Exhibitors are ready to welcome prospective homeowners, builders, property investors and other visitors to the JoyNews Republic Bank Habitat Fair at the Achimota Mall. …
The JoyNews Republic Bank Habitat Fair 2026 has opened at the Achimota Mall in Accra, with a three-day mini-fair offering prospective homeowners and property investors an opportunity to explore housing and investment opportunities. …
… It said on May 17, 2026, the suspects allegedly trailed a woman who had withdrawn GH¢50,000 from the Republic Bank, Tema Branch, and robbed her at gunpoint at Agbamaame in Tema Community Two. …
… 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 …
… 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 …
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. …
… 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 …
… 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. …
… 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 …
The government reports that only about 5% of Ghanaians can afford housing without assistance, while 60% require state-facilitated support and 30% cannot secure housing even with government subsidies. The government attributes the housing challenge to high land prices, rising construction costs, and limited access to affordable finance, and is implementing a National Mortgage Scheme offering financing at approximately 8.4% per annum with repayment periods up to 20 years.
The government reports that only about 5% of Ghanaians can afford housing without assistance, while 60% require state-facilitated support and 30% cannot secure housing even with government subsidies. The government attributes the housing challenge to high land prices, rising construction costs, and limited access to affordable finance, and is implementing a National Mortgage Scheme offering financing at approximately 8.4% per annum with repayment periods up to 20 years.
Ghana's government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to decent, safe, affordable and inclusive housing as the country marks World Habitat Day 2026. According to government-cited data, only about 5% of Ghanaians can secure housing without assistance, while approximately 60% require state-facilitated support and 30% remain unable to access housing even with government subsidies.
World Habitat Day, established by the United Nations in 1985, highlights the fact that over 3 billion people lack adequate housing, with more than 1.1 billion living in informal settlements. For Ghana, acquiring land, rising building material costs, and limited access to affordable long-term housing loans make homeownership increasingly difficult for most households.
Republic Bank will hold a three-day Habitat Fair at Ho Sports Stadium from October 16–18, offering financing solutions for prospective homeowners at all stages of property ownership, from land acquisition to home completion. Visitors will engage with mortgage experts to explore financing options suited to their individual circumstances.
The three-day Habitat Fair Clinic, held at Junction Mall in Nungua, brings together financial institutions, property developers, building-material suppliers and service providers to offer homeowners, investors and prospective buyers access to housing and construction solutions.
The 3rd Republic Bank-JoyNews Habitat Fair, running at Junction Mall in Nungua since Friday, September 25, concludes today with rising patronage among prospective homeowners and property investors. The fair brings together financial institutions, property developers, and service providers offering housing, financing, construction, and home-improvement solutions.
The final day of a three-day housing and property fair sponsored by 3rd Republic Bank and JoyNews is underway at Junction Mall in Nungua, bringing together financial institutions, property developers, and service providers to offer homebuyers and investors access to mortgage financing, construction solutions, building materials, and home-related services.
The second day of a three-day Republic Bank-JoyNews Habitat Fair Clinic is taking place at Junction Mall in Nungua, bringing together financial institutions, property developers, and service providers to help prospective homeowners and investors navigate housing, mortgages, construction, and home improvement.
Prospective homeowners, investors, and builders gathered at Marina Mall in Accra for the concluding day of the second JoyNews–Republic Bank Habitat Fair, a three-day event bringing together financial institutions, developers, and construction companies to address housing and property needs.
The second JoyNews–Republic Bank Habitat Fair Clinic, running through Sunday at Marina Mall in Accra, brings together prospective homeowners, property seekers, and industry professionals to showcase banking, real estate, construction, home improvement, security, renewable energy, and technology solutions.
Republic Bank PLC and the University of Professional Studies, Accra have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen industry-academia collaboration, focusing on professional training and Continuing Professional Development programmes for the bank's employees to strengthen their competencies and workplace performance.
Republic Bank's Head of Mortgage Banking says the bank does not impose a minimum salary requirement for mortgage applicants; financing arrangements depend on the applicant's income and type of property being acquired, and the bank supports customers at different income levels and stages of homeownership.
Republic Bank's Head of Mortgage Banking said the 2026 JoyNews-Republic Bank Habitat Fair, held at Achimota Retail Centre, drew strong public interest in homeownership and mortgage financing, with queues forming before exhibitors opened on Friday and the bank extending operations beyond scheduled closing time.
The JoyNews-Republic Bank Habitat Fair 2026 concluded at Achimota Retail Centre after three days of exhibitions and direct engagement between prospective homeowners and businesses in Ghana's housing and construction sector, covering building materials, financing, property development, and home improvement.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.