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Finance Minister Ato Forson Announces GH¢24.8 Billion Paid to Statutory Funds
Since January 2026, the government has released the full amount to education, health, road and development funds, ending a period of delays and arrears.
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Ekumfi: $6m EXIM Funding Builds $53m Fruit‑Processing Asset
The abolition of a 20% excise duty on local fruit juices and the Feed the Industries Programme could unlock Ghana’s first industrial‑agri hub, creating jobs and export potential.
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Finance Minister Forson Urges Ghana’s Recovery to Deliver Jobs, Higher Incomes
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson said the country’s macro‑stability gains must translate into stronger domestic production and real livelihood benefits.
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Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson Outlines New Economy to Tackle Unemployment
Ghana’s finance chief said the country can no longer accept a reality where education fails to lead to work and talent goes unsupported.
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NLA Hands Ghana GH¢10 Million Dividend After Reforms
The National Lottery Authority presented a cheque to the Consolidated Fund, marking its first payment to the state since 2017 and signalling the success of recent reforms.
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Finance Minister Demands Greater Returns from NLA After GH¢10 Million Dividend
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson praised the NLA’s dividend payout but warned the state deserves more, urging a review of agreements that limit government revenue.
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Finance Minister Promises New Economy Will Boost Local Production and Create Jobs
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson outlined how Ghana’s New Economy programme aims to reduce imports and spur domestic employment during a meeting in Accra.
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Finance Minister Ato Forson Unveils 2027 Budget Themes
The 2027 Budget will aim to cement economic gains, keep debt sustainable and foster long‑term investment, the Minister said at the launch of Absa Bank Ghana’s new head office.
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Finance Minister Calls on Banks to Boost Lending to Productive Sectors
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson urges Ghanaian banks to finance manufacturing, exports, agriculture and technology as part of the New Economy agenda.
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Finance Minister Calls for Stronger African Tax Cooperation to Safeguard Revenue
Cassiel Ato Forson urged African governments and regional bodies to deepen tax collaboration at the West African Tax Administration Forum in Accra, citing the need to protect domestic revenue and secure development financing.
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IFC Targets US$1.2bn for Ghanaian Energy, Infrastructure and Agriculture
The International Finance Corporation plans to deepen private‑sector investment in Ghana, aiming to create jobs and boost local production across key economic sectors.
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Ghana Targets Investment‑Grade Status in Shortest Possible Time
Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson outlined a package of reforms aimed at stabilising the economy, attracting investment and creating jobs for young Ghanaians.
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GIPS Urges Strategic Procurement to Drive National Development
The Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply calls for a shift in procurement’s role, linking it to industrialisation, inclusion and measurable growth.
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Kow Essuman Demands Outstanding Salary Payment by Sept. 11, 2026
The former legal counsel to ex‑President Akufo‑Addo has issued a final deadline to Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, threatening court action if unpaid benefits are not settled.
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Citizen Kofi Calls for Tougher Punishment to End Corruption in Ghana
The businessman urges a national rethink of corruption investigations, warning that lax penalties make bribery an attractive path to wealth.
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Ato Forson: Thanks Constituents for 18 Years of Support
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson expressed gratitude to the people of Enyan Abaasa during the district’s Akwambo Festival durbar, acknowledging the balance between his national duties and local service.
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IMF Board to Decide on Ghana's Final ECF Review, US$318m Disbursement Today
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board is expected to meet today to consider Ghana’s sixth and final review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, a decision that could unlock a final disbursement of about US$318 million and pave the way for a new three-year Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI).
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2027 Base Pay Talks End Inconclusively, Resume Next Week
Negotiations between the Ghanaian government and Organised Labour over the 2027 base pay adjustment for public sector workers concluded without an agreement, with both sides set to reconvene next week.
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Ghana’s New Media Powerlist 2026: Kwadwo Sheldon Tops 50 Influencers
Avance Media and WatsUp Agency unveiled the inaugural Top 50 list, ranking creators by reach, visibility and activity across six platforms.
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Seven Missing Fishermen Return Safely to Tema Harbour After Multinational Rescue
A multinational search‑and‑rescue mission in the Gulf of Guinea brought seven Ghanaian fishermen back to Tema Harbour on Thursday, after their canoe suffered an engine failure and drifted into Beninese waters.
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GEPA Unveils Accra Trade Hub, Friday Market and GEXPO to Boost Local Exports
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority launches three new platforms aimed at expanding market access for Ghanaian businesses and showcasing made‑in‑Ghana products to global buyers.
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Adwoa Safo Announces Return to Dome‑Kwabenya Parliamentary Race
The former MP, who served the constituency for 12 years, has declared her intention to seek the New Patriotic Party’s nomination for the 2028 elections.
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Letshego Ghana Boosts Maternal Care at Mamprobi Hospital
The savings and loans firm donated new medical gear and refurbished the maternity ward in Accra as part of its 2026 Customer Service Week.