Ghana’s newly appointed central bank governor has suspended the country’s gold-for-oil programme, expressing confidence in the stability of the cedi after last year’s volatility.

Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has said the $8.9 billion gross international reserves left by the Akufo-Addo administration are sustaining the current government’s efforts to stabilise the cedi and control inflation.

President John Dramani Mahama says his administration will put a stop to the misuse of single-source procurement in government contracts, describing it as a major drain on the country’s finances.

The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has raised concerns over the dire financial and operational challenges confronting Ghana’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and joint venture companies, warning that urgent reforms are needed to prevent further economic decline.

Rates of the government’s primary borrowing instrument, the Treasury bill, have fallen sharply to their lowest levels in 20 months, signalling a reduction in the government’s appetite for borrowing from the domestic market. 

The National Economic Dialogue (NED) 2025 commenced today at the Accra International Conference Centre, bringing together key economic stakeholders to discuss Ghana’s economic challenges and the way forward. 

The Special Prosecutor (SP), Kissi Agyebeng, has bemoaned the lack of appetite and willingness to support the fight against corruption, despite its negative impact on the socio-economic well-being of the country.

The immediate past Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, Dr James Klutse Avedzi, has called on the government to take deliberate steps to strengthen the operations of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA).

hThe Chairman of the National Economic Dialogue, Dr Ishmael Yamson, has expressed confidence in President John Dramani Mahama as the only leader capable of resetting Ghana’s economy and steering it towards sustainable growth.

The Chairman of the National Economic Dialogue Planning Committee, Dr Ishmael Yamson, has warned that Ghana’s youth are losing confidence in the country due to economic mismanagement and corruption.

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has warned banks to desist from photocopying the National Identification Cards (Ghana Card) of their clients for transactions as such a practice would attract sanctions.

The National Economic Dialogue (NED) 2025 commences today at the Accra International Conference Centre, bringing together some of Ghana’s leading economic minds, policymakers, and industry leaders to deliberate on the country’s pressing economic challenges.

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin, has affirmed the commitment of the Parliamentary Service Board to use the next four years to make being a Member of Parliament (MP) more attractive than being a minister of state.

President John Dramani Mahama has called for a stronger partnership between the church and the government in national development, urging Christian leaders to set aside denominational differences and work together to expand the church’s reach.

Parliament has commenced a three-day orientation workshop for Members of Parliament (MPs) at the Volta Serene Hotel in Ho, despite a boycott by the Minority caucus over cost concerns.

The Attorney General has directed security agencies to begin questioning individuals implicated in corruption investigations, paving the way for possible prosecutions. 

The government has secured a pre-financing arrangement with a local bank to cover major Hajj expenses, allowing a smoother payment process for Ghanaian pilgrims travelling to Mecca.

Authorities investigating the tragic death of Joana Deladem Yabani, a student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), have made a significant breakthrough after recovering her laptop and mobile phone, which were hidden behind the Flint Hostel on campus.

A 36-year-old job seeker who stole a mobile phone from one of the offices at the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in Accra has been jailed. 

The Special Prosecutor, Mr Kissi Agyebeng, has called for constitutional reforms and a national mindset shift to fortify Ghana’s fight against corruption and state capture.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for private candidates, while withholding the results of some candidates over suspected malpractices.

A Bronx-based former immigration attorney, Kofi Amankwaa, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for his role in a multi-year immigration fraud scheme involving fraudulent filings under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

Alhaji Asoma Banda, a trailblazer in Ghana's shipping and aviation industries, has passed away. He died in the early hours of Saturday, March 1, 2025.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned maintenance work in Tema to improve service delivery. 

The CEO of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson has accused the previous Akufo-Addo-led administration of nearly destroying the cocoa sector, particularly due to its failure to fulfill cocoa deliveries for last year's loan season.

Speaking on TV3’s Keypoints on Saturday, March 1, Mr. Jackson stated that Ghana has already mortgaged its cocoa this year, making it impossible to stabilize the value of the cedi.