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Foreign Direct Investment drops by 16% in first half 2023 – GIPC reports
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has reported a 16 percent decrease in foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the...
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Government reopens debt exchange program for ESLA, Daakye bondholders
The government of Ghana has announced the reopening of a debt exchange program for holders of domestic bonds who did...
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August inflation rate drops to 40.1 percent, food inflation down – Ghana Statistical Service
The year-on-year inflation rate for August 2023 has seen a decline to 40.1 percent, down from the 43.1 percent recorded...
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Soya identified as key cash crop to boost Ghana’s economy
The Soya Value Chain Association of Ghana has highlighted the potential of soya as a lucrative cash crop with the...
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Government secures $741.7 million in dollar-denominated bonds exchange
The government of Ghana has successfully garnered a total of US$741,734,252 through the US dollar-denominated bonds exchange initiative, achieving 91...
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Pensions Fund Alternative Offer attracts 95% participation, settlement date adjusted
The Pensions Fund Alternative Offer, marked by robust participation, has concluded, with approximately GH¢ 29.6 billion, representing 95 percent of...
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Nigeria GDP growth slows to 2.51%
Nigeria's annual economic growth rate has decelerated to 2.51% in the second quarter, reflecting a decline in oil production and...
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GAWU raises concerns over farm input subsidy removal’s impact on food prices
The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) has warned that scrapping government subsidies on farm inputs will trigger food inflation and...
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MSMEs urged to establish clusters for increased competitiveness
Beneficiaries of the West Africa Competitiveness Programme (WACOMP) have urged Ghanaian Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to consider clustering as...
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Government extends deadlines for pension funds, dollar domestic debt exchange
The Government has opened an administrative window for the GH₵31 billion pension funds and USD809 million domestic notes and bonds...
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