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Ato Forson urges ECOWAS states to honour EBID capital commitments
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has called on ECOWAS member states to fulfil their financial obligations to the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), warning that delays could undermine the Bank’s growth.
$434m in oil revenue allocated to Big Push Programme — PIAC
Chairman of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Richard Ellimah, has disclosed that US$434.55 million of Ghana’s petroleum revenue has been released through the Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABFA) for the government’s “Pig Push” programme.
Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth slows to 7.5% in January 2026
The provisional Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) has recorded a 7.5% growth for January 2026, compared to 8.2% in January 2025. This shows that the pace of the year on year growth in output slowed down as compared to the same period in 2025. The Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth published by the Ghana […]
Asanko Gold Ghana signs $400m contract with Rabotech, pledges job creation
Mining giant Asanko Gold Ghana has signed a four-year contract worth 400 million dollars with Rabotech, signalling confidence in the growth of Ghana’s mining industry and the creation of new employment opportunities.
Chinese takeover of Atlantic Lithium threatens key pillars of Ghanaian participation in Ewoyaa
On May 7, 2026, Chinese battery materials giant Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt announced plans to acquire Atlantic Lithium in a proposed $210 million transaction that could significantly reshape the future of Ghana’s Ewoyaa Lithium Project. If completed, the deal would further deepen China’s growing influence in Ghana’s large-...
Ghana International Bank appoints Ian Greenstreet as CEO, subject to regulatory approval
Ghana International Bank (GHIB) has appointed veteran financial services executive Ian Greenstreet as its new Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approval in the United Kingdom. The London-based bank said the appointment forms part of its strategy to strengthen its role in connecting Ghana’s economy with int...
Fuel price hikes: Reality is catching up with NDC – Ahiagbah
The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has criticised the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) over its handling of rising fuel prices. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr. Ahiagbah accused the NDC of backtracking on claims it made while in opposition regarding t...
Ghana could return to IMF programme by 2033 – Prof. Bokpin
Economist Professor Godfred Bokpin has projected that Ghana could return to another IMF-supported programme by 2033 if longstanding structural weaknesses in the economy remain unresolved, arguing that trend analysis points to a repeat of the country’s historical cycle of economic distress. Delivering a presentation at...
COCOBOD targets new funding model for 2026/27 cocoa season
The Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Ransford Abbey, has disclosed that modalities for a new cocoa sector funding model are nearing completion ahead of its implementation in the 2026/2027 crop season. He said the new model marks a major shift in Ghana’s cocoa financing strategy and seeks to ensure price...
Economic recovery must improve lives, not just statistics – Gideon Boako
The Member of Parliament for Tano North and Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, has said Ghana’s economic recovery cannot be considered complete unless improvements in macroeconomic indicators translate into better living conditions for ordinary citizens. Dr Boako said economic per...
Guardian or Casualty? How BoG paid the price for economic stabilisation
In Greek mythology, Atlas was the mighty Titan condemned to carry the weight of the heavens upon his shoulders for eternity. Ancient poets described him as a figure of enormous strength. In a cruel twist of irony, he was a tragic guardian whose suffering preserved the balance of the world itself. While humanity traded,...
Government reaffirms commitment to Autism inclusion as GT Bank opens fifth Autism programme
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the lives of persons living with autism through stronger early diagnosis, inclusive education, social protection and economic participation. Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection at the opening of the fifth edition of the...