12 h. ago New BoG building: Johnson Asiama’s full speech before Parliament

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Johnson Asiama, appeared before Parliament on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

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13 h. ago Approvals were secured for all procurement processes for our new HQ – BoG

Stephen Yankyera Amoh, a technical member of the team that accompanied the new Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, to Parliament, has stated that all procurement processes for the construction of the new headquarters were duly approved. He disclosed this when the Governor appeared before Parliament to respond to questions regarding […]

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13 h. ago I’m operating from the new BoG Headquarters – Governor Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, has confirmed that he is operating from the newly constructed headquarters of the central bank.

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13 h. ago Contract for furnishing of new BoG HQ was awarded at $11.1m – Governor

Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiamah, has revealed that the cost of furnishing the central bank’s new headquarters was awarded at $11.1 million as part of several contracts associated with the building project.

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14 h. ago Cost per square meter of BoG HQ lower than Ghana and West African average – Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, has defended the cost of the new Bank of Ghana headquarters, stating that its cost per square metre is lower than both Ghanaian and West African market averages. He made this disclosure when he appeared before Parliament to respond to questions regarding the construction of […]

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14 h. ago Discussions for a new headquarters started in 2011 – BoG Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has revealed that discussions regarding the construction of a new headquarters for the central bank began as far back as 2011.

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14 h. ago Don’t allow yourself to be used for “political football” – Afenyo

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has cautioned the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiamah, against allowing himself to be drawn into political controversies.

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14 h. ago New BoG Headquarters: Value for money audit to be conducted by AESL

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Johnson Asiama has disclosed that plans are underway to conduct a value for money audit of the new Bank of Ghana Headquarters building at Ridge, Accra. Briefing a committee of Parliament on the cost of the project on Wednesday, March 5, Dr Asiama said steps have […]

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14 h. ago New BoG building: $230m paid to contractor, $31.8m outstanding – Dr Asiama

The new Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has revealed that the state under the previous Nana Akufo-Addo-led administration has paid $230 million to the contractor working on the new BoG building project, with an outstanding balance of $31.8 million still owed to the construction firm.

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15 h. ago Governor of BoG reaffirms commitment to price stability and economic growth

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiamah, has reiterated the central bank's dedication to its core responsibilities of maintaining price stability, ensuring financial sector resilience, and fostering economic growth.

Economics

15 h. ago New BoG building: We commit to focusing on primary responsibility despite controversy – Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama has assured the public that the central bank remains committed to its primary responsibility of ensuring monetary stability, despite ongoing controversy over its new headquarters building.

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33 h. ago We must find ways to reduce high NPL ratios across banks – Dr Asiamah

Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiamah, has called for urgent need to reduce the high levels of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the banking sector, stressing that the issue is a major challenge to financial stability.

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68 h. ago Soon to be established Goldbod to takeover our gold purchases’ role

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, has revealed that the central bank may relinquish its role in gold purchases, allowing a soon-to-be-established Gold Board to take over.

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5 d. ago Parliament summons BoG Governor on March 5 to address new HQ concerns

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, is set to appear before Parliament on Wednesday, 5th March 2025, to address concerns surrounding the construction of the central bank’s new headquarters.

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5 d. ago Mahama’s Ambitious Recovery Plan Meets Skepticism Over Funding, Execution Risks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahamas-ambitious-recovery-plan-meets-skepticism-over-funding-execution-risks/Ghana’s President John Mahama struck a somber yet resolute tone during his first State of the Nation Address since returning to office, acknowledging an economic crisis “worse than anticipated” while unveiling a sweeping four-year revival strategy. The speech, delivered to parliament on February 27, 2028, outlined plans to tackle a crushing GHC 721 billion debt […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahamas-ambitious-recovery-plan-meets-skepticism-over-funding-execution-risks/

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6 d. ago Prof. John Gatsi Urges Compensation for Collapsed Bank Owners to Restore Investor Confidence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/prof-john-gatsi-urges-compensation-for-collapsed-bank-owners-to-restore-investor-confidence/Professor John Gatsi, Dean of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) Business School, has called on Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, the newly appointed Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), to prioritize compensating owners of banks that were shut down during the financial sector clean-up. Speaking on the need to restore trust and fairness in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/prof-john-gatsi-urges-compensation-for-collapsed-bank-owners-to-restore-investor-confidence/

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7 d. ago BoG Governor Asiama will put economy on path of sustained growth – Mahama  

President John Mahama has expressed confidence in Dr Johnson Pandit Kwesi Asiama’s ability to put Ghana’s economy on a path of sustained growth. 

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8 d. ago Bank of Ghana to enact new foreign exchange law – Johnson Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has announced that a new foreign exchange law will be enacted as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s banking sector.

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8 d. ago Video: Dr Asiama outlines six ‘strategic interventions’ to strengthen banking sector

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has outlined six key approaches he plans to implement as the new governor, aimed at strengthening the bank and financial institutions in the country.

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8 d. ago BoG Governor Dr. Asiama outlines priority areas to stabilise Ghana’s financial sector

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr. Johnson Asiama has announced six priority areas to help reform Ghana’s financial sector and stabilise the cedi against the dollar. Speaking at the Jubilee House after a swearing in ceremony of the Governor and his deputy Dr. Zakari Mumuni, Dr. Asiama said it is important to […]

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