Crime
Four busted by EOCO over sophisticated mobile money and sim swap fraud
They have been charged with conspiracy to steal.
GNA
Results for "Central Bank of Kenya Regulations"
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Africa
How bank robbery prank landed Nigerian skit maker in prison
The skit maker was alleged to have dropped a threat note of robbery at First Bank’s Sabo branch counter, in Ondo town, on Friday.
Premium Times Nig
Business
Nigeria: Fidelity Bank PLC, others fined $857,000 over cryptocurrency transactions
The CBN circular of 5 February 2021 restricted deposit money banks (DMBs), nonbank financial institutions (NBFIs), and other financial institutions (OFIs) from facilitating cryptocurrency transactions. The account of any customer involved i...
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Business
Finally, the Bank of Ghana stated that any individual or entity who participates in such or similar schemes do so at their peril.
The scheme is fraudulent and does not reward investors as promised.
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Business
Desist from quoting prices, making payments in foreign currencies-BoG to institutions, individuals
In a public notice dated August 27, 2025, the central bank warned that all unauthorized foreign exchange transactions—often conducted on the black market—are prohibited under the Foreign Exchange Act, 2006 (Act 723).
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Business
ADB threatens legal action as it denounces false claims against deputy MD
In an official statement, ADB emphasized its dedication to professionalism, transparency, and strict regulatory compliance.
DL News
Business
Photocopying Ghana Card for verification now an offence-NIA warns
Executive Secretary of the NIA, Wisdom Yayra Koku Deku, announced the change in a Facebook post on Wednesday, July 15.
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General
Road Crashes: Laws on road traffic offenses to be reviewed
Mrs Obiri-Yeboah urged motorists and road users to exercise greater caution in the days leading to the Christmas festivities and the New Year.
DL News
Business
Regulations threaten survival of 75 solar companies: Five relocate to other countries
The survival of 75 solar companies is under threat due to what they describe as unfair policies and regulations in the industry.
DL News
General
Demand rent cards in addition to receipts from Landlords – Rent Control Department
“Because government has fixed the road the landlord is increasing rent: you cannot do that. Even though you pay your tax. What you have to do is to come to the Rent Control for reassessment
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Business
BoG announces revocation of credit bureau licence of HudsonPrice Data Solutions Limited
Until the revocation of its licence, Hudsonprice Data Solutions Limited was the second licensed credit bureau in Ghana.
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Africa
Nigerian bank boss pleads not guilty to 26 fresh charges
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused Mr Emefiele of committing exchange rate violations during his tenure as the central bank chief.
BBC
Business
Review Forex Act 2006: Relook at requirement for opening FX Accounts - Absa Markets Head
“If you look at our FX market, I think the FX Act was passed in 2006. I think 16 years down the line, we have to relook at it if indeed the provisions as we have them there are really fit for the purpose."
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Business
E-cedi: Bank of Ghana to pilot digital currency
Ghana is in advanced stages to roll out the e-cedi
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Business
BoG hikes forex bureau licence renewal fee by 150%
In a statement issued on October 24, the central bank said the adjustment forms part of broader regulatory reforms aimed at bolstering oversight and ensuring the long-term stability of the forex market.
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Business
UMB's 2010 dismissal of former MD justified-Supreme Court
In a unanimous decision, the court affirmed that Illiasu’s dismissal in 2010 was justified due to breaches of banking regulations and internal policies.
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Opinion
Refined Justice for All
The article examines the Justice for All Programme at Kumasi Central Prison in 2025 as a practical justice-sector intervention that brings courts into prison settings to review remand cases, grant or vary bail, and reduce prolonged pre-tria...
Emmanuel Brobbey
Europe
EU proposes special court to probe Russian actions in Ukraine
The aim would be to address crimes that wouldn’t fit under the mandate of the International Criminal Court.
Bloomberg
Business
BoG blacklists 10 foreign money transfer firms over regulatory breach
In a statement released on June 27, 2025, the central bank named the unlicensed operators as Ace Money Transfer, Remit Union, Remit Home, Roze Remit, Monty Global, Nairagram, I-Transfer, Hurupay, Eversend, and Izi Send.
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Crime
UK says there will be justice over Kenyan woman's death
The body of Agnes Wanjiru, 21, was found in a septic tank at a hotel in central Kenya in 2012, nearly three months after she had spent an evening partying with soldiers.
BBC