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National Investment Bank

Also known as: NIB

Ghana's state-owned bank that reported GH¢34.3 million profit in Q1 2026 and is undergoing government-supported recapitalisation and turnaround strategy.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    National Investment Bank (NIB) says it is on course for a stronger financial performance in 2026 as it continues to implement its turnaround strategy.

    NIB targets stronger 2026 performance after Q1 profit rises to GH¢34.3
  3. May 2026
  4. Business & Financial Times

    Government allocated $345 million in a single budget to help address systemic energy debt; Significant bailouts were provided to entities like the National Investment Bank (NIB) and the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB).

    Persistent SOEs Losses: A threat to Ghana’s fiscal balance and debt sustainability post-IMF bailout
  5. Joy Online

    He also announced the construction of a National Investment Bank branch in Nalerigu and the operationalisation of a Passport Office to improve access to public services.

    North East Regional Minister highlights major development gains at maiden Government Accountability Series
  6. Joy Online

    He confirmed to the gathering that the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has resumed operations, while key financial institutions, including the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) and the National Investment Bank (NIB), have been successfully recapitalised.

    Gov’t considers absorbing Western Rail Line reconstruction under Big Push Programme
  7. Joy Online

    The President also revealed that the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) and the National Investment Bank (NIB) have been recapitalised to strengthen their financial positions and support economic growth.

    Gov’t has revived collapsing SOEs – Mahama cites TOR, ADB, NIB
  8. Joy Online

    According to him, the Tema Oil Refinery has resumed operations, while the Agricultural Development Bank and the National Investment Bank have been recapitalised to improve their performance.

    Don’t sit aloof when SOEs are mismanaged -Mahama urges TUC
  9. April 2026
  10. Joy Online

    aking on Channel One TV on Monday, April 27, AGI Chief Executive Officer Seth Twum-Akoaboah also highlighted persistent challenges in access to affordable financing, urging development finance institutions such as EXIM Bank, Development Bank Ghana and the National Investment Bank

    Post-IMF era could test Ghana’s economic gains – AGI Chief warns
  11. Business & Financial Times

    Other private donors to the project include Jospong Group of Companies, VIP Transport, Bank of Ghana, Imperial Homes, National Investment Bank, TT Brothers and Dzata Cement, among others.

    GAF seeks GH₵190m for Burma Camp redevelopment project
  12. Joy Online

    At the center of this call is a proven but underused tool: equity participation in industry—a model Ghana once applied successfully through the historic partnership between National Investment Bank and Nestlé Ghana Limited.

    Tru-Reset4Growth: Why Ghana must adopt “Big Pushcas” now and revive; The NIB-Nestle Equity Model
  13. Business & Financial Times

    At the center of this call is a proven but underused tool: equity participation in industry—a model Ghana once applied successfully through the historic partnership between National Investment Bank and Nestlé Ghana Limited.

    TRU-RESET4GROWTH: Why Ghana must adopt “Big PUSHCAS” now and revive: The NIB–Nestlé equity model
Business

NIB Q1 profit rises to GH¢34.3 million, targets stronger 2026 performance

The News

National Investment Bank reported Profit After Tax of GH¢34.3 million in the first quarter and net interest income of GH¢151 million, citing evidence of a self-sustaining recovery as it continues its turnaround strategy. Customer deposits increased by 9.4% to GH¢11.6 billion, while the bank focuses on reducing non-performing loans and maintaining regulatory compliance.

1 July 2026 · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. NIB Q1 profit rises to GH¢34.3 million, targets stronger 2026 performance

    National Investment Bank reported Profit After Tax of GH¢34.3 million in the first quarter and net interest income of GH¢151 million, citing evidence of a self-sustaining recovery as it continues its turnaround strategy. Customer deposits increased by 9.4% to GH¢11.6 billion, while the bank focuses on reducing non-performing loans and maintaining regulatory compliance.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. State-owned enterprises' losses threaten Ghana's fiscal balance

    Persistent losses by state-owned enterprises (SOEs) pose a risk to Ghana's fiscal balance and debt sustainability following the IMF bailout, according to a corporate governance consultant. The article contextualizes Ghana's SOE sector from independence through economic crises of the 1980s–90s, which reduced government capacity to finance operations and worsened SOE performance.

    19 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 8 May

  1. North East Minister reports infrastructure, security gains in 16 months

    The North East Regional Minister outlined significant progress in infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, security, and economic growth over the past 16 months. The region received security vehicles including three armoured vehicles, initiated 85 educational infrastructure projects, and constructed or rehabilitated 31 health facilities.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 2 May

  1. Government considering Western Rail Line under Big Push programme

    President Mahama announced that the government is considering absorbing the comprehensive overhaul of the Western Rail Line into its 'Big Push' programme to revitalise trade in the Western Corridor and improve transfer of bauxite, manganese, and cocoa to ports.

    2 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 1 May

  1. President Mahama says government revived collapsing state-owned enterprises

    President John Dramani Mahama told May Day workers that the government has made significant progress reviving state-owned enterprises through policy interventions and financial support, citing the Tema Oil Refinery's return to operation, recapitalisation of the Agricultural Development Bank and National Investment Bank, and recovery efforts at Tema Shipyard as examples of this economic strategy.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mahama urges TUC to demand accountability in state enterprises

    President Mahama called on the Trades Union Congress and Organised Labour to actively monitor State-Owned Enterprises and speak up when management mismanages them, warning that workers suffer most when such institutions collapse. He highlighted government efforts to revive struggling SOEs, including resuming operations at the Tema Oil Refinery and recapitalising the Agricultural Development Bank and National Investment Bank.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. IMF programme exit may test Ghana's economic gains, AGI warns

    The Association of Ghana Industries cautions that Ghana's recent economic stability and investor confidence, supported by the IMF programme, may face pressure after the country exits the programme. The AGI emphasises the need for policy discipline, strengthened domestic production to reduce import reliance, and improved access to affordable financing to sustain progress.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana Armed Forces seeks GH₵190m for Burma Camp redevelopment

    The Ghana Armed Forces held a fundraising luncheon to mobilise GH₵190 million for phase-one completion of the Burma Camp redevelopment project at Ghana Military Academy in Teshie, which will comprise 250 housing units including dormitory and apartment blocks. The project, scheduled to begin in July 2026 and complete within a year, aims to replace colonial-era structures and improve military accommodation standards.

    28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 27 April

  1. Ghana must adopt BIG PUSHCAS and revive NIB-Nestle equity model

    An opinion piece argues Ghana's economic reset requires BIG PUSHCAS (Capital Allocation Strategy) to fund production and scale exports through equity participation in industry, reviving a historic National Investment Bank-Nestlé model that built sustainable industrial growth rather than short-term debt cycles.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana should adopt Big PUSHCAS equity model for industrial growth

    An opinion piece argues that Ghana's economic reset requires BIG PUSHCAS (Capital Allocation Strategy) to fund production and scale exports, with equity participation in industry—modeled on the historic National Investment Bank–Nestlé partnership—positioned as key to creating 500,000 jobs and unlocking $5–10 billion in exports.

    27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times

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