8 h. ago BoG to cut policy rate aggressively in coming months – Fitch Solutions

“With inflation in single digits, we expect the BoG to keep cutting aggressively through the coming months, further boosting private credit, corporate capex [capital expenditure], and domestic demand”.

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8 h. ago BoG to aggressively cut policy rate in coming months – Fitch Solutions

“With inflation in single digits, we expect the BoG to keep cutting aggressively through the coming months, further boosting private credit, corporate capex [capital expenditure], and domestic demand”.

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33 h. ago CAC to shut down unregistered PoS operators from January 2026

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cac-to-shut-down-unregistered-pos-operators-from-january-2026/The Corporate Affairs Commission has announced that all unregistered Point of Sale operators in Nigeria will be shut down effective January 1, 2026. The Commission also placed financial technology firms enabling illegal transactions under strict surveillance in a statement released on Saturday, December 6. The CAC described the growing number of unregistered PoS terminals as […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cac-to-shut-down-unregistered-pos-operators-from-january-2026/

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34 h. ago CPA slams PURC over 2026 tariff hikes, calls increase “unrealistic” and unfair to consumers

The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has sharply criticised the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) over its newly announced tariff adjustments, describing the decision as “unrealistic” and insensitive to the economic hardships facing Ghanaians. The PURC this week announced an upward review of utility tariffs effective 1 January 2026, with water tariffs set to rise by […]

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62 h. ago Nigeria Tightens Cash Withdrawal Limits Starting January 2026

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-tightens-cash-withdrawal-limits-starting-january-2026/Nigeria’s central bank has removed all limits on cash deposits while introducing stricter withdrawal caps in what represents the most sweeping overhaul of cash management rules since 2022. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced the changes on Tuesday in a circular to banks and financial institutions, marking the latest push toward reducing the economy’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-tightens-cash-withdrawal-limits-starting-january-2026/

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4 d. ago TUC rejects New Year tariff hikes, warns of nationwide resistance

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has fiercely rejected the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) latest announcement of higher utility tariffs—a 9.86% increase in electricity and a 15.92% rise in water—set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

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4 d. ago Gov’t to make education free for all persons with disabilities from January 2026 – Education Minister

Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has told Parliament that the government will make education completely free for all persons with disabilities from January 1, 2026.

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5 d. ago Electricity tariffs up 9.86%, Water by 15.92% effective January 2026 –  PURC

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced upward adjustments to electricity and water tariffs following the completion of its 2026–2030 Multi-Year Tariff Review (MYTO).

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5 d. ago Half of MPC members want policy rate cut in January 2026 meeting

Three out of six members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana have indicated that they will support a further cut in the policy rate at the next meeting in January 2026. These members gave the assurance in the official decision submissions report released by the Bank of Ghana after the […]

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6 d. ago Gold Surges Above 4200 Dollars on Federal Reserve Rate Cut Expectations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-surges-above-4200-dollars-on-federal-reserve-rate-cut-expectations/Gold prices climbed Monday, trading comfortably above 4,200 dollars per troy ounce as investors positioned ahead of a potential United States interest rate cut in December. Markets now assign an 87 percent probability to a 25 basis point reduction following dovish signals from Federal Reserve officials and weakening economic data. The precious metal has traded […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-surges-above-4200-dollars-on-federal-reserve-rate-cut-expectations/

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6 d. ago Ghanaian students face uncertainty over UK gov’t scholarships as fee deadline looms

The education of Ghanaian undergraduate students on government scholarships in the United Kingdom is hanging in the balance as universities issue a final ultimatum for the settlement of outstanding tuition fees by 26 January 2026, or risk removal from their academic programmes and possible repatriation.

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6 d. ago NPP race: January 31 election isn’t a joke; Bawumia is our best bet – Otchere Baafi to delegates

The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Otchere Baafi, has urged New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates to rally firmly behind former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the party’s pivotal flagbearer election scheduled for 31 January 2026. Addressing delegates in Koforidua, Otchere Baafi underscored the significance of the upcoming primary, describing it […]

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8 d. ago Zimbabwe Implements New Gold Royalty Structure Targeting High Prices

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zimbabwe-implements-new-gold-royalty-structure-targeting-high-prices/Zimbabwe has introduced a tiered gold royalty system that will charge producers 10 percent when bullion prices exceed 2,501 dollars per ounce, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube announced during the 2026 national budget presentation on Thursday. The new structure takes effect on 1 January 2026 and forms part of broader revenue measures aimed at boosting state […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zimbabwe-implements-new-gold-royalty-structure-targeting-high-prices/

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1 week ago Bank of Ghana Balances Inflation Control with Growth Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-balances-inflation-control-with-growth-concerns/Ghana’s economy faces a delicate balancing act as the Bank of Ghana’s aggressive monetary tightening successfully brings inflation under control while raising questions about maintaining economic momentum heading into 2026. The central bank cut its policy rate by 350 basis points to 18 percent at its November meeting, marking the second consecutive major reduction after […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-balances-inflation-control-with-growth-concerns/

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1 week ago NPP releases operational guidelines for January 31, 2026 presidential primary

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has formally released the full operational guidelines that will govern its presidential primary scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026.

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1 week ago Bank of Ghana Cuts Policy Rate to 18 Percent Returns to 14 Day Bill

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-cuts-policy-rate-to-18-percent-returns-to-14-day-bill/The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has slashed its monetary policy rate by 350 basis points to 18.0 percent and announced a return to the 14 day Government bill as its main instrument for open market operations. The decision, reached at the conclusion of the 127th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-cuts-policy-rate-to-18-percent-returns-to-14-day-bill/

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1 week ago Interest Rates Plummet as Credit Growth Returns to Positive Territory

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/interest-rates-plummet-as-credit-growth-returns-to-positive-territory/Interest rates across Ghana’s financial system have declined dramatically over the past year, easing pressure on businesses and triggering recovery in private sector lending after months of contraction, according to Bank of Ghana’s latest assessment. Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama told the 127th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) briefing that the significant drop in market rates […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/interest-rates-plummet-as-credit-growth-returns-to-positive-territory/

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1 week ago Bank of Ghana Slashes Policy Rate by 350 Basis Points to 18 Percent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-slashes-policy-rate-by-350-basis-points-to-18-percent/The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has cut the Monetary Policy Rate from 21.5 percent to 18 percent, a massive 350 basis point reduction that marks one of its boldest single moves in recent years as inflation continues its rapid decline. The decision, announced on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, signals a major shift in the central […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-slashes-policy-rate-by-350-basis-points-to-18-percent/

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1 week ago Finance minister hails policy rate cut to 18%, lowest since March 2022

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has described the Bank of Ghana’s latest monetary policy decision as a major milestone in Ghana’s economic recovery, following the reduction of the policy rate to 18 percent, the lowest since March 2022.

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1 week ago NHIA Projects 120 Percent Average Tariff Increase from January

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nhia-projects-120-percent-average-tariff-increase-from-january/Ghana’s healthcare sector is set for a major financial turnaround from January 2026, as the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) projects an average 120 percent increase in tariffs to strengthen service delivery, improve provider liquidity and stabilize the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The adjustment, which awaits the Minister of Health’s statutory approval, represents one […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nhia-projects-120-percent-average-tariff-increase-from-january/

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