5 d. ago Honour loan repayment plans to enhance confidence in financial sector – BoG to businesses

The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Matilda Asante Asiedu, is urging businesses and individuals to honour their loan repayment obligations and use credit strictly for its intended purpose. Speaking at a sensitization programme organised for members of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) on the Borrowers and Lenders […]

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1 week ago GhIPSS Unveils Unified Cybersecurity Framework for Financial Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghipss-unveils-unified-cybersecurity-framework-for-financial-sector/The Ghana Interbank Payments and Settlements Systems (GhIPSS) has announced plans for a collaborative, multi layered approach to strengthen cybersecurity across Ghana’s financial ecosystem, addressing gaps in coordination between industry players and regulators. Clara B. Arthur, CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of GhIPSS, revealed the initiative at the Payments Industry Cybersecurity Summit 2025, jointly organized by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghipss-unveils-unified-cybersecurity-framework-for-financial-sector/

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1 week ago BoG to intensify cybersecurity measures amid rising digital threats

The Bank of Ghana is moving to intensify cybersecurity measures across the financial sector as digital payment adoption accelerates nationwide. According to the Central Bank, the rising cyber risks demand stronger oversight and more advanced protective systems to safeguard banks, payment service providers and millions of customers who rely on digital finance. Speaking on behalf […]

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1 week ago President Mahama Calls for Decentralization to Combat Payroll Fraud

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-calls-for-decentralization-to-combat-payroll-fraud/President John Mahama has called for sweeping reforms to decentralize the operations of the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD), arguing that the current centralized structure fuels delays, inefficiencies, and financial leakages across the public sector. Speaking at the third annual conference of the African Association of Accountants General (AAAG) in Accra on Monday, November […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-calls-for-decentralization-to-combat-payroll-fraud/

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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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2 w. ago Gov’t gives financial clearance for persons recruited into public sector months before 2024 to be paid

Government has given financial clearance for persons recruited into the public sector just months before the 2024 General Elections to be paid.

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2 w. ago CIB Ghana Concludes Ethics Conference With New Certification Programs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cib-ghana-concludes-ethics-conference-with-new-certification-programs/The Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Ghana has concluded its 29th National Banking and Ethics Conference in Accra, launching two professional certification programs aimed at strengthening ethical standards across the country’s financial sector. The conference, held at the Institute’s auditorium, brought together regulators, policymakers and industry leaders to discuss future-ready banking under the theme Building […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cib-ghana-concludes-ethics-conference-with-new-certification-programs/

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3 w. ago Bank of Ghana Unveils New Foreign Exchange Operations Framework

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-unveils-new-foreign-exchange-operations-framework/The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has launched a comprehensive Foreign Exchange (FX) Operations Framework designed to enhance market transparency, strengthen investor confidence, and support macroeconomic stability across the country’s financial sector. The central bank outlined three primary objectives in a statement released recently. These include building robust foreign reserves to shield the economy from external […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-unveils-new-foreign-exchange-operations-framework/

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4 w. ago Ghana Raises Public Salaries and Minimum Wage Amid Positive Economic Outlook

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-raises-public-salaries-and-minimum-wage-amid-positive-economic-outlook/The government has sanctioned a 9 percent salary increment for employees across the public sector under the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) for the 2026 financial year. Alongside this, the National Tripartite Committee has endorsed a 9 percent increase in the national daily minimum wage—from GH₵19.97 to GH₵21.77—effective January 1 to December 31, 2026. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-raises-public-salaries-and-minimum-wage-amid-positive-economic-outlook/

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4 w. ago Fintech Leaders Push for Unified African Virtual Asset Regulations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fintech-leaders-push-for-unified-african-virtual-asset-regulations/Ghana’s financial technology sector is calling for harmonized rules governing virtual assets across Africa to enable broader market access and operational efficiency. The appeal emerged from a two day seminar in Accra hosted by Precept and the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS), where industry stakeholders gathered to address growth strategies for the continent’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fintech-leaders-push-for-unified-african-virtual-asset-regulations/

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