Petroleum Product Prices Will Slightly Rise Starting On 1st February .
The price of diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will see an uptick while petrol prices expected to decrease slightly.
Economy
WAPCO to commence a major pipeline maintenance operation.
The maintenance work is essential for regulatory compliance and the overall integrity of the pipeline system.
DR BERNICE MAKAFUI BREMPONG ANNOUNCED AS THE NEW CEO OF GHANA INVESTMENT PROMOTION CENTRE (GIPC)
A statement issued by the Centre said Dr. Brempong brings extensive experience in business development, healthcare, and strategic partnerships to the role.
FAGE AND GEPA TO LEAD A DELAGATION TO SHOWCASE THE NATION’S DIVERSE AGRICULTURAL OFFERING IN EUROPE
The two institutions will lead a delegation of Ghana’s premier horticultural businesses to showcase the nation’s diverse agricultural offerings in Europe from the 5th to the 7th of February.
DR. JAMES AVEDZI APPOINTED AS THE NEW ACTION DIRECTOR OF THE EXCHANGE AND SECURITIES COMMISSION BY PRESIDENT MAHAMA
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr James Klutse Avedzi as the Acting Director-General (DG) of the Securities and Exchange Commission, effective immediately. This follows the termination of the appointment of Rev Alfred Ogbamey Tetteh.
LINDA AKWELEY OCLOO SETS RECORD FOR THE FASTEST VETTING EVER SO FAR
The nominee was not asked any questions by the committee members. Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin only indicated that the delegation that accompanied her is formidable and proves her competence to run the Ministry.
GHANA GOLD BOARD TO BE LAUNCHED BY MARCH 8, 2025.
19-member Technical Committee tasked to develop a legal and operational framework for the establishment of Ghana Gold Board was inaugurated in Accra yesterday.
BoG: Monetary Policy Rate Remains Unaffected At 27% After First Meeting Of 2025
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, explained that the central bank’s latest inflation forecast indicated a steady decline, with a return to the disinflation path over an extended time horizon to achieve the medium-term target of 8 ± 2 percent.
THE NEED FOR EFFECTIVE PUBLIC-PRIVATE COLLABERATIONS TO BOOST GHANA’S ECONOMIC GROWTH.
The government’s significant role in economic activity has led to substantial procurement spending, which has resulted in high debt levels. The concept of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) has gained popularity as a solution to this challenge. PPPs enable the private sector to participate in government projects, providing financing and technical expertise.
Public Debt Falls to GH¢736 Billion in Ghana
This reduction represents a 3.3 percent decrease within a month and reflects efforts to stabilise the country’s fiscal outlook. The decline in the public debt stock has been attributed to adjustments in external and domestic debt levels during the period under review.