Category: News

Accra: The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced the implementation of more stringent measures targeting Banks, Dedicated Electronic Money Issuers (DEMIs), Enhanced Payment Service Providers (EPSPs), and Money Transfer Operators (MTOs) in an effort to combat non-compliance with inward remittance guidelines. According to Ghana News Agency, the central bank’s decision follows persistent violations of the Foreign Exchange Act, 2006, and the Updated Guidelines for Inward Remittance Services by Payment Service Providers, despite previous warnings. The issues identified include the termination of inward remittances through unapproved channels and engagement in Foreign Exchange Swaps within the context of Inward Remittance Business. Additionally,

Lambussie: The African Security Sector Network, a Pan African non-governmental organization (NGO), has called for an enhanced collaboration between the security agencies and traders along border towns in the Upper West Region. This, the NGO, believes, would help build trust and facilitate smooth and peaceful trading activities in the areas thereby enhancing the informal economy in the region. According to Ghana News Agency, the NGO made the call during a stakeholders’ engagement with security agencies, traders, and traditional authorities in Lambussie. The NGO, with funding support from the Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund, held the engagement with the aim of strengthening

Accra: The University of Leicester Alumni Association, Ghana Chapter has officially launched its centenary celebration, emphasizing the importance of leadership and community involvement among its members. The event called upon alumni to extend their influence beyond professional settings and into areas where their impact can foster positive change. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Daniel K. Owusu, Country Managing Partner of Deloitte Ghana, highlighted the dual challenges and opportunities facing Ghana. He expressed confidence in the collective talents of the alumni to address these issues. “Through partnerships, innovation, and a strong sense of public duty, Leicester-trained minds can help strengthen

Accra: The German Development Cooperation, in collaboration with the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE), Robert Bosch Ghana, and Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited, has officially launched the Professionalisation of Artisans (ProfArts) mobile application in Accra. The mobile application is aimed at expanding employment opportunities for local artisans in Ghana’s building and construction industry by securely connecting them with customers. According to Ghana News Agency, the ProfArts mobile application offers features such as secure profiles for artisans and clients, a search function by location and type of service, and real-time messaging for service discussions. It also includes booking tools with calendar synchronisation,

Accra: Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), has allayed fears of businesses and investors of a shortage of Dollars for their daily transactions following recent concerns. According to Ghana News Agency, the Central Bank has observed some reduction in remittances since April 2025. Governor Asiama noted that in instances where investigations were conducted, it was found that there was no appropriate documentation by some importers. Speaking at the 125th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) press briefing in Accra, he emphasized that there is no expected shortage of Dollars at the bank. Investigations revealed that delays were

Nandom: The Netherlands Development Organization (SNV) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services among rural households in the Upper West Region, as part of its Healthy Future for All (HF4A) project. This initiative is aimed at fostering a hygienic environment for children under 15 years in homes, schools, and healthcare facilities, with a focus on the Nandom and Lambussie Districts. According to Ghana News Agency, the HF4A project, funded by the Helmsley Charitable Trust, has successfully enabled seven communities to achieve Open Defecation Free (ODF) status through the Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) approach.

Nabdam: A three-day Youth Bible Camp was held for young Catholic boys and girls from various deaneries within the Navrongo-Bolgatanga Diocese to strengthen their faith. According to Ghana News Agency, the event brought together more than 200 young people at the Kongo Spiritual Renewal Centre in the Nabdam District. This was the second camp of its kind, organized under the theme: ‘Word of God, Source of Hope for the Catholic Youth.’ The camp provided an opportunity for participants to engage in prayer, study sacred scripture, and cultivate Christ-centered lives. Reverend Father Emmanuel Akansagse, Coordinator of the Diocesan Biblical Apostolate, welcomed