The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has authorized 16 Foreign Exchange (FX) brokers to commence operations on the Ghana Interbank Forex Market effective January 1 to December 31, 2024. This is in accordance with section 3. 13. 1 of the Ghana Interbank Forex Market rules which provide that local and international FX Brokers who wish to […] The post BOG grants approval to 16
It was interesting to hear Bank of Ghana (BOG) officials pat themselves on the back because year-on-year inflation had dropped to 26.4% in November 2023, from 35.2% in October 2023 and 54.1% in December 2022. This trend should have been expected, I thought, because of the massive price increases and exchange rate depreciation that were […] The post Togbe Afede XIV writes –
Nollywood legend Zack Orji’s recent health scare had fans across the continent holding their breath. But, as the new year dawns, comes a wave of relief: the legendary actor is now in stable condition. The good news comes directly from the National Hospital in Abuja, where the legendary actor was admitted to the Intensive Care […] The post Nollywood legend
Arsenal star, Thomas Partey will not be at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations together with other key personalities. In the official squad announced on Monday, January 1, 2024, Thomas Partey, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku and Abdul Baba Rahman are the key players who have not been named in the team for the Africa Cup of […] The post 2023 AFCON: Chris Hughton names 27-man squad
The Medical and Dental Council has inducted 54 Family Health Medical School students into the medical profession as doctors. The ceremony, themed “Guiding the Professions, Protecting the Public,” was organized for the newly qualified doctors who graduated in 2023, including Family Health Medical School graduates. Professor Enyonam Yao Kwawukume, the founder of Family Health University […] The post 54
Officers from the Public Relations Unit at the Ghana Prisons Headquarters have sensitized students of some selected Senior High Schools within the Greater Accra region on the Juvenile Justice Act, Crime, and Juvenile Detention. The schools include Osu Salem Senior High School, Kinbu Senior High/ Technical School, and pupils of Rangoon Junior High School. The […] The post Prison
Following the recent Akosombo Dam Spillage that displaced residents in Lower Volta, OmniBSIC Bank staff have demonstrated their generosity and commitment to the community through the Bank’s Staff CSR project known as the SEEK Initiative. Recognizing the urgent need for support, the bank’s staff raised funds and donated essential supplies to families now residing at […] The post
A team of bankers is ordinarily not a regular sight in any health facility in Ghana. Therefore, many patrons of the Madina Poly Clinic might have wondered “why”, when a sharply dressed team from the Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) drove into the clinic’s compound here in Kekele, Madina; a popular, densely populated suburb of Accra. […] The post #UMBCares brings holiday
In response to the surge in digital banking platforms and the corresponding increase in cyber threats, Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s largest privately owned bank, took proactive steps last month by dedicating a week to intensifying efforts against fraud, empowering its staff to be the first line of defence. Under the theme “Leveraging on Fraud Awareness and […] The post Fidelity
President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has expressed bewilderment over the underwhelming performance of the national football team, the Black Stars, in recent tournaments despite the abundance of talent in the country. Addressing the leadership of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) at the Jubilee House, he acknowledged the heightened expectations stemming from Ghana’s 41-year trophy drought […] The post President
President Akufo-Addo with Dr. Ernest Addison President Nana Akufo-Addo has urged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to maintain focus on executing its mandate while dismissing distractions that could derail Read More... The post Ignore Mischief Of Misguided Elements
A few weeks ago, I was facilitating a leadership training for some executives, and one of my questions to them was: “What do you think is the best way to beautifully end your 2023 and start your year 2024?” Some of the answers from those directors were as below: “Achieving my set targets, earning a […] The post Gratitude – the best way to end 2023 and
Employees in the Bancassurance Unit of Stanbic Bank Ghana have organised a beach clean-up at the Korle Beach in Accra, demonstrating the bank’s commitment to protecting the natural environment. Speaking at the clean-up exercise, the Head of Bancassurance at Stanbic Bank, Henry Manyo-Plange, explained the importance of corporate institutions involving themselves in helping to keep […] The post
Black Sherif has clarified that he never asserted that foreign music should be banned during the launch of the ‘Play Ghana’ initiative held at the Ministry of Information. “I don’t know where in my speech that says ban foreign music. How crazy can you spin a message that says love your culture and try play […] The post I didn’t say ban foreign music –Black Sherif appeared first on
WAEC Head of Public Affairs, John K. Kapi The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that a total of 4,878 students who sat for this year’s West African Read More... The post WAEC Blocks 4,878 Results appeared first on DailyGuide
Fidelity Bank Ghana, the country’s foremost privately-owned bank, has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering inclusivity, empowerment, and advancing young women into leadership roles through its strategic sponsorship of the FemPower Outreach project. This initiative, orchestrated by the ECG Power Queens Club in celebration of their 35th anniversary, aimed to identify and nurture talented young females […] The post Fidelity
Dr. Ernest Addison The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, has stated that the Central Bank’s monetary policies with support from the Ministry of Finance have Read More... The post Economy Responding To BoG Policies – Addison appeared first
In a landmark agreement at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), nations worldwide committed to a decisive reduction in fossil fuel consumption – aiming to combat climate change. For Ghana, a nation endowed with diverse natural resources and a chronically challenged economy, the implications of this deal are multifaceted; carrying both challenges and opportunities […] The post
CEO-Margins ID Group, Moses K. Baiden, has revealed that by next year Ghana will launch a digital version of the universal national ID, the Ghana Card, to complement the physical one. According to him, just like the e-passport profile on the Ghana Card, the electronic ID profile is also already on the card and will […] The post Ghana Card to go digital next year appeared
In a significant move to amplify the rich sounds of Ghanaian music during the festive season, the Creative Arts Industry has encouraged music producers and DJs to prioritise local music. The campaign, dubbed #PlayGhana, led by the Director of the Creative Arts Agency, Gyankromah Akufo-Addo and renowned Music Producer/Cultural Activist, Smallgod-Nana Appiasei, is aimed to garner support […] The post Creative
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