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thebftonline. com > 05/18/2026 > apex-bank-extends-lifeline-to-senior-correctional-centre

Apex Bank extends lifeline to Senior Correctional Centre

1+ hour, 38+ min ago  (409+ words) Acting Managing Director of ARB Apex Bank, Curtis William Brantuo, has reaffirmed the Bank's commitment to supporting vulnerable institutions in Ghana after leading a delegation to donate essential items to the Senior Correctional Centre at Roman Ridge in Accra. The…...

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thebftonline. com > 05/18/2026 > continuous-auditing-the-rise-of-automation-in-modern-audit-practice

Continuous Auditing: The Rise of Automation in Modern Audit Practice

2+ hour, 31+ min ago  (371+ words) Coordinating with the first and second lines of defense to encourage business-line and IT support for the continuous auditing strategy. Setting priorities and gaining management support: Continuous auditing requires continual access to business systems and data. Reliable technologies may require…...

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thebftonline. com > 05/18/2026 > access-bank-lays-out-gh%E2%82%B51bn-for-cocoa-production

Access Bank lays out GH1bn for cocoa production

7+ hour, 31+ min ago  (560+ words) By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Access Bank PLC in partnership with International Finance Corporation (IFC) has disbursed approximately GH1billion to support cocoa production and purchases as part of efforts to boost agricultural development and strengthen the country's export sector. Managing Director of…...

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thebftonline. com > 05/18/2026 > over-80-fishers-recognise-closed-season-as-scientific-based

Over 80% fishers recognise "closed season" as scientific-based

7+ hour, 40+ min ago  (502+ words) An environmental impact assessment of government-imposed fishing closed season regime, has received an overwhelming approval from fishers and fisheries sector stakeholders in key fishing communities across the country. The three-year assessment, conducted by the UK-Headquartered global CSO, Environmental Justice Foundation…...

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thebftonline. com > 05/18/2026 > imf-backs-post-bailout-framework-as-govt-pursues-fiscal-credibility

IMF backs post-bailout framework, as gov't pursues fiscal credibility

7+ hour, 43+ min ago  (417+ words) By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The IMF said its staff had completed the 2026 Article IV consultation and reached agreement with Ghana on the sixth and final review of the ECF arrangement alongside a request for a 36-month…...

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thebftonline. com > 05/18/2026 > ug-prof-ranked-africas-no-1-marketing-scholar-again

UG Prof ranked Africa's No. 1 Marketing scholar again

7+ hour, 27+ min ago  (408+ words) When the 2026 AD Scientific Index rankings were released, one name once again stood above every other marketing scholar on the African continent, Professor Robert Ebo Hinson of the University of Ghana Business School. For the fifth consecutive year, Professor Hinson…...

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thebftonline. com > 05/17/2026 > advtech-announces-launch-of-rosebank-international

Advtech announces launch of Rosebank International

1+ day, 52+ min ago  (423+ words) Iconic IIE Rosebank College steps into the future as it positions for university status Advtech today announced the launch of Rosebank International, a significant rebranding and strategic elevation of its iconic IIE Rosebank College as it positions for full university…...

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thebftonline. com > 05/16/2026 > ecobank-ghana-plc-statement

Ecobank Ghana PLC statement

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (234+ words) Ecobank Ghana PLC is aware of the recent court ruling in respect of claims on the Bank. As a responsible financial institution, Ecobank Ghana PLC respects the judicial process and will continue to uphold the rule of law. We wish…...

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thebftonline. com > 05/15/2026 > jp-trustees-launches-phase-two-of-24-hour-economy-pilot-program-in-petroleum-downstream-sector

JP Trustees launches phase two of 24-Hour Economy Pilot Program in Petroleum downstream sector

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (290+ words) JP Trustees has officially launched Phase Two of the 24-Hour Economy Pilot Program in the Petroleum Downstream industry, at its JP Spintex Service Station. The launch underscores the company's commitment to supporting the government's reset agenda through enhanced productivity, job…...

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thebftonline. com > 05/15/2026 > ghana-leads-africa-in-forest-reforms-secures-global-spotlight-at-un

Ghana leads Africa in forest reforms, secures global spotlight at UN

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (340+ words) By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has announced that Ghana has emerged as a continental leader in forest governance, becoming the first country in Africa to issue a Forest Law Enforcement, Governance…...