6 h. ago Pay teacher allowances to improve student performance – Ntim Fordjour urges gov’t

Former Deputy Minister of Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has urged the government to urgently release funds to the Ministry of Education and clear all outstanding teacher allowances, saying these steps are vital to improving student performance nationwide.

Society

30 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.

Events

3 d. ago Limit mobile phone use in schools to improve student performance — Educationist on 2025 WASSCE results

Dr Abena Nyarkoa, Founder of the Nkunim Education Project, has called for restricted or no access to mobile phones for students in senior high schools across Ghana.

Politics

6 d. ago Prof Beyuo urges gov’t to axe Zipline funds to equip blood banks

The funding model for Ghana’s Zipline drone delivery service is facing intense scrutiny, with a prominent Member of Parliament (MP) arguing that the substantial investment should be immediately redirected to shore up the country’s struggling local blood bank infrastructure.

Events

7 d. ago Provide KNUST financial clearance to recruit more staff – Asantehene urges gov’t

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has appealed to the government to grant extra financial clearance to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to recruit more academic and administrative staff.

Politics

7 d. ago Gov’t urged to strengthen fiscal discipline to avoid premature return to costly borrowing 

Professor Issahaku Haruna, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Finance of the University for Development Studies (UDS), has urged government to strengthen fiscal discipline.

Politics

1 week ago Teacher unions slam gov’t agencies over failure to pay agreed allowances

Three prominent teacher unions the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Pre-Tertiary Education Teachers Union of Ghana (PRETAG) have criticised the government following a press release from the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) announcing its inability to pay two key allowances due in November 2025.

Politics

1 week ago Mahama’s delay in appointing Defence Minister reckless – Ntim Fordjour

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Ntim Fordjour, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama for deferring the appointment of a substantive Defence Minister until 2026, describing the move as “reckless” and a threat to national security.

Politics

2 w. ago ASEC urges gov’t to act to reverse oil production decline and stabilise revenues

The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) has warned that Ghana’s rapidly declining crude oil production poses an immediate fiscal and economic threat, calling for urgent and strategic interventions to safeguard the country’s petroleum revenues and national energy security.

Politics

2 w. ago Adwinsa urges gov’t to stock libraries, buy more books from local publishers

Adwinsa Publications Limited has urged the government to prioritise the purchase of children’s books from local publishers and to consistently stock public libraries to help build a stronger reading culture among Ghanaian children.

Politics

2 w. ago Chill River Resort sets gold standard for hospitality as visitors urge gov’t to Fix Tunu access roads

Nestled quietly along the tranquil banks of the Volta estuary, Chill River Resort in Tunu is fast becoming the pride of the Anloga District—an oasis of calm, eco-friendly luxury, and outstanding hospitality. Guests describe it as “a home away from home,” while residents say it is the single establishment redefining tourism potential in the area. […]

Science

2 w. ago VAST Ghana urges gov’t to strengthen protection of public health policies from tobacco industry interference

Ghana's efforts to shield its public health policies from the commercial influence of the tobacco industry are facing a critical challenge, despite recording a slight overall improvement in a major global assessment.

Events

3 w. ago Gov’t urged to pursue killers of Borae Ahenfie chief and two others   

Nana Akwasi Omankuminte II, paramount chief of Takpang Traditional Area in the Krachi Nchumuru District, has called on the government to expedite action in bringing to justice, the perpetrators behind the murder of the late Nana MeeboII, chief of Borae Ahenfie.  

Events

3 w. ago Ntim Fordjour accuses NDC govt of abandoning fighter jets for ‘luxury travel jets’ in 2026 budget

The Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government for what he describes as a misplaced defence priority in the 2026 Budget.

Politics

3 w. ago Minority awaits government’s decision on helicopter crash report – Ntim Fordjour

The Minority in Parliament says it is waiting for the government’s official position on the findings of the committee that investigated the August 6 helicopter crash, which claimed the lives of eight senior officials, including government ministers and military officers.

Events