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Ghana-Nigeria Treasury bill and OMO liquidity demand

32 clusters · 55 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Nigeria's money supply grows as BDCs seek remittance roles

By late October 2026, liquidity and debt market dynamics in Nigeria and Ghana continued to evolve through central bank interventions and shifting investor appetites. In Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has uti

Ghana New Economy Programme implementation

10 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Ghanaian leaders and forums address youth engagement and economic policy

Ghanaian Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has initiated consultations with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry to prepare for the government’s ‘New Economy’ transformational programme. Announced by Pr

Ghana housing finance and affordability initiatives

5 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Ghana Minister proposes National Housing Levy to address deficit

In late September 2026, preparations were announced for a national conference on housing finance in Accra, Ghana. Organized by the National Homeownership Fund, the event aimed to address sector challenges such as rising

US and UK consumer confidence decline

3 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: UK retail sales fall 0.4% in September amid declining consumer confidence

Consumer sentiment in the United States and the United Kingdom has declined due to inflation and rising living costs. In the United States, a New York Federal Reserve survey indicates growing pessimism regarding personal

Ghana banking sector and monetary policy trends

10 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ghana Association of Banks calls for real-time fraud intelligence sharing

In the first half of 2026, Ghana’s banking industry saw a 1.3% contraction in profit-after-tax, falling to GH¢7.1 billion. This decline was attributed to a low interest-rate environment and a 38.2% increase in credit-rel

Ghana AI development and workforce protection efforts

12 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ghana explores AI applications for solar energy and computing infrastructure

In late July 2026, analysts highlighted that AI‑related investment and semiconductor imports were bolstering Ghana’s gross domestic product. At the Ghana AI Summit, Deloitte Ghana’s Roland Baah Teye stressed AI’s role in

Ghanaian political calls for narcotics investigation

11 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ghana court adjourns 3.9-tonne cocaine shipment trial

Following the seizure of 3.9 tonnes of cocaine valued at approximately €225 million in Dunkirk, France, Ghanaian authorities and civil society have intensified scrutiny of port security protocols. The narcotics were foun

Ghana macro stability, debt, and cedi volatility

44 clusters · 68 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ghana cedi gains strength amid GoldBod foreign exchange interventions

Following the completion of sovereign bonded-debt restructuring in July 2026, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has worked to protect the cedi and maintain low inflation. While the IMF raised Ghana’s 2026 economic growth forecast

Ghanaian economic performance and market trends

15 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ghana Stock Exchange shows mixed performance amid shifting indices

Ghanaian economic indicators show signs of growth and recovery, though recent data suggests volatility and deceleration. On the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), the composite index has experienced significant fluctuations. Wh

Ghana gold reforms face financial scrutiny and political row

74 clusters · 106 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Ghana Gold Board reports record ASM gold exports and value-addition reforms

Ghana continues to implement mining and cocoa sector reforms, including the revision of the 2006 Minerals and Mining Act and the launch of the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Programme (GANRAP). While the

Southeast Asia AI expansion and global growth outlook

7 clusters · 343 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: AI infrastructure demand surges as major tech firms expand investments

Southeast Asia continues its integration into the global AI supply chain, with Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Singapore developing specialized roles in PCB production, semiconductor testing, and AI talent management. T

Ghana tax reform and revenue mobilization

12 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Ghana Revenue Authority AI system generates GH¢1bn in customs revenue

Ghana is undergoing a series of tax reforms and revenue mobilization efforts. In July 2026, the government accepted a recommendation to tax the President’s salary and allowances while in office, though it rejected taxing

Ghanaian banking sector liquidity and credit access

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Ghanaian banks show wide interest rate gap for small businesses

Ghana is experiencing a liquidity paradox where significant capital exists within the financial system but fails to reach businesses to support production and job creation. In September 2026, the Bank of Ghana absorbed o

Nigeria infrastructure and investment mobilization

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Nigeria unveils $78.5bn investment pipeline and rejects subsidy return

Nigerian officials have initiated discussions with the World Bank Group to secure financing guarantees aimed at infrastructure development, particularly within the power sector. During the 2026 IMF and World Bank Group A

Cocoa production and industry reforms in West Africa

23 clusters · 80 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Climate change threatens cocoa yields in Ghana and Ivory Coast

Cocoa producers in West Africa face mounting economic, environmental, and structural challenges. In Côte d’Ivoire, tensions have escalated into an indefinite strike declared by the National Agricultural Union for Progres

Accra-Kumasi Expressway development and financing debate

5 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Nana Adutwum proposes private funding for Accra-Kumasi Expressway

The development of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway in Ghana has progressed from the preparatory clearing phase toward a formal procurement stage. Following the completion of right-of-way clearing by Ghana Armed Forces (GAF)

Ghanaian export and international trade initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: UK-Ghana Trade Resource Centre launched to boost bilateral exports

Ghana is implementing various initiatives to strengthen its export sector and expand international market access. Domestically, the Ghana Shippers’ Authority and the Bank of Ghana have introduced revised export proceeds

Ghanaian local government infrastructure and urban updates

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Ghana Ministry targets private capital for city beautification

Ghana’s Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has introduced several initiatives focused on urban infrastructure, funding, and municipal development. Initial updates highlighted a GH¢9.1 billio

Ghana economy: growth gains offset by debt and fiscal risks

24 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Ghana fixed-income investors shift capital from Treasury bills to DDEP bonds

Ghana’s economic recovery shows signs of macroeconomic stability, though experts warn of underlying structural risks. While real GDP growth reached 6.4% in Q1 2026 and inflation fell to approximately 5.3%, the sustainabi

Ghana FinTech sector reform and digital economy expansion

8 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Ghanaian officials urge SMEs to drive economic growth through productivity and digitalisation

In late July 2026, a Bank of Ghana official urged the country to move beyond expanding access to financial services and focus on “financial health,” calling for products that provide long‑term security for vulnerable gro

Bank of Ghana Heritage Series banknote rollout

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Bank of Ghana announces new banknote series and currency misuse crackdown

The Bank of Ghana announced the upcoming launch of the Heritage Series, an upgraded collection of cedi banknotes scheduled for November 3, 2026. According to Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, the initiative is designed

Ghana virtual asset regulation development

5 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Ghana SEC chief calls for stronger crypto regulations in Africa

Ghana has moved into a coordinated supervision phase for virtual asset regulation following the passage of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 (Act 1154). To prevent institutional silos, the government inaugura

Ghana gold sector formalization and economic shifts

7 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: West African gold sectors see major revenue and regulatory shifts

Ghana is implementing structural economic changes centered on the formalization of its gold sector and the expansion of digital infrastructure. In early September 2026, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) issued a directive r

Cybersecurity extortion and rising digital fraud in SL/GH

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Ghana faces growing cybersecurity risks in digital economy

Cybersecurity authorities in Sri Lanka and Ghana have issued warnings regarding the rise of social media extortion and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. In Sri Lanka, the Computer Emergency Readiness Team (S

Ghanaian road infrastructure management and oversight

9 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Ghana Roads Minister orders acceleration of Accra-Kumasi Bypass

Ghanaian Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has taken steps to address both construction timelines and financial integrity within national infrastructure projects. In the Greater Accra Region, the Mi

Absa Bank Ghana corporate and digital initiatives

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Absa Bank Ghana commissions new headquarters in Accra

Absa Bank Ghana has undertaken several initiatives focused on digital empowerment and infrastructure expansion in Accra. The bank supported the GirlCode Ghana Hackathon, a two-day event aimed at providing women with dig

Ghanaian secured lending market expansion

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: India and Ghana report significant growth in credit and banking sector stability

In the second quarter of 2026, Ghana’s secured lending market experienced rapid expansion, reaching a total value of GH¢31.48 billion. This represented a 73.4% increase compared to the GH¢18.15 billion recorded in the se