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Supreme Court dismisses Wesley Girls’ objection in religious directives case
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by Wesley Girls’ High School seeking to strike out a constitutional suit challenging some of the school’s religious directives, allowing the substantive case to move forward.
EPUC in unstable financial state as crafty students evade fee payment
The Evangelical Presbyterian University College (EPUC) in Ho is facing serious financial challenges due to dwindling student intake. “Non-payment of school fees has also been identified as a major challenge, and some students have managed to evade fee payment over the years,” the President of EPUC, Professor Kenneth Ny...
Education is being undermined – NAGRAT backs unpaid teachers as street protests loom
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has thrown its full weight behind disgruntled, unpaid teachers, warning that the government’s failure to settle salary arrears is pushing the education sector toward a total breakdown.
Gushegu MP warns of disruption to education after rainstorm damage
HomeEducationGushegu MP warns of disruption to education after rainstorm damage EducationGhanaNewsGushegu MP warns of disruption to education after rainstorm damage by Baba Kamil MohammedApril 14, 2026April 14, 20260 Share0 The Member of Parliament for the Gushegu Constituency, Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli, has issued a s...
Education Ministry moves to bar unqualified candidates from BECE
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced plans to prohibit learners who have not progressed to Junior High School (JHS) Form 3, from registering for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
Education Ministry secures clearance to recruit 9,600 staff – Haruna Iddrisu
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that his ministry has secured clearance from the Ministry of Finance to recruit approximately 9,600 personnel into the country’s education sector.
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...
NSMQ 2026 regional qualifiers rescheduled to July 9
The organizers of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) have rescheduled the regional qualifiers for the 2026 competition, pushing the start of the contest from Monday, July 6, to Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Ghanaian PhD student killed in US shooting as investigations intensify
New details are emerging about the life and accomplishments of 37-year-old Ghanaian doctoral student Akpene Tetteh, who was fatally shot in the United States earlier this year, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death.
NSMQ 2026 introduces Clean Sheet award for contestants who answer all 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 a contest.
Worldwide Universities Network appoints Prof. Amfo as chair
The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) has appointed the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, as its new Chair. Professor Amfo succeeds Professor Bill Flanagan, the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Alberta, Canada. The WUN, in a statement, noted that Prof. Amfo...
Ghana must develop sustainable raw material base for textiles, apparel production — Prof Howard
The Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Art at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Ebenezer Kofi Howard, has underscored the need for Ghana to develop a sustainable raw material base for textile and apparel production to revive the industry and reduce dependence on imports. "The sustenance...