17 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.

Politics

18 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 […]

Politics

19 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.

Culture

19 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.

Events

19 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 […]

Politics

19 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.

Politics

20 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.

Politics

20 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 […]

Politics

20 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.

Politics

20 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

20 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.

Politics

3 d. 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.

Politics

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.

Politics

5 d. ago Banks promise significant reduction in interest rates if BoG reviews CRR

Commercial banks have assured that they will move quickly to reduce interest rates if the Bank of Ghana (BoG) reviews the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for banks in the country. The banks have also promised to take measures to improve lending to businesses. This is due to the fact that the regulatory measure has impacted […]

Politics

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 Mahama appoints Governor, Isaac Adongo and 9 others as Board members for BoG

In accordance with the Council of State, the Bank of Ghana Act, and the Constitution, President John Mahama has appointed eleven individuals to form the new governing board of the Bank of Ghana.

Politics

8 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. 

Politics

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 […]

Politics

9 d. ago Volta Development Forum applauds appointment of Dr Asiamah as Governor

The Volta Development Forum (VDF), a pro-development group based in the Volta region, has applauded Dr Johnson Asiamah’s appointment as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) pending formalities.

Politics

1 week ago Head of Financial Markets at BoG Dr Zakari Mumuni nominated First Deputy Governor

President John Maham has nominated the Head of Financial Markets at the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Zakari Mumuni as First Governor of the Bank of Ghana.

Economics