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Ghana, Italy partner to strengthen educational sector
The Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening educational cooperation with Italy. The minister gave an assurance that the government was ready to facilitate meaningful collaborations between Italian and Ghanaian universities. “We will support the Italians to establish co...
Education Ministry orders probe into viral video of student assaulting colleague
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has been directed to investigate a disturbing viral video showing a student violently assaulting a fellow student. Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, confirmed that the video, which has been widely circulated on social media, has come to the attention of the Ministr...
Sunnyside Schools marks AU Day, calls for stronger cultural awareness among learners
The Headmaster of Sunnyside Schools, Osuman Abdul Razak, has called for renewed efforts to promote African cultural identity among young people, stressing the vital role educational institutions play in preserving the continent’s rich heritage and preparing responsible future citizens.
TVET financing model failing students and employers – Eduwatch boss warns
Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) financing system is failing to provide students with the skills employers need, leaving many graduates unprepared for the job market despite years of economic growth. This is according to the Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare. Speakin...
Government to begin paying Free SHS suppliers’ arrears next week
The government has assured suppliers under the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme that the payment of outstanding arrears will begin next week following concerns over delayed settlements.
Education Ministry orders probe into viral student assault video
The Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has been directed to investigate a viral video showing a student assaulting another student.
NSMQ 2026: Kumasi Academy storms back to nationals with commanding 63-point victory
Kumasi Academy (KUMACA) has secured qualification to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Championship after producing a dominant display in the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers. The one-time national semi-finalists recorded 63 points to comfortably top their contest, finishing ahead of Ejisu Senior High Technica...
NSMQ 2026: Nyakrom SHS secures second-ever NSMQ qualification as twin sisters steal spotlight in emotional qualifier
Nyakrom Senior High Technical School has secured qualification to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Championship after a strong performance in Contest Four of the Central Regional Qualifiers. The qualification marks only the second time in the school’s history that Nyakrom SHS has earned a place at Ghana’...
Teacher unions reject GES directive on staff data submission, demand withdrawal of letter
Three major teacher unions have rejected a directive from the Ghana Education Service (GES) requiring public school staff to submit personal records as part of a nationwide job evaluation and staff validation exercise. The unions — the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate...
Julian Opuni reaffirms Fidelity Bank support for industry-led skills training at DTI Berekuso campus
Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Ghana, Julian Opuni, has called for stronger collaboration between industry and education to address the growing disconnect between classroom learning and the skills required in the modern workplace.
NSMQ 2026: Aggrey Memorial qualifies for nationals after hard-fought Central region qualifier win
Aggrey Memorial A.M.E. Zion Senior High School has secured qualification to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Championship after emerging victorious in a tightly contested battle on Day Two of the Central Regional Qualifiers.
Meet Samuel Donkor, the 'one-man teacher' handling 12 classes at Kakpeni District Assembly School
This is Samuel Donkor, the 'one-man teacher' handling 12 classes at at Kakpeni District Assembly School in the Northern Region. Every morning, before the first bell rings, Samuel Donkor is already at the Kakpeni D/A Primary and Junior High School, preparing for a task many would consider impossible. He arranges his les...