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Gov’t targets petroleum upstream recovery after five years of consecutive decline
The Ministry of Energy has projected a major turnaround for Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector, forecasting a decisive rebound in crude oil production after five consecutive years of a worrying decline in output.
Petrol, LPG edge higher as diesel price declines slightly
The first pricing window of June 2026 is expected to see an upward adjustment in petrol and LPG price floors, while diesel prices are likely to decline slightly. This development follows the latest pricing outlook released by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), which factors in movements on the international market...
VALCO is not for sale; we’re seeking a strategic investor to revive it – Armah-Kofi Buah
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has assured management and staff of the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) that the government has no intention of selling the state-owned aluminium producer. Instead, he said Cabinet had approved the search for a strategic investor to inject the capi...
Gideon Boako flags banking sector tension ahead of crunch talks with BoG Governor
Member of Parliament for Tano North and Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, has raised concerns ahead of a crucial meeting between the Ghana Association of Banks and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana over the revised Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) policy. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, M...
Social engineering remains Ghana’s weakest link in digital fraud fight – e-Crime Bureau Chair
Founder and Executive Chair of E-Crime Bureau, Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, says social engineering remains one of Ghana’s weakest links in the fight against digital fraud. He says fraudsters are increasingly exploiting human trust, fear, ignorance and online habits to steal money or personal information from unsuspectin...
BoG losses will not recur at last year’s scale — Governor Asiama assures
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has assured the public and investors that the significant operating and Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) losses incurred in 2025 will not recur at the same scale in 2026.
Pay close attention to monthly inflation, changes in T-bills, lending rates – PwC to CEOs, Boards
The professional services firm said Ghana’s second-half year outlook is increasingly exposed to the global energy and geopolitical cycle
Ato Forson praises EBID’s resilience and strategic impact at 24th AGM in Accra
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has lauded the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) for its resilience, strategic achievements, and growing role in regional development, during the 24th Annual General Meeting of the Board of Governors, held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Mövenpick Ambassador Ho...
Farmers urge emergency plan to avert tomato shortage amid Burkina Faso talks
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana is calling on the government to roll out an urgent emergency response plan to prevent a possible tomato shortage, as negotiations continue between Ghana and Burkina Faso over a temporary export ban. Speaking at a World Bank Civil Society Organisation Engagement in Accra on Tuesd...
BoG awaits legal advice on next steps after court orders restoration of GN Savings and Loans licence
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is awaiting legal advice from its external lawyers and the Receiver of the defunct financial institution before deciding on its next course of action. This follows a Court of Appeal ruling ordering the restoration of the licence of GN Savings and Loans Company Limited. The development comes afte...
IFRIG seals landmark partnerships with Malaysia, Indonesia Universities to boost non-interest banking
The Islamic Finance Research Institute of Ghana (IFRIG) has taken a bold step toward transforming the country’s financial landscape, signing two strategic Memorandums of Understanding with top-tier Asian universities during a historic training tour of Malaysia.
Panic selling sweeps GSE: Market cap sheds GH¢44billion in two days
The Ghana Stock Exchange suffered its second consecutive day of steep decline on Thursday, with the GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) shedding an additional 884.49 points to close at 13,556.32, as panic selling swept across the bourse.