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NLC summons JUSAG and Finance Ministry to talks over planned court staff strike
Per the notice, all sides are expected to appear before the Commission on Wednesday, 21 January 2026...
Ghanaians can still apply for US tourist, business visas, ambassador says
In a post on Thursday, 15 January 2026, Mr Smith said B1/B2 visas remain available, stressing that t...
Defaulting companies face GH¢500 fine as ORC enforces beneficial ownership rules
In a notice issued on Monday, 12 January 2026, the ORC said all non-compliant companies will now be ...
Bank of Ghana rolls out new anti-money laundering rules for agency banking
The AML/CFT/CPF Agency Banking Guidelines, which take immediate effect, are issued under section 101...
Mahama orders full review of NLA–KGL lottery deal
In a directive dated 24 December 2025 and addressed to the Ministry of Finance, the President called...
Bearer shares banned in Ghana-ORC warns of sanctions
In a notice dated 2 January 2026, the ORC said the ban takes immediate effect and applies to all com...
Bank of Ghana tightens grip on International money transfer operators
The Guidelines for the Registration and Operations of International Money Transfer Operators in Ghan...
BoG, SEC and FIC brief crypto firms on tough new anti-money laundering rules
The session, organised jointly with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial I...
BoG issues fresh guidelines on use of LOC in cross-border trade
In a public notice dated 22 December 2025, the central bank spelt out exactly who is required – and ...
Mahama assents to VASP Bill, formally legalising and regulating crypto and virtual assets in Ghana
The assent, confirmed in a statement by Mensah Thompson, Deputy Director-General of the Securities a...
GRA to roll out revamped 20% VAT regime from January
The rollout follows parliamentary approval and presidential assent to the VAT Bill, 2025, which intr...
Kandifo Institute petitions AG, OSP and EOCO over alleged unlawful dealings in GoldBod operations
In a detailed petition addressed to the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, the Office of the...
BoG to roll out rules for Ghana’s new crypto law
In a statement, the central bank said the directives will be issued in partnership with the Securiti...
SEC warns Ghanaian celebrities over unlicensed crypto promotions
The warning comes as the country prepares to implement the new Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP...
Revised Mining lease for Ewoyaa Lithium Project submitted to parliament
The lease, covering the Ewoyaa project in the Western Region, has been referred to the Parliamentary...
BoG governor says crypto trading now legal under new regulatory framework
Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama made the disclosure at the Bank’s annual Nine Lessons, Carols and ...
Jonah Capital accuses Nigeria’s company registrar of “corporate theft” in $50m share dispute
The row surfaced publicly after Ghanaian business magnate Sir Sam Jonah petitioned Ghana’s Minister ...
Ghana card to be compulsory for all insurance policies from January 2026
In a directive issued to insurers, the Commission said no motor or general insurance transaction sho...
Chamber of Mines pushes for passage of Minerals Revenue Management Act
The Act, when passed, will provide a clear legal framework for governing how income from mineral res...
PPA boss urges swift passage of Procurement Professionalisation Bill
Speaking at the 11th Ghana Mining Industry Awards in Accra, Mr Ahiable said the legislation is direc...
Parliament passes road traffic amendment bill, legalises 'Okada' operation
The legislation, passed on Wednesday, 10 December, also revises Ghana’s legal alcohol limit for driv...
Mahama signs law to scrap 1% COVID-19 Levy from January 2026
The presidential assent, given on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, clears the way for the levy to be ful...
Government pulls Lithium deal from parliament for wider consultations
Briefing the House on Wednesday, the Deputy Minister said the decision followed objections raised by...
Government lays bill to legalise, regulate 'Okada' operations
The draft legislation, laid in the House by the Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, propose...
Bank of Ghana moves to tighten cyber rules as digital payments surge
Officials say a revised Cyber and Information Security Directive is expected early next year, with t...
