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BoG Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama suspends Gold-for-Oil program

BoG Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama suspends Gold-for-Oil program

The Gold-for-Oil initiative has been suspended by the Bank of Ghana (BoG), which attributed the decision to operational and policy issues that resulted in losses. The program, which aimed to stabilize domestic fuel costs and

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Mahama appoints Isaac Adongo and 11 others as Board members for BoG

Mahama appoints Isaac Adongo and 11 others as Board members for BoG

In line with the Constitution and the Bank of Ghana Act, President John Dramani Mahama has appointed a 12-member governing board for the Bank of Ghana after consulting with the Council of State. The announcement

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Monetary Policy Committee keeps policy rate at 27%

Monetary Policy Committee keeps policy rate at 27%

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana has maintained the Policy Rate at 27 percent. This was announced by the Chairman of the Committee and Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest

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PMMC condemns disruption of operations at National Assay Centre

PMMC condemns disruption of operations at National Assay Centre

The Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) has expressed deep concern over an incident that occurred at the National Assay Centre, where a mob led by National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Organiser, Joseph Yammin, attempted to

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Ghana’s Financial Future Takes Shape As The Bank Square Is Commissioned 

Ghana’s Financial Future Takes Shape As The Bank Square Is Commissioned 

Accra witnessed a landmark moment on November 20, 2024, as President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo officially commissioned The Bank Square, the state-of-the-art new headquarters of the Bank of Ghana. The imposing architectural marvel, located in

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ILAPI calls for review of Bank of Ghana’s dormant account policy

ILAPI calls for review of Bank of Ghana’s dormant account policy

The Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation (ILAPI) has commended the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for educating citizens on the misconceptions surrounding the next of kin on financial account opening forms. However, ILAPI believes the

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BoG shuts down Dek-Nock Investments over illegal deposit-taking

BoG shuts down Dek-Nock Investments over illegal deposit-taking

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service has closed down Dek-Nock Investments, a financial institution operating in Nungua and Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region. According to a press statement

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Economy on recovery path – Bank of Ghana

Economy on recovery path – Bank of Ghana

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison, has announced that recent data indicates the economy is recovering. Speaking at the SME Growth and Opportunity Summit in Accra, Dr. Addison stated that

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Minority MPs to stage another massive demonstration against BoG Governor

Minority MPs to stage another massive demonstration against BoG Governor

The Minority in Parliament is set to stage another demonstration against the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison, following an unsuccessful attempt to present their petition during the first protest. The

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Bank of Ghana clarifies role of FinTechs and MTOs in inward remittance services

Bank of Ghana clarifies role of FinTechs and MTOs in inward remittance services

The Bank of Ghana has responded to recent media discussions regarding FinTechs and Money Transfer Operators (MTOs) in inward remittance services, stating that reports of an US$8 billion loss to the country are "misleading and