Ghana’s performance broadly satisfactory; but faces downside risks to economy – IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has described Ghana’s performance under the bailout programme as broadly satisfactory, despite some delays in […]
Economy
BoG increases Annual Licence Fee for SDIs to GHC50,000
The Bank of Ghana has announced a revision of the annual licensing fee for all Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions (SDIs), effective
Developing countries paid more in debt service in 2025 – World Bank
For the third year in a row, developing economies paid more in debt service than they received in new financing,
Gov’t introduces sliding-scale mining royalties to capture price gains
The government has laid before Parliament the Minerals and Mining Royalty Regulations, 2025, a new Legislative Instrument (L.I.) designed to
Mass layoffs cast shadow over Guinea’s Simandou mega-mine as output begins
Guinea’s long-awaited Simandou iron ore mega-mine has officially begun output and exports after nearly three decades of delays, but hopes
Komenda sugar factory set for revival by end of 2026 – Trade Minister
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has announced plans to operationalise the Komenda Sugar Factory by the end of
Unemployment stays high at 12.8% in first three quarters of 2025
Ghana’s unemployment rate averaged 12.8 per cent across the first three quarters of 2025, underscoring persistent labour market pressures despite
Best-performing PFAs in Nigeria as of September 2025
Nigeria’s pension industry delivered a strong showing in the first nine months (9M) of 2025, with several Pension Fund Administrators
EU shifting focus from development aid to investment support in Ghana – Ambassador Skinnebach
The European Union (EU) is shifting its cooperation with Ghana from traditional development grants to more sustainable investment partnerships, according
World Bank approves $150m to boost private investment and job creation in Togo
A major financial support is set to strengthen Togo’s economic trajectory, with a strong focus on private investment and sustainable