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Free SHS: Allow people who can afford to pay – Otumfuo urges govt

According to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, Ghana's Free Senior High School (SHS) policy should be reviewed. Families who can afford it should make contributions so that government funds can be used to help kids who truly need them. Speaking at a courtesy...

SLTF disburses loans to over 9,400 students – Acting CEO pledges timely support

Loan disbursements to 9,433 students at 62 public and private tertiary institutions in Ghana have been authorized by the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF). One of the first significant moves made by Dr. Saajida Shiraz, the SLTF's acting CEO, after taking office is this decision. Dr....

UG dismisses claims of GHS11m graduation fee collection without medallions

Claims on social media that the University of Ghana (UG) collected more than GHS11 million in graduation fees without distributing medallions and scroll holders have been denied. On Monday, February 17, UG's Public Affairs Directorate responded to a Joy News and Joy 99.7 FM...

National Education Forum a waste of Ghana’s precious resources – Ntim Fordjour

The government's proposed National Education Forum has drawn criticism from former Deputy Minister of Education Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, who has described it as a waste of Ghana's limited resources. Opening on Tuesday, February 18, the National Education Forum activities will culminate in a...

GES Cautions Against Unauthorized BECE Registration Fees

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a strong warning to heads of basic schools involved in imposing unauthorized fees for the registration of Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates. In a press release signed by Cassandra Twum Ampofo, Head of the Public Relations Unit,...

Education Ministry denies plans to scrap teacher trainee allowance

Reports indicating that the government plans to eliminate teacher trainee payments have been denied by the Ministry of Education. The allegations are based on a statement made by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu in a meeting with the Executives of the Principals of Colleges of Education...