Category: BUSINESS
Fuel prices slashed by 8% today
Ghanaians can expect some relief at the pumps as fuel prices see their biggest drop yet this year, starting today, May 16.
The significant reductio [...]
BoG clarifies Adongo’s comments on forex withdrawals
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has formally debunked claims suggesting an imminent ban on over-the-counter (OTC) foreign currency withdrawals, following cont [...]
Ghana’s currency clocks six decades of economic sovereignty
On July 19, 2025, Ghana’s national currency, the Cedi, will mark a major milestone—60 years since its introduction as the country’s sole legal tender. [...]
BoG hosts IMF-led seminar on cross-border innovation and remittance reform
In a renewed push toward transforming Africa’s digital payment landscape, the Bank of Ghana hosted central bankers, international financial experts, a [...]
The recent Depreciation of US dollar against Ghana currency (Cedi) – Boaitey Kwasi Dickson explains
The US dollar depreciating against the Ghana cedi is unbelievable. Many are wondering how the dollar has depreciated against Ghana's ced [...]
Aliko Dangote to construct sugar refinery in Kwame Danso
Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, is set to construct a sugar refinery in Ghana. The 68-year-old British Nigerian billionaire, who Forbes Magazine [...]
‘Adjust prices with immediate effect’ – GUTA to traders as cedi gains strength
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) is calling on traders to cut prices in response to the recent appreciation of the cedi.
In a brief [...]
BoG’s gold reserves climb to 31.37 tonnes
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that its total gold reserves hit 31.37 tonnes by the end of April 2025. This figure reflects a remarkable increa [...]
Tanzania bans foreign currencies, shifts to local shilling to reduce dollar dominance
The Eastern African nation of Tanzania has announced a ban on the use of foreign currencies, including the US dollar, which the country has been using [...]
Matilda Asante-Asiedu sworn in as Second Deputy BoG Governor
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that Matilda Asante-Asiedu has been officially sworn in as the institution’s Second Deputy Governor.
The cere [...]