7 d. ago NSMQ 2025: “The bell nearly betrayed us” – Lawra SHS returns to nationals after battling buzzer woes

It was a narrow escape, but a meaningful one. After missing out last year, Lawra Senior High School has clawed its way back to the national championship.

Events

9 d. ago Education Minister promises increase in Students Loan Trust Fund allocation from GH¢70m to GH¢150m

Ghanaian tertiary students are set to receive a significant injection of financial support, as Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced a more than doubling of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFUND) allocation to the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF). This major boost, increasing the allocation from GH¢70 million to GH¢150 million, aims to alleviate the financial […]

Politics

1 week ago Memphis University threatens to drop Ghanaian scholarship students over unpaid fees by gov’t

The University of Memphis has issued a stern warning to Ghanaian scholarship students after the Ghanaian Government fell significantly behind on fee payments. Under the Ghana Government Scholarship Scheme, 185 Ghanaian students in the US have received full sponsorship.

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1 week ago Over 19,700 students receive second semester loans – Dr Saajida Shiraz

The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), Dr. Saajida Shiraz, has confirmed that SLTF recently disbursed second-semester loans to 19,703 students across 135 public and private institutions.

Politics

1 week ago Gov’t heighten monitoring along Black Volta after drowning of Lawra SHS students

Government says it is intensifying safety measures along the Black Volta River following the tragic drowning of seven students from Lawra Senior High School.

Society

4 w. ago Lawra SHS accident: Surviving students receiving psychological support – GES

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed that the surviving students from the tragic canoe accident at Lawra Senior High School are currently receiving psychological and emotional support on campus. According to a GES press release signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations, the incident occurred on Saturday, June 14, 2025. As part of […]

Society

4 w. ago GES confirms burial of one student, vows to probe drowning of 7 Lawra SHS students

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed the tragic death of seven students from Lawra Senior High School (SHS) in the Upper West Region after a canoe capsised on the Black Volta River during a routine cadet exercise on Saturday, 14th June 2025.

Society

4 w. ago Education Ministry mourns seven Lawra SHS students lost in Black Volta boat tragedy

The Ministry of Education has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic death of seven students from Lawra Senior High School who drowned in the Black Volta River during a routine school activity on the morning of Saturday, 14 June 2025.

Society