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Edem Agbana welcomes $300m World Bank support for secondary education
The Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, has welcomed the approval of a US$300 million facility by the World Bank under the Secondary Education Reform and Resilience Project (STARR-J), describing it as a major boost for Ghana’s education sector. In a statement, the lawmaker said the project represents...
We expect sanctions for both teacher and student in Bole SHS misconduct case – Clement Apaak
Deputy Minister for Education, Clement Apaak, has stated that sanctions should be imposed on both the teacher and the student involved in the alleged sexual misconduct case at Bole Senior High School, stressing that all parties must be held accountable under the rules governing Ghana’s education system. Speaking on Joy...
University of Ghana Vice-Chancellor urges inclusion of African languages in AI development
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, has called for the intentional inclusion of African languages in artificial intelligence (AI) systems, warning that the continent risks being marginalised in the global AI revolution if its voices and knowledge systems remain underrepresent...
Education ministry, GES must act decisively to curb rising student indiscipline – Tuah-Yeboah
Former Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has called on the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service to introduce stronger measures to address what he described as the growing problem of indiscipline among students in Ghana’s schools. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile program...
KAS Ghana, Catholic schools hold STEM plastic waste contest
Our Lady of Grace Senior High School in the Ashanti Region has emerged as the best-performing school at the fourth edition of the National STEM Plastic Waste Management Competition, held in Kumasi. The competition, organised by the German foundation Konrad Adenauer-Stiftung Ghana Office in partnership with the Educatio...
2026 BECE results released; over 3,600 absent as thousands await final verdict
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results of candidates who sat the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for School Candidates.
Okyenhene bemoans overcrowded classrooms, outdated curriculum and poor teacher remuneration
Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has observed a decline in the dignity of the teaching profession, urging the government to support teachers for progressive education.
Secondary Education Reforms Programme raising educational standards in Ahafo – GES Director
The Ahafo Regional Director of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Abraham Fletcher, has lauded the Secondary Education Reforms Programme implemented by the Mastercard Foundation and T-TEL, describing it as a major contributor to improved teaching and learning outcomes across the region. According to him, the programme...
Ghana Scholarships Authority unveils free tuition deal with Fanaka University
The Ghana Scholarships Authority has partnered with FANAKA International University College to provide tuition-free higher education opportunities for eligible Ghanaians under a new scholarship initiative. Under the programme, an initial group of 60 beneficiaries will receive sponsorship to pursue a Bachelor of Science...
ATU, ESATIC sign MoU to deepen academic cooperation
Accra Technical University (ATU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Higher African School of Information and Communications Technologies (ESATIC) of Côte d’Ivoire to strengthen academic collaboration, student exchange and joint research. The agreement was signed during the maiden international flag...
World Bank approves $300m to help Ghana end double-track SHS system by 2027
The World Bank has approved a $300 million financing package to support Ghana’s efforts to phase out the double-track system in Senior High Schools by 2027, the Ministry of Education has announced. The funding will be channelled through the Secondary Education for Access, Results and Relevance for Jobs (STARR-J) Projec...
NSMQ 2026 introduces ‘Clean Sheet’ award for contestants who answer all ‘True or False’ questions correctly
Primetime Limited, organisers of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), have introduced a new prize category, known as the “Clean Sheet” award, to recognise contestants who answer all their questions correctly during the True or False session, which is Round Four of the contest. The Client Service Director of Prim...