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UPSA Faces Backlash for Preventing Students who Were 10 Minutes Late From Writing Exams

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 …

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KPMG Survey Reveals Nigeria Takes the Lead Over Ghana in Mobile Banking App Users

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, …

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University of Ghana Releases Admissions for 2023/2024 Academic Year 

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 …

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Mother Denies Brilliant Son  Opportunity to go to Presec due to Religious Beliefs

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 …

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About 2 Million Ghanaian Basic School Students Forced to Sit on Classroom Floors – Africa Education Watch 

Recent research conducted by African Education Watch has uncovered a distressing reality plaguing Ghana’s basic education system. The report highlights that a staggering 2 million school children across the nation are compelled to sit on the bare classroom floors during their lessons, shedding light on the widening gap in funding …

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NAGRAT Urges Investigation into Alleged AI Cheating in 2023 WASSCE

Angel Carbonu, the President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), has called for a thorough investigation into the reported use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated answers by certain candidates during the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). Following the announcement by the West African Examinations Council …

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Tyrone Marghuy of Achimota School Secures 8As in WASSCE 

Tyrone Marghuy, the determined Rastafarian student who initially faced a rejection from Achimota School due to his refusal to cut his dreadlocks, has emerged triumphant. Following a hard-fought legal battle, Tyrone secured admission to Achimota School and has now achieved an outstanding feat in the West African Senior School Certificate …

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WAEC Releases 2023 WASSCE Results; Blocks Thousands Over Exam Malpractices 

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has unveiled the preliminary outcomes of the 2023 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). As communicated by John Kapi, the Head of Public Affairs, candidates eager to view their results can access them on the WAEC website at www.waecgh.org. However, the Council has …

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Ghanaian University Alumni Unite for Collective Development in Unity Health Walk

Alumni from various Ghanaian universities came together in Accra for a unity health walk aimed at highlighting the significance of collaboration in achieving shared objectives. Organized by the University of Ghana Alumni Association (UGAA), in conjunction with alumni from esteemed institutions like the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology …

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Ghana Education Service Interdicts Two Headteachers Over Alleged Irregularities

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has taken action against the headteachers of O’Reilly Senior High School and Ghana Senior High School, interdicting them following allegations of unauthorized activities. Nadia Lartechoe Annan, the headmistress of O’Reilly SHS, received a directive through a dated letter of December 6th, 2023, to step aside. …

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