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BoG unveils six-point strategy to strengthen cybersecurity in banking sector
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, says cyber threats are no longer just isolated IT incidents but have become national security concerns, as the central bank introduces a new cybersecurity directive. The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has introduced six strategic pillars forming the backbone of its revised Cyb...
NPP MP questions prices of domestic flights in an economy “doing well”
Akyem Swedru Member of Parliament, Kennedy Nyarko Osei has complained bitterly about the prices of domestic flights especially in an economy touted as doing better. He holds the view that if the government is saying that the economy is doing very well, then it is shocking that prices of flight can skyrocket like they h...
GoldBod profiling licensed buyers to track source of gold — Sammy Gyamfi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, says the Board is profiling all individuals and entities licensed to buy gold in Ghana to improve traceability and accountability within the country’s gold sector.
GCB Bank reaffirms commitment to Ghana’s infrastructure development under “Big Push” agenda
GCB Bank Board Chairman Professor Joshua Alabi has said the bank’s support under the Government’s Big Push agenda is delivering tangible impact on Ghana’s infrastructure development, as the bank officially handed over a fleet of heavy-duty vehicles and industrial machinery to Timeline Innovation Company Limited.
24-Hour Economy Secretariat ‘in coma’ – Amin Adam claims
Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Mohammed Amin Adam, has alleged that the government’s 24-hour economy initiative has stalled due to a lack of funding and poor implementation. According to him, the secretariat established to oversee the policy has become ineffective because funds allocated f...
Amin Adam calls for a private sector-led 24-hour economy
Former Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam, has urged the government to adopt a private sector-led approach to the implementation of the 24-hour economy policy, arguing that the current strategy is unsustainable. According to the Karaga MP, the government cannot rely on the public sector to drive the policy because of...
Ghana’s insurance industry remains underdeveloped as penetration rate still stands at 1.0% – Deloitte
While insurers are under pressure to improve underwriting performance and expand regional penetration, the report said compliance, transparency and credibility remain critical priorities for the Ghanaian market.
Ecobank and AGRA forge strategic partnership to transform agricultural value chains
Ecobank Group and AGRA today announced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Africa’s agricultural ecosystem.
PMMC’s SIGA PELT sweep reflects my leadership reforms — Nana Akwasi Awuah
Former Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), Nana Akwasi Awuah, has attributed the company’s dominant performance at the 2024 Public Enterprise League Table (PELT) Awards to the strategic reforms implemented during his tenure. In a statement issued in Accra on March 20, he said the awards...
GoldBod rejects allegations of inflated laptop procurement; labels as it as ‘complete falsehood’
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has categorically denied claims that it purchased 15 laptops at an inflated price of GHS322,500, describing the allegations as “complete falsehood.”
GoldBod refutes claims of sole-sourced office renovation contract
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has dismissed allegations that it awarded an office renovation contract worth GHS11 million to a company owned by Mr Stan Dogbe through sole sourcing.
First Atlantic Bank petitions court to wind up Kenpong Travel & Tour Ltd over GH¢2.55m debt
First Atlantic Bank Limited (FAB) has filed a petition at the Commercial Division of the High Court in Accra seeking the official winding up of Kenpong Travel and Tour Limited over what it describes as the company's inability to pay a court-ordered debt exceeding GH¢2.5 million.