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WAEC confirms arrest of 43 teachers over BECE exam malpractice
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed the arrest of more than 40 individuals for their alleged involvement in examination malpractice during the just-ended Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
Prof. Joshua Yindenaba Abor ranked No. 1 scientist in Economics and Finance in Ghana for the 2026 Research.com rankings
Professor Joshua Yindenaba Abor of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) has been ranked the number one scientist in Economics and Finance in Ghana in the 2026 edition of the global Best Scientist Ranking by Research.com.
Education Ministry begins review of Ghana Library Authority law
The Education Ministry has inaugurated a Technical Working Committee to review the Ghana Library Authority Act of 1970, in a move aimed at strengthening the legal and institutional framework for modern library services.
National Good Citizenship challenge launched to inspire community service among students
A new wave of student-led community initiatives is set to sweep across Ghana as the third edition of the highly anticipated Kofi A. Tawiah Good Citizenship Challenge has officially been launched. Organised by the Kofi A. Tawiah Foundation, the Good Citizenship Challenge is a national community service initiative design...
Core Maths, Science see high failure rates in 2026 WASSCE private results
The West African Examinations Council has released the provisional results for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, First Series. The examination, conducted earlier this year, involved 23,410 candidates, comprising 9,980 males and 13,430 females. A total of 746 re...
The Design and Technology Institute breaks ground on $28m multi-skills campus at Berekuso
The Design and Technology Institute (DTI) has broken ground for a $28 million, 11-acre multi-skills campus at Berekuso in the Eastern region, marking a major milestone in the institute’s drive to expand technical and vocational education and workforce development in Ghana and across Africa. Founder and President of DTI...
GES urges public to report exam malpractice on hotlines
of all the campaigns that the service had embarked upon, “we still have some teachers and invigilators who are daring”. “We want to remind them that we’ll catch them and they’ll be in trouble, because so far, we have some of the teachers convicted for examination malpractice. And if you are a teacher and you […]
New fellowship offering affordable U.S.-accredited degrees and mentorship launches in Ghana to prepare youth for global careers
Program combines 100% online BBA, leadership exposure, AI-focused learning, and $5 million investment to equip young Ghanaians for an evolving global workforce Accra, Ghana - Nexford University has launched the NextGen Africa Workforce Fellowship, a pan-African initiative designed to equip young Africans with globally...
Africa urged to lead digital education and responsible AI adoption at 18th Ministerial Round Table
Education leaders, policymakers, development partners and technology experts have called for Africa to take ownership of its digital education future by developing homegrown solutions and promoting the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across the continent. The call was made at the 18th Ministerial R...
GES announces 2026/2027 academic calendar: Basic Schools to reopen September 8
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the approved academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic year for all basic schools, including Kindergarten, Primary, and Junior High Schools. In an official statement signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations of the GES, the calendar outlines the reopening and clo...
EcoGreen Oases Legacy initiative tackles unemployment and climate challenges with Green Skills Training in Tamale
An innovative skills development initiative by EcoGreen Oases Legacy is making significant strides in addressing youth unemployment and environmental challenges in Northern Ghana, following the successful completion of the Green Skills Training Programme in Tamale.
Bompata PRESEC marks 60 years amid infrastructure deficits, calls for support
The Headmaster of Presbyterian Senior High School, Bompata in the Ashanti region, Clifford Addo-Diabene, has renewed calls for urgent support to address critical infrastructure challenges, as the school marked its 60th anniversary. Speaking at the celebration, Mr. Addo-Diabene outlined a number of pressing needs, inclu...