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162 graduates pass out as KAIPTC holds 15th graduation ceremony
The Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Air Vice Marshal David Anettey Akrong, has urged graduates of the Centre to anchor their careers on perseverance and integrity as they step into new roles. Speaking at the Centre's 15th graduation ceremony, the Commandant described integrity a...
ATU launches 5-year strategic plan to strengthen technical education
Accra Technical University (ATU) has launched its five-year Strategic Plan (2026–2030) to guide the institution’s development in competency-based education, digital transformation, research and industry collaboration. This is to strengthen industry-relevant training, enhance research and innovation, improve infrastruct...
Philanthropist, Akonta Felix Akakpo promises 300-second cycle scholarships in Ketu South Municipality
In a bid to entice 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates in the Ketu South Municipality to perform well, a philanthropist has pledged to sponsor the second cycle education of the 200 best-performing candidates in examinations.
Unpaid teachers oppose new recruitment amid salary arrears
The Coalition of Unpaid Teachers has pushed back against the ongoing recruitment of 7,000 trained teachers in the education sector, insisting that government must first settle outstanding salary arrears owed to teachers already in the classroom.
“The world has enough strong nations; what it needs are ethical ones” – Ace Ankomah challenges Africa’s youth
Ghanaian lawyer Ace Anan Ankomah has urged Africa’s next generation of leaders to place ethics, integrity and service at the centre of technological advancement, arguing that the future will be determined not by the power of nations or machines but by the moral character of those who lead them. Speaking at the 2026 gra...
LEAP School celebrates academic excellence as 2026 graduates rise beyond boundaries
LEAP School has celebrated academic excellence, character development and outstanding achievements at its 2026 Graduation, Speech and Prize-Giving Ceremony, with a call on pupils to build on strong educational and moral foundations as they advance to higher levels of learning. The ceremony, held under the theme “From F...
GES schedules nationwide training ahead of 2026 BECE school selection exercise
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced a nationwide training and sensitisation exercise for Regional and Metro, Municipal and District Directors of Education ahead of the 2026 school selection and placement process for Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates. According to a directive issued b...
Over 200 students gain access to AI and digital skills through RevoLabs Initiative
Students in four underserved schools across the country have had their first hands-on experience with artificial intelligence tools and digital technology through a diaspora-led educational initiative aimed at expanding access to digital learning.
eLearning conference: Africa must invest in digital infrastructure — Dr Apaak
The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has said Africa must invest in its own digital infrastructure and expertise if it hopes to achieve technological independence. He identified the lack of African-owned digital infrastructure as one of the greatest obstacles to the continent's technological ambitio...
University graduates urged to uphold integrity
The Executive Chairman of the McDan Group of Companies, Daniel McKorley, has urged graduates of tertiary institutions to uphold integrity, discipline and a positive attitude as they pursue their careers. Mr McKorley said success was determined not only by academic qualifications but also by character. "What will make y...
Develop practical renewable solutions to energy challenges - Deputy Minister to students
The Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan Mensah, has challenged students across the country to develop innovative and practical renewable energy solutions that can help address Ghana’s energy and environmental challenges while supporting the nation’s transition to a 24-hour green economy. He sai...
NSMQ 2026 regional qualifiers postponed again as organisers cite unforeseen circumstances
The organisers of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), Primetime Limited, have once again postponed the regional qualifiers for the 2026 competition, citing circumstances beyond their control.