Education

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 …

The significance of a medal during a graduation ceremony cannot be understated. It symbolizes achievement, hard work, and the culmination of years of dedication to academic pursuits. For many graduates, receiving a medal is a cherished moment, a recognition of their efforts in the academic realm. However, at the University …

The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has come under intense scrutiny following reports that several students were prohibited from participating in exams due to being 10 minutes late to the examination hall. This decision has sparked widespread outrage among the student body and raised questions about the institution’s policies …

In a recent study conducted by KPMG, the West African banking industry’s customer experience survey showcased a notable advancement in the payment systems across the region. Nigeria emerges at the forefront, boasting a 70% usage rate of mobile banking apps, while Ghana follows closely behind at 53%. This comprehensive research, …

The University of Ghana, Legon, has unveiled the admissions for the forthcoming academic year, 2023/2024, for undergraduate programs. Prospective students who applied can now verify their admission status by visiting the following link: [University of Ghana Admission Status Check https://apply.ug.edu.gh/admissions/admissionstatus. Admitted candidates are required to report to the institution on …

In an alarming development, a promising student named Evans, hailed as one of the top performers at his junior high school in Tema, has been denied enrollment at Presec, Legon. Despite fervent efforts from his teachers to secure his placement, his mother has steadfastly refused to register him due to …