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UTAG-UCC rejects GTEC promotion harmonisation plan, cites threats to university autonomy
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) – University of Cape Coast branch has rejected a proposed policy by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) aimed at harmonising promotion guidelines for academic staff across public universities, describing it as an overreach of regulatory authority. In a stat...
NSMQ 2026 : St. Hubert’s Seminary SHS completes comeback against Afua Kobi to book national championship place
St. Hubert’s Seminary Senior High School has secured the fifth qualification slot from the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) national championship after producing a spirited comeback victory. The Santasi-based school recovered from an early deficit against Afua Kobi Ampem Gi...
Nyinahin Catholic SHS teacher arrested after viral assault video – Student also taken into custody
A teacher at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in the Ashanti Region has been arrested following the circulation of a viral video showing him allegedly assaulting a female student on campus, the Ghana Education Service has confirmed. The arrest was first announced by the Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Educati...
GES clears three years of academic intervention arrears for SHS staff
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the payment of three years’ outstanding Academic Intervention arrears owed to eligible staff of Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs). In a statement issued on Monday, July 7, 2026, the GES said the payments cover the 2023/2024, 2024/2025 an...
Gov’t pushes TVET curriculum reforms to equip students for changing job market
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for a comprehensive review of Ghana's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) curriculum to equip students with digital, entrepreneurial, and green skills needed for the country's evolving labour market.
Boarding should be optional under Free SHS, parents who can afford it should share the cost – Kwasi Gyetuah
Education policy advocate Kwasi Gyetuah has proposed reforms to Ghana’s Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, suggesting that government should focus on funding day schooling while parents who can afford boarding education contribute towards its cost. Speaking during Adom TV’s thought leadership discussion on “The...
NSMQ 2026 : Wesley Girls crush Fetteman, Enyan Maim with 70 points to book NSMQ return
Wesley Girls’ Senior High School has secured qualification to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Championship after delivering a dominant performance in Contest Eight of the Central Regional Qualifiers. “Wey Gey Hey” recorded an emphatic victory with 70 points, comfortably defeating Fetteman Senior High Sc...
NSMQ 2026 : Senya SHS secures second NSMQ appearance after defeating Winneba, Fetteman and Assin Manso
Senya Senior High School has secured qualification to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Championship after delivering a dominant performance in Contest Six of the Central Regional Qualifiers. The school topped the contest with 68 points to earn its second appearance at the national stage, defeating Winneb...
Global Theological Seminary to commence two Master’s programmes in September
The Global Theological Seminary (GTS) will commence two accredited Master’s programmes in September this year, following approval from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC). The programmes, to be delivered through a blended model of weekend, evening and online classes, are designed to equip church leaders and...
Unemployed Trained Teachers demand update as deadline for recruitment results expires
The Coalition of Unemployed Trained Teachers 2023 (CUTT 2023) has called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to issue an official update on the release of the 2026 teacher recruitment results following the expiration of the latest timeline announced by the Minister for Education. In a statement issued on Friday, July...
KNUST Mineral Waste Valorization Conference explores ways to recycle mining waste and protect environment
Researchers, engineers and policymakers have called for innovative approaches to transform mining waste into valuable resources, warning that the growing volumes of mine tailings and wastewater generated by mining activities could become a major environmental challenge if left unmanaged. The call was made at the 2026 M...
Free SHS should be funded with local revenue, not loans – Gideon Boako
The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee and Tano North MP, Dr Gideon Boako, has argued that the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme should continue to be financed through domestic revenue rather than borrowed funds. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, Dr Boako said government must demonstrat...