Finance
Fuel Prices in Ghana Remain High Despite Decline in Global Crude Oil Costs
Accra: The Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), Dr. Riverson Oppong, has explained why fuel prices in Ghana have not decreased in tandem with falling crude oil prices. He attributed this to the high cost
NaDMO Director Warns Farmers Against Cultivating Near Water Bodies
Accra: Adamu Mohammed, the Techiman North District Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NaDMO), has issued a warning to farmers in the district to avoid cultivating near water bodies. He raised concerns over the pollution and deg…
Only 17% of Ghanaians Aware of AfCFTA Despite Hosting Secretariat – Report
Accra: Despite hosting the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Ghana has low public awareness of the agreement, with only 17% of citizens indicating they know about the trade initiative.
According to Ghana Web, a new
President Mahama Nominates Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology
Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Klottey Korle Member of Parliament, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, as Minister-designate for Environment, Science and Technology. The nomination forms part of changes to President Mahama’s ministerial t…
SSNIT Disburses GHS7.6 Billion to Pensioners in 2025 – NPRA
Accra: The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has disclosed that the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) disbursed GHS7.6 billion to pensioners in 2025. This development comes as the scheme experienced growth in contributio…
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC Declares GHS673.48 Million Dividend at 56th AGM
Accra: Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC has held its 56th Annual General Meeting (AGM) to present its Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 to its shareholders. The Bank declared a dividend of GHS4.989 per
Ghana and South Korea Conclude Partnership to Bolster National Research Infrastructure
Accra: Ghana has taken a major step towards strengthening its science, technology, and innovation ecosystem following the completion of a three-year partnership with the Republic of South Korea aimed at establishing the country’s first National Resear…
Africa’s Financial Future Hinges on Governance, Not Capital, Says Economist
Accra: Dr Sam Ankrah, an esteemed investment expert and development economist, has urged African governments, regulators, and financial institutions to focus on governance, institutional competence, and risk-based supervision to attract the necessary …