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Suppliers to picket Education Ministry over GH¢50m Free SHS debt
The National Association of Institutional Suppliers (NAIS) has announced that it will proceed with its planned picket at the Ministry of Education despite fresh assurances from government officials over outstanding payments owed to its members under the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme. The association is d...
We’re not being treated fairly – GNAT Chairman fumes over detention of Nyinahin Catholic SHS teacher
The Chairman of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) in the Atwima District, Amos Owusu, has called on authorities to pay greater attention to the challenges facing teachers in the district, arguing that the focus should not only be on the ongoing controversy at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School. Speaki...
Nyinahin hostel incident should not automatically become a GES matter, says Opoku Mensah
A former spokesperson at the Ministry of Education, Yaw Opoku Mensah has questioned the extent to which the Ghana Education Service (GES) and teacher unions should be involved in a case involving a teacher and a student of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School who were captured in a viral physical altercation. Opoku Men...
University of Cape Coast appoints Prof. Denis Aheto as new Vice-Chancellor
The Governing Council of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has appointed Professor Denis Worlanyo Aheto as the institution’s new Vice-Chancellor, with effect from August 1, 2026.
Academic City president Prof. McBagonluri named among Africa’s top education leaders
Prof. Fred McBagonluri, the President of Academic City University, has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to advancing education in Africa.
Journalism schools must lead AI, misinformation debate — UniMAC-IJ Rector
The Rector of the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) Institute of Journalism, Professor Christiana Hammond, has called on journalism schools to take the lead in addressing the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, misinformation, and the rapidly evolving media landscape.
SHS Freshers to report on September 18 – GES
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed that all Junior High School graduates who successfully completed the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will report to Senior High and Technical Schools nationwide on September 18, 2026.
Jomoro youth applaud Mahama, Iddrisu, Affo-Toffey for new college initiative
The youth of the Jomoro Municipality in the Western Region have expressed appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama, Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu, and Member of Parliament Dorcas Affo-Toffey for their roles in facilitating the establishment of the first-ever College of Education in the constituency. In a pr...
Luv FM Kel-Charcoal Debate kicks off with thrilling wins for Wesley Girls and CHRISSEC
The 8th edition of the Luv FM Kel-Charcoal High School Debate has officially commenced, with the first preliminary round held at the Christian Service University in Kumasi on Monday, August 10, 2026.
CHASS threatens to shut down schools as feeding negotiations end in deadlock
The future of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme hangs in a precarious balance following a collapse in negotiations between the Ministry of Education and key implementing agencies on Friday, 17th April 2026. A stakeholder meeting, summoned by the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, to address a growin...
Koforidua SECTECH 1988 year group donates equipment to alma mater
The 1988 year group of Koforidua Secondary Technical School (SECTECH) has donated four hand mowers worth GH₵10,000 to their alma mater to support environmental maintenance in the school. The group also presented four pairs of Wellington boots and nose masks to aid in sanitation efforts. Speaking during the presentation...
“We have our code of conduct” — GNAT on handling teacher case
A teacher at the centre of a controversial incident in the Antwima Mponua District has been granted police enquiry bail, paving the way for the resumption of academic activities after days of tension. Amos Owusu, District Chairman of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), said the decision followed directiv...