EDUCATION

Three Teacher Unions, comprising the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT), have expressed deep concern over the government’s failure to address their longstanding grievances. The unions have warned that the government’s inaction is causing significant unrest …

Seven students at the Labone Senior High School were barred from taking part in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) on Monday, August 26, 2024, due to lateness. According to the school authorities, this is the second time the students have arrived late for the exams. This information …

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has warned prospective students and their guardians about a fraudulent syndicate falsely claiming to facilitate admissions. In a press release dated August 23, 2024, KNUST management revealed that the syndicate operates using fake email addresses such as knust.inscript@gmail.com and knust.inscripton@gmail.com to …

In a significant ceremony at the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo inaugurated the newly constructed Silver Jubilee Building, marking a major milestone in the university’s development and the President’s commitment to education in Ghana. The Silver Jubilee Building, a three-storey complex designed to …

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has ended its two-month strike. This decision was announced in a statement released on Tuesday, August 20. However, it warned that if the government does not adhere to the agreed road map, the association will resume the strike at the end …

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has uncovered attempts by some schools to engage in organized cheating during the upcoming West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). As the exams are set to begin on Monday, August 19, with Practical and Theory Papers, WAEC issued a statement on Monday revealing …

The 2024 National Business Pitch Competition (NBPC) concluded with resounding success, showcasing the ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit of Ghana’s youth. With the theme “Greenovation,” this year’s competition centered around sustainable solutions and green technologies, highlighting the vital role of entrepreneurship in advancing Ghana’s green economy and contributing to global sustainability …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has launched an investigation into a disturbing incident at Kumasi Academy, where a female student was physically assaulted by her peers. The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage, occurred on Monday, August 12, and has raised concerns about student discipline and safety. According to the …

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has announced that it is seeking financial clearance from the Ministry of Education to recruit 2,500 teaching staff. In a statement, GTEC emphasised that this recruitment is intended to alleviate the current academic workload and ensure that academic activities can resume promptly. CETAG initiated …

The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana demands temporary closure of 46 colleges across the country following the unabated strike by their teachers. The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) boycotted the classrooms after the government reneged on its promise to implement outstanding compulsory arbitration awards. The students say the …