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OmniBSIC Bank

Also known as: OmniBSIC Bank Ghana Ltd · OmniBSIC Bank Ghana Limited · OBL

OmniBSIC Bank — Ghanaian bank that offered the lowest household loan APR in May 2026 and partners on sustainability and circular economy initiatives.

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In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    Representatives from OmniBSIC Bank, CSIR-IIR and Ocean Tribe Foundation, together with some students OmniBSIC Bank has partnered with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s Institute of Industrial Research (CSIR) and Ocean Tribe Foundation to launch a school-based p …

    OmniBSIC Bank Launches Plastic Recovery Drive In Five Accra Schools
  3. Business & Financial Times

    … The project received significant support from corporate partners, with OmniBSIC Bank donating 30 computers and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Ghana providing 14 computers, helping to establish an additional 50-seat computer laboratory within the facility. …

    KNUST School of Business launches Digital Skills Lab to boost graduate employability
  4. May 2026
  5. Business & Financial Times

    Market-first deployment embeds Pay2Nature’s blockchain-verified nature finance infrastructure into corporate banking, connecting Ghanaian businesses, consumers, and local communities to verified biodiversity projects across Africa OmniBSIC Bank Ghana Ltd and Indelible, the nature …

    OmniBSIC Bank, Indelible partner to deliver first embedded nature finance solution
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    … According to him, the ministry has already received GH¢250,000 from OmniBSIC Bank and US$500,000 from Newmont Ghana in support of the national team. …

    Stanbic Bank donates GH¢3m to support Black Stars
World & Region

Ghanaian scientist shot dead in US; family grieves

The News

Dr Kofi Akamani, a Ghanaian environmental scientist, was shot and killed in the US on 19 September 2026, one day after saying goodbye to his family during a conference call. His family, with roots in the Upper East Region, described him as a dependable relative whose career took him from Ghana into international scientific circles.

27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Ghanaian scientist shot dead in US; family grieves

    Dr Kofi Akamani, a Ghanaian environmental scientist, was shot and killed in the US on 19 September 2026, one day after saying goodbye to his family during a conference call. His family, with roots in the Upper East Region, described him as a dependable relative whose career took him from Ghana into international scientific circles.

    27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. OmniBSIC Bank relocates Dome branch to larger facility

    OmniBSIC Bank has relocated its Dome branch to a larger and more modern facility to strengthen its presence and improve customer experience. The new facility was officially dedicated during a ceremony attended by bank executives, staff, customers and community leaders.

    23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. GRA hosts stakeholder workshop on modified taxation scheme for informal sector

    The Ghana Revenue Authority, Eban Capital, and the Association of Small-Scale Industries held a national stakeholder workshop on the Modified Taxation Scheme on 9 September 2026 in Accra, bringing together approximately 300 participants including regional industry representatives, government agencies, banks, and mobile network operators to promote voluntary tax compliance among informal-sector operators and micro/small businesses.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Managing Director granted GH¢150,000 bail over dud cheques

    An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail of GH¢150,000 to Saif Ahamad, Managing Director of Ali PVT Ghana Limited, who is accused of issuing five dud cheques valued at GH¢600,000. Ahamad denied the charges and was ordered to deposit his passport with the court and report weekly to the police investigator; the case has been adjourned to October 20, 2026.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

  1. Ghana's banking deposits rise 25% to GH¢334.3bn in 2025

    According to the PwC Ghana Banking Survey 2026, total customer deposits in Ghana's banking sector increased by 25 per cent in 2025, from GH¢266.5 billion to GH¢334.3 billion, driven by improved macroeconomic stability, stronger customer confidence, and expanded digital banking adoption. The growth was broad-based across deposit categories, with time and call deposits recording particularly strong increases of 56.8 per cent and 37.5 per cent respectively, reflecting customer response to attractive fixed-term investment products.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GCB regains top spot as Ghana's largest deposit-taking bank

    GCB Bank has overtaken Ecobank Ghana to become Ghana's largest bank by deposit market share in 2025, with a 12.37 per cent share, according to the PwC Ghana Banking Survey 2026. Industry deposits expanded by 25 per cent in 2025, rising to GH¢334.3 billion, driven by improved macroeconomic stability and stronger customer confidence.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

  1. Ghana's banking service quality remains strong despite slight dip

    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 →

Monday 20 July

  1. OmniBSIC Bank records lowest household loan APR in May 2026

    OmniBSIC Bank offered the lowest interest rate on household loans in May 2026 at 5.03% APR on five-year tenure, according to Bank of Ghana data released in July, while some banks charged as much as 39% despite the Ghana Reference Rate standing at 10.03%.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

  1. Visa launches smartphone payment tools for small businesses

    Visa has introduced new capabilities across its Visa Accept and Visa Direct platforms to enable small businesses in emerging markets to accept and send digital payments using only a smartphone, without requiring additional payment hardware. The solution is designed to help street vendors, micro-sellers and online merchants manage transactions more efficiently and expand access to digital financial services.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

  1. OmniBSIC Bank launches school plastic recovery initiative with CSIR

    OmniBSIC Bank, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research's Institute of Industrial Research, and Ocean Tribe Foundation have launched a school-based plastic recovery project aimed at advancing Ghana's circular economy. Five senior high schools in Greater Accra were selected for the pilot phase, with recovered plastics to be converted into products such as floor tiles and roofing materials.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 18 June

  1. OmniBSIC Bank launches plastic recovery scheme in five Accra schools

    OmniBSIC Bank has partnered with CSIR-IIR and Ocean Tribe Foundation to launch a school-based plastic recovery initiative in five Greater Accra Senior High Schools, where plastic waste will be collected and processed into industrial raw materials such as floor tiles and roofing tiles. The five schools generate an estimated 44,000 pieces of plastic waste daily, and the programme will begin this month with recovery cages and training for students and teachers on waste segregation and management.

    18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. KNUST opens Digital Skills Lab for business students

    The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology School of Business has launched a Digital Skills Lab with 200 computers to provide practical training in areas including artificial intelligence, data analytics, digital marketing, and cybersecurity, addressing a gap in digital competencies among graduates despite their academic excellence.

    17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Friday 29 May

  1. OmniBSIC Bank embeds nature finance into corporate banking

    OmniBSIC Bank Ghana and fintech company Indelible have partnered to embed Pay2Nature's blockchain-verified nature finance infrastructure into OmniBSIC's corporate banking operations, routing micro-contributions from payment transactions to verified biodiversity projects across Africa. The initiative enables corporate clients to conduct sustainability assessments and produce disclosure-ready reporting while connecting Ghanaian businesses, consumers, and local communities to conservation projects.

    29 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Friday 8 May

  1. Stanbic Bank donates GH¢3m to support Black Stars

    Stanbic Bank Ghana has given GH¢3 million to the Ministry of Finance to support the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The donation is split into two tranches: GH¢1.5 million as a participation fee, and a second GH¢1.5 million conditional on the team advancing to the knockout stage; if they do not qualify, the second tranche will go to charity.

    8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

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