3 h. ago Zabzugu MP says Chief Justice’s dismissal key to restoring judicial credibility

The Member of Parliament for Zabzugu, Alhassan Umar, has welcomed the dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, insisting the move will help rebuild confidence in Ghana’s judicial system.

Sport

8 h. ago Bank of Ghana Suspends Major Fintech Players for Forex Violations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-suspends-major-fintech-players-for-forex-violations/The Bank of Ghana has suspended the remittance licenses of nine financial institutions, including Nigerian fintech unicorn Flutterwave, for unauthorized foreign exchange activities that violated national remittance guidelines. The one-month suspensions, effective September 18, affect three payment service providers (PSPs), five money transfer operators (MTOs), and United Bank for Africa Ghana. The action follows what […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-suspends-major-fintech-players-for-forex-violations/

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9 h. ago BoG suspends remittance partnership of three Payment Service Providers

The Bank of Ghana in the notice stated that, the action was due to breaches of its updated guidelines for inward remittance services by Payment Service Providers.

Economics

9 h. ago BoG suspends remittance partnership of 3 Payment Service Providers

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced the suspension of the remittance partnership of three Payment Service Providers for one month, effective September 18.

Economics

9 h. ago Egypt Slashes Rates Amid Growth Surge as North Africa Attracts Major Investments

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egypt-slashes-rates-amid-growth-surge-as-north-africa-attracts-major-investments/Egypt’s central bank delivered its most aggressive monetary policy move of 2025, cutting interest rates by 200 basis points as economic growth exceeded expectations and regional neighbors secured major international investments. The Central Bank of Egypt reduced its overnight deposit rate to 22% and lending rate to 23% on August 28, marking the third rate […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egypt-slashes-rates-amid-growth-surge-as-north-africa-attracts-major-investments/

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10 h. ago BoG suspends remittance partnerships of five money transfer operators including ‘Taptap Send’ 

The Bank of Ghana has announced the suspension of the remittance partnerships of five money transfer operators effective September 18, 2025, for a month.

Economics

10 h. ago Ghana’s Banking Sector Shows Divergent Recovery Paths Amid Credit Quality Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-banking-sector-shows-divergent-recovery-paths-amid-credit-quality-challenges/Ghana’s banking sector delivered mixed results in the first half of 2025, with leading institutions strengthening capital positions while others grapple with deteriorating loan portfolios, highlighting the uneven pace of recovery across the financial system. Analysis of unaudited half-year financial statements from eight major banks reveals a sector increasingly divided between resilient institutions and those […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-banking-sector-shows-divergent-recovery-paths-amid-credit-quality-challenges/

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12 h. ago Gel nail polish users, beware! Key ingredient in many gel polishes now banned in Europe

The European Union has moved to remove a common ingredient from many gel nail polishes, a change that took effect on September 1, 2025 and will reshape the salon and nail supply landscape across the globe.

Events

16 h. ago National service person allegedly steals GH¢303k from customer’s account

A 25-year-old National Service Person, Jesper Kobina Mensah, has been hauled before the Circuit Court in Accra for allegedly stealing GH¢303,950 through unauthorised electronic transfers from a Stanbic Bank Ghana Ltd. customer.

Economics

17 h. ago Counting inflation wrong: When the math doesn’t add up in Ghana’s CPI report

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has conducted a critical review of the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for August 2025. While the report is detailed and comprehensive, IERPP has identified several shortcomings that call into question its accuracy, neutrality, and clarity. These concerns raise important issues about the integrity of official statistics and their communication to policymakers and the public. The key findings are outlined below.

Politics

21 h. ago Stanchart announces GH¢0.0512 per share for all dividends to preference shareholders

Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) has announced a dividend of GH¢0.0512 per share for all preference shareholders. This is in respect of the dividend payment for the period of six months up to September 2025. According to a circular from the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), all shareholders registered in the books of SCB at the close […]

Politics

24 h. ago Revolutionary Fish Strain Transforms Cameroon’s Aquaculture Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/revolutionary-fish-strain-transforms-cameroons-aquaculture-sector/The muddy banks of Limbé’s fish ponds tell a story of transformation. Here, farmer Fanta Njifondjou Oumarou watches her latest harvest with satisfaction—plump African catfish that took just five months to reach market size. Her success mirrors a broader agricultural revolution sweeping across Cameroon’s aquaculture sector, driven by the Livestock and Fish Farming Value Chain […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/revolutionary-fish-strain-transforms-cameroons-aquaculture-sector/

Politics

25 h. ago Google Ordered to Pay US$425 Million Over Privacy Tracking Violations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/google-ordered-to-pay-us425-million-over-privacy-tracking-violations/A federal jury in San Francisco ordered Google to pay $425 million Wednesday after finding the tech giant illegally collected user data from millions who had disabled tracking features in their Google accounts. The verdict concluded that Alphabet’s Google invaded users’ privacy by continuing to collect data for millions of users who had switched off […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/google-ordered-to-pay-us425-million-over-privacy-tracking-violations/

Economics

36 h. ago Backing Vocalist Akwasi Appiah Booked for London Praise Concert 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/backing-vocalist-akwasi-appiah-booked-for-london-praise-concert-2025/The Sankofa Band has officially confirmed the booking of talented backing vocalist Akwasi Appiah for the highly anticipated London Praise Concert, scheduled to take place on October 18, 2025, in the United Kingdom. Akwasi Appiah, who has been making remarkable strides in gospel music as a versatile and powerful vocalist, will join the Sankofa Band […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/backing-vocalist-akwasi-appiah-booked-for-london-praise-concert-2025/

Politics

37 h. ago Ghana Promotes Investment Opportunities to Singapore Businesses at Trade Dialogue

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-promotes-investment-opportunities-to-singapore-businesses-at-trade-dialogue/Ghana Investment Promotion Centre CEO Simon Madjie has positioned the West African nation as offering “bankable, clear, and practical opportunities” to Singaporean businesses during a bilateral trade dialogue aimed at strengthening economic partnerships. Madjie highlighted major investment projects including a proposed petroleum hub and $3.4 billion renewable energy program as concrete ventures available for foreign […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-promotes-investment-opportunities-to-singapore-businesses-at-trade-dialogue/

Politics

37 h. ago Amantin Community Bank Profit Surges 222 Percent, Proposes Dividend

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/amantin-community-bank-profit-surges-222-percent-proposes-dividend/Amantin and Kasei Community Bank has proposed paying GH¢1.49 million in dividends to shareholders after posting a 222 percent profit increase that lifted earnings to GH¢5.99 million in 2024. The Bono East Region-based bank announced the dividend proposal during its 20th annual general meeting, with payouts of GH¢0.37 per share pending Bank of Ghana approval, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/amantin-community-bank-profit-surges-222-percent-proposes-dividend/

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39 h. ago Zenith Bank Tackles SME Fuel Fraud Through Digital Payment Cards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zenith-bank-tackles-sme-fuel-fraud-through-digital-payment-cards/Zenith Bank has launched digital fleet management solutions targeting Ghana’s small and medium enterprises, addressing persistent fraud and inefficiencies that plague cash-based fuel purchasing systems across the country’s business sector. The bank’s new Visa Commercial Fleet Solutions aims to digitize fuel and vehicle management for SMEs, many of which continue relying on manual cash systems […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zenith-bank-tackles-sme-fuel-fraud-through-digital-payment-cards/

Politics

43 h. ago Binance Launches Global Campaign Highlighting Crypto Adoption Stories

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/binance-launches-global-campaign-highlighting-crypto-adoption-stories/Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has launched a content series featuring personal stories from users worldwide, as the platform seeks to demonstrate mainstream adoption of digital assets beyond trading speculation. The “Humans of Binance” campaign showcases individuals who report using cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to address financial challenges, from wealth preservation to cross-border transactions. The initiative comes […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/binance-launches-global-campaign-highlighting-crypto-adoption-stories/

Politics

43 h. ago Your savings as your launchpad for a better financial future

Building financial resilience requires good financial planning, which will in turn help you meet your financial goals. However, this also comes with the responsibility of being disciplined and being prepared to unlearn and relearn what you know about finances and money management.  The Head of Retail Banking at First National Bank Ghana, Akweley Laryea explains […]

Economics

45 h. ago Expert Questions Independence of Ghana’s Proposed Fiscal Council

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-questions-independence-of-ghanas-proposed-fiscal-council/A prominent banking consultant has raised doubts about whether Ghana’s planned Independent Fiscal Council can operate without political interference, citing the country’s history of undermining supposedly autonomous institutions. Dr. Richmond Atuahene, a banking and financial consultant, questioned the effectiveness of the proposed oversight body during an interview with The High Street Journal. He argued that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-questions-independence-of-ghanas-proposed-fiscal-council/

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