AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBanking Results: Lower Pra Community Bank says 2025 profit before tax hit GH¢35.1m, up 61%, with assets rising to GH¢491.7m and NPLs at 3.29%. Jobs & Living Costs: Oppong Nkrumah tells Parliament that IMF exit won’t help youth unemployment and cost pressures, citing Greater Accra youth joblessness at 49.3%. Healthcare Access: SSNIT launches nationwide Telehealth for 267,000 retirees, offering remote consultations and e-prescriptions via partner pharmacies. Governance & Finance: At The Money Summit 2026, BoG’s Matilda Asante-Asiedu stresses policy consistency as Ghana moves from IMF ECF to a Policy Coordination Instrument; B&FT’s Acquaye urges trust and local capital. Industrial Push: Ghana and South Korea plan a West Africa Hyundai plant and a new university in Ghana, alongside deeper AI, energy and minerals cooperation. Cocoa Financing Reform: COCOBOD advances a locally funded commercial paper programme to replace syndicated loans, using pension funds, banks and value-chain players. Maritime & Water: Ghana Maritime Authority extends clean water via six mechanized boreholes in Upper West communities. Business & Trade: Ark Group International launches an SME funding database to connect firms with grants, loans and investors. Policy Watch: BoG denies plans to sell its new headquarters. Investment & Infrastructure: UK-Ghana Growth Partnership includes a £101m Takoradi floating dock project, targeting up to 430 jobs.
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