54 m. ago Zenith Bank marks Ghana’s 68th Independence Day with special celebrations across 43 business locations

Zenith Bank Ghana has marked Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebration with a rich display of Ghanaian Culture in its 43 business locations nationwide. The Bank’s “Wear Ghana” initiative saw staff members proudly adorned in local Ghanaian prints to celebrate Ghanaian fashion, promote national identity and   encourage the patronage of locally manufactured fabrics, while its “Tastes […]

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6 h. ago Painter remanded for allegedly stealing electrical cables at Bank of Ghana

A painter working on the Bank of Ghana building at Ridge in Accra has been remanded into police custody for stealing quantities of assorted copper cables, valued at GH¢1,035,500. 

Events

19 h. ago New BoG building: Johnson Asiama’s full speech before Parliament

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Johnson Asiama, appeared before Parliament on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

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19 h. ago Ayariga demands more accountability after BoG explains cost of new HQ to Parliament

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has called for an explanation from the former leadership of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) regarding the $11 million spent on procuring furniture and furnishing the new Bank of Ghana head office.

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20 h. ago Approvals were secured for all procurement processes for our new HQ – BoG

Stephen Yankyera Amoh, a technical member of the team that accompanied the new Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, to Parliament, has stated that all procurement processes for the construction of the new headquarters were duly approved. He disclosed this when the Governor appeared before Parliament to respond to questions regarding […]

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20 h. ago I’m operating from the new BoG Headquarters – Governor Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, has confirmed that he is operating from the newly constructed headquarters of the central bank.

Culture

20 h. ago Contract for furnishing of new BoG HQ was awarded at $11.1m – Governor

Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiamah, has revealed that the cost of furnishing the central bank’s new headquarters was awarded at $11.1 million as part of several contracts associated with the building project.

Events

21 h. ago Cost per square meter of BoG HQ lower than Ghana and West African average – Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, has defended the cost of the new Bank of Ghana headquarters, stating that its cost per square metre is lower than both Ghanaian and West African market averages. He made this disclosure when he appeared before Parliament to respond to questions regarding the construction of […]

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21 h. ago Discussions for a new headquarters started in 2011 – BoG Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has revealed that discussions regarding the construction of a new headquarters for the central bank began as far back as 2011.

Politics

21 h. ago Don’t allow yourself to be used for “political football” – Afenyo

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has cautioned the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiamah, against allowing himself to be drawn into political controversies.

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21 h. ago New BoG Headquarters: Value for money audit to be conducted by AESL

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Johnson Asiama has disclosed that plans are underway to conduct a value for money audit of the new Bank of Ghana Headquarters building at Ridge, Accra. Briefing a committee of Parliament on the cost of the project on Wednesday, March 5, Dr Asiama said steps have […]

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21 h. ago New BoG building: $230m paid to contractor, $31.8m outstanding – Dr Asiama

The new Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has revealed that the state under the previous Nana Akufo-Addo-led administration has paid $230 million to the contractor working on the new BoG building project, with an outstanding balance of $31.8 million still owed to the construction firm.

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22 h. ago Governor of BoG reaffirms commitment to price stability and economic growth

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiamah, has reiterated the central bank's dedication to its core responsibilities of maintaining price stability, ensuring financial sector resilience, and fostering economic growth.

Economics

22 h. ago New BoG building: We commit to focusing on primary responsibility despite controversy – Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama has assured the public that the central bank remains committed to its primary responsibility of ensuring monetary stability, despite ongoing controversy over its new headquarters building.

Politics

31 h. ago Fidelity Bank spreads love with donation to New Horizon Special School

Fidelity Bank Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to community upliftment with a visit to the New Horizon Special School.

Politics

40 h. ago We must find ways to reduce high NPL ratios across banks – Dr Asiamah

Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiamah, has called for urgent need to reduce the high levels of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the banking sector, stressing that the issue is a major challenge to financial stability.

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53 h. ago Cedi to trade steadily this week; one dollar going for GH¢5.75

The cedi came under renewed pressure last week despite efforts by the Bank of Ghana to improve forex liquidity.

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53 h. ago Cedi to trade steadily this week; one dollar going for GH¢15.75

The cedi came under renewed pressure last week despite efforts by the Bank of Ghana to improve forex liquidity.

Politics

3 d. ago Soon to be established Goldbod to takeover our gold purchases’ role

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, has revealed that the central bank may relinquish its role in gold purchases, allowing a soon-to-be-established Gold Board to take over.

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3 d. ago Bank of Ghana has cleared money in NFA accounts – Juliet Asante 

A few days after the appointment of new officials to the National Film Authority, the outgoing Executive Secretary, Juliet Yaa Asantewaa Asante, has opened up about a number of things that hindered her work.

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