EDUCATION

Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo says there are “powerful forces” in the society hoping for his government’s flagship Free Senior High School (SHS) programme to fail. “Already there are some who are eager to curtail some of the important initiatives such as the Free SHS policy. “There are powerful forces in society …

The National Chief Imam, Dr Sheikh Nuhu Sharubutu on Wednesday commended, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Minister for Education, and the government for the ongoing reforms in the education space. The Chief Imam said the Free Senior High initiative and the introduction of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education …

The Auditor-General’s report for 2021 has revealed that some academic programmes offered by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have not been accredited. The report dated June 1, 2022, is addressed to the Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Alban Bagbin. According to details of the report, “out of …

The Junior Common Room (JCR) of Commonwealth Hall is calling on the Council of the University of Ghana to call the Vice Chancellor, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, to order. They claim since she took office, Prof Appiah Amfo has tacitly endorsed indiscipline and hooliganism exhibited by students of Mensah …

Students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have reacted to the sanctions imposed by the University authorities. They are especially not happy with the abolishment of the Junior Common Room system. Earlier, the University’s Council announced various sanctions to avert the recurrence of the clash between …

Management of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has reportedly ordered the President of Students Representative Council (SRC) of the University, Michael Adofo Abuah to step aside for probe over alleged embezzlement of fund and misconduct. The SRC President, Michael Adofo Abuah, and Speaker of the SRC, Andrew …

The Governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has stated that any student who participates in the organisation of what is termed as ‘morale’ and/or ‘procession’ shall be summarily dismissed.   The Council has also suspended indefinitely, Hall Week and SRC Week Celebrations on campus. …

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) continues to enhance the security and sanctity of its examinations to make them malpractice-free. Currently, the West Africa Senior Schools Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is ongoing, having started on Monday, August 1.       2022 WASSCE begins Addressing journalists on Monday, August 22 the …

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) says it has tightened up its security apparatus as this year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) starts. The Council, as part of its security measures, has serialised some question papers and used number combination padlocks in addition to ordinary padlocks for all security bags …

Teacher unions have appealed to Mr Anthony Boateng to respectfully decline the contract extension by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.   Mr Akufo-Addo has decided to extend the contract of service of the Deputy Director-General (Management Services) of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Mr Boateng for a year.   A …