Owing to mounting debts associated with its implementation, corruption and inefficiency, government is being urged to abolish the premixed fuel subsidy policy. Rather, Policy Lead-Petroleum and Conventional Energy, Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Kodzo Yaotse believes direct financial support to fisherfolk would be a more effective option for fuel purchases, thereby bypassing flaws of […] The post

By Albert Larweh ASANTE Setting financial goals for the year is not just putting numbers on a spreadsheet, they are the blueprint for the life you want to build. Yet, too often, we treat them like New Year’s resolutions – ambitious in January, abandoned by March for those of us who just observed the process […] The post Charting the course:

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected] / [email protected] The domestic Treasury money market continues to witness elevated yields that have persisted since January 2023, an examination by the B&FT has shown. These high yields, primarily driven by robust investor demand, have become a hallmark of the market in the aftermath of […] The post

By Kizito CUDJOE The Ghana Chamber of Mines has urged the government to adopt a comprehensive, multi-stakeholder strategy to tackle the underlying causes of illegal mining, following the recent deadly clashes on the concessions of some member companies. In its initial statement, the chamber emphasised the need for a coordinated effort involving all stakeholders to […] The post

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Government is targetting the conversion of underutilised land into productive agricultural space by designating and increasing the amount of land available for farming purposes through a land banks policy, Minister for Food and Agriculture-designate Eric Opoku has disclosed. Outlining government’s new agriculture policies during his vetting in parliament on Monday, January 20, […] The post

… as B&FT meets Nigerian High Commission Management of the B&FT – the nation’s premier financial publication – has paid a courtesy call to the Nigerian High Commission in Accra, in a move geared toward strengthening media cooperation and enhancing coverage of regional trade initiatives The meeting, which brought together senior executives from both institutions, […] The post Ghana-Nigeria

Foreign direct investment was down by an estimated 8% in 2024, challenging progress on the Sustainable Development Goals that heavily rely on international project finance. In 2024, global FDI rose 11% to an estimated $1.4 trillion but dipped by 8% when excluding flows through European conduit economies – which often serve as transfer points for […] The post Foreign

Yellow Card, Africa’s largest stablecoin on/off-ramp, is prioritizing helping businesses streamline cross-border transactions across Africa and expand their operations. The company’s focus is on creating a secure environment for customers while ensuring compliance with local regulations. Leveraging stablecoins, Yellow Card remains committed to building partnerships with businesses and stakeholders to unlock Africa’s financial potential. Chris […] The post

First Sky Group, a leading Ghanaian business conglomerate, has commemorated its 22nd anniversary with a Thanksgiving Service, attributing its success to God’s unwavering faithfulness and divine providence amidst global challenges. The theme of the service, ‘Proclaiming the Unfailing Love of God’ (Romans 8:37), served as a heartfelt expression of gratitude for God’s unwavering love and […] The post