6 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

1 week ago Bank Lending Rates Fall Slower Than Benchmark Despite Sharp Policy Rate Cuts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-lending-rates-fall-slower-than-benchmark-despite-sharp-policy-rate-cuts/Ghana’s benchmark interest rate has fallen sharply in 2025, but new Bank of Ghana data shows lending rates have not declined at the same pace, keeping borrowing costs relatively high for businesses and households. Between January and October this year, the Ghana Reference Rate declined from 29.72 percent to 17.86 percent, a reduction of 11.86 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-lending-rates-fall-slower-than-benchmark-despite-sharp-policy-rate-cuts/

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2 w. ago Pay teacher allowances to improve student performance – Ntim Fordjour urges gov’t

Former Deputy Minister of Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has urged the government to urgently release funds to the Ministry of Education and clear all outstanding teacher allowances, saying these steps are vital to improving student performance nationwide.

Society

3 w. ago Prof. Adei urges gov’t to back private universities as medical admissions hit crisis levels

Speaking at the 6th Congregation and 10th Anniversary celebration of the Accra College of Medicine, Prof. Adei revealed a troubling gap in medical admissions.

Events

3 w. ago President Mahama renews call for single digit interest rates on farm loans

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-renews-call-for-single-digit-interest-rates-on-farm-loans/President John Dramani Mahama has renewed his call for single digit interest rates on agricultural financing, insisting that affordable credit remains essential to strengthening Ghana’s food systems and easing the financial burden on farmers. Addressing the 41st National Farmers Day Celebration in Ho on Friday, December 5, the President said high borrowing costs continue to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-renews-call-for-single-digit-interest-rates-on-farm-loans/

Politics

3 w. ago Prof Beyuo urges gov’t to axe Zipline funds to equip blood banks

The funding model for Ghana’s Zipline drone delivery service is facing intense scrutiny, with a prominent Member of Parliament (MP) arguing that the substantial investment should be immediately redirected to shore up the country’s struggling local blood bank infrastructure.

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4 w. ago Provide KNUST financial clearance to recruit more staff – Asantehene urges gov’t

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has appealed to the government to grant extra financial clearance to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to recruit more academic and administrative staff.

Politics

4 w. ago Gov’t urged to strengthen fiscal discipline to avoid premature return to costly borrowing 

Professor Issahaku Haruna, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Finance of the University for Development Studies (UDS), has urged government to strengthen fiscal discipline.

Politics

last month Guru Reflects On Balancing Fame With University Student Life

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/guru-reflects-on-balancing-fame-with-university-student-life/Ghanaian rapper Guru has opened up about his experience as a University of Ghana student, revealing that his time on campus required discipline, anonymity, and deliberate effort to avoid favor seeking behavior while balancing his music career with academic responsibilities. The musician, whose real name is Maradona Adjei Yeboah, served as Students’ Representative Council (SRC) […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/guru-reflects-on-balancing-fame-with-university-student-life/

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