By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU (joshua.amlanu@thebftonline.com)  The central bank is tightening its grip on liquidity faster than it did a year ago, significantly scaling up its open market operations in the first four months of 2025 as inflation stays sticky around the 20 percent range amid fiscal pressures. The Bank of Ghana mopped up a total […] The post Central bank tightens

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Shallow capital markets and a persistent lack of investable alternatives puts the country’s pension industry at risk of systemic fragility, Afriyie Oware, Chief Executive Officer-Axis Pension Trust, has said. The pension sector’s overreliance on government securities has remained unchanged despite multiple regulatory interventions aimed at rebalancing investment portfolios. As of 2023, […] The post Shallow

…urgent action needed to avert health and climate crisis  By Juliet ETEFE (Juliet.etefe@thebftonline.com) About 26 million citizens remain at risk due to their dependence on traditional cooking fuels such as charcoal and firewood – a growing threat to both public health and the environment. This warning was echoed by stakeholders during the German Embassy’s Climate […] The post 26m

Clean cooking needed to avert health and climate crisis  By Juliet ETEFE (Juliet.etefe@thebftonline.com) About 26 million citizens remain at risk due to their dependence on traditional cooking fuels such as charcoal and firewood – a growing threat to both public health and the environment. This warning was echoed by stakeholders during the German Embassy’s Climate […] The post 26m

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH A labour consultant and Chief Executive Officer of Gamey and Gamey, Austin Gamey, has urged employers to adjust their pay policies to be commensurate with employee productivity to ensure satisfaction. Speaking at a labour law forum in Accra organised by The Business Executive, the renowned labour consultant said: “Now that business […] The post Match

A new book titled ‘The Landmines of Destiny,’ authored by Dr. Michael Boadi Nyamekye, seeks to contribute meaningfully to shaping minds and influencing society. The book explores themes such as discipline, purpose, and personal responsibility, with the aim of instilling strong moral foundations in readers—particularly the youth. At the official launch of the book in […] The post Dr.

Renowned Ghanaian comedian and filmmaker, Kwaku Sintim Misa (KSM), has revealed that his biggest breakthrough as an actor was landing a role in the acclaimed US television series, Law & Order. Though it stands out as a career-defining moment, KSM says his appearance in Law and Order was the result of a journey that began […] The post Acting in US Law and Order series was my biggest

The late Ghanaian Highlife legend, Dada Kwaku Duah, popularly known as Dada KD was doing well financially before his demise, King Pee, the manager has revealed. “Dada KD was not broke. He was doing very well,” King Pee emphasised. “He was supposed to submit his UK visa application today for a show next Saturday. He […] The post Dada KD was not broke before his demise – Manager appeared

In politics, there is this theory of ‘Attack but Defend’ which goes like this, “Condemn everything your opponents does, however when it gets to your turn, do the same things and come out to defend yourself.” This happens in Ghana. In 2008, Hon. Adamu Daramani Sakande of the NPP MP, filed to contest the Bawku […] The post Cecilia and Sammy, in the ‘Politics of Attack But

The Lagos State Government has said it will begin the full enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics on July 1. The Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement on X on Monday. He explained that the state government had been intentional and strategic with 18 months of dialogue, engagement and transition. […] The post Lagos begins enforcement of ban on single-use

Gunmen believed to be members of the notorious Lakurawa gang stormed Zagami village in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Sunday, abducting several Christian worshippers during a church service. DAILY POST gathered that the attackers, who arrived on motorcycles, invaded the church during morning worship, shooting sporadically and causing panic before whisking away […] The post Gunmen

The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has reaffirmed China’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation with Nigeria, particularly in the solid minerals sector, through the establishment of electric vehicle (EV) factories and increased industrial collaboration. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, at the weekend, Ambassador Dunhai emphasised […] The post China

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday led residents in a voluntary day of prayer and fasting aimed at strengthening unity and resilience in the face of persistent security challenges. The Governor arrived in Rann, the headquarters of Kala Balge Local Government Area, before sunset on Sunday, where he spent the night overseeing security […] The post Borno State

A Lufthansa flight with 205 people on board went without a pilot for 10 minutes last year after the copilot fainted while he was alone in the cockpit, according to a new report from Spain’s accident investigation authority. The captain had briefly left the cockpit to use the lavatory when the copilot fainted during a […] The post Lufthansa flight flew without a pilot

Tanzania’s main opposition leader Tundu Lissu told his supporters to have no fear as he appeared in court on Monday for the first time since his arrest on charges that include treason. Lissu refused to participate in a hearing on April 24 because authorities conducted a virtual, rather than an in-person trial, with him appearing via video link from prison. […] The post Tanzanian

Old Mutual Ghana, a leading provider of insurance and financial services, has entered a strategic partnership with the Grow, Unite, Build Africa (GUBA) Diaspora Network to deliver bespoke travel and personal accident insurance solutions tailored specifically for members of the diaspora community. This partnership is designed to enhance financial protection for individuals of African heritage—particularly […] The post Old

By Samuel Ohene NYANTAKYI The Chief Executive Officer of Investor Hub Company Ltd., Mr. Michael Kwesi Ofori, served as a moderator on “Financing Africa’s Future-Investments, Sovereign Wealth and Economic Growth Panel at the 2025 edition of the Africa Development Conference (ADC) hosted at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The event held from April 11-12, 2025, […] The post Investor

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), together with its allied trade organizations, have expressed deep concern over the caution issued by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to its President, Dr. Joseph Obeng, regarding his use of an honorary doctorate title. This is contained in a press release dated May 19. “We find this […] The post Your

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), along with allied trade organizations, has strongly condemned what it calls a “malicious attempt” by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to discredit the use of Dr. Joseph Obeng’s honorary doctorate title. In a statement, GUTA expressed outrage over GTEC’s cautionary press release, describing it as a deliberate […] The post GUTA

The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Alhaji Abbas Ibrahim Moro, has pleaded with commuters not to beat commercial drivers who refuse to comply with a 15% reduction in transport fares announced by the Union. This follows his revelation that the Union has directed its members to reduce transport fares […] The post If our members