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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...

Support gov’t in breaking barriers to education – Haruna Iddrisu to stakeholders

Haruna Iddrisu, Ghana's Minister of Education, has emphasized the critical need for cooperation in tackling the structural obstacles that prevent underprivileged populations from receiving high-quality education. Speaking to the media, the Minister stated that the government is still committed to improving and ensuring that everyone...

UCC SRC Calls for Halt to Fresh Admissions Amid Accommodation Crisis

The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has petitioned the Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Students to address an escalating accommodation crisis that has left newly admitted students stranded. In their letter dated January 21, 2025, the SRC expressed concerns...

Delayed WASSCE results will disrupt university academic calendar – Vice Chancellors Ghana

According to Dr. Sena Kpeglo-Freiku, Executive Secretary of the Association of Vice Chancellors Ghana, a further postponement of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results could cause major disruptions to university academic calendars. According to Dr. Kpeglo-Freiku, if the unresolved financial...

Verify facts before making misleading statements – MoE to WAEC PRO

The West African Examinations Council's (WAEC) Public Relations Officer (PRO) has been directed by the Ministry of Education (MoE) to conduct an internal fact-check before issuing statements that could unintentionally mislead the public or reflect poorly on the Ministry's work. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum,...