87 m. ago Expert wants gov’t to extend NSS allowance beyond service period

Local governance expert, Amon Kotei has urged the government to extend the payment of allowances to National Service personnel even after they complete their mandatory one-year service, until they secure permanent employment. His comments follow an announcement by the Minister of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development, Ahmed Ibrahim, who disclosed at a press conference […]

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3 w. ago Kasoa: Schoolgirl found dead in a water body; boyfriend in police custody

A sombre atmosphere grips Kasoa following the recovery of the lifeless body of a schoolgirl, Gloria Segoe, by personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) late Monday night.

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3 w. ago Lecturer advocates mandatory teaching and military training for National Service Personnel

Dr. Wadood Moomen, a Senior Lecturer at the School of Mines, University of Energy and Natural Resources, is advocating for the introduction of mandatory teaching and military training for national service personnel. According to him, the effective implementation of this initiative could help address issues of graduate unemployment and the shortage of personnel in critical sectors. Delivering a keynote address on the theme "Empowering Our Youth: Building Informed Career Pathways for the Future" at Susuanso in the Ahafo Region, Dr. Moomen stressed the importance of structured training that provides exposure to diverse career paths.

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3 w. ago NSS personnel will undergo military orientation, not training – Deputy Director clarifies

The Deputy Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS),  Fuseini Donkor, has clarified that personnel under the scheme will undergo a military orientation programme, not full military training, as part of a newly introduced module aimed at building discipline and preparedness among Ghanaian youth. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show, Mr Donkor addressed the growing public […]

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3 w. ago Gov’t suspends NSA’s portal for posting personnel over ghost names scandal

The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has ordered an immediate suspension of the Central Management System (CMS) at the National Service Authority (NSA), following concerns over the integrity of the digital postings platform for national service personnel.

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3 w. ago Reforming Ghana’s National Service Scheme: From errand runners to skilled workforce

The recent release of PIN codes for 132,393 prospective national service personnel by the National Service Authority marks another cycle of Ghana's mandatory one-year service for graduates. However, as the world evolves with remote work, digital innovation, and fast-paced service delivery, the question arises: Is the National Service Scheme still fit for purpose? 

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3 w. ago National Service allowances to be increased in next service year – Director

The National Service Authority has assured personnel of plans to increase allowances for the next service year.

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4 w. ago NSA releases PIN Codes for 132,393 prospective graduates for 2025/2026 service year

The National Service Authority (NSA) has officially released PIN codes for 132,393 prospective national service personnel from 100 accredited tertiary institutions across Ghana, ahead of the 2025/2026 service year.

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