A group of qualified teachers recently posted to the Ashanti Region from various colleges of education in July 2024 on Monday, April 14, staged a protest at the Ghana Education Service (GES) headquarters in Accra. The teachers are demanding the payment of eight months’ salary arrears, along with the resolution of issues related to their…
Junior High School (JHS) students at Adaklu Seva D/A Basic School in the Volta region face a daunting challenge of writing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in June, without any practical experience, as they have never used a computer before in their preparations for the external exams Although ICT…
Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu has urged school management across the country to allow students to freely practice their religious faith without restrictions. “Every Ghanaian child is entitled to the full benefit of the rights and freedoms guaranteed under the constitution, so is the child and school,” he stated. The minister made this call while joining…
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang is in good health after receiving treatment at UGMC. Former deputy spokesperson Eric Adjei assures Ghanaians she is recovering well. Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is reportedly in good condition following concerns over her health. The Vice President was said to have fallen ill after work on Friday, March 28, 2025,…
Sponsors of the 2025 Channel One TV/Citi FM “Back to Your Village” Food Festival have lauded the event for significantly enhancing their brand visibility and engagement with the community. The sponsors have committed to partnering with Channel One TV and Citi FM for the 2026 Food Festival. Notable sponsors include Jibu, Gino, KOA Natural, Twellium Industries, Pan…
Parliament has approved a GH¢31 billion budget for the Ministry of Education for the 2025 fiscal year. As part of its initiatives for the year, the Ministry plans to waive academic fees for all first-year students in public tertiary institutions to promote access to higher education. Additionally, the government will introduce free tertiary education for…
Access to education has steadily increased over time, while trends in quality have fluctuated, a report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) on Access to and Quality of Basic and Secondary Education in Ghana (2000-2023) has revealed. The report indicates that the gender gaps in education are more pronounced in English Language and Mathematics at…
The TUCE Women’s Commission today celebrated International Women’s Day with 80 young girls from the TUCE Demonstration Junior High School in Tumu. The theme of the event, “SHE CAN,” resonated deeply with the students, who were inspired by a motivational speech from guest speaker, Rt. Hon. Wira Luri. The event aimed to promote self-belief, confidence,…
Zogli residents Cry out for a Kindergarten Residents of Zogli in the Wa West District have expressed their frustrations over the lack of kindergarten in the community. Children in the community trek several kilometres daily to attend school in Guo, which poses a significant burden on them and their families. Parents in Zogli also express worry…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says all cases of malpractice being investigated will be finalized and the results released by February 28, 2025. “The Council wishes to assure its numerous publics that it is working assiduously to ensure that no candidate is cheated or unduly disadvantaged,” it said. Mr. John K. Kapi, the Head…
