Author: citibusinessnews
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FBNBank partners WorldRemit to offer international money transfer services
FBNBank Ghana and digital payments company, WorldRemit, have announced a partnership that makes it easier for residents of Ghana to process international money transfers. This new service allows the Ghanaian diaspora and other nationals worldwide to send remittances to a network of 21 FBNBank branches and two agencies across Ghana, enabling their families and friends…
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Chamber of IPPs compliments government’s efforts at resolving some energy challenges
The Chamber of Independent Power Producers, Distributors and Bulk Consumers has complimented the efforts of the Energy Minister, Dr. Mattew Opoku Prempeh, for his good leadership and working relationship that has helped in the settlement of some major issues in the energy sector. This follows an announcement by a Deputy Minister of Energy, William Owuraku…
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World Bank Group launches new country partnership framework for Ghana
The World Bank Group’s (WBG) Board of Executive Directors today discussed a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Ghana for 2022 to 2026. The CPF prioritises investments in human capital, job creation, economic diversification, building a resilient health system, and fostering a greener and more inclusive society. Ghana has achieved considerable economic and social…
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Access Bank appoints Pearl Nkrumah as first female Executive Director
Access Bank Ghana Plc. has appointed its first female Executive Director, Pearl Nkrumah, to lead the bank’s Retail and Digital Operations. Pearl Nkrumah, the newest addition to the nine-member Access Bank Ghana Board, assumed duty early February 2022. Pearl Nkrumah brings a wealth of banking experience to the board, with over twenty-three years’ practice in…
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ADB celebrates customers
The Agricultural Development Bank PLC has organized a Customer Appreciation Dinner for key customers in the Greater Accra region. The event which was held at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra was attended by more than 100 top customers of the Bank in the Greater Region was graced by the Managing Director and other top…
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GNPC begins stakeholder engagements ahead of decommissioning of Saltpond Oil field
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has begun a series of engagements to inform, educate and solicit feedback from stakeholders as part of plans to decommission the Saltpond Oil Field, which is also Ghana’s first oil field. A statement issued by GNPC and signed by its General Manager for Sustainability and Stakeholder Relations, Dr. Kwame…
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COVID-19: Govt’s stimulus packages impacted positively on beneficiary firms – GSS Survey
Recent data from the COVID-19 Business tracker survey for wave III conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service, GSS, between 1st and 30th September 2021, has revealed an improvement in sales of some Small and Medium-sized Enterprises as a result of the government’s stimulus packages. The positive effect was evident amongst small businesses as their sales…
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Stakeholders advocate for accelerated development through value addition of country’s resources
The Board Chairman of the Mineral Income and Investment Fund, MIIF, Professor Douglas Boateng says Ghana’s position as the largest gold producer is worthless without visible development. According to him, it is unacceptable that there is not much evidence in terms of development despite Ghana’s rich natural resources. Professor Douglas Boateng made the assertion while…
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Ghana Airports Company appoints Pamela Djamson-Tettey as new MD
The Ghana Airports Company Limited has appointed Pamela Djamson-Tettey as its new Managing Director. The company in a statement said she has over 25 years of proven track record in Senior Management, including nine years in the mining industry, nine years in the manufacturing sector and five years in the power sector. Madam Djamson-Tettey is…
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Agromonti Commits Support towards ‘Gathering of the Royals’
Agromonti Company Limited, a leading provider of agricultural inputs and services in Ghana, has committed both financial and technical support, towards the ‘Gathering of the Royals’ event, an Agricultural resilience building platform for Traditional leaders to discuss and strengthen working relations with Corporate bodies, to influence sustainable farming. Making the Presentation on behalf of the…