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First Lady champions ‘Give to Gain’ spirit for International Women’s Day
On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026, the First Lady of the Republic of Ghana, Lordina Dramani Mahama, has called on Ghanaians to actively contribute to the achievement of gender equality.
Education Ministry clarifies reports on teaching of Arabic in schools
The Ministry of Education has dismissed claims that it intends to make the teaching and learning of Arabic compulsory for Ghanaian students. In a statement dated August 10, 2026, the Ministry described the reports as misinformation and clarified that there is no policy or directive requiring Ghanaian students to study...
K.C. Whittaker Endowment Foundation influences female physics students at KNUST with Scholarships
Twenty-five female students of the Department of Physics at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have been rewarded for their academic brilliance in physics under the Dr K.C Whittaker Endowment Fund. The 25 students, comprising 16 undergraduates and 9 postgraduates, benefited from the Gh₵87,50...
GETFund explains mandate as EFPI expands partnerships to support Ghana’s education sector
Officials of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) and the Education Financing and Partnership Initiative (EFPI) have explained what the two initiatives are about, how they operate and the various activities they undertake.
Top WASSCE students celebrated as Education ministry flags rising exam malpractices
The Ministry of Education has expressed concern over the growing incidence of examination malpractice during certificate examinations administered by the West African Examinations Council, pledging closer collaboration with the examination body to safeguard the credibility of Ghana’s tests. Speaking at the 2025 West Af...
UHAS suspends semester exams over administrative, logistical issues
The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has suspended its ongoing End-of-Second-Semester Examinations for the 2025/2026 academic year with immediate effect. The suspension was announced in a notice issued by the Directorate of Academic Affairs on Saturday, August 15, 2026. According to the university, the d...
Inclusive education driving excellence – Deputy Education Minister at President’s Independence Day Awards
The Deputy Minister for Education, Clement Abas Apaak, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to inclusive and equitable education during this year’s President’s Independence Day Awards ceremony for school children. Speaking at the event, he described the occasion as a celebration of a strong and organic education....
Adansi Asokwa MP launches skills training programme for youth
The Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa Constituency, Godwin Animli Dorgbadzi-Dorani, has reaffirmed his commitment to empowering the youth in his area through skills training and entrepreneurship support.
GES dismisses claims of GH¢1,500 payment for Free SHS items
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy has been cancelled and that parents have been directed to pay GH¢1,500 for chop boxes, trunks and other items. In a circular issued on Tuesday, August 18, the Service described...
GHC500,000 bail each for two teachers accused in O’ SEC TECH attack
Two teachers accused of aiding an attack at Obuasi Senior High Technical School have been granted bail of GHC500,000 each after pleading not guilty to charges of abetment. Kwasi Brefo, 41, also known as “Allah”, and Appiah Arthur Joseph, 34, also known as “Nana Appiah”, appeared before the Obuasi Circuit Court 2 on Mon...
Do not despair, perseverance led to my three PhDs – TTU registrar urges all
The Registrar of Takoradi Technical University, Dr. Moses McLean Abnory, has encouraged students and professionals not to give up during difficult moments, saying personal frustration in his own academic journey eventually led him to earn three doctoral degrees. Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show,...
GCTU management reacts to VC Prof. Afoakwa’s court action over appointment termination
The Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) has clarified that no court injunction has been granted against the institution in the ongoing legal dispute involving its Vice-Chancellor, Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa. In a press release on March 13, 2026, the university stated that the matter before the court is only an...