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Haruna Iddrisu Laments Over Kumasi Traffic Chaos

274  The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed dismay over the deplorable state of roads in Kumasi, citing his personal experience with traffic congestion during the recent visit of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The Temale South Member of Parliament(MP) lamenting in Parliament yesterday said, “We have not opened up the city, yet it’s […]

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Canada Commits $30 Million to Boost Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education

1,271 The Minister for Education, Hon Haruna Iddrisu, received the Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Myriam Montrat, on a courtesy call, underscoring the strong partnership between Ghana and Canada in education and development. During the meeting, Minister Iddrisu expressed appreciation for Canada’s longstanding support to Ghana’s education sector and poverty alleviation efforts . The […]

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Ministry of Education Releases 2025 School Selection Guidelines for BECE Candidates

1,262  The Ministry of Education has released the 2025 School Selection Guidelines, designed to assist parents, guardians, students, and teachers in making informed decisions during the school selection process. This move aims to ensure a smooth transition for Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates into Senior High Schools (SHS), Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS), or […]

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President Mahama Launches Free Sanitary Pad Initiative for Girls in School

1,381  President John Dramani Mahama has taken another significant step towards promoting girls’ education and empowerment in Ghana. On Thursday, he officially launched the free sanitary pad initiative for girls in school, under the auspices of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Gender and Social Protection. This initiative is a testament to the […]

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Compulsory foreign language to be introduced in SHS 2 by end of 2025

1,070  Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has revealed plans by President John Dramani Mahama to introduce a compulsory foreign language course for second-year Senior High School (SHS) students by the end of the year. The policy, aimed at boosting students’ global competitiveness, will allow learners to choose from a range of international languages, including French, Spanish, […]