Education
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Prof. Aryeetey urges government to give SHSs autonomy to develop
A former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana (UG), Professor Ernest Aryeetey, has called on the government to grant senior high schools (SHSs) some level of autonomy to help improve education …
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Chairman reveals elements trying to frustrate Avoke and UEW Governing Council
The University of Education, Winneba says the new administration led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Mawutor Avoke has received numerous petitions and injunctions aimed at deterring the management from …
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NAGRAT tells government to include teacher unions in policy formulation
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) is calling on the Ministry of Education to include teacher unions in policy formulation. The group explains that as an implementer of policies f…
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National Union of Ghana Students SLTF begins disbursement of student loans
The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has confirmed that the Student Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has begun disbursing student loans. It comes after months of delays, with the National Union of Ghana…
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West African Examinations Council commences 2023 WASSCE registration
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has commenced the registration of candidates for the 2023 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). The portal, according to the Counci…
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Least paid teacher receives GH¢434 as salary every month
Teachers and staff at the Ghana Education Service have witnessed an increment in their basic pay, after the 30 percent increase in the Single Spine Salary Structure for public sector workers. This in…
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Minister for Education discloses non-performing schools stand the risk of having their institutions closed down
The Minister for Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has called on the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) and Principals of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) I…
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Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) reports a 2.8 magnitude tremor in Accra
On March 10th, 2023, the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) reported a 2.8 magnitude tremor in Accra, the capital city of Ghana. The tremor was felt by residents of the city, and social media u…
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Henry Quartey pleads with Ghanaians to extend a helping hands for Free SHS policy to be a success
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey says in bid for government’s Free Senior High School policy to succeed, Ghanaians must support the programme. He says the policy has enabled the en…
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Ex National Commission for Civic Education boss receives death threat
Former Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Josephine Nkrumah, has reportedly received threats on her life by a Facebook user. Madam Nkrumah, who is the Economic Communi…