October 23, 2026
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LPG Prices Jump 18.5%, Adding GH¢48 to a 15kg Refill as SEMPA Africa Calls for Targeted Relief
Oct 23, 2026
Ghanaian households are facing higher cooking costs after an 18.5% increase in liquefied petroleum gas prices in the second half of October, with SEMPA Africa warning the rise threatens clean…
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Ghana by the Numbers: Population, Economy, Governance and the Data That Tells the Story
Quick Facts Population: 35.1 million (2025 estimate) GDP growth: 6.0% in 2025 Inflation: 5.4% by December 2025 Public debt: GH¢641.1 billion (44.7% of GDP) Regions: 16…
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How to Check Whether a Political Claim Is True: A Practical Guide for Ghanaian Voters
Every election season, Ghanaians are bombarded with claims. A politician says the economy grew by 5%.…
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Fake News, Misinformation and Propaganda: How to Spot the Difference
The terms get thrown around constantly. A politician dismisses an unfavourable story as “fake news.” A…
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How to Read Government Statistics Without Getting Misled: A Guide for the Everyday Ghanaian
Every month, the Ghana Statistical Service releases numbers. Inflation fell to 25.8% in March 2024. GDP…
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Best Urban Parks in Accra for Jogging and Walking
Oct 19, 2026
Finding a safe, shaded place to run or walk in Accra is not always easy. Traffic is heavy, sidewalks are limited, and the heat can…
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LPG Prices Jump 18.5%, Adding GH¢48 to a 15kg Refill as SEMPA Africa Calls for Targeted Relief
Oct 23, 2026
Ghanaian households are facing higher cooking costs after an 18.5% increase in liquefied petroleum gas prices in the second half of October, with SEMPA Africa warning the rise…
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Why Insurance Penetration in Ghana Remains Low — The 0.63% Reality, the 80% Informal Sector, and the Trust Deficit That Won’t Close
Why Insurance Penetration in Ghana Remains Low — Ghana’s insurance…
Ghana’s Insurance Industry Is Bigger Than Most People Realize — The GH¢17.9bn Sector, GH¢7.34bn Revenue and the 1% Penetration Paradox
Ghana’s Insurance Industry Is Bigger Than Most People Realize —…
How Insurance Companies in Ghana Actually Make Money — Underwriting Profit, Investment Income, and the Three Numbers That Decide If an Insurer Sinks or Swims
How insurance companies in Ghana actually make money – GH¢7.34bn…
Third-Party vs Comprehensive Insurance in Ghana – The Mandated Minimum, the Fraud Tax, and the GH¢18,000 Out‑of‑Pocket Lesson
Third‑party insurance in Ghana costs GH¢557, while comprehensive runs 5–7%…
LPG Prices Jump 18.5%, Adding GH¢48 to a 15kg Refill as SEMPA Africa Calls for Targeted Relief
Ghanaian households are facing higher cooking costs after an 18.5%…
Specialist Says Ghana’s Banks Must Design SME Products Around Real Business Timelines
Maame Yaa Owusu-Amoah says Ghana’s banks must design SME products…
Ghana’s Cannabis Industry Stalls as $45,000 Licensing Fees Deter Investors
Ghana’s cannabis industry is struggling to attract investment, as licensing…
Dangote Says a Son Is ‘Not My Priority’ — and His Daughters Could Lead the Empire
What happens to a $50+ billion fortune when its founder…
Dangote Backs $16 Billion, 700,000-bpd Refinery in Lamu, Kenya
Aliko Dangote is taking his industrial empire beyond West Africa…
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Government Nears Agreement on Non-Profit Bill to Strengthen Civil Society Oversight – VP Opoku-Agyemang
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has shared that the…
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CURRENCY MARKET
FXExchange Rates
| Name | Last | Chg. | Chg. % |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD/GHS23 Oct 2026 | 11.66 | -0.03 | -0.25% |
| GBP/GHS23 Oct 2026 | 15.61 | -0.04 | -0.25% |
| EUR/GHS23 Oct 2026 | 13.08 | -0.05 | -0.40% |
| NGN/GHS23 Oct 2026 | 0.01 | +0.00 | +0.49% |
| CAD/GHS23 Oct 2026 | 8.32 | 0.00 | -0.01% |
| ZAR/GHS23 Oct 2026 | 0.71 | -0.01 | -0.98% |
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FUELFuel Prices
| Name | Last | Chg. | Chg. % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol23 Oct 2026 | GH₵16.81 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| Diesel23 Oct 2026 | GH₵18.45 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
Data source: ASJ API Ghana
Figures may be updated daily; check the displayed date.
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