Medical doctors and dentists will from next year be employed under a quota system being introduced by the Ghana Health Service (GHS). Director-General of GHS, Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, who announced this explained that newly-trained doctors will no longer be posted but apply to the regions and sail through an interview process for them to be … Read more
Could you believe that there are over 50 unaccredited Universities and tertiary institutions in Ghana? Read on to found out… The operation of illegal educational institutions is really becoming a worrisome global issue in recent times. If you have been a victim of the pains of wasted years in an unaccredited institution or seen someone who … Read more
The touching story of boy with wrong gender… Hawa Kolah and her son, Tubare have not only tasted but have been in the hard grips of the hard life for so long now. The sad story is that which sees tradition and custom deprive a woman and her son of a good life, as well … Read more
Naama DA primary, a public school in Sekyere East District of the Ashanti Region was established in 2012 by the community without classrooms and was later adopted by the district assembly. At the time, students were forced to take their lessons under trees. The no-seat system was changed when the headmaster, Amankwah Ampofo, voluntarily turned his 5-bedroom … Read more
The worldwide leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad has urged Muslim men to be supportive towards women particularly their wives in any endeavor . Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad says considering women’s vital role in ensuring balance and shaping the socio-economic development of every sector they operate in, it is prudent … Read more
President Akufo-Addo has promised that his administration would from September 2017 restore the teachers training allowance that was previously scrapped by the past administration. This, he said was to encourage and motivate teachers to carry out their jobs properly. The president made this known while speaking at the 21st congregation ceremony of the University of Education … Read more
The University of Professional Studies Accra, popularly known as UPSA is one of the uprising tertiary institutions in Ghana. Located in East Legon, UPSA is a public university that provides both academic and business professional education. Despite the fact that it was established not so long ago, the university is gradually growing to become a … Read more
Tutors at second cycle institutions say the success of otherwise of government’s Free Senior High School education hinges squarely on how much money is made available. Vice-President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Gabriel Kabornu said, they are ready to support the policy once there is an assurance that funding will not … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stressed teachers will be earning better remuneration under his administration. Speaking at the 21st Congregation of the University of Education, Winneba on Saturday, President Akufo-Addo noted the NPP government will ensure that it gets the education policies right for teachers to receive the respect they deserve. “We must begin … Read more
The Progressive Peoples’ Party (PPP) has criticized the government’s flagship educational policy, Free SHS, arguing that it is not comprehensive. According to the party, the policy, which is aimed at making Senior High School education in public schools free will not address the key issues on education. Speaking on Citi FM’s news analysis program, The Big Issue, … Read more
President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has assured that his government will partner and support public universities in the country with the aim of raising and improving their standards, so they can compete with the best on the continent. According to President Akufo-Addo, “Ghanaian Universities should be ranked amongst the top … Read more
The Progressive Peoples’ Party (PPP) has criticized the government’s flagship educational policy, Free SHS, arguing that it is not comprehensive. According to the party, the policy, which is aimed at making Senior High School education in public schools free will not address the key issues on education. Speaking on ’s news analysis program, The Big … Read more
The Ghana Technology University College (GTUC) has debunked claims that it is in a financial crisis. It said it has for the past 11 months successfully managed its operations and finances to avoid a crisis situation. A section of the media earlier this week reported that the school was in a dire financial crisis resulting … Read more
Acting Northern Regional Director of Islamic Education Unit, Sheikh Issah Abubakar has launched the 60th Anniversary of Nuri Islam English and Arabic School in Tamale with a revelation that teacher absenteeism was high in Islamic schools. According to him, most Arabic instructors in English and Arabic Schools in the region were relaxed in carrying out … Read more
President Nana Akufo-Addo has charged the governing council of the University of Education, Winneba, to immediately come up with measures that will ensure that all disputes and matters pending in court are dealt with. Despite the contentions with recent court rulings of interest to the school, President Akufo-Addo said the law was to be respected and … Read more
The Koforidua Technical University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Metrisys Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of Siemens and a distributor of its engineering and laboratory equipment In an interview with Citi News after the signing, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Smile Dzisi stated that the move is first among several other partnerships with … Read more
SAVE-Ghana, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has presented 50 mobile devices to the Upper West Regional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) to assist in tracking basic school teacher absenteeism. The android devices, which were purchased at the cost of GHc30,000.00, forms part of the implementation of the “Improving Learning Outcomes through ICT and Evidence … Read more
Lily of the Roses School-Madina on Sunday, July 23, 2017 held their 15th annual graduation and prize-giving day ceremony. This year’s celebration was on the theme: “Education: Number One Priority For All Children.” The Headmaster of the school, Mr. Mike Ohene-Essel, in his address to parents and all present at the graduation ceremony, expressed his gratitude to … Read more
Students including 76 fresh graduates who are supposed to return to serve the country after studying on government scholarship are abandoned in Russia due to delays by government to pay their allowances including air tickets. The allowances also include outstanding debt of $2700 and shipping allowance of $1500 per student according to president of NUGS … Read more
Despite having fallen three years behind their peers elsewhere in Iraq, it’s been mostly smiles all around for the girls at Mosul’s Trablus school since it reopened its damaged gates after the jihadists fled. With a blast from her whistle to signal the end of recess, a supervisor in a black robe and white headscarf … Read more