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Energy Minister Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor says Ghana has secured over US$3.5 billion in oil and gas investment commitments as government reforms restore confidence in the energy sector.
Government says it will soon submit the Damang Gold Mine lease agreement to Parliament for ratification while defending continued operations at the mine following its takeover from Gold Fields.
Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem says West Africa spends up to US$4 billion annually importing rice and must invest in local production to strengthen food security and create jobs.
The Ghana Stock Exchange opened June with a turnover of GH¢31.78 million, driven by strong MTN Ghana trading activity and a sharp price gain by Zenith Bank Ghana.
The Bank of Ghana withdrew GH¢17.06 billion from the financial system through its latest 14-day bills auction as part of efforts to manage liquidity, contain inflation and support exchange rate stability.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announces a new COCOBOD financing model to raise about US$1 billion through commercial papers to support cocoa bean purchases for the 2026/2027 crop season.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says government will launch a new economy framework in the 2027 Budget to attract investment into agriculture, energy, mining, and infrastructure.
Goldman Sachs says rising oil prices may be eroding demand, potentially offsetting the impact of tighter global supplies and creating downside risks for crude prices.
Government raised GH¢4.87 billion from the latest Treasury bill auction, missing its GH¢5.89 billion target despite strong investor demand for short-term securities.
Ghana’s fuel market will see mixed adjustments in June 2026 as petrol and LPG price floors rise while diesel prices fall slightly under the latest NPA pricing outlook.
Energy Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor has praised workers and partners at Ghana’s TEN Fields after visiting the FPSO John Evans Atta Mills and Noble Venturer offshore facilities.
President John Mahama says urgent business regulatory reforms are critical to boosting productivity, attracting investment, and positioning Ghana as a competitive economy.