Also known as: Republic Bank Ghana PLC
Ghanaian bank that co-organizes the Habitat Fair for prospective homeowners and sponsors housing sector events; offers mortgage services.
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… You start with something that you can turn around and move to a bigger one and turn around,” she explained. “As you’re turning it around, before you know it, your dream house is at arm’s reach.” Meanwhile, Republic Bank targets affordable home ownership through JoyNews Habitat Fa …
Don’t build what you can’t afford to finish – Architect on building a dream homeJoy Online
… Speaking at the launch of the Republic Bank JoyNews Habitat Fair on August 11, Mr Hokey said the process should include physically inspecting the land, obtaining and verifying the site plan, conducting an official search at the Lands Commission and confirming that the person offe …
Land buyers must conduct due diligence before purchase — Raphael HokeyJoy Online
The Manager in charge of Mortgage at Republic Bank, Frank Oppong Yeboah, has advised prospective homeowners to build according to their income and financial capacity rather than taking on large loans to construct expensive houses at once. …
Start small and scale up gradually – Republic Bank Mortgage Manager advises GhanaiansJoy Online
… Among individual banks, OmniBSIC Bank recorded the highest overall service quality score of 94.4 percent, followed by UBA at 93.4 percent, Access Bank at 92.5 percent, Republic Bank at 91.7 percent, UMB and Fidelity Bank at 91.6 percent, while Guaranty Trust Bank scored 91.1 perc …
Ghana’s banking service quality remains strong despite slight dip in customer satisfaction – reportThe Ghanaian Times
… According to the prosecution, investigators arrested the accused after receiving information that he had attempted to withdraw money from a frozen Republic Bank account linked to the ongoing criminal proceedings. …
EOCO accused of keeping former NAFCO boss’ £7,000Joy Online
… Mr Mercer argued that the subsequent arrest of Hanan at the airport was troubling, particularly because the “Attorney General’s office had not presented sufficient evidence to support claims that he attempted to withdraw funds from a frozen Republic Bank account.” “The happenings …
Hanan arrest: AG’s conduct leaves much to be desired – MercerJoy Online
… The Attorney-General had argued that fresh developments emerged after the travel order was granted, alleging that Mr Aludiba attempted to use a court order from separate proceedings to access funds in a Republic Bank account that remained frozen under an order obtained by the Eco …
Hanan’s lawyers contest Attorney-General’s allegations over latest arrestJoy Online
… The former NAFCO boss was initially arrested over allegations that he attempted to use false means to access his frozen Republic Bank account before his planned trip. …
EOCO releases former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab after airport re-arrestThe Ghanaian Times
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GSE up 4.86 points; financial stocks shed 20.46 pointsJoy Online
… The legal team also dismissed allegations that Abdul-Wahab attempted to withdraw funds from a frozen Republic Bank account before departing the country. …
Former NAFCO CEO’s lawyers move to cite AG for contempt over airport arrestThe JoyNews-Republic Bank Habitat Fair 2026 concludes today at Achimota Retail Centre, offering prospective homeowners, investors, and families a final chance to explore housing and construction products, services, and solutions under the theme "Dream it. Explore it. Own it."
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
The JoyNews-Republic Bank Habitat Fair 2026 concludes today at Achimota Retail Centre, offering prospective homeowners, investors, and families a final chance to explore housing and construction products, services, and solutions under the theme "Dream it. Explore it. Own it."
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
The second day of the Republic Bank-JoyNews Habitat Fair at Achimota Retail Centre drew steady patronage, with visitors exploring housing, construction and home ownership opportunities from exhibitors offering building materials, home financing, furnishing and construction solutions.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Republic Bank JoyNews Habitat Fair is underway at Achimota Mall on its second day, with prospective homeowners and builders continuing to explore housing and construction products and services despite intermittent drizzle. The three-day fair, themed "Dream it. Explore it. Own it.", runs through Sunday, August 23 and brings together businesses from across the housing and construction value chain.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
The JoyNews-Republic Bank Habitat Fair 2026, a three-day mini-fair running August 21–23 at Achimota Mall, opens its second day with exhibitions and expert engagements for prospective homeowners, property investors, and construction enthusiasts to explore housing and construction sector opportunities.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The three-day JoyNews Republic Bank Habitat Fair 2026 opened on Friday at Achimota Mall, drawing prospective homeowners, property investors and builders to explore housing and construction sector opportunities. The fair, themed "Dream it. Explore it. Own it," continues through the weekend with exhibitors offering information and solutions on home ownership, construction and property investment.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A three-day housing and construction fair opened Friday at Achimota Mall in Accra, bringing together prospective homeowners, builders, developers and industry professionals. Visitors are engaging exhibitors showcasing products, services and professional solutions to support people at different stages of building or owning a home.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The JoyNews Republic Bank Habitat Fair, themed "Dream it. Explore it. Own it.", opened Friday at Achimota Mall and runs through August 23, featuring exhibitors showcasing housing, construction, and home-related products and services for prospective homeowners, builders, and property investors.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A three-day mini-fair opened Friday at Achimota Mall in Accra, offering prospective homeowners and property investors opportunities to explore housing and investment options, with the event running through Sunday under the theme "Home ownership… A lifetime investment."
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 49-year-old unemployed man into custody over an alleged attempted robbery at a GCB Bank branch at Labone. He has pleaded not guilty to eight counts including conspiracy to commit robbery and attempted robbery, and police investigations have linked him and five other suspects to alleged robberies between May and August 13, 2026, in Tema, Spintex, Labone, Togo and Côte d'Ivoire.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Republic Bank JoyNews Habitat Fair 2026 begins with a three-day mini-fair at Achimota Mall from August 21–23, offering prospective homeowners opportunities to explore property deals and engage industry experts on home ownership.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Architect Nana Akua Birmeh advises Ghanaians to build homes they can afford to complete rather than starting ambitious dream-home projects that often remain unfinished for years. She recommends starting with a financially manageable property and enjoying it while gradually working towards a larger home.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Lands Commission is urging prospective homeowners to conduct thorough due diligence before purchasing land, including verifying ownership, conducting searches, and ensuring proper registration to avoid fraud, double sales, and litigation. An Acting Deputy Executive Secretary notes that Ghana's land environment, where about 80% of land is customary-held, makes it especially important to verify the seller's right before committing money.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Raphael Hokey, Acting Deputy Executive Secretary at the Lands Commission, has urged prospective land buyers to conduct thorough due diligence before purchasing property, including physically inspecting the land, obtaining and verifying the site plan, conducting an official search at the Lands Commission, and confirming the seller's legal authority. Hokey stressed that land transactions require greater caution than ordinary purchases because land is a fixed, long-term investment that cannot easily be replaced if problems emerge.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Republic Bank's Mortgage Manager Frank Oppong Yeboah has advised prospective homeowners to start with small housing projects and expand as their incomes increase, rather than taking large loans for expensive houses at once. He said incremental housing development allows people to build without stress and according to their financial capacity.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
The former CEO of National Food and Buffer Stock Company Limited accuses the Organised Crime Office of unlawfully keeping £7,000 he borrowed for travel and medical expenses, and of unlawfully accessing data on his mobile phones while detained. His lawyer argues EOCO is also unlawfully holding his passport contrary to a court order, and that allegations he is a flight risk are false.
16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Sekondi MP Andrew Egyapa Mercer, a lawyer, has criticised the Attorney General's handling of Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba's rearrest at the airport after the High Court permitted him to travel to the UK for medical treatment. Mercer questioned the basis for the arrest and challenged claims that Hanan attempted to withdraw funds from a frozen account, saying no evidence had been provided.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The lawyers for Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, former CEO of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, have rejected Attorney-General allegations that he attempted to unlawfully withdraw money from a frozen bank account, calling the claims false and without evidence. Aludiba was arrested at Kotoka International Airport on July 4 after obtaining High Court permission to travel to the UK for specialist medical treatment.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba was released from EOCO custody on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, after spending four days following his re-arrest at Accra International Airport on July 4 over allegations he attempted to use false means to access a frozen account. His legal team, led by former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, has challenged the legality of the arrest and accused the state of acting unlawfully.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Lawyers for Hanan Abdul-Wahab have announced plans to file contempt proceedings against the Attorney-General, Deputy Attorney-General, and BNI Director, alleging they deliberately breached a High Court order by arranging his arrest at Accra International Airport despite the court having approved his travel to the United Kingdom for a medical appointment from July 4–12.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, former CEO of the National Buffer Stock Company, was arrested at Accra International Airport while attempting to travel to the United Kingdom. According to the Deputy Attorney General, the arrest followed an attempt to use false means to access funds in his frozen Republic Bank account, and the Attorney-General plans to seek a review of the court's earlier permission for him to travel.
5 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Godfred Yeboah Dame has accused the Attorney-General and deputy of orchestrating an unlawful arrest of his client, former National Buffer Stock Company CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab, at Accra International Airport despite a High Court order on June 29 granting him permission to travel to the United Kingdom from July 4 to July 12 for an optician appointment.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Godfred Yeboah Dame, counsel for former National Buffer Stock Company boss Hanan Abdul-Wahab, has challenged Deputy Attorney-General Dr Srem Sai to produce evidence that Abdul-Wahab attempted to withdraw money from a frozen bank account, calling the allegation false and used to justify what he describes as an unlawful arrest at the airport despite a High Court travel order.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, was arrested at Accra International Airport while attempting to travel to the UK. He is standing trial for stealing and causing financial loss to the Republic, and was arrested after allegedly attempting to use false means to empty a frozen bank account with Republic Bank.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Attorney General has filed 20 new charges against former NAFCO Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his wife for allegedly stealing and causing financial loss to the state totalling GH¢62.6 million, after the couple were discharged in May 2026 and new evidence was discovered. The charges include defrauding by false pretences, stealing, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
President John Dramani Mahama announced Thursday that the Government will no longer grant blanket tax waiver exemptions on import duties, but will instead assess applications case-by-case. Mahama made the statement during the commissioning of a PET-CT scan at Sweden Ghana Medical Centre, noting that medical equipment exemption requests would be considered favorably.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Republic Bank Ghana PLC has handed over mechanised electricity and solar-powered water systems to Adidome Senior High School and Taviefe Senior High School in the Volta Region, ending years of water shortages affecting 2,969 students combined.
14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a GH₵3 billion revolving housing fund to improve home ownership access for public sector workers, as part of government efforts to address a housing deficit estimated at more than 1.5 million units. The initiative was unveiled at a sod-cutting ceremony for the Green City Housing project in the Ashanti Region.
12 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
IndigoHomes has introduced a financing pathway at its Greenwich Park project in Accra that allows salaried workers to use their Tier 3 pension contributions as a down payment for townhouses, combined with mortgages from partner banks including First Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Fidelity Bank and Republic Bank, with terms of up to 15 years.
8 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →