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Ecobank Ghana PLC

Ghanaian financial institution providing corporate financing, education initiatives, and environmental programs, including $250m mine expansion funding and digital learning centres.

2026-04-272026-11-02
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  1. June 2026

  2. Business & Financial Times

    By Ecobank Ghana PLC In an environment where headlines can often outpace facts, the true measure of a bank’s strength lies not in sentiment, but in performance. …

    The quiet strength of a resilient balance sheet

  3. Joy Online

    Ecobank Ghana PLC has been appointed as the Lead Arranger and Book Runner for a US$200 million medium-term loan facility to support the second phase expansion of the Sentuo Oil Refinery. …

    Ecobank to Lead $200 Million Loan Syndication for Sentuo Refinery Expansion
  4. May 2026

  5. Ecobank Ghana reassures customers after court ruling on claims

    1. Joy Online

      Ecobank Ghana PLC is aware of the recent court ruling in respect of claims on the Bank. …

      Ecobank Ghana PLC statement on recent court ruling

    2. Business & Financial Times

      Ecobank Ghana PLC is aware of the recent court ruling in respect of claims on the Bank. …

      Ecobank Ghana PLC statement

  6. Joy Online

    … The price losers for the month were TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC (-1.18%), Ecobank Ghana PLC (-1.27%), Societe Generale Ghana PLC (-2.77%), Guiness Ghana Breweries PLC (-5.96%), Enterprise Group PLC (-6.29%), New Gold (-8.97%), Fan Milk PLC (-11.40%), Benso Palm Plantation P …

    GSE equity market records 72% return in April 2026, SIC led pack of 10 gainers
  7. April 2026

  8. Joy Online

    … ah Asmah (COO, Npontu Technologies) Panel Discussion 2: Managing Gen Z – Mindset, Expectations & GrowthThis session will explore strategies for engaging the next generation workforce, featuring Nixon Amoah-Awuah (Regional HR Head, Ghana & Anglophone West Africa, Ecobank Ghana PLC …

    Jobberman Ghana to host HR & CEO Wave Summit 2026 to address AI and GenZ workforce transformation
Mining & Energy

Ghana Bauxite Company appoints Ecobank for $250m expansion financing

The News

Ghana Bauxite Company Limited (GBC) at Awaso has appointed Ecobank Ghana PLC as exclusive mandated arranger for financing facilities of up to US$250 million to support its expansion programme, including mining equipment, haulage systems, and infrastructure. The facilities comprise a term loan and revolving credit facility, though the full amount is not yet disbursed and depends on the outcome of the financing process.

3 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Today

  1. Ghana Bauxite Company appoints Ecobank for $250m expansion financing

    Ghana Bauxite Company Limited (GBC) at Awaso has appointed Ecobank Ghana PLC as exclusive mandated arranger for financing facilities of up to US$250 million to support its expansion programme, including mining equipment, haulage systems, and infrastructure. The facilities comprise a term loan and revolving credit facility, though the full amount is not yet disbursed and depends on the outcome of the financing process.

    3 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Thursday 29 October

  1. GBC secures $250m Ecobank financing for Awaso mine expansion

    Ghana Bauxite Company and Ecobank Ghana have signed a US$250 million financing arrangement to expand and modernise GBC's mining operations at Awaso in Western North region, targeting production of 1.5 million tonnes per year and supporting Ghana's goal to process more bauxite locally.

    29 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Ghana Bauxite Company secures $250m financing for Awaso expansion

    Ghana Bauxite Company Limited has signed a $250 million financing mandate with Ecobank Ghana to expand and modernise its mining operations at Awaso, with the funds supporting mine expansion, working capital, and Ghana's goal to process more bauxite locally.

    29 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. Ghana Bauxite Company secures US$250m for mine expansion

    Ghana Bauxite Company Limited has signed a US$250 million financing arrangement with Ecobank Ghana to expand its Awaso mine and prepare it to feed a planned alumina refinery as part of developing an integrated aluminium industry.

    28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

  1. UK-Ghana Trade Resource Centre launches to boost bilateral commerce

    The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce and the UK-Ghana Jobs and Economic Transformation Programme have launched the UK-Ghana Trade Resource Centre, a market-access platform designed to help businesses identify opportunities, navigate export requirements and build commercial partnerships. The initiative emerged from the UK-Ghana Trade & Investment Summit 2026 and aims to support firms in leveraging the UK-Ghana Trade Partnership Agreement.

    9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Ecobank opens digital learning centre for 2,000 pupils

    Ecobank Ghana has inaugurated a refurbished Digital Learning Centre at La-Nkwantanang Cluster of Schools, fitted with 26 computers and designed to serve over 2,000 pupils from eight basic schools with training in coding, web development, animation, robotics, and artificial intelligence. The facility was financed by Ecobank as part of its Transforming Africa Through Education programme marking the bank's 40th anniversary.

    6 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Ecobank Ghana opens digital learning centre at La-Nkwantanang schools

    Ecobank Ghana has commissioned a Digital Learning Centre at the La-Nkwantanang Cluster of Schools in Madina, equipped with 26 computers and facilities for coding, web development, animation, robotics and artificial intelligence. The initiative is part of Ecobank's three-year Transforming Africa Through Education programme.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

  1. Ghana's business environment at inflection point, says PwC

    PwC Country Senior Partner Vish Ashiagbor says Ghana's business environment is at an "inflection point," with the private sector gradually assuming greater responsibility for driving economic activity. He remarks that businesses must adapt their processes, relationships, and strategies to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

    25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 21 September

  1. Ecobank, Joy Business host green finance dialogue for agriculture

    Ecobank Ghana and Joy Business are hosting a financial dialogue on September 22 to explore how green finance can support sustainable and inclusive growth in Ghana's agriculture sector, bringing together agricultural SMEs, entrepreneurs, regulators, and stakeholders.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

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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