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Agricultural Development Bank — financial institution participating in fraud awareness campaigns and deepening institutional collaboration with academic partners.
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Joy Online
… Banking career He began his banking career at the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), where he worked in the Foreign Operations Department. …
From banking to party finances: Alfred Kwadwo Thompson elected NPP TreasurerJoy Online
… It produces garments for local and international markets and was funded by Ghana EXIM Bank, German Development Bank KfW and the Agricultural Development Bank.
Volta Region in line for garment factory after Savelugu project – Eximbank CEOThe Ghanaian Times
… Institutional Development The idea of a development bank in Ghana dates back to the post-independence era, when institutions such as the National Investment Bank and Agricultural Development Bank were created to support industrialisation and agriculture. …
Unlocking finance for national transformation: The testimonies of Development Bank GhanaJoy Online
… Speaking at the Africa Oil Week Energy Conference held in Accra, Mr Lartey who is also the Partner, Strategy and Transactions at Deloitte Ghana added that the model could complement existing institutions such as the Agricultural Development Bank and the National Investment Bank. …
Deloitte Partner calls for a specialised bank for industrial developmentJoy Online
… The Government of Ghana holds a 45 per cent interest in the company, with the remaining shares held by state-linked institutions, including SSNIT, SIC, NIB, Agricultural Development Bank and GOIL. …
Metro Mass Transit returns to profit as revenue rises to GH¢161.85mJoy Online
Agricultural Development Bank (ADB PLC) has stepped up its commitment to customer protection and financial security by joining the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) to climax public education aimed at strengthening awareness of fraud and promoting safer banking practices. …
ADB champions safer banking as GAB fraud awareness campaign climaxedJoy Online
… The project, at ground-breaking in 2024, had grant funding support from Investing For Employment, a facility of KFW through the German Federal Ministry of Education, a commercial loan facility from ADB PLC, and equity contributions from the promoters. …
Manasseh sets the record straight on Northshore Apparel GH; dispels 1D1F claimJoy Online
… The financial sector also witnessed the recapitalisation of the National Investment Bank and Agricultural Development Bank, alongside continued government support for Consolidated Bank Ghana. …
Ghana’s state-owned enterprises return to profit with GH¢19.8bn gain in 2025 — SIGAJoy Online
… Beyond his ministerial and parliamentary service, he also served as Board Chairman of the Agricultural Development Bank. …
Former Agriculture Minister Ibrahim Adam passes onJoy Online
The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) and the University of Cape Coast (UCC) have signalled their commitment to deepening institutional cooperation following a high-level engagement between the leadership of the two institutions. …
ADB-UCC open new chapter of institutional collaborationAlfred Kwadwo Thompson has been elected National Treasurer of the New Patriotic Party, securing 2,243 votes at the party's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi on October 3, 2026. Thompson brings experience from banking roles at institutions including the Agricultural Development Bank, Standard Trust Bank, and the National Investment Bank.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Alfred Kwadwo Thompson has been elected National Treasurer of the New Patriotic Party, securing 2,243 votes at the party's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi on October 3, 2026. Thompson brings experience from banking roles at institutions including the Agricultural Development Bank, Standard Trust Bank, and the National Investment Bank.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana EXIM Bank CEO Sylvester Adinam Mensah announced plans to establish a garment and apparel factory in the Volta Region, following the commissioning of a similar facility in the Northern Region, as part of President Mahama's Reset Agenda to create jobs and support local production.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Development Bank Ghana, established in 2020, has disbursed more than GH¢2.5 billion to nearly 1,000 businesses, with over 60 per cent directed to women-led and women-owned enterprises and more than half channelled into agribusiness, agriculture and manufacturing.
14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Deloitte Africa's Infrastructure & Capital Projects leader has called for Ghana to establish a specialised financial institution to provide long-term, affordable financing to businesses in capital-intensive sectors like oil and gas and manufacturing, citing Nigeria's Bank of Industry—which offers interest rates as low as 5–7%—as a model.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has disowned a notice circulating on social media that directs incoming SHS and TVET boarding students to pay for an "EduPack set" of items including mattresses, pillows, and trunks. The GES cautioned parents and prospective students against making payments based on the fake communication.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Metro Mass Transit Limited posted a net profit of GH¢4.48 million in 2025, reversing a GH¢2.52 million loss in 2024, driven by a 16.87 per cent increase in operating revenue to GH¢161.85 million and a 30 per cent rise in passenger numbers to 2.51 million.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Agricultural Development Bank participated in the final leg of the Ghana Association of Banks' Fraud Roadshow and Market Storm in Accra on August 29, 2026, under the theme "Spot The Fraud, Stop The Fraud." The campaign aims to educate customers on fraud prevention and safer banking practices, with ADB's managing director emphasizing the importance of customer vigilance in protecting personal and banking information.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Though the Northshore Apparel GH concept was shared with the NPP government through the 1D1F secretariat in 2022, the project was never funded by 1D1F and received no concessionary government support. The project's ground-breaking in 2024 was funded by grant support from a KFW facility and a commercial loan from ADB PLC secured by the promoters.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's state-owned enterprises recorded a consolidated net profit after tax of GH¢19.80 billion in the 2025 financial year, ending four consecutive years of net losses, according to SIGA's 2025 State Ownership Report. Total SOE revenue increased by 28.12 per cent from GH¢137.64 billion to GH¢176.43 billion, marking a significant turnaround from the GH¢2.25 billion net loss in 2024.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ibrahim Adam, a former Minister for Food and Agriculture under President Jerry John Rawlings and Member of Parliament for Choggu/Tishigu from 1997 to 2001, has passed away, the source reports. He was also an animal scientist and Board Chairman of the Agricultural Development Bank.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Agricultural Development Bank and the University of Cape Coast have signalled their commitment to deepening institutional cooperation following a high-level engagement between the leadership of both institutions. The two organisations aim to explore opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation in areas that leverage the respective strengths of academia and the financial services sector.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Morgan Ayawine, General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU-Ghana), was recognised as Africa's Most Respected CEO in Labour and Union Leadership at the 2026 Africa's Most Respected CEOs Conference and Awards in Lusaka, Zambia, for his visionary leadership, business excellence, and innovation.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Morgan Ayawine, General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU-Ghana), has been honoured as "Africa's Most Respected CEO in Labour and Union Leadership" at the 6th Africa's Most Respected CEOs Conference and Awards in Lusaka, Zambia. The award recognised his visionary leadership, commitment to ethical governance, and contribution to organisational success and sustainable economic development.
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Patience Abbah, an Agricultural Development Bank employee, has been named the first-ever winner of Geisha Ghana's Mama G Award 2026, a national recognition of women whose care, sacrifice, resilience and positive influence shape families and communities. She was selected from 147 nominees across Ghana after a seven-week nationwide campaign.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Statistical Service reports that sustained high ginger inflation—which reached 111.3 per cent year-on-year in July 2026, making it the highest-inflation item and the third-largest individual contributor to food inflation—presents significant opportunities for investment in the crop's value chain, benefiting smallholder farmers, agro-processors, investors, logistics firms, and cold storage businesses, as demand from industry and export markets continues to rise.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB PLC) held its inaugural Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Chapter retreat on 7th and 8th August 2026 at Akosombo, bringing together members, executives, and industry experts under the theme "Recharge, Reconnect and Reinvent" to strengthen professionalism and prepare bankers for the evolving financial services landscape.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health is developing a comprehensive National AI Health Policy and Guidelines to provide a legal, ethical and operational framework for safe and equitable adoption of AI across Ghana's healthcare system. The policy aims to strengthen governance, data protection, digital infrastructure, workforce readiness and regulatory oversight to ensure AI supports improved healthcare delivery while safeguarding patient rights.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service and Ministry of Education are among 254 public institutions fined GH₵20,000 each by the Right to Information Commission for failing to submit 2025 annual reports. Both are repeat offenders; the Ministry of Education has faced four penalties and the Police Service three since 2020.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's banking industry maintains high service quality at 88.2 percent in 2025, though this represents a slight decline from prior years. According to the 2025 Ghana Customer Satisfaction Index report, consumer banking customer satisfaction has eased slightly while banks continue to perform strongly in service delivery, but converting satisfied customers into brand advocates remains a growing challenge.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre chief executive faces 78 charges stemming from investigations into alleged financial irregularities during her 2013–2017 tenure, including transactions in microfinance investments, financial literacy programmes, support for Kantamanto fire victims, and vehicle procurement, according to prosecutors.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson said the government fully recapitalised the National Investment Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, and Consolidated Bank Ghana in July 2025 to restore confidence and stability in Ghana's banking sector. GAT completed the full recapitalisation of UMB Bank, and Prudential Bank was fully capitalised through a private sector-led approach.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Peter Quartey has been appointed Provost of the College of Education at the University of Ghana, effective August 1, 2026, for a three-year term. He brings extensive academic and administrative experience, currently serving as Acting Director of the Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy since 2025.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin attended the launch of a book chronicling the National Investment Bank's transformation, describing erosion of public confidence in state institutions as the gravest threat to Ghana's democracy. The book, authored by Chief Dr Doliwura Awushi Abdul-Malik Seidu Zakaria, was launched at the British Council in Accra and attended by Members of the Council of State, Ministers, MPs, and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana's Board has approved the sale of its residual 13 percent stake in the Agricultural Development Bank, expected to be completed later this year, and also intends to exit its remaining approximately 1 percent stake in the National Investment Bank. The Governor stated the divestments aim to eliminate any perception of conflict between the BoG's ownership interests and its supervisory responsibilities.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has received a Nissan pickup and 20 motorbikes from the EEZZY Group Foundation as prizes for this year's Farmers' Day celebration. The National Best Farmer will receive the pickup, GH¢1.2 million in cash from the Agricultural Development Bank, a tractor with accessories, and farm inputs.
16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC held a trade seminar in Kumasi to help Ghanaian businesses compete internationally, bringing together importers, exporters, manufacturers, and SMEs to discuss financing, risk management, and cross-border trade opportunities. The bank's Managing Director said ADB aims to be the preferred financial partner for businesses seeking to expand beyond Ghana's borders.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars advanced to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the best third-placed teams despite a 2-1 defeat to Croatia, embodying steady progress and resilience rather than flamboyant performance.
2 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Eric Nyarko, former Head of Accounts at the National Service Authority, testified in court that he neither generated nor approved data used in the ADB-NSA hire purchase scheme, saying the data originated from the Authority's IT consultant and was transmitted under instructions from the accused, Gifty Oware-Aboagye.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Agricultural Development Bank recorded a significant turnaround in 2025, posting a profit after tax of GH¢367.29 million, up from GH¢35.06 million in 2024, driven by enhanced operational efficiency, stronger revenue generation, and its recapitalisation programme. Total assets grew to GH¢17.9 billion from GH¢14.6 billion, while total operating income rose to GH¢1.75 billion from GH¢1.0 billion.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
UK-based Ghana International Bank's Chief Executive Officer Dean Adansi has been relieved of his duties by the Board, which is controlled by the Government of Ghana through the Bank of Ghana. Ian Owulakwao Greenstreet, an investment banker and financial risk management expert, has been named as his replacement, subject to regulatory approval.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →