Education
Stories in this category
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang calls for inclusive, holistic education in Ghana’s basic schools
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged heads of basic schools across Ghana to prioritise holistic education that develops learners academically, socially, emotionally and morally. She said every child has the potential to excel regardless of their family’s financial circumstances, stressing that a...
Universities must produce innovators, not just job seekers – Asiedu Nketia
National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has called for increased investment in graduate education, scientific research and innovation, describing them as critical drivers of Ghana’s sustainable development and economic transformation. Speaking as Guest of Honour at the second...
Education is Ghana’s strongest long-term weapon against corruption – Ibn Chambas
Former African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has described education as one of the most effective long-term strategies for combating corruption
BECE to be extended from 5 to 8 days under proposed exam timetable reform—Education Minister
The government has announced plans to extend the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) from the current five-day schedule to eight days, a move aimed at reducing pressure on candidates and giving them more time to prepare between papers. Speaking at Aburi Girls SHS on Thursday, June 10, Education Minister Haru...
UTAG threatens nationwide strike over delay in book and research allowance rate
The University Teachers Association of Ghana has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike from Monday, June 15, if the Ministry of Finance fails to release the dollar exchange rate required for the payment of book and research allowances to lecturers in public universities. The association says the delay has generat...
UPSA management pays courtesy call on Duncan-Williams ahead of 60th anniversary thanksgiving service
The Management of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has paid a courtesy call on the Founder of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, to formally invite him as Special Guest Speaker for the University’s 60th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service.
Adutwum pushes for AI investment at KNUST, urges government to sustain STEM reforms
Former Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has called on the government to prioritise investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and robotics education, stressing that such interventions are crucial to Ghana’s transformation agenda.
Shama SHS survives the heat, books NSMQ 2026 ticket
Shama Senior High School has secured qualification to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Championship after emerging victorious in a closely contested fourth competition of the Western Regional Qualifiers. The Shama-based school finished top of the contest with 40 points, narrowly beating Fiaseman Senior H...
There’s nothing like consensual sexual affair between teacher, student – GES
The Ghana Education Service (GES) says it treats all cases involving sexual misconduct between teachers and students with the utmost seriousness, stressing that such behaviour is strictly prohibited under its code of conduct.
“Parents should sue WAEC over examination leakages” – Prof. Antwi
Former Dean at Academic City University College, Prof. Enoch Opoku Antwi, has urged parents to hold the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) accountable for examination leakages, arguing that the council should bear full responsibility whenever the integrity of its examinations is compromised. In an interview on Th...
Education Minister engages university administrators over ongoing strike
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has engaged the leadership of the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) and representatives of university management to address concerns underlying the ongoing industrial action by university administrative and professional staff.
GES warns against paying money for recruitment slots
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has cautioned the public against paying money to individuals claiming to facilitate recruitment into the Service, warning that such practices are fraudulent.