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Love Language Beyond Words: Showing care through smart money moves

  Valentine’s Day often makes us think of love, relationships, gifts, flowers, chocolates, and fancy dinners. But love isn’t always loud or flashy. Sometimes, it’s the quiet, thoughtful things we do, especially when it comes to money, that speak the loudest. In Ghanaian homes, we see it every day. A parent making sure school fees are paid before the term starts. A sibling sending a small gift at the end of the month. A child providing care for their aged parent. A parent taking care of a sick child, providing for the daily needs of their children or, buying that special gift promised on their birthday. These small, responsible actions are a love language all on their own. They require making financial decisions that affect the very limited resources we have. Planning to share the joy of love Fulfilling all these acts of love is also about thinking ahead. Setting aside a little each month for bills, emergencies, or family needs shows you care without adding stress. Even small saving...
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Ghana's Economy: A Turnaround Story Gaining Bullish Sentiment

 By H.E. SABAH ZITA BENSON Ghana is executing a powerful economic turnaround, now being re-rated by global markets as a premier investment-grade destination in Africa. Speaking at the Ghana Business Breakfast Meeting on 29 January 2026, H.E. Mrs. Sabah Zita Benson presented a compelling investment thesis for the nation. She credited the robust rebound to a disciplined structural adjustment program and strategic vision under President John Dramani Mahama. We have transitioned decisively from economic volatility to macroeconomic stability and are now in a phase of strategic growth investing,”  Benson stated. This shift is validated by a strengthened strategic partnership with the IMF and Bretton Woods institutions, a major confidence indicator for international capital. The fundamentals are strong: Ghana’s economy outperformed benchmarks with over 5% real GDP growth in 2025. The growth engine is fueled by key sectors—agriculture, services, and trade—while fiscal consolidation ha...

Kotoka Int’l Airport to be renamed Accra International Airport — Govt

  The government has announced plans to change the name of Ghana’s international airport from Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to Accra International Airport. The announcement was made during a leadership media briefing ahead of the resumption of the Ninth Parliament on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, disclosed that the change would be effected through legislation to be laid before Parliament by the Minister for Transport. We are changing the name of our airport from Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport. A bill will be brought by the Minister for Transport for the name to be changed,” he said. The proposed renaming follows years of calls by sections of the public and civil society groups who argue that the current name does not reflect Ghana’s democratic values, as it honours General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka, one of the key figures involved in the 1966 coup that overthrew the country’s first government. Ayariga said the renaming for...

Cocoa farmers threaten ‘demo’ over unpaid COCOBOD arrears

  Cocoa farmers across the country are threatening a nationwide demonstration next week over unpaid monies owed by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) for cocoa beans supplied since November 2025. The farmers say months of delayed payments have plunged them into severe financial hardship, affecting their ability to cater for basic needs, including healthcare and school fees. Speaking to Citi News, President of the Mankrong Cocoa Cooperative Farmers Association, Francis Teinor, urged COCOBOD and government authorities to act swiftly to clear the arrears to avert disruptions in the cocoa sector. It is really affecting farmers, some are sick and want to seek medication, but they don’t have money to go to the hospital. Do you want them to die? School has reopened and parents want to pay fees. “We cannot also keep the cocoa because farmers don’t have the storage facilities. As I speak, it’s been about six weeks, no money for cocoa farmers. This is seriously affecting the sector. If the COCO...

Ghana earned less money from oil export in second half of 2025 – BoG

 The new Ghana Petroleum Funds report released by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revealed that the country earned less money from the sale of crude oil in the second half of 2025. In the semi- annual report, the data showed that oil lifting receipts between July and December 2025 dropped to US$198.25 million, from US$369.25 million in 2024. The report further revealed that total receipts from the 83rd and 84th liftings from the Jubilee field were US$134.55 million compared to US$144.20 million received in the second half of 2024 (81st and 82nd liftings). The 18th lifting from Sankofa Gye-Nyame Field was US$63.70 million in comparison to H2 2024 (16th lifting) amount of US$68.54 million. “During the period under review, a total amount of US$201.40 million was received as other income for corporate income tax and Petroleum Holding Fund interest. The amounts received comprise US$198.09 million for corporate income tax and US$3.31 million for Petroleum Holding Fund interest”, the report s...

Scheduled exit from IMF programme, others could influence capital flows, exchange rate dynamics – BoG Governor

  The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiamah, has expressed worry about the implications of the scheduled exit from the IMF programme later this year and the uncertainties in the global environment. According to him, this could pose challenges to capital flows and exchange rate dynamics. Responding to questions from the media, he pointed out that the Central Bank will monitor and maintain vigilance in that regard. As the Bank continues with its policy vigilance during the easing cycle and reserve build-up, we expect to maintain the earlier gains. We note that the scheduled exit from the IMF programme later this year and the uncertainties in the global environment could influence capital flows and exchange rate dynamics”. “Against the above backdrop, the Bank’s [BoG] policy strategy emphasises caution and vigilance”, he added. Inflation declined sharply and sustainably from 23.8% in December 2024 to 5.4% in December 2025, reflecting tight monetary conditions, improved fi...

FirstBank opens two new branches in Accra to deepen SME and Retail Banking Services

  FirstBank Ghana has officially opened two new branches at Dzorwulu, located adjacent to Allied Oil Fuel Filling Station on the Olusegun Obasanjo Highway and at North Industrial Area next to Star Oil Filling Station on the Dadeban Road, as part of its ongoing expansion strategy to bring banking services closer to customers and support economic activities within key commercial catchment areas. The new Dzorwulu and North Industrial Area branches will primarily serve entities, small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), retailers, and individual customers within the surrounding communities, offering convenient access to a wide range of retail and business banking solutions. In an interview with the media, Victor Yaw Asante, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank Ghana, described the branches as a deliberate step to support enterprise growth and strengthen the FirstBank brand’s customer engagement. The opening of our Dzorwulu and North Industrial Area branches refle...