The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has introduced fresh measures to control the way large companies withdraw foreign currency from banks, following growing concern that the practice was putting pressure on …
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Fidelity Bank engages Volta Region media to deepen partnerships
Fidelity Bank Ghana has held a one-day media engagement session in Ho, the Volta Region capital, bringing together selected journalists and media practitioners to strengthen relations and enhance communication with …
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Corporate Social Responsibility,DevelopmentEducationLiteratureWestern AfricaYouth
UBA Ghana boosts reading culture with African literature
Students in Ghana are gaining fresh opportunities to explore the richness of African literature as United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana deepens its investment in education and youth development. Through …
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GCB Bank PLC, one of Ghana’s largest indigenous financial institutions, has announced the appointment of Aurelia Baaba Ofori Odame as its new Head of Afro-Asia Trade and State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). …
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Ghana Debt Falls as Stocks Attract Foreign Investors
Foreign investors pulled back sharply from Ghana’s debt market in 2024, cutting their holdings to GH¢13.4 billion by December, compared to GH¢17.5 billion a year earlier, according to the Bank …
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BusinessEconomyInnovationPolicy & RegulationTechnologyWestern Africa
Ghana Targets Africa’s Top Spot in Digital Trade
Ghana is setting its sights on becoming Africa’s leading hub for digital trade and innovation, with the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) announcing bold plans to transform the country into …
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SYNLAB Ghana Wins Big at Medical and Diagnostic Excellence Awards
SYNLAB Ghana has been honoured as the Overall Best Laboratory Centre of the Year at the 4th Ghana Medical and Diagnostic Excellence Awards, which took place on Saturday, August 9, …
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GPRTU Threatens Strike Over Pokuase–Nsawam Road
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has warned that it will go ahead with its planned sit-down strike if the government fails to resume repair works on the deteriorating …
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Ghana’s gold industry has entered a new phase of regulation as the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) officially began enforcing the mandatory use of GoldBod receipts for all transactions involving licensed …
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Senegal Partners with Albayrak Group to Boost Agriculture and Food Security in West Africa
Senegal has taken another big step to improve its agriculture and food security by signing a strategic agreement with Turkish investment giant, Albayrak Group. The deal was sealed after a …