82 billion to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). The Ministry of Finance said the payment, totalling GH¢10,816,840,318.26, was made in full and on schedule. The latest payment brings the total amount paid to DDEP bondholders since 2025 to GH¢41.36 billion. Accor...
Nkwanta South poultry beneficiaries urged to feed birds properly to sustain Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative
The Member of Parliament for the Nkwanta Constituency in the Oti Region, Geoffrey Kini, has urged beneficiaries of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative in Nkwanta South to adopt proper feeding and poultry management practices to ensure the sustainability of the programme. According to him, the initiative goes beyond job cre...
BoG warns against weak non-interest banking products as NIFAC inaugurated
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has cautioned against the introduction of non-interest banking products that do not meet the required standards of transparency, soundness and consumer protection. Speaking at the inauguration of the Non-Interest Financial Advisory Council (NIFAC), Dr Asiama s...
Ecobank Group shareholders approve $40m dividend payment as 2025 results confirm strength of GTR strategy
The dividend payment of 0.16 US cents per share marks a significant milestone, validating the successful execution of the Group's Growth, Transformation and Returns (GTR) strategy. This strategy has focused on reinforcing the Group’s fundamentals, enhancing capital and asset quality, and prioritizing long-term resilien...
GRIDCo commissions new Afienya transformer to boost power supply capacity
The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has successfully installed and commissioned a new 120/145MVA Siemens Energy power transformer at its Afienya Substation, significantly boosting electricity transmission capacity for Accra, Dawhenya, and surrounding communities. The upgrade replaces an earlier 66MVA transformer, e...
Government releases 85% of Agriculture Ministry’s 2026 Budget
The disclosure was made by Deputy Minister for Finance Thomas Nyarko Ampem during the launch of Ghana’s National Pact for Agricultural Transformation, Food Security, and Employment (AgriConnect Compact) on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Banking sector rebounds as assets hit GH¢465bn – BoG Report
Ghana’s banking sector is regaining momentum, with total industry assets climbing to GH¢465.4 billion as of February 2026, according to the Bank of Ghana (BoG)'s March Monetary Policy Report.
The Bank of Ghana is winning the inflation war, but who will pay the hospital bill?
When the history of Ghana’s remarkable economic turnaround is written, the period between 2024 and 2026 will stand out. Inflation has collapsed from a punishing 23.8 percent in December 2024 to just 3.2 percent in March 2026. The economy grew by a robust 6.0 percent in 2025. The Monetary Policy Rate has been slashed fr...
IEAG backs Publican AI system after concerns addressed
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has reaffirmed its support for the Publican Artificial Intelligence (AI) System at the country’s ports, clarifying that it no longer opposes the initiative following engagements with government and key agencies.
Ninani Group launches D. A. Twum Jnr. Fellowship to address skills gap in creative industry
The Ninani Group has launched the D.A. Twum Jnr. Fellowship alongside a new industry guide, ‘The Rules of the Marketing Communications Executive’. The initiative is part of efforts to address declining talent quality in Ghana’s marketing communications sector. The programme, unveiled at a ceremony marking 20 years sinc...
$31bn transferred without matching imports in five years — GRA boss
The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Sarpong, says a five-year review of trade data has uncovered about $31 billion transferred out of Ghana without corresponding goods entering the country, exposing major loopholes in the import system. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on April...
Walking on one leg of the tripod: The IMF endgame in Ghana
On 29 April 2026, an IMF team led by Dr Ruben Atoyan lands in Accra for a two‑week verdict. If the final review under the $3 billion Extended Credit Facility succeeds, Ghana exits the programme in August with a final $360 million cheque and the formal end of a rescue born in the fires of […]