Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Ernest Addison has stated that Fiscal policy implementation so far has been broadly consistent with targets under the International Monetary Fund External Credit Facility (IMF ECF) supported programme. Although the primary fiscal balance (Total Revenue less Total Non-Interest Expenditure) target for 2023 was attained, he said, the […] The post Fiscal
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison, has said that the Cedi was relatively stable in the first quarter of 2024 against the major trading currencies, especially the Dollar. He says they expect the stability to continue. Answering questions at the 117th Moneyray Policy Committee (MPC) press conference in Accra on Monday […] The post Cedis is relatively stable
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison has said that Nigeria is currently saddled with a crisis related to the challenges posed by its currency, the Naira. He said this is similar to what Ghana went through in 2022 when inflation kept rising, coupled with the rapid depreciation of the Cedi. Reuters […] The post Naira woes: Nigeria going through
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) will be holding the 117th press conference today Monday, March 25. The MPC is expected to announce major policy decisions including whether or not the policy should reduce. The MPC is also expected to talk about the performance of the Cedi against the dollar […] The post Bank of Ghana to announce key decisions
Ghana’s foreign exchange market came under some seasonal pressures in February and early March 2024, but the Ghana cedi continues to recover its value, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Ernest Addison has said. He explained that the pressures emanated mainly from the strengthening of the US dollar in international markets, and payments […] The post Ghana’s
Gross international reserves (GIR)increased in 2023, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Ernest Addison has said. The stock of the GIR at the end of December 2023 rose to US$5.91 billion, equivalent to 2.7 months of imports cover for goods and services, he said. Excluding pledged assets and the Ghana Petroleum funds, the […] The post Ghana’s gross international reserves
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, concluded her visit to Ghana on Monday, 18th March, 2024, following two days of productive engagements. Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, bid farewell to the IMF MD, alongside the First and Second Deputy Governors of the bank and the IMF […] The post IMF MD departs
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, has underscored the need for banks to remain committed to their critical role of bridging trade financing in both the primary and secondary markets. According to the governor, this will help strengthen the country’s financial systems. Speaking at the Ghana International Bank cocktail event to […] The post BoG
The UK has frozen the assets of six Russian prison bosses in charge of the Arctic penal colony where opposition leader Alexei Navalny died. The sanctioned individuals will also be banned from travelling to the UK. Western leaders say the blame for Navalny’s death lies with the Russian authorities, including President Putin. “Those responsible for […] The post Alexei
Management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has vehemently debunked claims that a Chinese prisoner escaped during treatment at the hospital. The Chinese national, who was serving a one-year sentence at Nsawam Prison for theft and other serious offenses had escaped. The incident occurred after the individual allegedly feigned illness and was subsequently transferred […] The post Chinese
Some angry youth at Awutu Prison Junction have clashed with some Military and Police officers over 11 acres of Land at Prison Junction, a suburb of Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region. The soldiers are believed to have come from the Jubilee House. Citi News sources say a search report […] The post Military clash with
The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Prisons Service, Superintendent Abdul Latif Adamu, has stated that his outfit is working tirelessly to rearrest the Chinese inmate who escaped from the Nsawam Prison. The Chinese national was serving a one-year sentence at Nsawam Prison for theft and other serious offences. The incident occurred after the individual […] The post We’re
A court in southern Russia sentenced a Ukrainian woman to a decade in prison for spying, state-run news agencies reported on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Russian courts have handed down a string of heavy sentences, including Russian citizens against people accused of working with Ukraine during the Kremlin’s two-year military offensive against that country. The […] The post Russia
Headline inflation is expected to ease between13% to 17% by the end of 2024, according to the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The Central Bank says the expectation was as a result of inflation declining sharply by more than 30% in the course of 2023. It is also expected to trend back gradually to within the […] The post 2024 expected to end with at least 13% inflation -BoG appeared first on The
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison has said there is no better time than now for Africa to revisit the issue of scaling-up interoperability, in a bid to deepen financial inclusion and intra-Africa trade. He said the high prevalence of mobile devices, mobile money penetration and increased Internet connectivity offer an opportune window to […] The post
Recapitalisation efforts on track, profitability rebounds Stability Fund offers additional support Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison has stated that recapitalisation of banks following the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) should continue without any significant hitches, on account of their performance in 2023, as well as the Ghana Financial Stability Fund (GFSF). Speaking during […] The post Banks
The Bank of Ghana Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has announced a cut in the key policy rate from 30 percent to 29 percent, offering businesses a much-needed respite. This marks the first cut in two years. The previous policy rate of 30 percent had lasted a period of six months. Speaking at a press briefing […] The post Policy rate cut to 29% on back of retreating
Dr. Ernest Addison, BOG Governor The Human Right Division, Accra High Court, has dismissed an application filed by Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, GN Saving and Loans Company and others for Read More... The post ‘Central Bank Revoked GN Bank Licence Legally’ appeared
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is prepared to continue the necessary structural reforms to revive the country’s shaky economy. It emphasizes the importance of vigilance and commitment in realigning the country’s economic situation. Following the approval of the second $600 million tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank […] The post We’ll
A third accused person, in connection with the alleged murder of a 35-year-old businesswoman at Sokoban in the Ashanti Region, has appeared in court following his arrest over the weekend. Two accused persons, including the deceased’s house help, Alister John, are on trial for the alleged murder of the businesswoman, Princess Afia Ahenkan. The second […] The post Sokoban
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