The Ministry of Finance and the European Investment Bank have signed an agreement for the provision of a one hundred- and seventy-million-euro (€170 million) facility for the establishment of a new national bank, the Development Bank Ghana (DBG).
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OPINION: What Ghana and Nokia have in common
Isaac Acquaye had just sneaked up on me and given me three quick, hard knocks on my head. The whole class burst out into laughter as I, as if stung by a venomous insect, jumped out of my seat, face and eyes turned red, rubbing my head with both hands, started yelling the words “zanzama, […]
Cost of COVID-19 on Ghana’s economy has been enormous – Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, walked to the country’s legislature and gave an account to the law makers of the dire consequences of the novel corona virus (COVID-19) on the Ghanaian economy.
US warns travelers to stay away from Ghana over rising COVID-19 cases
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention in the United States of America (USA) has warned travelers wanting to travel to the Ghana to stay away from the West African country over rising COVID-19 cases.
Election 2020: African countries must emulate Ghana
The Head of the ECOWAS Observer Mission, Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has called on African countries to emulate Ghana’s example of conducting free, fair and transparent elections.
IX Social App makes trading accessible to everyone
Internet adoption has more than doubled globally since 2010, however, the majority of countries with lower rates of internet access are in Africa, according to the World Economic Forum.
Opinion: Why Ghana needs a new financial sector regulation architecture
Ghana’s financial sector is in crisis. A crisis occasioned by the collapse of over 300 financial institutions; and which has affected every division of the financial sector. Universal banks, savings and loans companies, microfinance companies, capital market institutions, and insurance companies have been impacted. While majority of the collapsed institutions were licensed and regulated, a […]
Gov’t demand for bribes skyrocketing in Ghana – American Investor
An American Businessman and Managing Director of Alafei Foods Company Limited, Claude D Convisser has linked the slow growth of Ghana’s economy to the continuous demand for bribes by people in authority from potential investors.
We’ll declare election results 24hours after voting – EC
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana, has announced that it plans to declare the results of the December 7 general elections 24hours after the end of polls after putting in place all the necessary measures to enable it achieve that goal.
Lancet COVID-19 C’ssion hail Ghana’s efforts as UK, USA and other giant nations tumble
Professor Jeffrey Sachs, the Chairman for the Lancet Commission for COVID- 19 on the roll call for countries that have made strides in the fight against the novel Coronavirus and saved their citizenry from the devastating effects of the pandemic, has indicated that Ghana, under the leadership of its President, Nana Addo Dankwa Addo’s has […]
Ghana, Nigeria culture of co-operation and brotherliness will continue – Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has pledged to do whatever is necessary to strengthen the already-strong relations between Ghana and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Ghana, Nigeria hold talks on traders and related issues
The Speakers of the Ghanaian Parliament and the Nigerian House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Prof. Aaron Michael Oquaye and Rt. Hon. Olufemi Gbajabiamila are in talks to find solutions to the challenges brought about as a result of Ghana’s implementation of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Act 2013, Act 865.