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Cedi drops to GH¢15.90 to 1 dollar at forex bureaus

Ghana’s local currency, the cedi, has experienced marginal gains against major trading currencies, especially the dollar, at some forex bureaus.

The Central Bank, in its daily update, noted that the cedi is trading at a buying price of GH¢15.24 and selling at GH¢15.25.

The British Pound is being bought at GH¢18.94 and sold at GH¢18.96.

The Euro trades at a buying price of GH¢15.88 and a selling price of GH¢15.90.

Checks by GhanaWeb Business on January 29, 2025, at 8:20 AM show that the cedi is trading at GH¢15.90 to the dollar, while the pound is trading at GH¢19.70 at some major forex bureaus across the country.

Additionally, the Euro is trading at GH¢16.60 on the retail market.

The Bank of Ghana, in its efforts to curb the depreciation of the cedi, sold some dollars worth over 200 million in the last quarter of 2024.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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