55 h. ago Making Private University Charters Optional in Ghana: Implications and Opportunities

This article examines the Government of Ghana’s recent policy shift to make private university charters optional. The reform signals a structural change in Ghana’s higher education governance, with implications for quality assurance, institutional autonomy, state oversight, and the broader agenda of expanding access to tertiary education.

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55 h. ago Team Ghana wins overall best project award at CALA Advanced Leadership Programme graduation

Team Ghana has been crowned the Overall Best Action Learning Project Implementation team at the 16-month Cohort 4 Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) Advanced Leadership Programme, which ended with a grand graduation ceremony at the Oak Plaza Hotel in Accra. The programme brought together outstanding leaders, five members in each team, from eight […]

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3 d. ago Weaponisation of bail terms must be checked – Dr. Zaato urges judiciary actions

Political analyst and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Joshua Zaato, has raised concerns about the cohesive use of power by the Office of the Special Prosecutor and other investigative bodies.

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3 d. ago Kpebu’s case is a misdemeanour; OSP is overstretching the matter – Appiaagyei

Law lecturer at the University of Ghana has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for what he calls an excessive response in the arrest private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu.

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3 d. ago Kpebu’s case is a misdemeanour; OSP is overstretching the matter – Appiagyei

Law lecturer at the University of Ghana has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for what he calls an excessive response in the arrest private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu.

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3 d. ago Removal of special prosecutor could deepen perception of political interference

A law lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, has cautioned that any move to remove the Special Prosecutor at this time could reinforce public perceptions that the government is seeking to weaken anti-corruption institutions. Speaking on The Pulse on Joy News, the human rights and governance expert said the process surrounding any potential impeachment would place a heavy burden on the current Chief Justice to demonstrate fairness and independence.

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3 d. ago Removal of special prosecutor could deepen perception of political interference – Law professor

A law lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, has cautioned that any move to remove the Special Prosecutor at this time could reinforce public perceptions that the government is seeking to weaken anti-corruption institutions. Speaking on The Pulse on Joy News, the human rights and governance expert said the process surrounding any potential impeachment would place a heavy burden on the current Chief Justice to demonstrate fairness and independence.

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3 d. ago Strike at public technical universities disrupts admissions, finance Services over unpaid allowance

The Technical Universities Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has vowed to continue its strike until the government pays a negotiated One-Time Research Allowance, which has been pending for nearly 17 months. Speaking to journalists at Kumasi Technical University on Wednesday, December 3, the Local President of TUSAAG, Akwasi Sarfo Agyemang, said the strike is in full force and members are abiding by the association’s directives to stay at home. “And as we rightly said, we are on strike and being on strike means that our members are not supposed to come to work. And that’s just what they are doing now,” he explained. Mr. Agyemang clarified that while some people may still be seen on campus submitting applications, these are not TUSAAG members, and the processing of such applications is being handled by non-striking officers. He emphasized that the strike affects senior administrators responsible for admissions, finance, and audit services. The industrial action was d...

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3 d. ago Minority’s “vicious defence” saved Ghana from bad lithium deal – Dr Zaato

Political scientist and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Joshua Zaato, has praised the Minority in Parliament for what he describes as their “vicious defence and rejection” of the government’s renegotiated lithium agreement, saying the country owes the current pushback to their unwavering stance. Speaking on the AM Show, Dr Zaato said the Minority Caucus has shown exceptional leadership in resisting what they believed to be an unfavourable deal for Ghanaians. “We are here today because that small minority in Parliament refused to be intimidated, refused to be bulldozed, refused to be harassed. They knew their stuff,” he stated.

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4 d. ago Ghana Tourism Authority applauds Africa Basketball Festival at 2025 launch

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has praised the organisers of the Africa Basketball Festival (ABF) as the multi-country event unveiled its 2025 edition at the University of Ghana Basketball Court in Legon. Speaking at the launch on 19 November, the GTA’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey Santana, commended RITE Sports Services for what […]

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4 d. ago Africa basketball festival to be hosted outside Ghana for the first time in 2027

The Africa Basketball Festival (ABF) is set for a major transformation, as organisers have confirmed that the event will be hosted outside Ghana for the first time in 2027. The announcement was made during the official launch of the 2025 edition on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, at the University of Ghana Basketball Court in Legon. […]

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4 d. ago PUSAG hails gov’t for ending Presidential Charter rigidity and doubling student loans

The Private Universities Students’ Association of Ghana (PUSAG) has declared a new era of equity in Ghana’s tertiary education sector

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4 d. ago MTN Ghana, University of Ghana, and Defarmercist Officially Open Vegetable Centre of Excellence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-university-of-ghana-and-defarmercist-officially-open-vegetable-centre-of-excellence/MTN Ghana, in partnership with the University of Ghana and Defarmercist Group Limited, has officially opened the Vegetable Centre of Excellence at the University of Ghana School of Agriculture. The initiative underscores MTN Ghana’s commitment to modernizing agriculture, equipping young farmers with practical skills, and promoting sustainable farming practices. MTN CEO Highlights Agriculture, Technology, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-university-of-ghana-and-defarmercist-officially-open-vegetable-centre-of-excellence/

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4 d. ago University of Ghana suspends admissions at six centres over accreditation issues

The University of Ghana has suspended admissions into six of its learning centres for the 2026/27 academic year after the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) flagged the facilities for operating without accreditation.

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4 d. ago GTEC warns public about 6 unaccredited University of Ghana learning centres

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has warned the public that six University of Ghana learning centres are operating without accreditation, and has urged students and parents to verify the status of institutions before seeking admission.

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5 d. ago Ghana Baptist University College urges government to extend education support to private universities

Acting President of the Ghana Baptist University College (GBUC), Wiafe Nti Akenten, has emphasised the need for the government's educational policies to consider private universities for holistic human resource capacity building.

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5 d. ago Banks Cannot Ignore Ghana Reference Rate Says Finance Expert

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banks-cannot-ignore-ghana-reference-rate-says-finance-expert/Competition will force Ghanaian banks to reduce lending rates as the Ghana Reference Rate continues falling, according to a senior finance lecturer who says lenders attempting to maintain high charges will price themselves out of the market. Dr. Benjamin Amoah, a senior lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, told JoyNews that banks operating […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banks-cannot-ignore-ghana-reference-rate-says-finance-expert/

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5 d. ago FA Cup: Hearts to host True Life F.C at Kpobiman on Wednesday

Accra Hearts of Oak will host True Life F.C at Kpobiman in a round 64 contest of the FA Cup. Wednesday’s contest will be the third different venue Hearts of Oak have used for their home matches this season. Hearts have previously played at the Accra and University of Ghana Stadiums in the Ghana Premier […]

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6 d. ago UG alerts prospective students to revisit application portal after 2025 WASSCE release

The University of Ghana has called on all prospective undergraduate students to revisit its applications portal following the release of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results.

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7 d. ago Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann officially inducted as the first Ghanaian Fellow of the UK Royal Academy of Engineering

In a historic achievement for Ghana and African engineering, Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann, Dean of the School of Engineering Sciences at the University of Ghana, has been formally inducted as an International Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) at a distinguished ceremony held in London, becoming the first Ghanaian ever to receive this prestigious honour.

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