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Laud Nartey is a current affairs editor with the MG News team at Media General, serving TV3 Ghana, 3News, Onua TV and more platforms.
The comment made by President John Dramani Mahama that the cedi was being allowed to adjust to its true market value was a factual statement, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama has said. Answering questions during the 126th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in Accra, Dr Asiama stated tha
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Johnson Asiama, has said that a proposal is being prepared for submission to Parliament, which will pave the way for the implementation phase for the non-interest banking and finance. He said that when parliament resumes sitting, the BoG team will engage the la
New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker for Akim Swedru, Kennedy Nyarko Osei, has suggested to the Mahama administration to give tax incentives to giant corporations that are able to to absorb fresh graduates right after school. He makes the point that this is one of the surest ways to reduce the unemplo
Member of Parliament for Ofoase Airebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has said that the challenges affecting the production and cultivation of food items have not been resolved. This explains the inability of food prices to drop as quickly as prices of non-food items, he said. Asked why food prices are still
Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has provided the context in which the current 9.4% inflation rate in Ghana should be looked at. He recalled that professional services firm, Deloitte, had projected last year that the average inflation was going to hover around 11 per cent
The Minister of Finance Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has expressed optimism that the economic measures outlined by the Mahama administration will safeguard the recovery and strengthen Ghana’s resilience. He assured that the government is determined to maintain sound fiscal discipline and never again allow
The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has said that the managers of Ghana's economy have learnt valuable lessons from this experience from Bilateral Debt Restructuring Agreements. He assured that the government is determined to maintain sound fiscal discipline and never again allow itself t
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has renewed the Curfew hours for Bole Township and its environs in the Savannah Region. The curfew starts from 12:00 midnight to 5:00 am, effective Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The Minister acted on the advice of the Regional Security Council and by Exe
The Minister for the Interior and responsible for National Security, Muntaka-Mohammed, Mubarak, has emphasised that the government is leveraging technology to stay ahead of criminals and ensure Ghana remains a haven of peace and stability. He said this when he commissioned the Eastern Regional Comma
A private legal practitioner, Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, has called for a national conversation on revamping Ghana’s public tribunal system, arguing that despite its current reputational challenges, the institution could still serve as a useful tool for delivering justice and easing the burden on
Beginning October 2025, the Bank of Ghana will commence foreign exchange (FX) intermediation under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, with plans to sell up to US$1.15 billion for the month, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Johnson Asiama, has said. Dr Asiama said that these sales will b
Former Auditor-General Daniel Yao Domevelo, who was a member of the committee that handled the petitions against former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, has accused former Attorney-General Nii Ayikoi Otoo of presenting fake documents as evidence during the in-camera proceedings. Mr Domelevo said he
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama has told heads of banks that as they celebrate the economic gains, it is important to note that the task of consolidating stability is a shared one. He said that sustaining a stable exchange rate, deepening credit to productive sectors, and expa
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has told heads of banks that, despite the economic progress, the central bank is mindful of potential risks, including global oil price volatility and possible tariff adjustments. He assured that the BoG stands ready to act decisively to safegu
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Johnson Asiama, has commended the banking industry for maintaining strong performance and resilience. The Capital Adequacy Ratio has risen to 17.7 per cent, while Nonperforming Loan Ratio (NPLs) have improved to 20.8 per cent, though still elevated and requirin
