20 h. ago Government’s reduction of Lithium Royalty Rate from 10% to 5% raises serious concerns – APL

The Africa Policy Lens (APL) has called on citizens, civil society organisations, and anti-corruption institutions to speak out against the government’s decision to reduce Ghana’s royalty rate in the Barari DV lithium agreement from the previously negotiated 10% to 5%.

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20 h. ago Why the NDC’s reduced Lithium Royalty Rate proposal is “Strange and Legally Baseless” – Africa Policy Lens

The Africa Policy Lens (APL) has criticised the decision of the government to propose a reduction of Ghana’s royalty rate in the Barari DV lithium agreement from the previously agreed 10% to 5%. According to the APL, the previous administration, after Cabinet approval to review royalty rates for lithium and associated minerals, negotiated a 10% royalty rate with Barari DV Ghana Limited—an upward revision from the standard 5% applied in the broader mining sector.

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21 h. ago Ghana risks losing about US$630 million if government reduces lithium royalty rate from 10% to 5% – Africa Policy Lens warns

The Africa Policy Lens (APL) has warned that Ghana could lose significant revenue if the government proceeds with a proposal to reduce the agreed lithium royalty rate for Barari DV Ghana Limited from 10% to 5%. According to the APL, the previous government, after Cabinet approval to review royalty rates for lithium and associated minerals, reached an agreement with Barari DV Ghana Limited that set Ghana’s royalty at 10%—five percentage points higher than the standard rate applied in the broader mining sector.

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49 h. ago Wall Street Rally Suffered After Fed Rate Cut Due to Two Key Factors

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wall-street-rally-suffered-after-fed-rate-cut-due-to-two-key-factors/Wall Street equities dropped nearly three percent immediately after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates on December 18, validating warnings from financial experts about profit taking and economic concerns undermining market momentum despite monetary easing. The decline followed the Federal Open Market Committee’s decision to reduce the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wall-street-rally-suffered-after-fed-rate-cut-due-to-two-key-factors/

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49 h. ago Ghana’s Youth Demand More Than Hope: The Hard Economics of Mahama’s Promise

President John Mahama’s return has rekindled optimism amongst Ghana’s young population, but they are demanding concrete action on interest rates, housing exploitation, and sustainable employment, not political gimmicks.s Ghana’s youth have granted John Mahama political capital through their votes. Now they expect economic capital in return. With nearly 60% of Ghana’s 33 million citizens under […]

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53 h. ago Civil Society Coalition Rejects Ghana Lithium Royalty Reduction to Five Percent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-coalition-rejects-ghana-lithium-royalty-reduction-to-five-percent/The Coalition for Accountable Resource Governance has strongly opposed the proposed five percent royalty rate in Ghana’s renegotiated Ewoyaa lithium agreement, describing the reduction as undermining national interests. CARG-Ghana issued a statement criticizing the government’s decision to lower the rate from 10 percent negotiated under the previous administration. The coalition argues the adjustment represents a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-coalition-rejects-ghana-lithium-royalty-reduction-to-five-percent/

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3 d. ago Ghana Celebrates 41st Farmers Day With Single Digit Credit Pledge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-celebrates-41st-farmers-day-with-single-digit-credit-pledge/Ghana marked its 41st National Farmers Day on Friday with President John Dramani Mahama pledging that his government will ensure agricultural credit interest rates fall below 10 percent to boost food production nationwide. Addressing the national celebration at Ho Sports Stadium in the Volta Region, Mahama noted that prevailing commercial bank interest rates make credit […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-celebrates-41st-farmers-day-with-single-digit-credit-pledge/

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4 d. ago West Mamprusi Adolescent Pregnancy Rate Hits 16 Percent Exceeding National Target

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-mamprusi-adolescent-pregnancy-rate-hits-16-percent-exceeding-national-target/Adolescent pregnancy rates in West Mamprusi Municipality continue exceeding Ghana’s national target of 12 percent, reaching 16 percent by mid 2025 after registering 16.9 percent in 2024, prompting the National Commission for Civic Education to organize comprehensive stakeholder training on sexual reproductive health and gender based violence. The NCCE collaborated with Canada Affairs and the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-mamprusi-adolescent-pregnancy-rate-hits-16-percent-exceeding-national-target/

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4 d. ago Ghana Banks Face Deeper Earnings Squeeze as Interest Rates Plunge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-banks-face-deeper-earnings-squeeze-as-interest-rates-plunge/Ghanaian banks are confronting intensifying pressure on profitability as continued inflation decline and aggressive monetary policy easing compress net interest margins beyond earlier projections. Recent macroeconomic data released this week suggests the earnings squeeze could be more severe and immediate than international credit rating agencies anticipated just two months ago. Ghana’s headline inflation fell to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-banks-face-deeper-earnings-squeeze-as-interest-rates-plunge/

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4 d. ago Small Businesses Struggle Under High Microfinance Interest Rates

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/small-businesses-struggle-under-high-microfinance-interest-rates/Small business owners across Ghana are facing mounting debt pressures as high interest rates from microfinance institutions and digital lending platforms threaten livelihoods, with many traders finding themselves trapped in cycles of borrowing to repay existing loans. The situation has prompted renewed calls for regulatory intervention and establishment of a promised Women’s Bank to ease […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/small-businesses-struggle-under-high-microfinance-interest-rates/

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4 d. ago England are tough, but we can play against Ghana, Panama – Croatia coach reacts to World Cup draw

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic has described England as one of the “toughest opponents”, while expressing optimism of their chances against Ghana and Panama at next year’s World Cup. Croatia, bronze medallists at the last World Cup, were paired in Group L against 1966 winners England, African giants Ghana and lowly-rated Panama in Friday’s 2026 FIFA […]

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6 d. ago Finance Minister welcomes further drop in inflation, calls it “real, measurable progress”

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has reacted positively to the latest inflation figures, describing the continued decline as clear evidence that the economy is stabilising. Inflation fell to 6.3% in November 2025, the lowest since the 2021 rebasing and the eleventh straight month of decline. Dr. Forson said the numbers confirm that key […]

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7 d. ago Lands minister confirms 5% lithium royalty, cabinet to approve comprehensive guidelines

Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has clarified that the current royalty rate for Ghana’s lithium resources stands at 5%, while revealing plans to introduce a permanent, comprehensive framework for mineral royalties across the country.

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7 d. ago Gov’t introduces sliding royalty system to boost Ghana’s gains when lithium prices surge

Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has clarified that the current royalty rate for Ghana’s lithium resources stands at 5%, while revealing plans to introduce a permanent, comprehensive framework for mineral royalties across the country.

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7 d. ago Inflation falls for 11th straight month to 6.3% in November 2025 — GSS

Ghana’s inflation rate has dropped for the eleventh consecutive month, easing to 6.3% in November 2025 from 8.0% in October, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, who presented the data in Accra, said the decline was driven largely by […]

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7 d. ago Ghana’s Inflation Drop Creates Christmas Shopping Opportunity for Consumers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-inflation-drop-creates-christmas-shopping-opportunity-for-consumers/Ghanaian households preparing for Christmas celebrations will find their budgets stretching further this year as inflation hits its lowest point in over four years, creating favorable conditions for holiday spending. The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) announced that headline consumer inflation dropped to 8.0% year on year in October 2025, down from 9.4% in September, marking […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-inflation-drop-creates-christmas-shopping-opportunity-for-consumers/

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7 d. ago Ghana Reference Rate for December drops to 15.9%, interest rates set to decline

The Ghana Reference Rate (GRR), a key benchmark used by commercial banks to price loans, has dropped significantly for December 2025.

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8 d. ago Banks Cannot Ignore Ghana Reference Rate Says Finance Expert

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banks-cannot-ignore-ghana-reference-rate-says-finance-expert/Competition will force Ghanaian banks to reduce lending rates as the Ghana Reference Rate continues falling, according to a senior finance lecturer who says lenders attempting to maintain high charges will price themselves out of the market. Dr. Benjamin Amoah, a senior lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, told JoyNews that banks operating […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banks-cannot-ignore-ghana-reference-rate-says-finance-expert/

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8 d. ago Christmas Market Prices Remain Uneven Despite Falling Inflation and Stronger Cedi

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/christmas-market-prices-remain-uneven-despite-falling-inflation-and-stronger-cedi/Ghana’s Christmas markets display highly uneven pricing as traders navigate a rare economic shift combining rapidly falling inflation with a strengthening cedi, creating complex pricing dilemmas for market women who form the backbone of the informal retail sector. Year on year inflation slowed to eight percent in October 2025, the lowest rate recorded in more […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/christmas-market-prices-remain-uneven-despite-falling-inflation-and-stronger-cedi/

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1 week ago Ewoyaa, Krampakrom chiefs oppose government’s 5% lithium royalty reduction

Traditional leaders of Ewoyaa, Krampakrom, and surrounding communities in the Central Region have voiced strong opposition to the government’s decision to reduce Ghana’s lithium royalty rate from 10% to 5%, describing the move as a shortchange to local communities.

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