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Gov’t Statistician highlights plans for register-based education data system after meeting with Education Minister
The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has announced progress on Ghana’s Pilot Register-Based Education Statistics Project following a meeting involving the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), the Ministry of Education and the National Identification Authority (NIA). In a post on X, Dr Iddrisu said he led a GSS...
Discipline in schools: A national wake-up call
The recent spate of indiscipline in some of Ghana’s schools has become too serious to ignore. Reports of students vandalising school property, assaulting teachers, bullying colleagues, engaging in examination malpractice, fighting, and other forms of misconduct have generated widespread concern among parents, educators...
GES announces 2026 Inter-Regional and Inter/Intra District re-posting for staff
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially announced the commencement of this year’s Inter-Regional and Inter/Intra District re-posting exercise for teaching and administrative staff across the country.
Prof. Kofi Agyekum: Authorship is earned, not owed: Protecting integrity in academic research
One of the greatest strengths of academia is that it is built on trust. We trust that research findings are honestly reported, that peer review is conducted fairly, and that those listed as authors on scholarly publications have genuinely contributed to the work. When this trust is compromised, the credibility of resea...
Coderina Edtech donates STEM learning materials to Education Ministry
The Ministry of Education has received a donation of learning materials from Coderina EdTech to support the teaching and learning of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in schools across the country. The donation comprises 100 kits for basic schools from Primary 2 to JHS 3 and 20 additional kits for...
GTEC directs universities to stop using entrance exams as precondition for admission
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed tertiary education institutions to desist from introducing entrance examinations as a mandatory precondition for admission, describing the practice as inconsistent with Ghana's approved admissions framework. The Commission in a circular dated July 20, 2026 exp...
Overflowing Santasi dump site cleared following Adom News report
The overflowing refuse at the Santasi dump site in Kumasi, which posed an environmental health risk to residents, has finally been cleared following a report by Adom News. The dump site had not been evacuated for nearly five months, resulting in heaps of waste overflowing onto nearby roads and exposing residents to poo...
EDD Care Foundation supports BECE candidates in Anloga Municipality with mentorship and exam supplies
Final-year Junior High School students in the Anloga Municipality have received a timely boost of motivation and essential learning materials as the EDD Care Foundation organised a donation and mentorship programme to mark the start of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
UniMAC to host global journalism and communication conference in Accra
One of the leading international gatherings of scholars, media professionals, communication experts and policymakers is set to take place at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) in Accra.
Education Minister welcomes innovative STEM mini lab project to enhance practical learning
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has welcomed the introduction of innovative technology aimed at strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education, describing it as a practical solution to simplify teaching and improve learning outcomes in schools. The Minister made the remarks...
KNUST advises staff, students to avoid travel to South Africa over xenophobic violence
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has advised all staff and students to defer travel to South Africa over safety concerns following recent demonstrations targeting foreigners. In a general notice issued by KNUST Management in Kumasi, the university cited reports of protests in several parts...
Asafo M/A Basic School gets GHC946,000 ICT, robotics centre from MTN Ghana Foundation
The MTN Ghana Foundation has commissioned a GHC946,189.71 ICT and Robotics Centre at New Asafo M/A Basic School in Kumasi to boost science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and expand digital learning opportunities for pupils. The facility, commissioned on Thursday (16 July), is expected to dire...