5 h. ago My vision is to build an agile central bank ready for emerging risks; tackling dollarisation is also a major priority – Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has pledged to build an agile central bank ready for emerging risks.  According to him, financial technology and crypto pose real challenges and therefore his outfit is updating legislation, creating capacity, and strengthening its balance sheet to withstand shocks. Speaking in an interview with the Director of the […]

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24 h. 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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31 h. ago Absa Bank Ghana hosts event marking 16 Days of Activism campaign

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-bank-ghana-hosts-event-marking-16-days-of-activism-campaign/Absa Bank Ghana, in partnership with UN Women Ghana and the African Women Leaders Network, held an event under the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. The ceremony reinforced the urgent need to protect and empower women and girls across workplaces, homes and communities. The event took place at Absa Bank’s Head […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-bank-ghana-hosts-event-marking-16-days-of-activism-campaign/

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34 h. 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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34 h. ago Absa Bank reaffirms commitment to youth entrepreneurship with Mastercard Foundation partnership

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-bank-reaffirms-commitment-to-youth-entrepreneurship-with-mastercard-foundation-partnership/Absa Bank Ghana, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has reaffirmed its commitment to building a stronger, more coordinated pathway for young entrepreneurs through structured support systems. This came to light during the 2025 Youth Entrepreneurship Dialogue held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, under the theme Dream, Build, Thrive: The Future is Young. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-bank-reaffirms-commitment-to-youth-entrepreneurship-with-mastercard-foundation-partnership/

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35 h. ago Agricultural Development Bank pledges full support for Feed Ghana Programme initiatives

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-development-bank-pledges-full-support-for-feed-ghana-programme-initiatives/The Agricultural Development Bank has pledged unwavering commitment to supporting government agricultural initiatives aimed at strengthening food security and accelerating national development through the Feed Ghana Programme. Deputy Managing Director for Services Professor Ferdinand Ahiakpor made the statement Thursday on behalf of Managing Director Edward Ato Sarpong at the 16th National Farmers Forum held in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-development-bank-pledges-full-support-for-feed-ghana-programme-initiatives/

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36 h. ago African Development Bank Gains Berne Union Membership Status

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-development-bank-gains-berne-union-membership-status/The African Development Bank became the first multilateral development institution accepted as a Berne Union member, gaining direct access to an industry that deployed approximately 140 billion dollars in insurance capacity for emerging markets in 2024 as part of efforts to mobilize private capital for African infrastructure projects. The announcement came during the fourth annual […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-development-bank-gains-berne-union-membership-status/

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36 h. 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/

Economics

36 h. ago 4.6 Billion Still Lack Essential Health Services as Nations Launch Reform Compacts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/4-6-billion-still-lack-essential-health-services-as-nations-launch-reform-compacts/An estimated 4.6 billion people worldwide still lack access to essential health services while 2.1 billion face financial hardship from healthcare expenses, according to the 2025 Global Monitoring Report released Friday at the Universal Health Coverage High-Level Forum in Tokyo. The report, jointly published by the World Health Organization and World Bank, reveals that progress […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/4-6-billion-still-lack-essential-health-services-as-nations-launch-reform-compacts/

Economics

60 h. ago First Atlantic Bank Advances Toward Ghana Stock Exchange Listing

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/first-atlantic-bank-advances-toward-ghana-stock-exchange-listing/First Atlantic Bank has been formally admitted to the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) as it moves forward with plans for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), the exchange announced this week. The transaction positions the bank to become the first company since 2018 to pursue an equities market IPO on the GSE, marking what many analysts […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/first-atlantic-bank-advances-toward-ghana-stock-exchange-listing/

Events

60 h. ago Stanbic Bank Donates Tractor for 41st Farmers’ Day Celebration

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stanbic-bank-donates-tractor-for-41st-farmers-day-celebration/Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated a brand new Massey Ferguson tractor to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) as part of its support for the 41st National Farmers’ Day celebration scheduled for December 5, 2025. The gesture marks the bank’s 18th consecutive year of backing the annual event that honours the nation’s food producers. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stanbic-bank-donates-tractor-for-41st-farmers-day-celebration/

Culture

3 d. ago BoG declines request for extension of ARB Apex Bank’s MD contract

The Bank of Ghana has declined a request seeking to extend the contract of the current Managing Director of ARB Apex Bank, Alex Kwasi Awuah.  This follows a request from the MD for a “ No Objection to Renewal of His Contract.” Speaking in an interview with Joy Business, Bernard Otabil, Director of Communications at […]

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4 d. ago BII provides $20m boost to First National Bank to strengthen MSME financing in Ghana

British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, has extended a US$20 million loan facility to First National Bank Ghana (FNBG) to expand financing opportunities for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. The signed agreement is expected to deepen support for businesses that form the backbone of Ghana’s economy. MSMEs account […]

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4 d. ago CalBank Rights Issue Oversubscription Signals Shift in Indigenous Banking Risk Perception

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/calbank-rights-issue-oversubscription-signals-shift-in-indigenous-banking-risk-perception/CalBank’s rejection of 500 million cedis in private placement commitments following a 29.4 percent oversubscribed rights issue reveals investors increasingly view Ghanaian owned lenders as viable recovery plays rather than distressed assets, marking a turning point for indigenous banks seven years after the sector’s devastating collapse. The bank closed its capital raising program on November […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/calbank-rights-issue-oversubscription-signals-shift-in-indigenous-banking-risk-perception/

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4 d. ago Access Bank’s Board Diversity Success Highlights Ghana’s Political Gender Gap

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/access-banks-board-diversity-success-highlights-ghanas-political-gender-gap/Access Bank Ghana’s recognition as the nation’s second most gender diverse board reveals a striking pattern: corporate Ghana is advancing women’s representation faster than its political institutions, creating what governance experts describe as a troubling disconnect between boardroom progress and parliamentary stagnation. The bank secured its second place ranking with 44 percent female board representation, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/access-banks-board-diversity-success-highlights-ghanas-political-gender-gap/

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4 d. ago Ghana’s digital public infrastructure falls short for persons with disabilities

On a cold Sunday afternoon in Accra, Moro Ibrahim stands in front of an ATM that many Ghanaians use without a second thought. But for him, the simple act of withdrawing money becomes an impossible task.  The machine has no voice automation, no tactile labels, and no accessibility features. “I don’t know which one is one. I don’t know which one is two,” he says, running his fingers helplessly over the keypad. Without speech guidance, he adds, “It’s not going to be possible for me to access it.” Moro’s struggle is not an isolated inconvenience—it’s evidence of a deeper problem within Ghana’s rapidly expanding digital financial ecosystem. As banks and fintech platforms race ahead with modern tools, many citizens with disabilities remain stuck behind invisible barriers that technology has failed to break.

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4 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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4 d. ago BoG urges borrowers to repay loans promptly and use credit responsibly

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has called on borrowers to diligently meet their loan repayment commitments and to ensure that all credit facilities are utilised solely for their intended purposes.

Economics

4 d. ago Absa Bank, UN Women, and African Women Leaders Network advocate for women’s protection

Absa Bank Ghana, in partnership with UN Women Ghana and the African Women Leaders Network, held an event under the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign

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5 d. ago Driving sustainability: Zenith Bank joins BoG for Cedi@60 tree planting exercise

Zenith Bank Ghana has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to sustainability and national development by actively participating in the Cedi@60 tree planting exercise, an initiative spearheaded by the Bank of Ghana in collaboration with financial institutions across the country. The exercise formed part of activities commemorating 60 years of the Ghana Cedi, a symbol of economic […]

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