4 h. ago Prof. Adei urges gov’t to back private universities as medical admissions hit crisis levels

Speaking at the 6th Congregation and 10th Anniversary celebration of the Accra College of Medicine, Prof. Adei revealed a troubling gap in medical admissions.

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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.

Culture

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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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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6 d. ago Netanyahu Seeks Presidential Pardon Amid Ongoing Corruption Trial

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/netanyahu-seeks-presidential-pardon-amid-ongoing-corruption-trial/Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a formal pardon request Sunday to President Isaac Herzog, arguing that his corruption trial has been ongoing for nearly six years and is tearing the country apart amid mounting security challenges. Herzog’s office confirmed receiving the request and described it as an extraordinary plea carrying significant implications, stating the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/netanyahu-seeks-presidential-pardon-amid-ongoing-corruption-trial/

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7 d. ago Trump Declares Venezuelan Airspace Closed Amid Rising Tensions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-declares-venezuelan-airspace-closed-amid-rising-tensions/United States President Donald Trump on Saturday warned that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela should be considered closed in its entirety, issuing an unusual directive amid escalating tensions with President Nicolas Maduro’s government. The declaration came without further explanation or details about enforcement, leaving aviation officials and military experts uncertain about its practical implications. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-declares-venezuelan-airspace-closed-amid-rising-tensions/

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9 d. ago Extend ‘No Stress Fee’ policy to cover private universities – Garden City University President

Acting President of Garden City University (GCU), Dr. Kweku Owusu Kwarteng, has called on the government to extend the ‘No Stress Fee’ policy to private universities, stressing their crucial role in building Ghana’s educated workforce and supporting national development.

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1 week ago Trade Policy shifts, Ghana’s key exports regain US market competitiveness

The United States' official decision to lift the 15% tariffs on cocoa and other key agricultural exports from Ghana marks a significant turnaround in trade relations. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the reversal, which took effect on November 13, 2025, following a new Executive Order from President Donald Trump. This move, which exempts items like cocoa beans, cashew nuts, avocados, and pineapples, has major implications for the Ghanaian economy, U.S.-Ghana relations, and the broader African trade agenda.

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1 week ago Education Minister moves to make university chartering optional after concerns from private institutions

Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed that his ministry is finalising a cabinet memo seeking approval to amend the current Presidential Charter system to make charter acquisition optional for private universities.

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2 w. ago Rising Graduation Fees Spark Debate Over Affordability and Transparency

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rising-graduation-fees-spark-debate-over-affordability-and-transparency/Every year, thousands of students across Ghana complete four years of academic work only to face one final bill before receiving their certificates. Graduation fees, now ranging between GH¢500 and GH¢800 in many public and private universities, have become one of the most debated expenses in the country’s education sector. For students who have already […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rising-graduation-fees-spark-debate-over-affordability-and-transparency/

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2 w. ago Ghana–Russia Center partners Synergy University to deepen academic and cultural cooperation

The Ghana–Russia Center for Commerce and Relations has taken a major step toward reinforcing bilateral cooperation between Ghana and the Russian Federation through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Moscow’s Synergy University, a renowned private higher education institution.

Culture

3 w. ago Physician assistant in court for allegedly practicing as ‘Dr’ without license 

Ebenezer Sarpong, a trained Physician Assistant from a private university in Accra, is also alleged to have received payment for medical services, contrary to the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act, 2013 (Act 857). 

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