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September 27, 2024

Bank of Ghana lowers monetary policy rate to 27 per cent

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana has lowered the policy rate by 200 basis points to 27 per cent, citing improved macroeconomic conditions.

In the assessment of the Committee, preliminary data since the last MPC meeting held i…

Ghanaian businesses urged not to downgrade for grant access

Mr. Bright Evans Darko, Head of Small Medium Enterprises (SME) Banking at GEXIM Bank, has advised Ghanaian enterprises to avoid downgrading their businesses to qualify for micro grants.

He noted that that could undermine the trustworthiness of busin…

Tinubu tasks Edo gov-elect on development

President Bola Tinubu has called on the Edo governor-elect, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, to prioritise the development of his state.

The President also assured him of the full support of the Federal Government and the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF).

It’s a new dawn for Edo people, says Okpebholo

Edo Governor-elect, Mr Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday said his election as governor of Edo signaled a new dawn for the state.

Okpebholo made the remarks, while briefing State House correspondents, after presenting his certificate of return to Preside…

UNICEF intensifies efforts at reducing child morbidity, mortality

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has affirmed its commitment to collaborating with governments toward reducing child morbidity and mortality through vaccination.

Mrs Aderonke Akinola-Akinwole, Social Behaviour Change Specialist at UNICEF …