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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...

Release withheld WASSCE results in one-week or risk nationwide protests – NUGS to WAEC

The Ghanaian National Union of Students (NUGS) is calling for immediate action. In opposition to a court order requiring the release of the withheld results, WAEC filed a stay of execution at the High Court on Thursday, January 30. The results of the 2023 West African...

Teacher trainee allowance to be removed as Gov’t pledges enhanced student loan scheme

Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, the minister of education, announced plans to convert teacher trainee allowances into an improved student loan program so that students can pay for their own meals and personal expenses. The minister stressed that although allowances would be kept in place for...