57 h. ago $120,000 stolen from Ghanaian financial institution by hackers – INTERPOL

A Ghanaian financial institution was hit by a major ransomware attack that encrypted vast volumes of data and disrupted critical services, INTERPOL has disclosed.

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7 d. ago Ontario Police bust international car theft ring including Ghanaian with 306 stolen vehicles recovered

Police in Ontario have arrested 20 suspects and recovered 306 stolen vehicles in a major operation targeting an international auto theft ring.

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7 d. ago Ghanaian among 20 arrested as 306 stolen vehicles recovered in Canada

For decades, auto theft in Ontario, Canada, was viewed as a localised nuisance crime, broken windows, insurance claims, and frustrated car owners. Project CHICKADEE shattered that perception.

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7 d. ago Ghanaian graduate students in U.S. appeal for financial support to complete studies

Ghanaian graduate students studying in the United States have appealed for financial and institutional support to enable them to complete their education, warning that rising costs are pushing some students to the brink of dropping out.

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7 d. ago Bank of Ghana Plans Stronger Multi Agency Action Against Unlicensed Operators

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-plans-stronger-multi-agency-action-against-unlicensed-operators/The Bank of Ghana announced plans to deepen collaboration with state agencies to dismantle unlicensed financial institutions as part of efforts to protect the financial system from illegal operators threatening stability and consumer confidence across the country. Second Deputy Governor Matilda Asante Asiedu disclosed the strategy at a COCLAB Technical Committee workshop in Accra on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-plans-stronger-multi-agency-action-against-unlicensed-operators/

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9 d. ago Global Cocoa Surplus Forecasts Shrink as Market Volatility Persists Through December

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-cocoa-surplus-forecasts-shrink-as-market-volatility-persists-through-december/Major financial institutions have revised global cocoa balance forecasts lower for the 2025 to 2026 season, reinforcing market volatility even as headline supply conditions improve across West Africa. Citigroup cut its projected global surplus to 79,000 tonnes on December 16, down from 134,000 tonnes in September, while ING now estimates 175,000 tonnes compared to earlier […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-cocoa-surplus-forecasts-shrink-as-market-volatility-persists-through-december/

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9 d. ago BoG to engage more agencies to clamp down on unlicensed financial institutions

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) says it will intensify collaboration with key state agencies to clamp down on the operations of unlicensed financial institutions across the country. According to the central bank, the move forms part of a broader strategy to decisively deal with illegal financial operators whose activities continue to pose serious risks to […]

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9 d. ago Banking Leaders Call for Higher Ethics After Sector Clean Up

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-leaders-call-for-higher-ethics-after-sector-clean-up/Ghana’s banking industry leaders emphasized stronger ethical standards and risk management as 186 professionals were inducted as chartered bankers, with warnings that banking failures extend beyond financial halls into households and businesses. The Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana held its 17th Induction and Graduation Ceremony, where newly chartered bankers joined a profession tasked with safeguarding […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-leaders-call-for-higher-ethics-after-sector-clean-up/

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1 week ago CAG warns 20% fruit juice tax could cost Ghana $1.7bn in exports and 120,000 jobs

The Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana (CAG) has cautioned that the 20% excise duty on natural fruit juices could result in Ghana losing up to $1.7 billion in annual export earnings and more than 120,000 jobs if it is not urgently reviewed.

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1 week ago Transaction Monitoring Critical For Ghana’s Fight Against Money Laundering

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/transaction-monitoring-critical-for-ghanas-fight-against-money-laundering/The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) have emphasized that effective monitoring and reporting of suspicious transactions remains essential to Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Countering Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) effectiveness and compliance in Ghana. Accountable Institutions (AIs) are required to establish efficient transaction monitoring programmes to facilitate the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/transaction-monitoring-critical-for-ghanas-fight-against-money-laundering/

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2 w. ago Ten West African Banks Position for Artificial Intelligence Integration in 2026

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ten-west-african-banks-position-for-artificial-intelligence-integration-in-2026/Village County Company Limited (VCCL) identifies ten financial institutions across West Africa with potential to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for competitive advantage in 2026. The Kumasi based AI and agribusiness innovation firm released an analysis highlighting banks from Nigeria, Ghana, Gambia, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Togo and Cape Verde positioned to champion new paradigm for regional […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ten-west-african-banks-position-for-artificial-intelligence-integration-in-2026/

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2 w. ago Bank of Ghana to Issue Revised Cybersecurity Directive for Financial Institutions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-to-issue-revised-cybersecurity-directive-for-financial-institutions/The Bank of Ghana plans to issue a revised Cyber and Information Security Directive early next year, introducing tougher governance standards and expanding sector-wide monitoring systems as rising digital payments expose banks and fintechs to sophisticated attacks. Officials announced the measures at a cybersecurity summit in Accra, emphasizing the need to match regulatory frameworks with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-to-issue-revised-cybersecurity-directive-for-financial-institutions/

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3 w. ago President Mahama Highlights High Farm Loan Costs, Promises Single

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-highlights-high-farm-loan-costs-promises-single-digit-rates/At the 2025 National Farmers’ Day celebration, President John Dramani Mahama sounded the alarm on the burden of high lending rates on Ghanaian farmers, saying many producers are unable to turn a real profit under current financial conditions. According to him, the situation leaves farmers “toiling for the financial institutions instead of reaping the rewards […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-highlights-high-farm-loan-costs-promises-single-digit-rates/

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3 w. ago Nigeria Tightens Cash Withdrawal Limits Starting January 2026

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-tightens-cash-withdrawal-limits-starting-january-2026/Nigeria’s central bank has removed all limits on cash deposits while introducing stricter withdrawal caps in what represents the most sweeping overhaul of cash management rules since 2022. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced the changes on Tuesday in a circular to banks and financial institutions, marking the latest push toward reducing the economy’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-tightens-cash-withdrawal-limits-starting-january-2026/

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3 w. ago Driving sustainability: Zenith Bank joins BoG for Cedi@60 tree planting exercise

Zenith Bank Ghana has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to sustainability and national development by actively participating in the Cedi@60 tree planting exercise, an initiative spearheaded by the Bank of Ghana in collaboration with financial institutions across the country. The exercise formed part of activities commemorating 60 years of the Ghana Cedi, a symbol of economic […]

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3 w. ago Republic Financial Holdings Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/republic-financial-holdings-releases-inaugural-sustainability-report/Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL) has released its first Sustainability Report, marking a significant milestone in embedding sustainability across all group operations as climate and social change accelerate. The publication released on November 21, 2025, consolidates years of progress and reaffirms the financial institution’s commitment to delivering long-term value for customers, employees, and communities across […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/republic-financial-holdings-releases-inaugural-sustainability-report/

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3 w. ago Over 120,000 home cameras hacked for ‘sexploitation’ footage

Four people have been arrested in South Korea for allegedly hacking over 120,000 video cameras in homes and businesses and using the footage to make sexually exploitative materials for an overseas website.

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3 w. ago FirstBank Pledges Deeper Investment in Ghana Financial Ecosystem

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/firstbank-pledges-deeper-investment-in-ghana-financial-ecosystem/The Group Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank, Olusegun Alebiosu, paid a courtesy call on Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to deepening investment in Ghana’s financial ecosystem, strengthening inclusion, and supporting the country’s broader economic transformation agenda. The strategic meeting held at the Bank of Ghana was attended by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/firstbank-pledges-deeper-investment-in-ghana-financial-ecosystem/

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4 w. ago Tema Court Sentences Two Police Officers to Prison for Drug Trafficking

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tema-court-sentences-two-police-officers-to-prison-for-drug-trafficking/A Tema Circuit Court has sentenced two police officers to 13 years imprisonment each after convicting them of narcotics trafficking following their arrest with 541 parcels of suspected drugs. The court also imposed a fine of 120,000 Ghana cedis on the convicted officers, whose identities have not been publicly disclosed. The sentencing represents one of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tema-court-sentences-two-police-officers-to-prison-for-drug-trafficking/

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