80 m. ago World Bank Tells Ghana to Invest Oil and Mining Windfalls in People

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/world-bank-tells-ghana-to-invest-oil-and-mining-windfalls-in-people/Ghana must harness its new Pecan oil field revenues and mining windfalls to build human capital or risk squandering another resource boom, the World Bank warns. In its latest economic update, the Bank urges strategic investments in education, healthcare, and vocational training—transforming short-term gains into lasting prosperity for Ghana’s growing youth population. The upcoming Pecan […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/world-bank-tells-ghana-to-invest-oil-and-mining-windfalls-in-people/

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2 h. ago Banking sector showed mixed performance in 2024 – World Bank Group

Ghana’s banking sector exhibited mixed performance in 2024, characterised by robust asset growth alongside limited private credit expansion, according to the World Bank Group’s 9th Economic Update on Ghana.

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6 h. ago Ghana’s economy showed resilience in 2024 – World Bank Group

Ghana’s economy demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2024, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth reaching 5.7 per cent, according to the World Bank Group’s 9th Economic Update for the country in June. The report, titled “Addressing Labour Market Challenges and Opportunities in Ghana’s Economic Landscape,” highlights a strong rebound driven primarily by the industrial sector […]

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6 h. ago Ghana Farmers Demand Mandatory Training to Lift Agriculture Standards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-farmers-demand-mandatory-training-to-lift-agriculture-standards/Ghana’s Concerned Farmers Association is pushing for a nationwide licensing system that would require formal training and certification before anyone can operate a farm. The group argues treating agriculture as a regulated profession is essential to curb dangerous practices, protect public health, and secure Ghana’s position in global food markets. Unregulated pesticide use and outdated […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-farmers-demand-mandatory-training-to-lift-agriculture-standards/

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6 h. ago Africa50 Stakeholders Target US$7 Trillion Market with Mozambique Infrastructure Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa50-stakeholders-target-us7-trillion-market-with-mozambique-infrastructure-push/Maputo hosted Africa50’s 2025 General Shareholders Meeting, where leaders sealed three strategic deals to accelerate the continent’s infrastructure revolution. Mozambique President Daniel Chapo positioned his nation as Southern Africa’s energy and logistics gateway, urging deeper public-private collaboration to leverage the country’s resources. High-voltage electricity transmission took center stage. Africa50 and Mozambique’s EDM signed an agreement […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa50-stakeholders-target-us7-trillion-market-with-mozambique-infrastructure-push/

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7 h. ago Sales Consultancy Launches Precision Framework Amid Market Shifts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sales-consultancy-launches-precision-framework-amid-market-shifts/Ghana-based EXPOSURE, an integrated marketing and executive coaching firm, has unveiled a new sales acceleration framework after identifying persistent industry gaps. The “REV Selling Strategy Catalyst” aims to modernize revenue generation tactics as evolving buyer behavior and technology reshape commerce. Over 18 years, the consultancy observed critical weaknesses: misleading competitor moves, inadequate coaching budgets, irrelevant […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sales-consultancy-launches-precision-framework-amid-market-shifts/

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7 h. ago Cocoa Prices Whipsaw as Ivory Coast Slashes Exports, Demand Cools

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocoa-prices-whipsaw-as-ivory-coast-slashes-exports-demand-cools/Côte d’Ivoire’s shock decision to cut 2025/26 cocoa export contracts by 100,000 MT sent markets reeling this week, amplifying volatility in an already fragile sector. Prices swung from $9,300 to $8,600 per metric ton—still 36% below 2024’s peak but 50% higher year-on-year. The move by the world’s top producer reflects worsening crop health amid drought […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocoa-prices-whipsaw-as-ivory-coast-slashes-exports-demand-cools/

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8 h. ago UAE Markets Mixed as Dubai Gains, Abu Dhabi Slips Amid Oil Volatility

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/uae-markets-mixed-as-dubai-gains-abu-dhabi-slips-amid-oil-volatility/Dubai’s stock market edged higher today, lifted by materials, financials, and industrials, though it remains on track for a slightly negative weekly close. Traze MENA Managing Director Osama Al Saifi notes the market may consolidate but could rebound if risk appetite strengthens. In Abu Dhabi, stocks dipped marginally as Q2 earnings season concludes, signaling limited […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/uae-markets-mixed-as-dubai-gains-abu-dhabi-slips-amid-oil-volatility/

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8 h. ago Ghana’s Economy Outpaces Peers but Faces Crucial Reform Test, Says World Bank

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-economy-outpaces-peers-but-faces-crucial-reform-test-says-world-bank/Ghana’s economy defied global headwinds to grow 5.7% in 2024 and 5.3% in early 2025, outperforming regional peers through resilient trade and falling inflation, the World Bank reports. Yet fiscal pressures resurfaced last year, threatening hard-won stability gains. In its latest Economic Update, the Bank warns growth will slow to 3.9% in 2025 as austerity […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-economy-outpaces-peers-but-faces-crucial-reform-test-says-world-bank/

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8 h. ago Nigerian Equities Dip Amid Oil Pressures Despite Broader Economic Hopes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-equities-dip-amid-oil-pressures-despite-broader-economic-hopes/Nigerian stocks retreated on Thursday, with the benchmark NGX All-Share Index slipping 0.34% to 145,367.03 points as broad-based sector weakness overshadowed pockets of resilience. Eight sectors closed lower while five held flat, reflecting cautious sentiment amid persistent oil revenue challenges. Financials, transportation, and energy minerals lagged most sharply. The government confirmed oil earnings fell short […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-equities-dip-amid-oil-pressures-despite-broader-economic-hopes/

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8 h. ago Nigerian Equities Dip Amid Oil Pressure Despite Broader Economic Hopes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-equities-dip-amid-oil-pressure-despite-broader-economic-hopes/Nigerian stocks retreated on Thursday, with the benchmark NGX All-Share Index slipping 0.34% to 145,367.03 points as broad-based sector weakness overshadowed pockets of resilience. Eight sectors closed lower while five held flat, reflecting cautious sentiment amid persistent oil revenue challenges. Financials, transportation, and energy minerals lagged most sharply. The government confirmed oil earnings fell short […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-equities-dip-amid-oil-pressure-despite-broader-economic-hopes/

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8 h. ago Cocoa Prices Swing Wildly as Weather Worries Offset Supply Hopes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocoa-prices-swing-wildly-as-weather-worries-offset-supply-hopes/Cocoa futures tumbled to seven-month lows in mid-July 2025, only to rebound sharply by month’s end as weather fears clashed with forecasts of improved global supplies. London prices bottomed at $6,443 per tonne while New York hit $7,315, pressured by expectations of rising Latin American harvests and weakening demand. Yet within weeks, both markets surged […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocoa-prices-swing-wildly-as-weather-worries-offset-supply-hopes/

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9 h. ago Ghana’s Growth Masks Job Crisis as Economy Relies on Spending, Not Factories

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-growth-masks-job-crisis-as-economy-relies-on-spending-not-factories/Ghana’s economy shows steady growth, but a heavy dependence on consumer spending fueled by oil revenues is failing to create quality jobs, a new World Bank report reveals. The 9th Ghana Economic Update warns this consumption-led model is stifling the structural transformation needed for broad-based prosperity. Oil windfalls and favorable global prices for cocoa, gold, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-growth-masks-job-crisis-as-economy-relies-on-spending-not-factories/

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9 h. ago Ghana Invests GH¢100 Million to Fortify National Food Reserves

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-invests-gh%c2%a2100-million-to-fortify-national-food-reserves/The government has allocated GH¢100 million to bolster the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) this year, aiming to secure Ghana’s food reserves against emergencies and market disruptions. The funding, detailed in the Food and Agriculture Ministry’s 2025–2028 expenditure framework, will enable NAFCO to purchase and store essential commodities, reinforcing its role in price stabilization […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-invests-gh%c2%a2100-million-to-fortify-national-food-reserves/

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9 h. ago Ghana Car Rentals Shift to Local Vehicles Through Landmark Deal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-car-rentals-shift-to-local-vehicles-through-landmark-deal/Ghana’s car rental industry is set for a significant boost through a new strategic partnership. The Car Rental Association of Ghana (CRAG) has signed a landmark agreement with local automaker Kantanka Automobile Company Limited and parts supplier Agyeo Barima Enterprise, aiming to modernize fleets with Ghanaian-made vehicles and components. Under the deal, CRAG members gain […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-car-rentals-shift-to-local-vehicles-through-landmark-deal/

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9 h. ago Ghana Fuel Prices Shift with Petrol, LPG Rising as Diesel Dips

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fuel-prices-shift-with-petrol-lpg-rising-as-diesel-dips/Ghanaian drivers will see mixed changes at the pump starting Saturday, August 16th. Petrol and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices are set for modest increases, while diesel costs will edge downward, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC). Petrol prices are projected to rise between 0.39% and 2.71%, with LPG increasing by 0.15% […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fuel-prices-shift-with-petrol-lpg-rising-as-diesel-dips/

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10 h. ago Beyond Bounds: KNUST fashion graduates redefine style at 2025 show

Final-year fashion students from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi have unveiled a collection of designs at the 2025 Graduate Exhibition and Fashion Show, held under the theme Meta-Oria, meaning “beyond bounds.” The event, organised by the Department of Industrial Art, featured a runway presentation and sales exhibition, showcasing work that blended artistic innovation with market-ready design. Styles ranged from contemporary streetwear to formal office attire.

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18 h. ago Young Investors Network expands financial literacy drive nationwide

The Young Investors Network (YIN) is ramping up its nationwide campaign to boost financial literacy. The initiative aims to equip Ghana’s youth with the knowledge and skills needed to actively participate in the stock market. It also seeks to empower them to make informed investment decisions. Speaking at the Investment Education Summit, Executive Director Joshua […]

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19 h. ago Funds management sector: Assets Under Management increased by 31% to GH₵71.97bn in 2024

Pension funds accounted for 72.0% of the total AUM, amounting to GH₵51.96 billion, based on marked-to-market values and adjusted data from custodians. This represented a 32.0% year-on-year increase, highlighting the resilience and sustained growth of pension investments in the current economic climate

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20 h. ago GSE Composite Index increased by 11% in July 2025 to record 43.03% year

Trading activity on the Ghana Fixed Income Market surged during the month, recording a total volume of 21.42 billion. This represented an impressive 81.56% increase from the previous month's volume of 11.80 billion.

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