Education
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Education Minister reaffirms commitment to Ghana Defence University project
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the establishment of the Ghana Defence University. He assured the Military High Command of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) that concrete and strategic steps were being taken to bring the vision to reality. Speaking during a site inspe...
Midie schoolchildren wade through mud daily to access education
Schoolchildren from Midie in the Ada East District of the Greater Accra Region, are forced daily to wade barefoot, through thick mud and stagnant water to go to school.
Osei Tutu SHS parents appeal for support to complete classroom block
Parents of Osei Tutu Senior High School in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District have appealed for financial and material support to complete an ongoing classroom block project aimed at easing congestion in the school.
“My status does not influence the cost of school fees at Brain Hill” – Mary Anane Awuku
Chief Executive Officer of Brain Hill International School, Mary Anane Awuku, has clarified that her personal status has no influence on the school fees at Brain Hill International School, stressing that pricing decisions are strictly institutional and guided by management structures. Speaking on The Career Trail progr...
Universities from Ghana and Germany exchange experiences at DAAD forum
Representatives from the University of Environment and Sustainable Development and RWTH Aachen University have shared insights into the impact of academic collaboration facilitated by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
GNAT’s CreditMall launches Teachers Tech Access Programme and CML mobility in Kumasi
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), through its subsidiary CreditMall Limited, has launched the Teachers Tech Access Programme (TTAP) aimed at helping teachers acquire modern ICT devices through flexible financing arrangements.
Isaac Nlason elected SRC President of the Ghana School of Law
Isaac Nlason has been elected SRC President of the Ghana School of Law after securing a win in the student elections.
Twifo Praso: Four teachers convicted and fined GH¢3,000 each for BECE malpractices, if they fail to pay fine they will spend one year in jail
Four teachers have been convicted for their involvement in irregularities and examination malpractices in the Twifo Praso area of the Central Region. They are said to have engaged in misconduct during last week's 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Following their admission of guilt when they were arra...
Education Ministry sets up committee to probe tertiary hostel fees
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has set up a committee to investigate growing concerns over the high cost of hostel accommodation at tertiary institutions across the country. The move follows widespread complaints from students about rising hostel fees, inadequate accommodation spaces and the difficulty man...
Misinformation is eroding public trust in the media — Prof Etse Sikanku
The Dean of the School of Journalism and Media Studies at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), Professor Godwin Etse Sikanku, has warned that the growing spread of misinformation and disinformation is undermining public confidence in the media and weakening journalism's contribution to democratic g...
Mahama launches $300m World Bank-funded secondary school improvement programme
President John Dramani Mahama says government has launched a major secondary education improvement programme, backed by a $300 million World Bank facility, aimed at upgrading the quality of senior high schools across the country.
Mahama pledges to end double-track system by 2027 through expansion of technical and vocational education
President John Dramani Mahama says government will prioritise the expansion of technical and vocational education over the construction of more senior high schools, as part of efforts to better align education with the world of work.