18 h. ago Ghana Gold Board Faces Scrutiny Over Financial Sustainability Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-gold-board-faces-scrutiny-over-financial-sustainability-concerns/The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is at the center of intense debate over its financial operations and risk management as the Bank of Ghana prepares to exit artisanal gold trading on January 1, 2026. The controversy intensified following the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Fifth Review report on Ghana’s Extended Credit Facility programme, which disclosed that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-gold-board-faces-scrutiny-over-financial-sustainability-concerns/

Politics

61 h. ago Mali Coach Saintfiet Condemns Four Year AFCON Cycle as European Imposition

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mali-coach-saintfiet-condemns-four-year-afcon-cycle-as-european-imposition/Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has launched a stinging attack on the decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations every four years instead of the traditional two year cycle, describing the move as one imposed on Africa by global football authorities and European clubs driven by financial interests. Speaking to reporters in Rabat on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mali-coach-saintfiet-condemns-four-year-afcon-cycle-as-european-imposition/

Sport

64 h. ago Central Bank Calls Gold Loss Reports Premature and Unverified

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/central-bank-calls-gold-loss-reports-premature-and-unverified/The Bank of Ghana has rejected claims of losses from its gold operations, describing the figures circulating publicly as speculative while its annual external audit remains incomplete. In a Thursday statement, the central bank emphasized that its 2025 financial statements have not yet been audited. The Bank of Ghana said any assertions about losses linked […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/central-bank-calls-gold-loss-reports-premature-and-unverified/

Politics

4 d. ago Ghana’s financial sector stability sustained but risks remain – IMF

According to the Bretton Woods institution, the strengthened banking sector indicators reflect recapitalisation progress by most banks affected by the domestic debt exchange (DDE) with more expected to restore a capital adequacy ratio (CAR) of 13.0% without reliefs by end-2025.

Politics

4 d. ago GOC secures financial support ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Games

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has received a timely financial boost to support preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, as efforts intensify toward athlete readiness and institutional planning.

Sport

5 d. ago Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index Dips Slightly in Light Trading Session

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-composite-index-dips-slightly-in-light-trading-session/The Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index (GSE-CI) recorded a marginal decline on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, dropping 7.45 points to close at 8,751.66, down from 8,759.11 the previous trading day. The Ghana Stock Exchange Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) also experienced a decline, falling 9.85 points to close at 4,637.38 compared to 4,647.23 on Monday, December […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-composite-index-dips-slightly-in-light-trading-session/

Politics

5 d. ago Ghana Focuses AI Strategy on Agriculture Healthcare and Financial Inclusion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-focuses-ai-strategy-on-agriculture-healthcare-and-financial-inclusion/Ghana’s artificial intelligence strategy is being shaped around practical economic and social outcomes, prioritising agriculture, healthcare, education, financial services and public administration as the core areas where AI can deliver the greatest impact. The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, speaking at AfricaCom 2025 in Cape Town from November 11 to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-focuses-ai-strategy-on-agriculture-healthcare-and-financial-inclusion/

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5 d. ago Financial Expert Warns Against December Overspending As January Blues Loom

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/financial-expert-warns-against-december-overspending-as-january-blues-loom/A chartered banker has urged Ghanaians to exercise financial discipline during the festive season to avoid the harsh economic reality that typically follows in January. Patrick Baah Abankwa, a financial literacy coach, says the month’s notorious reputation stems from poor spending habits in December rather than any fault of the calendar itself. In many Ghanaian […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/financial-expert-warns-against-december-overspending-as-january-blues-loom/

Events

5 d. ago Afreximbank provides US$750 million financing to Heirs Energies for field development

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afreximbank-provides-us750-million-financing-to-heirs-energies-for-field-development/The African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) has entered into a 750 million United States dollars financing partnership with Heirs Energies Limited in a deal expected to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic energy supply and support the company’s oil and gas expansion programme. The financing structured as a dual tranche senior secured reserve based lending facility was signed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afreximbank-provides-us750-million-financing-to-heirs-energies-for-field-development/

Economics

6 d. ago Prudential Life joins education stakeholders to encourage financial literacy in education curriculum

Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, in partnership with Junior Achievement (JA) Ghana have hosted a stakeholder forum in Accra, Ghana’s capital to celebrate the impact of the Cha-Ching Financial Literacy Programme and explore ways to integrate financial literacy into Ghana’s basic education curriculum. The Cha-Ching program, funded by Prudence Foundation; the community investment and outreach arm of Prudential PLC […]

Politics

6 d. ago Prudential Life joins stakeholders to encourage financial literacy in education curriculum

Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, in partnership with Junior Achievement (JA) Ghana have hosted a stakeholder forum in Accra, Ghana’s capital to celebrate the impact of the Cha-Ching Financial Literacy Programme and explore ways to integrate financial literacy into Ghana’s basic education curriculum. The Cha-Ching program, funded by Prudence Foundation; the community investment and outreach arm of Prudential PLC […]

Politics

6 d. ago BoG Governor says reforms will shield Ghana from another financial meltdown

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, says a new wave of legislative and policy reforms will serve as a critical firewall against any return to the kind of financial crisis that plunged Ghana into economic distress just three years ago.

Economics

6 d. ago BoG Governor Dr Johnson Asiama targets 10% NPL ratio by end of 2026

Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama, has disclosed that the central bank is working to reduce the Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio to 10 per cent by the end of 2026.

Politics

7 d. ago Ghanaians Urge World Cup Earnings Fund New Sports Development Fund

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaians-urge-world-cup-earnings-fund-new-sports-development-fund/Growing calls emerge for Ghana to channel its 2026 FIFA World Cup proceeds into the newly established Ghana Sports Fund rather than routine spending following parliament’s December 18 passage of the landmark legislation. Parliament passed the Ghana Sports Fund Bill on December 18, 2025, establishing a legal foundation for structured sports financing through multiple revenue […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaians-urge-world-cup-earnings-fund-new-sports-development-fund/

Sport

7 d. ago Photos: First Atlantic Bank PLC officially listed on Ghana Stock Exchange

In a move that signals robust investor confidence in Ghana’s financial sector, First Atlantic Bank PLC officially rang the bell on the trading floor of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) on Friday, marking its transition to a publicly-listed entity.

Politics

9 d. ago 2nd Deputy BoG boss sounds alarm on digital fraudsters, calls for united front

Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Matilda Asante has issued a stark warning and a call to arms against the rising threat of unlicensed digital financial entities, declaring that protecting the integrity of the financial system is now a "shared responsibility."

Politics

9 d. ago Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index Hits Record High With Seventy Nine Percent Annual Gain

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-composite-index-hits-record-high-with-seventy-nine-percent-annual-gain/The Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index reached 8,755.59 points on December 19, 2025, marking a 79.1 percent gain since January while market capitalization expanded to 171.85 billion Ghana cedis in the 7,117th trading session. The Financial Stocks Index climbed to 4,642.58 points, representing a 95 percent increase year to date as the bourse maintained momentum […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-composite-index-hits-record-high-with-seventy-nine-percent-annual-gain/

Events

9 d. ago Financial knowledge secures the future – NIB to Police Ladies

The National Investment Bank PLC (NIB) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting financial literacy and inclusion among members of the Ghana Police Ladies Association(POLAS) following the launch of the association’s Greater Accra Regional Chapters.

Events

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/

Politics

1 week ago Venture capital, private equity industry key to job creation, impact and sustainability – Amma Gyampo

Venture capital and private equity funds, which account for nearly 50 per cent of global impact investing capital and about 33 per cent in Ghana, continue to play a critical role in driving innovative financing. Beyond providing capital, these funds offer strategic support to emerging enterprises, accelerate business growth, and generate competitive returns for investors. […]

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