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Els: MBN360 Economy Ghana’s remarkable transition from one of its toughest economic crises in recent history to a path of recovery is now attracting attention across Africa, with the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, describing the country’s experience as a valuable blueprint for strengthening financial resilience across the continent. Addressing […]

Els: MBN360 Extractives/Energy Ghana’s highly competitive fuel retail market, long regarded as one of the success stories of the country’s downstream petroleum reforms, is coming under renewed scrutiny as industry leaders warn that aggressive price competition could threaten the long-term stability of the sector. The debate gained fresh attention at the Ghana Biennial International Summit […]

Els: MBN360 Business Researchers, industry leaders and environmental experts has called for innovation, stronger partnerships and policy reforms to transform mining waste into valuable resources Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has called for a paradigm shift in the way Ghana manages mineral and industrial waste, urging researchers, policymakers and industry players to […]

Els: MBN360 Extractives/Energy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced a major economic turning point for Ghana following the historic sod-cutting ceremony for the second phase of the Sentuo Oil Refinery. This expansive infrastructure project directly addresses the volatile global energy market by scaling up domestic processing capabilities to heavily cushion […]

Els: MBN360 Securities/Markets The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a strong warning to financial technology companies, licensed market operators, and all entities running online investment platforms in Ghana, directing them to register their digital platforms by August 31, 2026, or face possible sanctions. The latest directive signals a major regulatory crackdown on the […]

Els: MBN360 Extractives/Energy Deputy Finance Minister, Hon. Ampem Nyarko, has revealed that the government transferred a total of GH¢402.4 million to the Minerals Development Fund (MDF) between January and June 2026 to accelerate infrastructure development and alternative livelihood schemes in mining communities. This substantial fiscal allocation was finalized following a recent direct installment of GH¢100 […]

Els: MBN360 Agribusiness | National The Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, says the indebtedness of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to suppliers of fertilizers and agrochemicals between 2021 and 2024 forms part of a wider financial challenge inherited within the cocoa sector. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Mr. Ampem Nyarko explained that […]

Els: MBN360 Extractives/Energy Gold Board (GoldBod) has directed licensed gold buyers to report all gold purchase transactions within five minutes of completion to improve transparency, accountability, and regulatory oversight in the country’s gold trading sector. The directive, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a compliance notice issued by GoldBod requires licensed buyers to promptly […]

Els: MBN360 Banking The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has unveiled a major regulatory initiative aimed at strengthening oversight of the rapidly evolving digital finance ecosystem, announcing the establishment of a dedicated Virtual Assets Department to guide the development and regulation of digital assets and financial technology innovations in the country. The move signals a significant […]

Els: MBN360 News The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has renewed calls for comprehensive reforms in Ghana’s power sector, warning that continued increases in electricity tariffs are placing an unsustainable burden on manufacturers and threatening the country’s industrial growth agenda. The association’s concerns follow the latest tariff review by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), […]