KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr Yubaraj Khatiwada has warned that the banks denying concessional loan would face action. At a programme organized by the National Youth Council here Wednesday, Minister Khatiwada urged the concerned bodies to invest confidently because government has ensured security to loan guarantee. At the programme held to announce the agreement among the […]
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Prioritise issuance of subsidised loans for youths: Finance minister tells BFIs
Kathmandu, November 27 Finance Minister Yubaraj Khatiwada today directed banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to prioritise and promote disbursement of subsidised loans to youths. He even warned to take action against banks if they are found to be not issuing such loans if the loan-seeker has completed all procedures. Addressing a discussion programme on the […]
ADB wins Best Cocoa Financing Institution Award
The Agricultural Development Bank Limited (ADB) has been adjudged the best Cocoa Financing Institution at the maiden Ghana Cocoa Awards (GCA). The award was in recognition of the Bank’s contribution as a pioneer in financing the cocoa sector and also taking banking closer to Cocoa Farmers across the country. At the awards held in Accra, […]
The Clean Green Pakistan Index: A futile exercise?
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Lahore has risen to alarming levels. Pakistan’s cities are ridiculously congested. They often feature a polluted water supply, over flowing garbage and toxic air pollution. As many environmentalists point out, they are gradually becoming unlivable, which is why many of us have welcomed the recent introduction of the Clean […]
9 in court for allegedly stealing from ADB, UMB
ADB logo Nine persons, who allegedly appropriated cash in the sum of GH? 135,330 belonging to the Agricultural Development Bank, have been arraigned. The accused persons also allegedly used their VISA cards to embark on the same nefarious acts at the Madina branch of the bank but failed. The accused persons included Leonard Edem Kosse […]
Wisconsin University College holds 12th Congregation
By Patrick Obeng, GNA Accra, Nov. 28, GNA – The Wisconsin International University College, Ghana has held its 12th congregation, which saw 779 students graduating with Diploma, First Degree, and Post-Graduate certificates in Accra. The University College has also received accreditation from the National Accreditation Board to pursue degree programmes in Nursing, Law and Business […]
Ghana: ADB to Partner Posco Int to Establish Oil Palm Refinery
The Managing Director of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) Limited, Dr John Kofi Mensah has said the bank is set to partner Posco International of South Korea for the establishment of a multi-million dollar oil palm refinery in Ghana. Posco International is a multi-billion dollar company with expertise in establishing value chains in various areas […]
ADB to partner Posco international to establish oil palm refinery
The Managing Director of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) Limited, Dr John Kofi Mensah has said the Bank is set to partner Posco International of South Korea for the establishment of a multi-million dollar oil palm refinery in Ghana. Posco International is multi-billion dollar company with expertise in establishing value chains in various areas of […]
Ghana: ADB Win Best Cocoa Financing Institution Award
The Agricultural Development Bank Limited (ADB) has been adjudged the best Cocoa Financing Institution at the maiden Ghana Cocoa Awards (GCA). The award was in recognition of the bank’s contribution as a pioneer in financing the cocoa sector, and also taking banking closer to cocoa farmers in the country. At the awards held in Accra, […]
Banking Consultant, Nana Otuo Acheampong says the National Development Bank will not replicate functions of existing state-owned banks
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has said that the National Development Bank (NDB) is expected to start operations next year. He said this when he presented the 2020 budget in Parliament on Wednesday. However, some have wondered why the government is setting up another state-owned bank despite the many already operating in the country to […]