Fatimatu Abubakar sets records straight on Free SHS beneficiaries [Listen]
Former Information Minister, Fatimatu Abubakar has justified the records of Free Senior High School (Free SHS) beneficiaries under the erstwhile Akufo-Addo-led government.According to her,...
Gov’t to launch solar energy initiative for schools, boost internet connectivity
Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced plans by the government to introduce a solar energy initiative for all basic and senior high schools (SHSs).The...
We must ensure AI enhances human capacity, not replace them – CSOs Sub-Platform on SDG4
The CSOs Sub-Platform on SDG4 has called for renewed commitment from all stakeholders, including the government and educational institutions, in driving digital infrastructure in...
UTAG, TUTAG leadership present key challenges facing higher education to Prof. Jane Naana
The leadership of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) and the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG) have presented what they deem...
Kpandai SHS receives GH₵10,000 to support feeding of students
The management of Kpandai Senior High School (SHS) in the Northern Region has received GH₵10,000 to support the feeding of students.The donation was made...
Haruna Iddrisu calls for validation of Free SHS beneficiary data
Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for a comprehensive audit of the records of Free Senior High School (Free SHS) beneficiaries.According to him, accurate...
Free SHS: CePTOM calls for sustainable education reforms
The Center for Performance Tracking and Outcome Mapping (CePTOM) has called for a comprehensive national dialogue to re-examine the implementation and sustainability of the...
Mahama implements short-term measures to address food shortages in SHSs
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the swift implementation of short-term measures to tackle food shortages affecting secondary schools nationwide.Speaking after swearing in the...
Afenyo-Markin urges Mahama gov’t to waive admission fees for first-year students
The Minority Leader of Parliament, Afenyo-Markin, has expressed concerns over the Mahama administration's commitment to delivering on its pledge to cover the admission fees...
Free university tuition: Ghanaians will not be angry even if… – Kwakye Ofosu [Audio]
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...
Obuasi Mine clash:Â Reopening date for AngloGold Ashanti Schools announced
Academic activities at the AngloGold Ashanti Schools in Obuasi are expected to resume on January 27, 2025.The reopening was earlier scheduled for Wednesday, January 22.However,...
GTEC directs reopening of St Vincent College of Education after resolving dispute
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed the reopening of St. Vincent College of Education after resolving issues with the Paramount Chief of...
Gov’t releases GH¢200 million to support feeding in SHSs
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the spokesperson for President Mahama, has revealed that an additional amount has been released to support the feeding of students in...
Free university tuition for first-year students laudable but…Â – GNATÂ
The General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Thomas Musah, has welcomed the proposal to cover academic user fees for first-year...
School for Life congratulates Minister-designate for Education Haruna Iddrisu
School for Life, an NGO, has congratulated Haruna Iddrisu, Member of Parliament for Tamale South Constituency, on his nomination as Minister-designate for Education.School for...
Free university tuition: First year students who have paid fees will be refunded – Haruna IddrisuÂ
Education Minister-designate Haruna Iddrisu has announced that first year university students who have already paid their fees will get a refund.The Tamale South MP...
Haruna Iddrisu pledges to bridge education access gap in Northern Ghana
Education Minister-designate and Tamale South MP, Haruna Iddrisu has pledged commitment to addressing the disparities in educational access and infrastructure between northern and southern...
AngloGold Ashanti Schools temporarily closed amid security concerns in Obuasi
AngloGold Ashanti Schools have announced a temporary closure due to rising security concerns in Obuasi.The decision follows recent incidents in the town, including the...
GES interdicts 3 officers of Tsito SHS
The Ghana Education Service(GES) has interdicted Rev. Joy Kafui Akpebu , headmaster of Tsito Senior High Technical School, Sylvanus Awunyo, Storekeeper, and Samuel Kwame...
Ghana Armed Forces begins distribution of food supplies to SHSs
Former Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Education Committee, Clement Apaak, has confirmed that the Ghana Armed Forces has commenced the distribution of food supplies...
Principal of St. Vincent College of Education resigns
The Principal of St. Vincent College of Education, Dr. Jonas Kwabla Fiadzawoo has resigned from his position, effective January 16, 2025.In his resignation letter...
University of Ghana “Year Abroad” students cry for help over funding delays
A group of 32 students from the School of Languages at the University of Ghana, Legon, is making an urgent public appeal over delays...
Gov’t to release feeding funds for 31 days to SHSs
The General Secretary of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Senior High Schools (CHASS), Primus Baro, says the government will, by the close of...
Exposing the inconsistencies in NDC’s free first-year university tuition promise
Page 97 of the NDC’s 2024 Campaign Manifesto boldly promised a "No-Academic-Fees" policy for all first-year students in public tertiary institutions.However, a recent statement...
Free first-year university tuition won’t be compulsory – Apaak
Builsa South Member of Parliament (MP) Dr. Clement Apaak has reaffirmed the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) pledge to deliver its free first-year university tuition...
GNECC applauds Mahama’s commitment to education, calls for collaborative approach to Free SHS policy
The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) has expressed its strong support for President John Mahama’s commitment to prioritizing education as a fundamental right,...
Ntrobuman SHS cries for dining hall, completion of abandoned projects
In a heartfelt appeal, school authorities and students of Ntrobuman Senior High School in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region have expressed...
KNUST signs MoU with Estonian Academy of Arts for mutual growth in education and research
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Estonian Academy of Arts to strengthen...
GNACOPS accuses MoE of autocratic leadership in Free SHS policy
The Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) has issued a strong critique of the Ministry of Education (MoE) over its handling of the...
Child Rights International sends important message on Free SHS
The Executive Director of Child Rights International, Bright Appiah, has asked the government to be cautious about any plans to modify the free Senior...
School Feeding Caterers directed to resume service
Following the reopening of basic schools on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) has directed all existing caterers to resume...
Angela Tabiri: Ghana’s Math’s Queen becomes first African to win The Big Internet Math Off competition
Known in Ghana as the Maths Queen, Dr Angela Tabiri is the first African to win The Big Internet Math Off competition - quite...
NPP gov’t released all school feeding arrears before leaving office – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has stated that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government paid all outstanding arrears to school feeding caterers before leaving office.In...
Fire destroys Dormaa Akwamu Methodist School
Fire has destroyed the six-unit classroom block of the Dormaa Akwamu Methodist Basic School in the Dormaa East District of the Bono Region.The incident...
Wake up and speak up: Former GES boss calls on headteachers to lead boldly
A former Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has called on headteachers across the country to take advantage of the current environment to...
Free SHS not sustainable under current economy; we must review – Angel Carbonu [Audio]
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has renewed its calls for a revision of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, proposing that...
We will sustain and enhance free SHS policy – Mahama
President John Mahama has assured Ghanaians that his administration will sustain and enhance the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, as part of efforts...
We only have rice to feed SHS students in Greater Accra – CHASS chairman
The Chairman of the Greater Accra Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), Paul Amoasi Baidoo, has expressed concern about the unavailability of...
Colleges of Education reschedules re-opening date for 2024/2025 academic year
The National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education-Ghana (PRINCOF) has announced a change in the reopening date for the first semester of the...
Free SHS: GH₵150 million was released for food supply last week – Kwasi Kwarteng
Immediate past spokesperson for the Education Ministry, Kwasi Kwarteng, has stated that the Akufo-Addo-led government made adequate financial provisions for feeding in Senior High...