330 The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has assured that the government will work to increase the 7,000 teacher recruitment slots recently announced, following growing concerns from teacher unions over the adequacy of the figure. The assurance comes after the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) and other teacher unions expressed dissatisfaction with the allocation, […]
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Education minister , Sukparu involved in car crash
361 The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, and the Deputy Minister for Communications and Digital Technology, Hon. Mohammed Adams Sukparu, are in stable condition following a road traffic accident on the Bolgatanga-Tumu road in the early hours of Thursday, February 12. The incident occurred while the ministers and their convoys were traveling to the Upper […]
GES Declares January 23, 2026 as National CPD Day; Learners to Stay Home
1,392 The Ghana Education Service (GES) has declared Friday, January 23, 2026, as a National Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Day for teachers across the country, with learners granted a holiday on the day. The announcement was contained in an official circular issued on January 14, 2026, and signed by the Acting Deputy Director-General in charge […]
Mankranso SHS to Be Upgraded to Category B Following Outstanding NSMQ Performance
737 The Ministry of Education, led by Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that Mankranso Senior High School will be upgraded from a Category C School to a Category B school. This significant elevation comes on the back of the school’s remarkable performance in the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). Mankranso SHS, which impressed […]
Canada Commits $30 Million to Boost Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education
1,716 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 […]
Ministry of Education announces progress in school placement
2,300 The Ministry of Education has reported significant progress in addressing placement issues for candidates seeking admission into Senior High Schools and Technical Institutes through the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). According to a statement released by the Ministry, over 564,000 out of 590,390 qualified candidates have been successfully placed as of September […]
Sekyere Kusi Senior High Technical School Seeks Infrastructure Support
1,009 The Sekyere Kusi Senior High Technical School in the Sekyere Kumawu district in the Ashanti Region is facing significant infrastructure challenges. The school lacks essential facilities such as dormitories and classrooms, which are crucial for promoting teaching and learning. The Assembly Member for Sekyere Kontonkyi electoral area, Hon. Alex Antwi, has appealed to the […]
“Making Ghana the True Black Star of the World” Book launched in Bibiani
2,446 A book titled: “Making Ghana the True Black Star of the World” has been launched at Bibiani, outlining 16 key ministries and 58 policies to drive economic growth and stability, to attract investors and boost Ghana’s global recognition. The 382-page book with sixteen chapters provides a comprehensive analysis of policies and strategies to attract […]
Two St. Louis SHS Students Foil Breakout Attempt, Caught Hiding in Car Trunk
2,301 A dramatic incident unfolded at St. Louis Senior High School in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, where two female students were caught hiding in the trunk of a private vehicle in an apparent attempt to break school bounds. The students were discovered during a routine security inspection on campus when school authorities intercepted a car suspected […]






