Mahama Opens Nasdaq Trading, Showcases Ghana’s Investment Reforms in New York

On September 24, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama rang the opening bell at the Nasdaq Stock Exchange in New York, marking a historic moment in Ghana’s drive to attract international investors.

Mahama’s image lit up the iconic Nasdaq billboard in Times Square with the bold declaration “Ghana is Open for Business” ahead of the U.S.-Ghana Executive Business Roundtable.

The forum, co-hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), brought together top executives and investors from fintech, manufacturing, and energy sectors.

Highlighting his administration’s reforms to boost Ghana’s competitiveness, Mahama announced the removal of minimum capital requirements for foreign investors and the introduction of a residency-by-investment program. The initiative is expected to bring in between $5 billion and $10 billion by 2028.

Mahama is in New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly, where he is also expected to advocate for global financial reforms and deeper economic integration across Africa. His government says these reforms will serve as a foundation for long-term growth, resilience, and stronger investor confidence.