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Petrol, diesel near GH¢18 as global oil prices rise
Fuel prices in Ghana are set to rise sharply from April 1, 2026, driven by global oil price increases and cedi depreciation, with petrol and diesel nearing record highs
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Gov’t targets GH¢15.2bn domestic borrowing to support 2026 Budget
Government plans to raise GH¢15.2 billion through treasury bills and domestic bonds between March and June 2026, signalling a shift toward long-term debt sustainability
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BoG Governor says building buffers and lowering credit costs go together
BoG Governor Johnson Asiama says building foreign reserves and lowering lending rates are complementary strategies to drive investment and support Ghana’s long-term industrial growth
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MTN eyes digital banking licence in Ghana — Mupita
MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita reveals plans for MTN Ghana to pursue digital banking licences, expand mobile money services, and enhance fintech innovation with AI-driven security and global remittance solutions
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Gold rebounds as bargain hunters step in amid Middle East tensions
Gold rebounds over 4% as investors buy the dip amid Middle East tensions, but rising oil prices, rate hike fears, and central bank sales continue to pressure bullion markets
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Wage bill consumes 44% of tax revenue: Govt borrows GH¢17bn to pay salaries – Finance Minister reveals
Ghana’s 2025 fiscal data reveals a mounting crisis as public sector wages hit 44.8% of non-oil tax revenue, far exceeding the 35% ECOWAS limit
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World Bank secures $20m Dutch grant to mitigate Ghana tomato supply shock after Burkina Faso export ban
The World Bank secures a $20 million grant from the Netherlands to bolster Ghana’s tomato value chain following Burkina Faso’s export ban