359 As the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) commences from Monday 8th to 12th July 2024, Nana Afrah Sika Mensah, Deputy Coordinator of the Free Senior High School (SHS) program, has offered inspiring words to candidates across the country. In a heartfelt message, Nana Afrah Sika Mensah urged the students to remain focused, calm, and […]
Education
Teachers are nation builders and lifeline of every country -Prof Jinapor
521 The Director General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Prof. Ahmed Abdulai, Jinapor, has described teachers as the lifeline of every nation and should not be underestimated. He explained that “Teachers make nations, we must never look down upon ourselves, and neither should we be attracted to this profession because it is the […]
School feeding caterers declare nationwide strike over unlawful deductions by gov’t
621 Progressive School Feeding Caterers Association ,Ghana has threatened to lay down their tools if authorities and the government of Ghana fail to address their concerns. Headed by Gifty Asamoah, President of the Association, she made it clear in a press statement that , the coordinator for Ghana School Feeding, Hajia Safia has said […]
GES introduces self-placement system for newly qualified teachers
477 The Ghana Education Service (GES) has introduced a self-placement system for 12,720 newly qualified teachers who have completed their degree programmes at colleges of education and passed their licensure exams. Following an invitation from the GES for employment on May 11, 2024, over 20,000 applications were received from qualified teachers, with 12,720 successful candidates […]
52,133 candidates writing May/June Certificate II Exams for TVET students
869 The Board and Management of the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) are informing all Ghanaians of the commencement of this year’s May/June Certificate II exams for TVET students nationwide. A total of 52,133 candidates are writing the examinations which started on 1st July and will end on 2nd August 2024. […]
RE: REQUEST FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF VOTE TRANSEER CENTRES IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
227 Further to our NUGS/ADMIN/JUNE/003 dated Wednesday, 5ht June 2024, on the above subject matter. It it with a deep sense of urgency and concern that we, the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), find ourselves compelled to write to you once again regarding our previous request for the establishment of Vote Transfer Centers on […]
Huawei supports Technology Enabled School Systems in Ghana
350 Huawei Ghana Ltd and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Ghana have presented assorted IT equipment to the Education Ministry towards the Technology Enabled School System for all TeOSS) in Ghana at a special ceremony in Accra. The donated items are for equipping 10 public Basic Schools with the relevant ICT […]
Stakeholders must deepen education on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome among women
281 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a hormonal disorder that affects millions of women worldwide and also a major cause of infertility in women. Despite PCOS being prevalent in our parts of the world it still remains a mystery to a lot of people which leads to misunderstandings and misconceptions about the disease. The World Health […]
NSS releases PIN codes for 133,476 final year students
337 The National Service Scheme (NSS) has released PIN Codes for 133,476 final-year Ghanaian students from all accredited universities nationwide for the 2024/2025 service year. This also includes Ghanaians who have completed their studies overseas, defaulters, and private applicants registered for the mandatory national service. The registration commenced Wednesday (June 19, 2024). In a statement […]
We are implementing initiatives to ensure inclusive education- Minister
261 Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Minister of Education, says the government is implementing policies and initiatives to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. He said the government was updating Ghana’s education curriculum to meet the demands of the 21st century, emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy. […]