7 h. ago Local Government Ministry pays allowances to over 9000 assembly members

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has disbursed GH¢23.6 million out of the GH¢25 million released by the Finance Ministry to settle allowances owed to assembly members.

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19 h. ago Azumah Resources rejects political motive claims, confirms EBID talks started in 2023

In a carefully worded public statement, Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd has confirmed that the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) was engaged in discussions to support the Black Volta Gold Project as early as 2023 — a critical clarification that challenges ongoing claims that the financing was politically engineered following Ghana’s 2024 elections.

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60 h. ago Richard Nii Amarh Quaye Foundation to roll out Food Bank Project to support Ghanaians in some underserved communities  

The Richard Nii Amarh Quaye Foundation is excited to announce that its transformative Food Bank Project will roll out on August 1, 2025.

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60 h. ago Richard Nii Amarh Quaye Foundation to roll out Food Bank Project

The Richard Nii Amarh Quaye Foundation is excited to announce that its transformative Food Bank Project will roll out on August 1, 2025.

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4 d. ago Access Bank pledges one million sanitary pads to support government’s fight against period poverty

In a bold move to support the Government of Ghana’s sanitary pad distribution programme aimed at ending period poverty, Access Bank PLC has announced a commitment to donate one million sanitary pads to schoolgirls across the country. The pledge was made during a courtesy call by the Group Deputy Managing Director of Access Bank PLC, […]

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5 d. ago CBG board must protect taxpayers’ money – Finance Minister cautions

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has charged the newly appointed Board of Directors of Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG) with the crucial task of ensuring prudent management of public funds.

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5 d. ago Finance Minister congratulates new CBG board, reaffirms support for bank recapitalisation

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has extended his warm congratulations to the newly inaugurated Board of Directors of Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG), while reaffirming government’s commitment to recapitalise the bank in the coming year. In a social media post on Wednesday, July 9, Dr Forson said, “I extend my warm congratulations to the […]

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5 d. ago Finance Minister Ato Forson inaugurates new ADB board, tasks members to focus on agriculture

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has inaugurated a new Board of Directors for the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), charging them to remain focused on the bank’s core mandate of supporting Ghana’s agricultural sector.

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5 d. ago Government to capitalise Agricultural Development Bank in 2026 – Finance Minister Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has assured that the government will recapitalise the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) next year as part of efforts to reposition the institution to better serve Ghana’s agricultural sector.

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5 d. ago Government has made a bold step to recapitalise NIB – Finance Minister Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government has taken a decisive step to recapitalise the National Investment Bank (NIB) in a move aimed at strengthening the bank’s operations and restoring its financial viability. 

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5 d. ago Finance Minister Ato Forson inaugurates reconstituted NIB board

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has inaugurated a newly reconstituted nine-member Board of Directors for the National Investment Bank (NIB), signalling a new phase of reform and revitalisation for the state-owned bank. 

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5 d. ago NIB will operate with independence and professionalism under new board – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has assured that the National Investment Bank (NIB) will be repositioned to function with the independence and professionalism it deserves, following the inauguration of a new nine-member Board of Directors. 

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6 d. ago LIST: Nana Ansah Kwao IV among 8 appointed to new board of Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund

The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has sworn in an eight-member Board of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) in Accra. In his address, Mr Nyarko emphasised the government’s confidence in the new Board, describing their appointment as a reflection of trust in their expertise, leadership, and capacity to deliver on national infrastructure […]

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6 d. ago ‘I make a solemn pledge to support Goldbod’ – Finance Minister Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has pledged his unwavering support to the Ghana Gold Board (Goldbod) in its efforts to clamp down on illegal gold smuggling and strengthen the management of the country’s gold resources. 

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6 d. ago $1.2bn worth of gold smuggled during economic crisis – Finance Minister Ato Forson

Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has revealed that 60 tonnes of gold, worth an estimated $1.2 billion, were smuggled out of the country at the height of the economic crisis in 2022. 

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6 d. ago Finance Minister calls for ruthless action against gold smugglers

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is calling for firm and uncompromising action against individuals and networks involved in gold smuggling, describing them as economic saboteurs. 

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7 d. ago Preserve integrity of fiscal policy adjustment to bolster economic recovery – IMF to government

It commended the government (Ministry of Finance and Bank of Ghana) for making headway on their public debt restructuring, highlighting the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ghana’s Official Creditors Committee (OCC) under the G20 Common Framework.  The focus is now on finalising the bilateral agreements to implement the MoU.

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7 d. ago Defence Minister Omane Boamah swears in new DIHOC board; outlines vision for Defence Industrial Complex

The Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has sworn in a new governing board for the Defence Industries Holding Company Limited (DIHOC), reaffirming the government’s resolve to develop a robust defence manufacturing base as a key pillar of the national 24-hour economy agenda.

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7 d. ago Deputy Finance Minister tasks new GSS Board to strengthen national data systems

The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko (MP), has inaugurated a seven-member Board for the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) with the task of ensuring an accurate and reliable data system for the country’s development.

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8 d. ago Government to spend $1.4bn in 2025 in servicing debt to Eurobond holders

The government has announced plans to spend US$1.4 billion next year in servicing debt to Eurobond holders. This was contained in a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance. The Ministry confirmed that it had finalised the third tranche payment of US$349 million to investors on July 3, 2025. The announcement confirmed an earlier story […]

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