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World Bank set to approve US$300m for expansion of Ghana’s school infrastructure
The World Bank is expected to approve a US$300 million facility on June 16 to support the expansion of educational infrastructure across Ghana, with plans to upgrade 50 senior high schools nationwide.
University of Ghana suspends lectures as flooding prompts emergency safety measures
The University of Ghana has temporarily suspended lectures and directed students to remain indoors following the torrential rains that triggered widespread flooding across Accra on Monday.
IET-Ghana visit to KsTU strengthens industry–academia ties
The Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET-Gh) has undertaken a successful institutional visit to the Faculty of Built and Natural Environment (FBNE) of Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), aimed at deepening collaboration between the professional body and the university’s built environment programmes. He...
Tailor training to prioritise developmental needs - Education Minister to universities
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has urged vice-chancellors of universities to align the training of young people with the country's priority development needs. “Let our universities essentially focus on their primary mission and vision for the ultimate benefit of the nation,” he stressed. He said President J...
CDD-Ghana petitions CHRAJ over alleged assault of Nyinahin SHS student
The CDD-Ghana and a coalition of civil society organisations have petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate the alleged assault of an 18-year-old student of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School by a teacher. The petition argues that the incident constitutes a serious vi...
New Somanya Methodist JHS to get major facelift
The visit, which also served as a homecoming for the traditional leader, was primarily to assess firsthand the challenges facing the school and to identify what can be done to restore its lost glory.
Ghana introduces New Basic School Curriculum with Coding, AI and Local Language focus
Ghana's basic school curriculum is set for a major overhaul, with computing, coding, citizenship education and ethics becoming central to classroom teaching under sweeping reforms announced by the Ministry of Education.
Basic education curriculum set for review after six years
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has officially commenced processes to review Ghana’s basic education curriculum, covering Kindergarten to Primary Six. The curriculum, introduced in the 2019/2020 academic year, is due for revision in line with policy requirements to align it with current natio...
New Somanya Methodist JHS to get major facelift
In a familiarization tour steeped in nostalgia, the overlord and proud alumnus of New Somanya Methodist Junior High School (JHS), Nene Tetteh Nanor Odjidji II, known in private life as Curtis Tetteh Djaba, has pledged to spearhead a major renovation of the aging institution, describing its current state as unacceptable...
Accra Academy @ 95: Nana Oye celebrates legacy, backs major infrastructure drive
Accra Academy has officially launched its 95th anniversary celebrations with a call on alumni, corporate institutions and development partners to help preserve the legacy of one of Ghana’s most respected secondary schools.
GTEC directs universities to stop using entrance exams as mandatory precondition for admission
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed all tertiary institutions to stop making entrance examinations a mandatory requirement for admission, saying the practice is inconsistent with Ghana’s approved admissions framework. The directive, contained in a circular dated July 20, 2026, is aimed at promot...
UniMAC students to represent Ghana at Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Australia
The pair secured the opportunity after emerging winners of the 2026 Commonwealth Parliamentary Debate Competition, where they impressed judges with their debating skills, leadership qualities and understanding of parliamentary procedures.