Education

The government has released GH¢80 million to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), according to Majority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh. He informed Parliament that the Ministry of Finance disbursed the funds today, June 21, 2024. The 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) faces uncertainty as WAEC awaits nearly 98% of …

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has secured the top spot in Ghana for its efforts in promoting good health and well-being, aligned with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, according to the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings announced on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. The THE Impact Rankings are …

During the 12th Information Communications Technology for Development (ICT4D) Conference in Accra, the Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to utilizing technology to drive development and bolster economic growth. Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful highlighted the crucial role of technology in shaping Ghana’s future, noting significant progress in …

Following extensive deliberations and negotiations with their respective employers, the striking unions comprising the Senior Staff Association of Public Universities in Ghana (SSA-UoG), Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU), and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG) have collectively agreed to suspend their industrial action. In a statement signed by …

Members of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) at the University of Ghana, Legon, have unanimously endorsed the decision made by the National Executive Committee (NEC) to declare a nationwide strike action. In a referendum held yesterday, a significant majority of UTAG members at the University of Ghana participated …

Vancouver, Canada – In a bid to address ongoing issues within the international education system, the Canadian province of British Columbia has implemented a two-year ban on new post-secondary institutions applying to enroll international students. Post-Secondary Education Minister Selina Robinson made the announcement last Monday, citing the need to rectify …

In response to the ongoing strikes led by the Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union of the Trades Union Congress (TEWU-TUC), the Senior Staff Association Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), and the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has taken the unprecedented step …

The University of Ghana, Legon, has recently granted contracts for the establishment of an on-campus laptop assembly plant. This initiative aims to further facilitate students’ access to affordable laptops. Since August 2022, the university has already distributed 309 laptops as part of the One Student, One Laptop initiative. During a …

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) and the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG) abruptly left a meeting with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) on Wednesday. The associations pointed to the commission’s lack of good faith, contemptuous behavior, and apathetic attitude towards discussing crucial aspects of …

Renowned American rapper Ja Rule recently announced his forthcoming venture into philanthropy by revealing plans to build a school in Ghana. Using the X platform (formerly Twitter), the artist shared his excitement about the upcoming project while withholding specific details such as the project’s commencement date and the exact location …