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Gov’t releases GH¢537m to cover tuition fees of 159,750 students under No Fees Stress Policy
The government has released GH¢537 million to fully cover the tuition fees of 159,750 students under the No Fees Stress Policy for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Assin Adubiase Methodist Basic School marks 120 years of educational excellence
Assin Adubiase Methodist Basic School celebrated a historic milestone on May 28 as students, alumni, traditional leaders, education professionals, clergy, and community members gathered to commemorate the school’s 120th Anniversary and Homecoming Celebration in Assin Adubiase.
GES must stop the 19th century administrative process now and fully activate GESIMS
The Ghana Education Service cannot continue to speak about digital transformation while simultaneously forcing teachers and administrators to endure outdated, paper-based administrative processes that belong to a bygone era. The launch of the Ghana Education Service Information Management System (GESIMS), spearheaded b...
Mfantsipim opens nominations for 150th anniversary awards
The Planning Committee for Mfantsipim School’s 150th anniversary celebrations has opened nominations for the Mfantsipim @150 Sesquicentennial Awards, inviting the public to honour individuals and organisations that have made exceptional contributions to the school’s legacy and society. The awards are one of the flagshi...
UPSA Research and Consultancy Centre trains Akatsi College of Education staff in research and AI skills
The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), through its Research and Consultancy Centre (RCC), has successfully concluded a two-day pilot capacity-building workshop for academic staff of the Akatsi College of Education.
Asare backs school upgrade plan but warns success hinges on equity, execution
A $300 million World Bank-backed initiative to upgrade 50 senior high schools under the government’s STAR-J programme is a step in the right direction but must prioritise equity and execution to succeed, education policy analyst Kofi Asare has said. Speaking on Asaase Radio’s Breakfast Show, the Executive Director of A...
Africa must prioritise technology-driven education — Haruna Iddrisu
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has urged African governments to prioritise technology-based education in schools for the continent to progress. He said education systems across Africa had to evolve to reflect the changing dynamics of society and the global economy. Mr Iddrisu made the remarks in a speech re...
Nkwanta South MCE urges BECE candidates to avoid exam malpractice
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Nkwanta South in the Oti Region, Joseph Awal Antwi, has advised candidates sitting for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to stay away from cheating and all forms of examination malpractice. In an interview with Adom News, Joseph Awal Antwi expressed confi...
Cabinet approves National Defence University Bill
Cabinet has approved the National Defence University Bill, 2026, for onward submission to Parliament. This was made known when the Deputy Minister of Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, led a delegation to Parliament for a pre-session briefing with the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor. The Bill, a joint initia...
Bole SHS teacher violated professional code by engaging student sexually – Deputy Education Minister
The Deputy Minister of Education has said the teacher involved in the Bole Senior High School sexual misconduct case bears primary culpability under the Ghana Education Service's code of conduct, regardless of the age of the student involved. Dr Clement Abas Apak, MP for Builsa South, clarified Newsfile on Saturday as...
University campuses have no security — Gloria Ofori-Boadu calls for urgent safety policy reforms
Managing legal practitioner Gloria Ofori-Boadu of GOB Law Consult has called for a comprehensive security policy across Ghana's university campuses, saying she was left in a state of shock after witnessing the level of insecurity students face on a recent visit to Kumasi. Ofori-Boadu made the remarks on Newsfile, joini...
Bawumia, Dumelo, Afenyo-Markin, Bola Ray, others to headline Empower Vault Summit on October 14
The annual Empower Vault Summit is set to take place on Friday, August 14, at the Great Hall of the University of Ghana. This is a high-impact leadership and mentorship platform aimed at equipping young people with the skills, values, and mindset needed to succeed. The summit is being organised by Stables and Horses in...