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BECE candidates urged to avoid malpractice as Aduwamase Old Students donate learning materials
Candidates preparing for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) have been advised to stay focused and avoid any form of examination malpractice, with assurance that the papers will reflect what they have already been taught. The call was made by journalist and President of the Aduwamase Old Students...
UHAS launches groundbreaking research to combat neonatal infections
The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has unveiled a pioneering three-year research initiative at the Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH), aimed at tackling neonatal infections and the escalating threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Danfa, Madina traditional authorities donate land to support TVET expansion
The Ghana TVET Service has expressed appreciation to the Danfa and Madina Traditional Authorities for donating land to support the expansion of technical and vocational education and training in the country. The donation is expected to facilitate the development of infrastructure aimed at improving access to skills tra...
Haruna Iddrisu to engage GAUA as gov’t seeks end to university administrators’ strike
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu is expected to meet the leadership of the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) this week as government steps up efforts to resolve the association’s ongoing strike.
Over 61,000 candidates to write 2026 TVET exams as CTVET introduces tougher anti-cheating measures
The Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) says more than 61,000 candidates across the country will sit for this year’s May/June Certificate II and other traditional TVET examinations.
African universities must prioritise practical skills — Prof. Hammond
African universities have been urged to fundamentally reform their education systems by shifting from certificate-driven learning to practical skills development to prepare graduates for the rapidly evolving Artificial Intelligence (AI) economy. The Chairman of the Governing Council of the Southshore University College...
Education Minister begins BECE monitoring tour in Sefwi
Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has commenced a monitoring tour of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Sefwi area of the Western North Region, as new data from the Ghana Education Service (GES) indicates cases of examination malpractice in parts of the region.
BECE candidates urged to shun cheating as Aduwamase Old Students donate to school
Candidates sitting for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) have been urged to shun examination malpractice and approach the papers with confidence. The call was made by Mensah Francis, popularly known as Adwenpa-Hene, a journalist and President of the Aduwamase Old Students Association (ASA), dur...
WAEC warns BECE candidates against assaulting officials, carrying phones
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has cautioned candidates sitting for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) that assaults on examination officials or possession of prohibited items could lead to severe sanctions, including cancellation of results and bans from future examinations.
620,000 candidates begin BECE as WAEC tightens anti-cheating measures
Some 620,000 candidates across the country are set to begin the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) on Monday, May 4, as authorities tighten measures to curb malpractice.
Education Minister sends goodwill message to 2026 BECE candidates
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has extended his best wishes to candidates across the country ahead of the start of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). In a brief message, the Tamale South MP encouraged candidates to approach the exams with confidence and composure. “As students across the countr...
KNUST assures staff, public over statute review process amid UTAG concerns
Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has assured staff and the public that no draft Statutes should be considered final until the ongoing review process is completed. The clarification comes amid concerns over proposed changes to the university's governance framework, including t...