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Thursday, 7 May 2026
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Johnson Asiama

Also known as: Dr. Johnson Asiama · Governor Asiama · Governor · Governor of the Bank of Ghana · Dr. John Asiamah · BoG Governor · Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama

Bank of Ghana Governor advocating for Africa's digital finance advancement beyond basic payments and praised for economic stabilisation efforts.

Addressed the 2026 3i Africa Summit calling for Africa's digital finance sector to move beyond basic payment systems toward sophisticated solutions like digital credit, embedded finance, and cross-border services. The Bank of Ghana Governor has also held talks with the AfCFTA Secretary-General on financial integration for trade and received Council of State commendation for managing Ghana's economic recovery, with inflation declining to 3.2 percent and reserves reaching a historic US$14.5 billion.

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BoG Governor calls for Africa to advance beyond digital payments

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Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama has called for Africa's digital finance industry to move beyond basic payment systems into more sophisticated financial solutions including digital credit, embedded finance, supply chain finance and cross-border services. He noted that while basic payment infrastructure is increasingly in place, the continent must now address fragmentation, cost and regulatory misalignment to connect these systems.

22 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. BoG Governor calls for Africa to advance beyond digital payments

    Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama has called for Africa's digital finance industry to move beyond basic payment systems into more sophisticated financial solutions including digital credit, embedded finance, supply chain finance and cross-border services. He noted that while basic payment infrastructure is increasingly in place, the continent must now address fragmentation, cost and regulatory misalignment to connect these systems.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. BoG Governor urges Africa beyond payments toward deeper financial solutions

    At the 2026 3i Africa Summit in Accra, Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama called for Africa's digital finance agenda to move beyond basic payment systems toward value-driven solutions such as digital credit, embedded finance, and cross-border services. He noted that while 49 per cent of adults in sub-Saharan Africa now have access to digital financial accounts, the next phase must focus on meeting the needs of underserved groups including small businesses, women, youth, and the informal sector.

    22 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Ghana's central bank loss reflects cost of economic stabilisation

    Ghana's central bank reported a GH¢15.6 billion loss in 2025, but this reflects the financial cost of macroeconomic stabilisation rather than economic failure, following severe strain in late 2022 when inflation surged to 54.1 percent and the cedi depreciated sharply. The country ended 2024 with a fiscal deviation of 3.1 percent of GDP and over GH¢36 billion in overspending, posing risks to recovery efforts.

    5 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Saturday 2 May

  1. Bank of Ghana losses not significant, says Gold Board CEO

    The CEO of the Ghana Gold Board downplayed concerns over the Bank of Ghana's 2025 losses of GH¢15.6 billion, saying they are not significant enough to warrant national alarm, while the opposition NPP described the losses as "a new low" and blamed policy missteps.

    2 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

  1. AfCFTA and Bank of Ghana explore financial integration for trade

    The AfCFTA Secretary-General and the Bank of Ghana Governor held talks aimed at aligning financial systems with trade goals, focusing on reducing high cross-border payment costs and leveraging digital innovation to improve payment systems for intra-African commerce.

    30 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Ghana begins sixth IMF programme review with reform focus

    Ghana has commenced its Sixth Review with the IMF, with Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson describing the reform programme as transformative and successful following the country's 2022 economic crisis. The government has signalled the next phase will prioritise private sector growth to translate macroeconomic stability into investment, jobs, and opportunities for citizens.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana begins sixth review of IMF Extended Credit Facility programme

    The government has begun the sixth review of its programme with the IMF, with Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson characterising Ghana's reform efforts as a transformative success that has stabilised the economy and restored credibility since the 2022 economic crisis. The next phase will focus on unlocking private sector growth to translate macroeconomic stability into investment, jobs, and opportunities for citizens.

    29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 27 April

  1. Bank of Ghana to release 2025 financial statements April 30

    The Bank of Ghana will release its 2025 Financial Accounts on April 30, after the Minister of Finance approved a one-month extension beyond the statutory March 31 deadline. The delay partly stems from a change in external auditors, which coincided with preparation of the 2025 accounts.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Council of State commends Bank of Ghana economic stewardship

    The Council of State has praised the Bank of Ghana's management of the economy following a briefing by Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, with inflation declining from above 23 percent in early 2025 to 3.2 percent by March 2026, gross international reserves at a historic US$14.5 billion, the cedi appreciating 41 percent over 2025, and GDP growth reaching 6.0 percent. The Council urged the central bank to mount a sustained public education campaign to communicate Ghana's economic recovery to a broader national audience.

    27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Sunday 26 April

  1. Otumfuo commends KGL Group's Alex Daddey for Ghana development

    Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II praised Alex Appau Daddey and KGL Group as an outstanding Ghanaian enterprise, highlighting the company's construction of a mental health facility, payment of GH₵153 million in taxes this year, and sponsorship support. Otumfuo also commended other Ghanaian businesses including Sir Sam Jonah's for contributing to national development across various sectors.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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