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Education Minister convenes high-level talks on 2026 GETFund allocation
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has convened a high-level meeting to deliberate on the proposed 2026 allocation formula for the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund). The new formula, described as a major reset in education financing, is anchored on enhanced transparency, fairness in distribution and strategi...
MP for Dome-Kwabenya Akurugu marks Women’s Day with students
Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Fautina Elikplim Akurugu, joined the Women’s Caucus of Parliament to commemorate International Women’s Day with students at La Girls Technical Institute and Street Academy in Accra, encouraging young girls to pursue leadership and believe in their potential. The visit formed part...
Ejura MP donates seven motorbikes to help school supervisors to visit more schools
The Member of Parliament for Ejura‑Sekyedumase, Muhammad Bawah Braimah, has donated seven new apsonic motorbikes to circuit supervisors in the municipality to help them visit schools more easily and improve supervision. The motorbikes were presented during the 69th Independence Day celebrations in Sekyeredumasi of the...
Luv FM High School Debate: Prempeh dethroned as CHRISSEC, KUHIS reach quarter-finals
Prempeh College’s quest to defend their title as reigning champions of the Luv FM Kel-Charcoal Toothpaste High School Debate has come to an end after a painful defeat to Church of Christ Senior High School (CHRISSEC). The two schools clashed in what was widely seen as an underdog-versus-titan encounter, with defending...
“We want something visible, not another roadmap” – GAUA President
The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) says it is considering suspending its strike following what it describes as positive commitments from the government to address some of its outstanding grievances. GAUA National President Kwaku Karikari Amoah said the association’s national executive would consu...
Ghana’s Special Schools cry for help as 70% of teachers lack specialised training
For a child with special educational needs, having the right teacher can make the difference between struggling in silence and discovering a world of possibilities. But across Ghana, many children in special schools are facing a troubling reality: the majority of the teachers teaching them are not specially trained for...
Achimota School raises infrastructure concerns as surging demand outpaces facilities
Authorities of Achimota School have raised concerns over inadequate infrastructure, warning that the situation is limiting the number of qualified students the school can admit each year.
Bole MP donates GHS200,000 to support teacher training college establishment
The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Bole/Bamboi, Yussif Suleimana, has donated a cheque of GHS 200,000 to the Bole Teacher Training College committee tasked with establishing a new teacher training college in the district. The donation comes amidst calls for unity and develo...
Fueltrade donates GH¢1m to GETFund
The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has received a donation of GH¢1 million from Fueltrade Ghana Limited, a wholly Ghanaian-owned Bulk Distribution Company (BDC), to support educational development.
Universities urged to focus on practical courses to help reduce unemployment
The Vice-Chancellor of Kaaf University, Dr Francis Acheampong, has cautioned university students against adopting negative habits from friends during their studies and urged them to focus on their education to secure a better future.
AngloGold Ashanti begins construction of 400-bed girls’ dormitory at T. I. Ahmadiyya SHS in Fomena
Months after cutting sod for a 24-unit cluster of schools at Mangoase in Obuasi, the AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has commenced construction and furnishing of a modern 400-bed girls’ dormitory at T. I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School in the Adansi North District.
UK preferred destination for Ghanaian students — British Council
The United Kingdom has been identified as a preferred destination for most Ghanaian students who study abroad. The Exams Director for the West Cluster at the British Council, Joyce Oduro, who announced this, attributed it to the quality of training and the kind of support provided to students who travel to the UK from....