60 h. ago Bank of Ghana Begins Partial Gold Reserve Reduction Strategy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-begins-partial-gold-reserve-reduction-strategy/The Bank of Ghana has started a strategic adjustment of its foreign reserve portfolio that includes partial reduction of its gold holdings, the central bank announced Sunday, December 8, 2025. The move forms part of the bank’s strategic asset allocation framework, which guides reserve composition to support long-term monetary and financial stability. The framework, outlined […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-begins-partial-gold-reserve-reduction-strategy/

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3 d. 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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5 d. 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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6 d. ago Financial Advisory Chief Argues Fed Should Continue Rate Cuts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/financial-advisory-chief-argues-fed-should-continue-rate-cuts/A prominent financial services executive has outlined why the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) should maintain its policy of reducing interest rates, citing weakening economic momentum and diminishing inflation threats despite the central bank’s recent signals of caution. Nigel Green, who leads deVere Group, a global financial advisory firm with operations spanning over 100 countries, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/financial-advisory-chief-argues-fed-should-continue-rate-cuts/

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9 d. ago Volta Region key to Ghana’s economic future – BoG Deputy Governor

The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Zakari Mumuni, has reaffirmed the Central Bank’s commitment to grounding monetary policy in the lived experiences of Ghanaians.

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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 BoG’s record easing pushes Ghana into expansion mode amid liquidity strains and weak T

Ghana’s monetary landscape has shifted decisively in recent months as the Bank of Ghana (BoG) continues an aggressive policy-rate cutting cycle aimed at supporting the country’s transition from post-crisis stabilization to economic expansion. The central bank’s latest 350-basis-point reduction, which brings the policy rate from 21.5% to 18%t, marks the lowest level since Ghana’s sovereign […]

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1 week ago Ghana Remittances Rebound Strongly After Temporary Decline in 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-remittances-rebound-strongly-after-temporary-decline-in-2025/Ghana’s remittance inflows have rebounded strongly following an earlier warning by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) governor that transfers had declined by nearly half, according to the central bank’s November 2025 Summary of Economic and Financial Data. In August 2025, at the launch of the Bank of Ghana Chair in Finance and Economics at the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-remittances-rebound-strongly-after-temporary-decline-in-2025/

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Fidelity Bank partners with CIB to enhance financial journalism in Western and Central Regions

Fidelity Bank Ghana, in a strategic partnership with the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Ghana, has successfully hosted a specialised training workshop in Takoradi for over 20 journalists from the Western and Central Regions.

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2 w. ago BoG reserves hit $11.41bn as import cover nears five months — Dr. Asiama

Ghana’s external buffers have received a significant boost, with gross international reserves rising to over US$11.41 billion, the Bank of Ghana has announced. The Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. Johnson Asiama, revealed the latest figures at the opening of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, describing the development as a strong sign of improving […]

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2 w. ago Ghana Businesses Prepare for eCedi as Digital Currency Rollout Nears

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-businesses-prepare-for-ecedi-as-digital-currency-rollout-nears/Ghana’s business community is positioning itself for a major transformation in payments as the Bank of Ghana prepares to launch the eCedi, a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) expected to change how companies receive money, pay workers, manage cash flow and interact with customers. From small shops and market traders to fintech startups and large […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-businesses-prepare-for-ecedi-as-digital-currency-rollout-nears/

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2 w. ago Digital Literacy Critical for eCedi Success, Bank of Ghana Warns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-literacy-critical-for-ecedi-success-bank-of-ghana-warns/Ghana’s central bank has identified comprehensive digital literacy as essential for the safe and effective rollout of its upcoming Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), the eCedi, particularly among rural and underserved populations. First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni emphasized that bridging digital knowledge gaps will determine whether the country’s ambitious digital currency initiative reaches all […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-literacy-critical-for-ecedi-success-bank-of-ghana-warns/

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2 w. ago Men posing as India’s central bank officials pull off $800,000 heist

Armed men posing as officials from India's central bank have robbed a vehicle transporting 70m rupees ($800,000; £600,000) in the southern state of Karnataka, police say.

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2 w. ago Ghana Ready for Controlled eCedi Rollout, Says Ecobank Executive

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-ready-for-controlled-ecedi-rollout-says-ecobank-executive/Ghana is prepared to begin a controlled rollout of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) following significant progress made by the Bank of Ghana (BoG), according to Abena Osei-Poku, Managing Director of Ecobank Ghana. Osei-Poku made the remarks at the Currency Anniversary Conference in Accra on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, as part of the Cedi […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-ready-for-controlled-ecedi-rollout-says-ecobank-executive/

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2 w. ago RNAQ Foundation Opens Three Food Banks in Cape Coast and Tamale

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rnaq-foundation-opens-three-food-banks-in-cape-coast-and-tamale/The RNAQ (Richard Nii Armah Quaye) Foundation has opened three food bank branches in Ghana’s Central and Northern regions this week, expanding its mission to combat food insecurity across the country. The organization launched one facility in Cape Coast on Monday and two locations in Tamale on Wednesday. Mr. Richard Nii Armah Quaye, President of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rnaq-foundation-opens-three-food-banks-in-cape-coast-and-tamale/

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3 w. ago RNAQ Foundation expands food security mission with thee new food banks in Cape Coast and Tamale

In a demonstration of its commitment to community welfare, the RNAQ Foundation has successfully inaugurated three new food bank branches, significantly boosting food security efforts in the Central and Northern regions of Ghana.

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3 w. ago RNAQ Foundation expands food security mission with three new food banks in Cape Coast and Tamale

In a demonstration of its commitment to community welfare, the RNAQ Foundation has successfully inaugurated three new food bank branches, significantly boosting food security efforts in the Central and Northern regions of Ghana.

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3 w. ago BoG to intensify efforts to strengthen cedi as primary medium of exchange

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) says it will intensify efforts to re-anchor the cedi as the primary medium of exchange in the country. Speaking at the Cedi @60 International Currency Conference, the governor of the central bank, Dr Johnson Asiama, emphasised the need to address the pressures of currency substitution and dollarisation that threaten Ghana's economic sovereignty.

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3 w. ago Cedi@60 : President Mahama pledges to allow Bank of Ghana operate independently

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to safeguard the independence of the Bank of Ghana, stressing that a credible and autonomous central bank remains essential to Ghana’s long-term economic stability.

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