Ghana’s newly appointed Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for the validation of data on the number of beneficiaries of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme as a critical first step...
Ghana’s newly appointed Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for the validation of data on the number of beneficiaries of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme as a critical first step in his tenure. Speaking during his maiden visit to the Ministry of Education on Wednesday,...
President Acting Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has said the Mahama-led administration is committed to fulfilling its free first-year university tuition promise. However, the Abura Asebu Kwamankese MP has stated that he believes Ghanaians will not be angry if the policy is not implemented this year. Mr. Ofosu disclosed this...
Students of the University of Ghana are gearing up for a demonstration following the announcement of a 20% increase in Residential Facility User Fees (RFUF) for traditional halls of residence. The proposed increment has sparked outrage, with many arguing that the fees are becoming increasingly unbearable for both continuing and incoming students. In...
The headmaster of Tsito Secondary Technical School in the Volta Region, Rev. Joy Kafui Akpebu, along with two other staff members, has been interdicted by the Ghana Education Service (GES). The other individuals are Sylvanus Awunyo, the school’s storekeeper, and Samuel Kwame Ampeh, the school’s driver. Their interdiction follows...
Member of Parliament for Builsa South, Dr. Clement Apaak has reiterated the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) commitment to delivering its free tuition policy for first-year students in public tertiary institutions. This statement comes amid criticism from some stakeholders, including Former Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier General Joseph Nunoo-Mensah (Rtd),...
President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to establish a National Education Reform Committee to review Ghana’s educational system comprehensively. The review will encompass all levels of education, from basic to tertiary, to strengthen the country’s educational sector and address its evolving needs. Speaking at the National Convention of...
In a recent development, the Akufo-Addo administration has come under scrutiny following allegations of a substantial payment to Busy Internet for a free Wi-Fi initiative in senior high schools (SHSs) that reportedly never materialized. The government is accused of disbursing GHS 56 million to the internet service provider for...
Wesley Girls Senior High School (SHS) has been sued for allegedly denying Muslim students the right to practice their religion. The lawsuit, filed by Ghanaian citizen Shafic Osman, claims that the school has systematically suppressed Muslim students by preventing them from observing their religious practices. The plaintiff is seeking...
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has expressed disappointment over the government’s recent release of GH¢25 million to offset part of the GH¢118 million owed to the Council. According to WAEC, the funds are inadequate to enable the release of the delayed 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination...
A former chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana, Mrs. Charlotte Osei, has advised the graduating cohort of the PK Amoabeng Scholars Foundation Programme to lead the way in transforming Africa. Speaking during the induction and graduation ceremony of Cohort One and Two of the programme in Accra...