6 h. ago BoG urges financial institutions to maintain a robust credit risk management framework

It continued that RFIs with NPL ratios exceeding the prudential limit shall, from 1st January 2027, be restricted from the payment of dividends and bonuses, as well as growing their loan portfolio lending to related parties and sectors of the RFI’s credit portfolio with NPL ratios above the prudential limit etc., except for cash-backed facilities.

Politics

7 h. ago Ghana Police Arrest Social Media Figure in Weapons Crackdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-police-arrest-social-media-figure-in-weapons-crackdown/Ghanaian authorities have detained social media personality Daniel Adomako, known online as “Sir Obama Pokuase,” following an intelligence-led operation targeting illegal weapons possession. The arrest comes after weeks of investigation into videos showing individuals brandishing sophisticated firearms, which Adomako allegedly circulated on his platforms. Assistant Commissioner Grace Ansah-Akrofi confirmed security forces recovered “a substantial number” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-police-arrest-social-media-figure-in-weapons-crackdown/

Events

7 h. ago Trademarks are not one size fits all; register them by class – Sarah Norkor Anku tells SMEs

Global Managing Attorney Sarah Norkor Anku has urged entrepreneurs to register trademarks for the specific goods and services they offer, warning that failure to do so could allow opportunistic rivals to steal their brand identity.

Politics

8 h. ago Komenda Sugar Revival Offers Blueprint for Ghana’s Ailing Factories

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/komenda-sugar-revival-offers-blueprint-for-ghanas-ailing-factories/Ghana’s push to revive the long-dormant Komenda Sugar Factory signals a potential turning point in industrial strategy. Rather than rushing production, the newly inaugurated Interim Management Committee will first conduct comprehensive technical, financial, and operational reviews. This evidence-based approach contrasts sharply with past failures, prioritizing accountability before restarting machinery. The factory’s history mirrors Ghana’s broader […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/komenda-sugar-revival-offers-blueprint-for-ghanas-ailing-factories/

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8 h. ago Ghana’s SOEs Bleed Billions as Water Losses, Cocoa Deficits Deepen

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-soes-bleed-billions-as-water-losses-cocoa-deficits-deepen/Ghana Water Company Limited wastes over half the treated water it produces daily for Greater Accra residents. Managing Director revealed the utility loses 73 million gallons each day through theft, illegal connections, and crumbling pipes, despite producing roughly 140 million gallons. Only about 67 million gallons are properly accounted for and billed. This massive leakage […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-soes-bleed-billions-as-water-losses-cocoa-deficits-deepen/

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9 h. ago Digital Watchdogs Trained to Shield Journalists from Online Abuse

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-watchdogs-trained-to-shield-journalists-from-online-abuse/iWatch Africa has launched a pioneering initiative to combat digital harassment targeting journalists, training a new monitoring team to track threats across Ghana’s social media landscape. The Online Safety Monitoring Programme equips participants with tools to document abuse in real time using DisinfoEye, a custom-built platform analyzing attacks on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Over […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-watchdogs-trained-to-shield-journalists-from-online-abuse/

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10 h. ago How MIIF’s Gold Trade Program Became a Blueprint for Ghana’s Mining Investment Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/how-miifs-gold-trade-program-became-a-blueprint-for-ghanas-mining-investment-growth/The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) Ghana has emerged as one of the country’s most profitable and impactful state-owned enterprises in recent years, demonstrating how strategic commodity trading can drive national economic growth. Under the leadership of Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng, MIIF recorded over 100% profit growth in 2023, expanded its assets under management (AUM) […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/how-miifs-gold-trade-program-became-a-blueprint-for-ghanas-mining-investment-growth/

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10 h. ago First HPV vaccination campaign to be rolled out in September 2025

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced that the first-ever Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) vaccination campaign will be rolled out in September 2025, targeting young females between 9 and 14 years. This follows the delivery of the first consignment of the HPV in June 2025, as announced by the World Health Organisation, an implementing partner. […]

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11 h. ago AI Startup Perplexity Bids US$34.5B for Google’s Chrome in Power Play

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-startup-perplexity-bids-us34-5b-for-googles-chrome-in-power-play/Silicon Valley buzzed Tuesday as AI search disruptor Perplexity stunned markets with an unsolicited $34.5 billion cash offer for Google’s Chrome browser. The audacious bid targets Chrome’s three billion users, aiming to vault Perplexity into direct competition with AI giants like OpenAI. CEO Aravind Srinivas confirmed the move, echoing his firm’s failed January push to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-startup-perplexity-bids-us34-5b-for-googles-chrome-in-power-play/

Technology

13 h. ago Six convicted as NACOC destroys seized drugs in Savannah Region

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has destroyed quantities of illicit drugs and other illegal substances in the Savannah Region, following joint operations with the Ghana Police Service. The substances were seized from individuals during targeted enforcement actions aimed at tackling the growing menace of drug abuse and trafficking. As a result of the operations, the […]

Politics

14 h. ago Nigerian Regulators Order Globacom Founder to Step Down as CEO

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-regulators-order-globacom-founder-to-step-down-as-ceo/Nigeria’s telecom watchdog has given billionaire Mike Adenuga two years to relinquish his dual role as Globacom’s chairman and CEO or face sanctions. The directive, part of sweeping corporate governance reforms unveiled by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on August 7, 2025, targets operators who merge board oversight with executive management. Adenuga, who built Globacom […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-regulators-order-globacom-founder-to-step-down-as-ceo/

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15 h. ago Police arrest NPP acitivist ‘Sir Obama Pokuase’ over illegal arms display

The Ghana Police Service has arrested an NPP activist, Daniel Adomako, popularly known on social media as 'Sir Obama Pokuae' in an intelligence-led operation targeting the illegal possession and public display of sophisticated weapons.

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15 h. ago Police arrest NPP activist ‘Sir Obama Pokuase’ over illegal arms display

The Ghana Police Service has arrested an NPP activist, Daniel Adomako, popularly known on social media as 'Sir Obama Pokuae' in an intelligence-led operation targeting the illegal possession and public display of sophisticated weapons.

Events

15 h. ago BoG targets credit risk, liquidity and reserve requirements of banks in new regulatory measures

Dr. Johnson Asiama said the credit and risk governance measures will ensure that the commercial banks will be aligned with the Basel principles. This will set minimum standards for underwriting, monitoring, and provisioning.

Events

16 h. ago Hackers Expose North Korean Spy’s Data in Unprecedented Espionage Leak

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hackers-expose-north-korean-spys-data-in-unprecedented-espionage-leak/Hackers infiltrated a North Korean operative’s computer, leaking files they claim reveal rare insights into state-backed cyber-espionage. Identified only as “Kim,” the target allegedly belongs to Kimsuky a hacking unit also known as APT43 or Thallium accused of targeting journalists, governments, and financial institutions worldwide. Saber and cyb0rg, the hackers behind the breach, detailed their […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hackers-expose-north-korean-spys-data-in-unprecedented-espionage-leak/

Politics

27 h. ago Ghana Police Investigate Death Threats Against President Mahama

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-police-investigate-death-threats-against-president-mahama/Ghanaian authorities have launched a criminal investigation into a viral TikTok video containing death threats targeting President John Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama. The Ghana Police Service confirmed the probe in an August 12 Facebook statement, revealing two suspects Prince Ofori and Yayra Abiwu are already in custody. The disturbing video features a female […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-police-investigate-death-threats-against-president-mahama/

Events

28 h. ago African Bank Pushes AI Training to Accelerate Continent’s Development Goals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-bank-pushes-ai-training-to-accelerate-continents-development-goals/Africa’s premier financial institution is betting on artificial intelligence to fast-track the continent’s flagship development plan. The African Development Bank has funded specialized AI training for officials across African Union member states, aiming to sharpen monitoring of Agenda 2063 targets. Held in Lusaka, Zambia, the intensive five-day workshop equipped participants with hands-on experience using platforms […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-bank-pushes-ai-training-to-accelerate-continents-development-goals/

Politics

32 h. ago Ghana’s Company Registrar Pushes Compliance as Business Lifeline

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-company-registrar-pushes-compliance-as-business-lifeline/The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) is launching a nationwide drive to transform business compliance culture, warning that ignoring legal obligations could cut off critical services like banking. Deputy Registrar Benjamin Zigorsh-Nyakpenu declared the week-long campaign targets entrepreneurs, NGOs, and churches, stressing: “We don’t want companies to die—seek help before it’s too late.” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-company-registrar-pushes-compliance-as-business-lifeline/

Economics

32 h. ago Rasheed Saminu finishes 2nd behind Kishane Thompson at Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix

Ghana’s 100m record holder, Abdul Rasheed Saminu, clocked 10.01 seconds to finish 2nd behind Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson (9.95s) at the Gyulai Istvan Memorial. It was Saminu’s first competition on the European circuit, having ended his collegiate season with the NCAA championships back in June. The 27 year old beat off Africa’s fastest men, Ferdinand Omanyala […]

Sport

32 h. ago Prof William Coffie appointed acting Managing Director of Cocoa Processing Company Limited

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Prof William Coffie as the acting Managing Director of the Cocoa Processing Company Limited (CPC). This crucial appointment comes at a time when the CPC, a vital component of Ghana’s cocoa value chain, is facing significant financial and operational challenges. Prof Coffie is a distinguished financial economist, chartered accountant, […]

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