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Saturday, 29 August 2026
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BoG defends microfinance sector reforms to strengthen stability

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The Bank of Ghana has defended its ongoing reforms in the microfinance and specialised deposit-taking institutions sector as critical to restoring confidence and strengthening institutional resilience. The reforms focus on capital adequacy, governance and risk management, and sector restructuring, intended to create stronger buffers against economic shocks and improve oversight.

3 hours ago · Joy Online

Business

  1. BoG defends microfinance sector reforms to strengthen stability

    The Bank of Ghana has defended its ongoing reforms in the microfinance and specialised deposit-taking institutions sector as critical to restoring confidence and strengthening institutional resilience. The reforms focus on capital adequacy, governance and risk management, and sector restructuring, intended to create stronger buffers against economic shocks and improve oversight.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online

Society

  1. IGP promotes police officer for bravery in Aboso fire rescue

    Inspector Hance Atubra of Tarkwa Divisional Police has been promoted to Chief Inspector by the Inspector-General of Police for his intervention during a fire at Aboso Main Lorry Station on 26 August 2026. Atubra was the first officer on scene and evacuated people trapped in the area to safety.

    4 hours ago · Joy Online

World & Region

  1. US reaches deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil

    President Trump announced the US has reached an agreement with Venezuela to control more than 65 billion barrels of its proven oil reserves, which Trump said would more than double American oil reserves and lower gas prices. Secretary of State Rubio said the deal would bring nearly $100 billion in private investment to Venezuela and support thousands of jobs.

    1 hour ago · Joy Online

  2. Landlady recalls meeting 9/11 hijackers through Saudi resident

    A former apartment manager in San Diego recounts how she met Omar al-Bayoumi, a Saudi resident, in 1999, who later introduced her to two men who would hijack American Airlines flight 77 and crash it into the Pentagon on 9/11. Al-Bayoumi is now at the centre of a $1 trillion lawsuit brought against Saudi Arabia by families of victims and survivors.

    4 hours ago · Joy Online

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