AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOffshore Oil Recovery: Ghana’s Jubilee and TEN fields are rebounding, with Jubilee output now above 94,000 bpd and combined output crossing 100,000 bpd, alongside continued gas supply to GN Gas at a reduced US$2.50/MMBtu. Digital Payments Regulation: The Bank of Ghana revoked Zeepay’s DEMI licence over regulatory breaches, while the Digital Chamber of Ghana urged customers, agents and merchants to follow BoG directives and said the payments ecosystem remains stable. Fuel Prices: NPA raised the July 16 price floor—petrol to GH¢13.28/litre and diesel to GH¢14.35/litre—signalling pump adjustments for OMCs. Water & Mining ESG: GoldBod signed a GH¢8.4m deal with Ghana Water Limited to rehabilitate three water systems (Bonsa, Daboase, Sekyere Heman) hit by illegal mining and siltation. Youth Digital Skills: GDCL and YEA signed an MoU to train 2,000 youth in Microsoft-certified digital skills under the Skills for Jobs Microdegree programme. Child Labour Free Zones: Labour Minister Pelpuo announced assessment results for three zones in Ashanti and Western North, citing community-led progress toward eliminating child labour. Cocoa Warning: COCOBOD’s Western South cocoa officials warn the industry could collapse if galamsey and farm destruction aren’t urgently addressed. Clean-Up & Wetlands: TDC Ghana will demolish illegal structures and containers on the Sakumono Ramsar Site on July 15 to curb encroachment and flooding risks. IP for Innovators: Ghana became the first African country to sign an Accelerated Patent Grant deal with the USPTO, aiming to speed up patent approvals for businesses and inventors. Governance & Finance: Parliament approved a 150-year lease renewal for Regina House in London, supporting Ghana International Bank operations and state rental income.
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