Ghana’s GTEC Warns Universities to Match Doctoral Admissions to Capacity
Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) cautions universities against admitting more doctoral candidates than institutional capacity allows.
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Ghana College Staff Withdraw Services Over Unpaid Salaries
About 170 staff at the Savannah College of Education in Ghana have withdrawn services due to delays in migrating onto the government payroll, more than a year after the institution was absorbed into the public system.
Abokobi Presby M/A Basic School Receives New Six-Unit Classroom Block to Address Overcrowding
A new two-storey, six-unit classroom block featuring an ICT lab and staff common room has been commissioned at Abokobi Presby M/A Basic School.
Ghanaian DCE Urges Universities to Release Land Info to Spur Hostel Development
Former Sekyere Central District Chief Executive Hon. Akuoko Frimpong called on Ghanaian universities to disclose land holdings to attract private developers for hostel construction.
Ghana Gender Ministry Intervension Deployed in Obuasi SHTS Abuse Allegations
Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey met with students affected by alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School.
Mahama Calls for Expanded Educational and Research Partnerships Between Ghana and Russia
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama advocated for enhanced academic cooperation between Ghana and Russia during an address in Moscow.
Former Education Minister Proposes Criminal Sanctions for Teachers Who Fail to Report Child Abuse
Former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has proposed mandatory reporting laws for suspected child sexual abuse, with criminal sanctions for those who fail to report.
Former Education Minister Adutwum Calls for Mandatory Fingerprint Screening and Sex Offenders Register for School Workers
Former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has proposed mandatory fingerprint background checks as a legal requirement for obtaining a teaching licence.
Government Pays Promotion Arrears to 52,000 Teachers, 28,000 Remain Outstanding
The government has paid promotion salary arrears to 52,000 teachers out of approximately 80,000 applicants.
UCC-UTAG Calls for Clearer Boundaries on GTEC's Regulatory Role
UCC-UTAG urged the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to limit its interference in university affairs and focus on its statutory mandates.
Education Minister vows to ensure Obuasi SHTS scandal does not fade from public attention
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has stated that the sexual abuse allegations at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) will not be allowed to fade from public attention without resolution.
Ghana Education Minister Directs GES to Ban Student Domestic Duties for Teachers
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu directed the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) to prohibit students from performing domestic duties for headmasters and teachers.
Upper West Regional Chief Imam’s Education Fund Disburses GH¢138,536 to 61 Students
The fund released GH¢138,536 to support 61 students for the 2026/27 academic year.
NCCE Engages Women’s Groups in Krachi East to Strengthen Rule of Law and Fight Corruption
NCCE organized a follow‑up civic engagement with over 60 women in Krachi East Municipality to reinforce rule‑of‑law and anti‑corruption knowledge.
Kwadaso NCCE Educates Senior High School Students on Ghana's 1992 Constitution and Digital Safety
The Kwadaso Municipal Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) held educational sessions with students at Prempeh College and Methodist Technical School.
Cardinal Turkson Urges Ghanaian Students to Embrace Compassion Amid VUCA World
Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson, Chancellor of the Catholic University of Ghana, spoke at the 25th Congregation and 38th Matriculation Ceremony on 24 October 2026 in Fiapre near Sunyani.
African Genius Chess Championship 2026 crowns winners across seven age categories
About 200 participants competed in the second African Genius Chess Championship on 24 Oct 2026 at Ghud Park, Accra Mall.
Ghana Urges Dedicated Fund for Private Universities
CUG Vice‑Chancellor calls on the government to establish a dedicated fund for private tertiary institutions
Obuasi Senior High Headmaster Accused of 19 Sexual Abuse Cases; Police Charge Motorbike Pursuit Officer with Murder
19 students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School have reported sexual abuse allegations against the suspended headmaster, up from 16 earlier.
Controversy at Obuasi SHTS: 38 Teachers Facing Transfer Over Headmaster's Sexual Misconduct Allegations
38 teachers at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) are reportedly facing transfers amid allegations of sexual misconduct involving the headmaster.