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Ghana targets $630mn treasury bills as central bank unveils $1bn FX support

Dr Johnson Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana @ Facebook/BoG
Dr Johnson Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana @ Facebook/BoG
  • Ghana plans sharp increase in Treasury-bill borrowing next week
  • Central bank lines up $1bn FX sales to steady markets

 

ACCRA, GHANAGhana plans to raise about $630 million from the domestic market next week, signalling that Treasury-bill issuance will remain central to its funding strategy in 2026.

The Bank of Ghana (BoG), acting on behalf of the Treasury, announced the target under Tender 1989 for the sale of 91-day, 182-day and 364-day instruments. The planned mobilisation represents a sharp rise of roughly 90 percent from the $333 million target set for the auction conducted on 2 January, underscoring stronger near-term borrowing requirements.

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