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Ecobank Ghana PLC

Ecobank Ghana PLC — commercial bank that recorded GH¢3.03 billion profit before tax in 2025 and led arrangement of a $200 million refinery expansion loan.

2026-04-272026-09-18

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The rest were Meridian Marshalls Holding Company (9.1%), ZEN Petroleum Holdings PLC (8.9%), TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC (3.9%) and Ecobank Ghana PLC (0.1%).

    GSE showed strong performance in August 2026 despite recording more stock losses
  3. Joy Online

    PLC (31%), Ecobank Ghana PLC (16%), Scancom PLC (11%), Standard Chartered Bank Pref.

    GSE ranked best-performing stock market in Africa as of August 2026
  4. August 2026
  5. Joy Online

    PLC (31%), Ecobank Ghana PLC (16%), Scancom PLC (11%), Standard Chartered Bank Pref.

    GSE delivers 75% year-to-date return for investors as of July 2026
  6. July 2026
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    Gainers Ecobank Ghana PLC 0.025 GCB 0.03 Scancom PLC 0.02 Laggards CalBank 0.01 ETI 0.01 Republic Bank 0.20 Follow our WhatsApp Channel now!

    GSE up 4.86 points; financial stocks shed 20.46 points
  8. The Chronicle

    How the case unfolded The matter began on 25 June 2026, when the manager of the Haatso Shell Filling Station alerted police to a complaint originating from Ecobank Ghana PLC concerning suspicious POS activity on two US Citi Bank debit cards.

    Nigerian in court over alleged transnational POS fraud
  9. June 2026
  10. Joy Online

    Investigations began on June 25, 2026, after the manager of the Haatso Shell Filling Station lodged a complaint with the police following information from Shell Headquarters that Ecobank Ghana PLC had reported suspicious POS transactions involving two Citibank debit cards issued

    Cybercrime crackdown: CSA, police arrest high-interest Nigerian fraud suspect
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    Ecobank Ghana PLC has reiterated its commitment with environmental sustainability with an ambitious nationwide tree-planting campaign aimed at planting more than 4,200 tree seedlings across the country as part of activities marking this year’s World Environment Day celebration.

    Ecobank Ghana PLC deepens commitment to environmental sustainability… targets to plant 4,200 trees this year
  12. Business & Financial Times

    Ecobank Ghana PLC shareholders have approved a dividend of GH¢1.21 per share for the 2025 financial year, marking a 256.8 percent increase from GH¢0.34 in 2024 as the bank returned stronger earnings at its Annual General Meeting (AGM).

    Ecobank shareholders approve 256% dividend surge as profits hit GH¢3.03bn
  13. The Ghanaian Times

    Addressing shareholders at the bank’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Accra yesterday, the Chairman of Ecobank Ghana PLC, Chief Alhassan Adani, attributed the impressive performance to disciplined execution of the bank’s strategy, prudent cost management and the confidence repose

    Ecobank Ghana PLC records strong performance in 2025 … profit before tax soars to GH¢3.03bn
  14. Joy Online

    Ecobank Ghana PLC delivered a strong financial performance in 2025, recording a 28 percent increase in profit before tax to GH¢3 billion, as Ghana’s banking sector continued its recovery from recent economic challenges.

    Ecobank Ghana posts strong 2025 performance as profit rises 28% to GH¢3bn

Saturday 5 September

  1. Ghana Stock Exchange records 71.9% return in August 2026

    The Ghana Stock Exchange's Composite Index returned 71.90% in August 2026, with trading activity up 323.86% year-on-year; while the top price gainers included Dannex Ayrton Starwin PLC (313.6%) and Digicut Production & Advertising PLC (211.1%), there were 16 price losers led by Enterprise Group PLC (-33.1%).

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 3 September

  1. Ghana Stock Exchange ranked Africa's best performer in August 2026

    The Ghana Stock Exchange returned 71.27% in local terms as of August 2026, ranking first among 14 African stock exchanges, though it placed second to Nigeria's 153% dollar return. Market activity remained robust with 140,323 transactions recorded in July, representing a 456.44% increase year-on-year.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 11 August

  1. GSE delivers 75% year-to-date return for investors as of July

    The Ghana Stock Exchange's Composite Index and Financial Stock Index delivered year-to-date returns of 75.99% and 77.27%, respectively, as of July 2026, with market activity robust at 140,323 transactions and 23 price gainers led by Intravenous Infusions PLC (367%) and Hords PLC (255%).

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Ghana Stock Exchange index rises slightly; financial stocks decline

    The Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index closed at 14,712.00 points, up 4.86 points, while the Financial Stocks Index fell 20.46 points to 8,218.45 points. Year-to-date, the Composite Index is up 67.75 per cent while the Financial Stocks Index is down 76.85 per cent.

    8 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Nigerian arraigned over alleged transnational POS fraud scheme

    A Nigerian national operating a cement block manufacturing business in Accra has been arraigned in court following a joint Cyber Security Authority and Ghana Police Service investigation into alleged use of compromised US-issued Citi Bank debit cards for fraudulent Point of Sale transactions at fuel stations.

    1 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 30 June

  1. CSA, Ghana Police arrest Nigerian cybercrime suspect

    The Cyber Security Authority and Ghana Police Service, working with INTERPOL and the FBI, have arrested and prosecuted a Nigerian national alleged to be linked to an international cyber-enabled financial crime syndicate. The suspect is accused of involvement in fraudulent Point of Sale transactions at fuel stations in Ghana and transnational financial crimes involving compromised US-issued bank cards.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 22 June

  1. Ecobank Ghana plants 4,200 trees for World Environment Day

    Ecobank Ghana PLC is launching a nationwide tree-planting campaign to plant more than 4,200 tree seedlings across the country as part of World Environment Day 2026 celebrations. The initiative includes planting exercises in multiple cities and a partnership with Prampram SHS, where the bank has planted 1,400 seedlings since 2012.

    22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 19 June

  1. Ecobank Ghana approves 256% dividend surge on GH¢3.03bn profit

    Ecobank Ghana shareholders approved a dividend of GH¢1.21 per share for 2025, a 256.8 percent increase from the prior year, as the bank's pre-tax profit rose 28.3 percent to GH¢3.03 billion, driven by higher non-interest income offsetting a 28.8 percent fall in net interest income.

    19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 18 June

  1. Ecobank Ghana posts 28% profit growth to GH¢3.03bn in 2025

    Ecobank Ghana PLC recorded a profit before tax of GH¢3.03 billion in 2025, up 28.3 per cent from GH¢2.4 billion in 2024, with total revenue of GH¢5.2 billion driven by net interest income, trading income and fee-based earnings.

    18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Ecobank Ghana profit rises 28% to GH¢3 billion in 2025

    Ecobank Ghana recorded a 28 percent increase in profit before tax to GH¢3 billion in 2025, with revenue rising to GH¢5.2 billion and loans and advances growing 24 percent to GH¢13 billion. The bank ranked second in the industry by both revenue generation and profit before tax.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 13 June

  1. Ghana Stock Exchange indices up sharply in May 2026

    The GSE's Composite Index and Financial Stock Index posted returns of 63.67% and 68.99% respectively in May 2026, with market activity reaching 89,945 transactions. Twelve stocks recorded losses for the month, including Ecobank Transnational Inc., CalBank PLC, and Ghana Commercial Bank PLC.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Ecobank Ghana reports 28% profit growth, stronger capital position

    Ecobank Ghana's 2025 financial results show Profit Before Tax of GH¢3.03 billion (up 28%), Profit After Tax of GH¢1.82 billion, and shareholders' funds strengthened from GH¢5.4 billion to GH¢7.2 billion, with Capital Adequacy Ratio improving to 21.48%.

    9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 5 June

  1. Ecobank leads $200 million Sentuo refinery expansion loan

    Ecobank Ghana has been appointed Lead Arranger and Book Runner for a US$200 million loan facility supporting the second phase expansion of the Sentuo Oil Refinery. The financing is expected to enhance Ghana's energy security and industrial development.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 16 May

  1. Ecobank Ghana responds to court ruling on claims

    Ecobank Ghana PLC says it respects the judicial process following a recent court ruling on claims against the bank, and reassures customers that the bank's financial position remains strong and services continue without disruption.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ecobank Ghana reassures customers after court ruling on claims

    Ecobank Ghana PLC acknowledged a recent court ruling regarding claims against the bank and stated that it respects the judicial process and will uphold the rule of law. The bank said its financial position remains strong and resilient, and services continue without disruption.

    16 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 8 May

  1. Ghana equity market posts 72% gain in April 2026

    The Ghana Stock Exchange's Composite Index gained 72.52% in April 2026, with the Financial Stocks Index rising 90.21%. The number of transactions increased 999.17% year-over-year, and SIC Insurance Company PLC led ten price gainers for the month.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Jobberman Ghana to host HR & CEO Wave Summit 2026

    Jobberman Ghana has announced the HR & CEO Wave Summit 2026, scheduled for 14th May 2026 at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, to bring together CEOs, HR leaders, and industry experts to explore AI adoption and Gen Z workforce transformation in Ghanaian organisations.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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