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ELS: MBN360 NEWS Mpohor Galamsey The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Honourable Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has criticised the reported illegal mining activities near the Mpohor Police Station, insisting that such operations cannot be justified under any circumstances. The Akwatia MP argued that accountability must begin with the security officers responsible for enforcing the law before […]

ELS: MBN360 ENERGY The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has warned that fuel prices in Ghana could increase further this week as international crude oil and refined petroleum product prices continue to climb. Executive Director of COPEC, Duncan Amoah, says the recent upward adjustment in local pump prices is consistent with developments on the global […]

ELS: MBN360 Economy Ghana’s three-year journey under the International Monetary Fund’s $3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme is approaching a defining moment as the IMF Executive Board prepares to consider and approve the country’s sixth and final review. The expected approval will mark the formal conclusion of one of Ghana’s most significant economic recovery […]

ELS: MBN360 Extractives/Energy Ghana’s petroleum revenue framework recorded a stronger first half of 2026, with crude oil liftings, corporate income taxes and investment returns pushing total petroleum receipts above US$561 million and lifting the combined value of the country’s sovereign petroleum savings to US$1.64 billion. Yet beneath the encouraging figures lies a familiar policy dilemma: […]

ELS: MBN360 Extractives/Energy erseus Mining (Ghana) Limited has presented a cheque for GH¢6.864 million to the Ayanfuri community as additional support for community development, demonstrating how contractual Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) commitments can deliver targeted financial support to strengthen host community partnerships. The financial presentation, executed in fulfillment of the established bilateral agreement between the […]

ELS: MBN360 BUSINESS CompuGhana Limited has rewarded loyal customers during the grand finale of its Goal Rush Season promotion while officially opening its newest ultra-modern showroom on Lagos Avenue in East Legon. The event, held on Friday, July 17, 2026, brought together customers, partners, industry stakeholders and invited guests to witness the grand raffle draw, […]

ELS: MBN360 ECONOMY Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has told Parliament that inflation has fallen sharply from 23.8% in December 2024 to 5.3% as of June 2026, a decline he described as telling “the clearest story of all” about Ghana’s economic turnaround. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review, Dr Forson said inflation had […]

ELS: MBN360 ECONOMY Ghana’s economy has crossed the $100 billion mark for the first time in the country’s history, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Dr Forson said the milestone was driven by strong economic growth recorded since 2025. According […]

ELS: MBN 360 Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Member of Parliament and Ranking Member on the Economy and Development Committee, has expressed strong support for the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) recent policy decision to cease funding the gold board’s purchasing operations. Addressing the Speaker of Parliament, the Ranking Member welcomed Governor Asiama’s announcement that the central bank will […]

ELS: MBN360 Extractives/Energy Ranking Member on the Economy and Development Committee, Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has challenged the government’s narrative on recent macroeconomic performance, asserting that Ghana’s growth figures are heavily propelled by extraordinary global high Gold prices rather than policy interventions. He argued that attributing national economic recovery to government strategy misleads the public […]