Education
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Ghana’s Education sector loses ¢5.7 billion in 5 years
The education sector has been deprived of some GH¢5.7billion revenue key for the provision of infrastructure and the elimination of numerous schools under trees between the period 2018 and 2023 – an …
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Prof. Essuman believes Free SHS is useless without skills development
Professor Ato Essuman, Chairman of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), believes that free secondary education in Ghana will be meaningless unless it is accompanied by skill development for …
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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…