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Education

NSS releases PIN codes for 133,476 final year students

1,253  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 […]

Health

Health and environmental impacts of food packaging

1,292  In many parts of the world, food vendors serve beloved dishes in plastic bags, while urbanites rely on microwavable plastic containers for quick, easy meals. But what unseen risks lurk within these packaging choices? This report explores the hidden dangers of food packaging and its impact on our health and environment. Overlooked Risks in […]

Politics

Election 2024: NDC appoints campaign team

1,668  The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has named its national campaign team for the upcoming December 7 general election. A statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey said the Functional Executive Committee of the NDC made the appointments on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 after extensive consultation and deliberation. Fifi Kwetey is […]

Politics

Gov’t of Ghana signs US$12 Billion Agreement For The First Phase Of Petroleum Hub Project

1,286  In a move to transform Ghana’s energy sector, the Government of Ghana has signed a US$12 billion agreement with TCP-UIC Consortium which comprises Touchstone Capital Group Holdings Ltd., UIC Energy Ghana Ltd., China Wuhan Engineering Co. Ltd., and China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Co. Ltd for the development of the first phase of the […]

Social

How lovemaking can cause a heart attack

1,252  There is a lesser-known risk associated with sexual activity that can be quite alarming: the potential for a heart attack Lovemaking is often considered a healthy and natural part of life, contributing to emotional and physical well-being. However, there is a lesser-known risk associated with sexual activity that can be quite alarming: the potential […]

Education

We are implementing initiatives to ensure inclusive education- Minister

1,093  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. […]

Education

GALOP intervention has improved learning outcomes- Deputy Minister

1,201Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, Deputy Minister for Education, has expressed satisfaction with the steady improvements in learning outcomes of targeted schools following the rollout of the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP) in basic schools. The Deputy Minister said since the introduction of the project in 2020, there has been improvement in learning outcomes […]

Education

GTEC ready to facilitate the teaching and learning of the German language-Prof. Jinapor

1,047  The Director General for the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Prof. Ahmed Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that the government was ready to facilitate the teaching and learning of German Language in the country. This, he explained could be done by creating an enabling environment and facilitating the establishment of the right institutions with the […]