According to Asante tradition, the Asantehene has been formally notified of the death of Mamponghene Daasebre Osei Bonsu II by the Bretuo Dynasty and the Mampong Traditional Council. An era for one of the nation’s most revered traditional leaders comes to an end with the sorrowful statement made at the …
Read More »Haruna Iddrisu commissions committee to abolish Teacher Licensure Exams
A newly established National Teaching Council (NTC) Committee has been tasked by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu with creating a new framework for evaluating teacher qualifications that prioritizes classroom instruction and real-world experience over standardized licensing exams. President John Mahama’s 2024 campaign promise to do away with teacher licensing examinations if …
Read More »Menstrual Hygiene Initiative: Nhyira FM’s Obaa Adwoa donates sanitary pads to students in Anwomaso
In a world where seemingly insignificant actions may have a profound effect, a woman’s birthday party in Anwomaso, Ashanti, became a ray of hope for young girls. The co-host of Nhyira FM’s Obra show, Eunice Nelson Aweh, also known as Obaa Adwoa, decided to honor her special day by giving …
Read More »Education Minister urges schools to respect students’ religious rights
The heads of schools nationwide have been encouraged by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu to protect pupils’ religious liberties and make sure they can freely practice their beliefs. He emphasized that every child in Ghana has the constitutionally provided freedoms and rights, including the freedom to profess their religion. Speaking during …
Read More »Bono East: NCCE organizes quiz, Independence games for Basic Schools
On March 10, the National Commission for Civic Education in Nkoranza North, Bono East Region, hosted an Independence Day Constitution Game Competition and quiz for basic schools at Busunya SDA Central Church. Four schools in the Busunya town district came together for the event, which was sponsored by the head …
Read More »Government uncaps GETFund to fully finance Free SHS – Finance Minister
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana’s Finance Minister, has announced significant policy changes meant to enhance the country’s ability to finance education. The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) must be uncapped in order to fully finance the Free Senior High School (SHS) program and free tertiary education for people with disabilities …
Read More »E/R: Constituency Youth organizer urges young leaders to consider positions as yardstick to success
Young leaders have been counseled to use the possibilities that come with their leadership jobs as a yardstick to gauge their achievement. Mr. Samuel Osei Sarkodie (SOS), the NPP youth organizer for the New Juaben North constituency, made this claim on Friday, March 7, 2025, at an orientation and leadership …
Read More »Pru East: Methodist JHS wins NCCE Independence Day Quiz Competition
As part of this year’s Independence Day festivities, the Pru East municipality’s National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) held a quiz on Ghana’s constitution. This nationwide initiative seeks to instill civic qualities in all of the nation’s elementary school pupils. The Constitution allows civic education as a means of raising …
Read More »Ghana Education Service to validate appointments of revoked staff
A three-member regional committee has been established by the Ghana Education Service (GES) administration to verify the qualifications of teachers whose appointments were canceled last month. The process will be validated by the committee, which consists of a regional accountant, regional internal auditor, and regional human resource officer. To aid …
Read More »MTN and Ghana agree to work together to extend AI, coding and digital skills
MTN Group and Ghana have signed a landmark agreement to work together to support the government’s flagship ‘One Million Coders Program’ to equip young Ghanaians with artificial intelligence, coding and digital skills to drive the country’s digital transformation. On the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Ghana’s …
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