The decline in Ghana’s inward remittances has been validated by the Bank of Ghana that the newly licensed MTOs and 11 Fintech Companies have withheld approximately GH¢18 billion (US$ 3 …
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Cement price regulation: Trade ministry and manufacturers standoff deepens .
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsLast week, the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers, Ghana (COCMAG) raised strong objections to a proposed Legislative Instrument (LI) intended to regulate cement prices submitted to Parliament by the Minister of …
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Ghana records US$4.6bn remittances in 2023…ranks Africa’s second highest.
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsGhana’s remittances receipts fell slightly last year, they were still the second highest in Africa, according to the World Bank’s 2024 Migration Development Report.
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World Bank Approves Grant to Boost Community Access to Carbon Credits.
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan Adams“This grant signing is a major milestone for amplifying the voices of Ghana’s most vulnerable groups, particularly women, in the climate change discourse,” said World Bank Country Director for Ghana, …
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Ghana gets US$260m from World Bank to boost energy sector and clean cooking solutions.
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsThis initiative aims to improve the financial viability of electricity distribution and increase access to clean cooking solutions in Ghana.
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First phase of petroleum hub project to begin soon as US$12bn funding secured.
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsPHDC officially signed a US$12 billion agreement with TCP-UIC Consortium last week. The Consortium comprises of Touchstone Capital Group Holdings Ltd.
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Petroleum revenue plummet 25% amidst declining production.
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsProduction dropped from a high of 71.44 million barrels in 2019 to 48.25 million barrels in 2023 representing an annual average decline of 9.2 percent.
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PIAC sensitizes media on 2023 report.
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsThe two-day workshop was to discuss the 2023 annual report to help the media be aware with the findings and recommendations on how Ghana’s petroleum revenue receipts are utilised.
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Africa’ll be the pivotal continent in the world, given its economic prospects: AfDB President .
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsAdesina outlined the resilience of Africa’s economies despite global challenges, noting that the continent remains the second-fastest-growing region after Asia.
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Central Banks’ profits and losses – Where do they come from?
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan Adams“A central bank doesn’t work towards making a profit. Its aim or its mandate is actually to keep prices stable”, the podcast revealed.