Finance

BoG raises GH¢1.53 billion from 56-day bill auction

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has raised GH¢1.534 billion from the issuance of its 56-day bills, auctioned on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

The short-term securities, issued as part of the Central Bank’s Open Market Operations (OMO), were sold at an interest rate of 27.7%, a 0.7 percentage point increase from the previous auction rate of 27%.

The marginal hike follows the 100 basis point (1%) increase in the Central Bank’s monetary policy rate, which moved from 27% to 28% on March 28, 2025.

Details on the total bids submitted by commercial banks and the Central Bank’s target issuance amount were not disclosed in the auction results published by the BoG.

BoG bills serve as a key monetary policy tool, enabling the Central Bank to manage liquidity in the financial system by absorbing excess cash from commercial banks.

Proceeds from these auctions are typically used to finance short-term government obligations and support broader monetary policy objectives.

The interest rate on BoG bills is closely watched by financial markets, as it influences broader interest rate movements in the economy and signals the Central Bank’s stance on inflation and liquidity conditions.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

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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