as yields compress banks to lend more By Joshua AMLANU & Ebenezer NJOKU Investors in the local markets are expected to reallocate capital away from short-term government securities toward equities and other risk assets in 2026, as easing inflation and monetary policy cuts compress returns on Treasury bills. This outlook is outlined by a number […] The post Investors to rotate from

…drives it as one of the top state-owned banks The National Investment Bank PLC (NIB) has announced a landmark financial performance that underscores its renewed stability and growing strength as a government-owned financial institution. The improved results reflect not state support alone, but the impact of effective deposit mobilisation, disciplined strategy, and purposeful leadership that […] The post Deposit

Output returns to growth amid further rise in new orders Selling prices continue to fall Strong optimism regarding 12-month outlook Business activity returned to growth in December as new orders continued to rise. In turn, companies increased their purchasing activity and employment, while remaining strongly optimistic that output will expand further over the course of […] The post Renewed

A new independent technical report by three senior scholars from the University of Ghana has found that the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has delivered substantial macroeconomic benefits to the country, with gains from reduced gold smuggling and non-debt foreign exchange inflows far outweighing the Bank of Ghana’s reported trading losses. The 50-paged report, titled “Evaluating the […] The post UG’s

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson P. Asiama, appeared before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee with discussions centering squarely on Ghana’s gold-related programmes and the financial burden they have placed on the central bank. At the heart of the hearing was the cost structure of gold trading initiatives, including the Gold for Oil […] The post Public

The Board of Best Assurance Company Limited (Best Assurance), an indegeneous General Insurance Company has appointed Mr. Robert Wugah as the New Managing Director of the Company. His appointment took effect on 3rd November, 2025. A consummate insurance professional, Mr. Wugah has over two decades of hands-on experience in Strategy, Innovation, General Management, Insurance Underwriting, […] The post Robert

The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) has commended the government for clearing a substantial portion of legacy energy sector debts, describing the move as a major step toward restoring confidence in the country’s power industry. In a statement reacting to government’s announcement that it had paid US$1.47 billion within its first year to clear energy […] The post ASEC

By Abeeb Lekan SODIQ Ghanaian filmmaker and Kente ambassador Amma Prempeh, in partnership with Fredericksburg Virginia-based nonprofit, GivingTheAfricanDream represented by Oral Ofori, honoured retired United States ambassador Mrs Pamela Bridgewater with a prestigious, custom-woven, symbolic Kente cloth for her lifelong contributions to Africa and its diaspora. The presentation, featuring the elite “Oyokoman” pattern, regarded as […] The post Amma

Road sector engineers and executives in the country have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their collective voice and influence in shaping policies and decisions that affect engineering and national development. This renewed resolve emerged at a special luncheon held with the President of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) at the Engineering Centre in Accra, […] The post Road

By  Kofi Anokye Owusu-Darko(Dr) In the digital age, where information travels faster than it can be verified, the pursuit of truth has become both more urgent and more vulnerable. In Ghana, increasing concerns over digital falsehoods have sparked calls for new “cybersecurity” laws to address online deception. However, such reactions often overlook a foundational principle […] The post Truth

The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has warned that Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) failure to resolve critical issues affecting the downstream petroleum sector risks disrupting fuel supply, increasing prices at the pumps and spurring a potential exodus of foreign investors in the sector. In a statement, COMAC said the sector is being destabilised by […] The post GRA

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has held a high-level Exporters’ Forum aimed at strengthening collaboration among exporters, regulators, and key stakeholders within the logistics and trade ecosystem. The forum brought together representatives from government agencies, industry associations, and exporters to discuss regulatory issues, operational challenges, and emerging developments across the export value chain to collectively […] The post Ghana

By  Ishmael YAMSON Between 2022 and 2025, Ghana navigated a volatile economic cycle ranging from near-collapse to a rapid, albeit fragile, recovery. The crisis was not merely imported; it was triggered by a confluence of global shocks (the aftermath of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war) and deep-seated domestic failures—specifically excessive borrowing, fiscal indiscipline, and the […] The post Fractured

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant future technology; it is already changing how people work across the world. This first part of a two?part series explains three key AI trends for 2026 and what they mean for workers, businesses, and policymakers in Ghana.? Trend 1: Models Are Becoming Commodities For the last few years, […] The post Embracing AI

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat concluded the 2nd edition of the AfCFTA Business Forum in Marrakech, Morocco, with a decisive call to accelerate implementation amid shifting global trade dynamics and rising tariffs in key export markets. H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, delivered a strong message at the opening ceremony, […] The post AfCFTA

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has inaugurated the Governing Board of the Ghana Scholarships Authority in accordance with Act 1149, approved by President John Dramani Mahama, to strengthen the regulation and administration of scholarships in the country. Speaking at the inauguration, the Minister noted that the establishment of the Authority fulfils a major commitment […] The post Scholarships

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat convened the second meeting of the ad hoc Committee on the AfCFTA Implementation Review Mechanism (AFIRM) in Kigali, Rwanda, advancing a continent-wide system designed to monitor and support State Parties’ implementation of the AfCFTA Agreement. Over four days, delegates from across the continent finalised critical implementation review […] The post AfCFTA

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat convened the second meeting of the ad hoc Committee on the AfCFTA Implementation Review Mechanism (AFIRM) in Kigali, Rwanda, advancing a continent-wide system designed to monitor and support State Parties’ implementation of the AfCFTA Agreement. Over four days, delegates from across the continent finalised critical implementation review […] The post AfCFTA

… An assessment of REITs, Hedge Funds and Direct Participation Programs — The Role of Cybersecurity and Emerging Gaps In search of portfolio diversification beyond traditional equities and bonds, many U.S. and global investors turn to alternative pool investments, such as real estate investment trusts (REITs), hedge funds, private equity funds, and direct participation programs […] The post Financial

Let me start with a confession that usually shocks people: even professional speakers feel stage fright. Yes, MCs, TV presenters, keynote speakers, pastors, politicians… all of us. The difference is not the absence of fear, but how we manage it. Across Africa, I meet brilliant leaders who freeze the moment a microphone is handed to […] The post On