6 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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57 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

Politics

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.

Politics

5 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.

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6 d. ago 2025 WASSCE Results: Stricter invigilation prevented cheating that could have inflated scores — Prof Stephen Adei

Educationist Prof Stephen Adei says the decline in the 2025 WASSCE results may be due to far tighter exam supervision, which he believes has exposed long-standing weaknesses in Ghana’s education system.

Sport

6 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

6 d. ago Banking Fraud Losses Hit 99 Million Cedis Amid Ethics Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-fraud-losses-hit-99-million-cedis-amid-ethics-crisis/Ghana’s banking sector recorded fraud losses totaling 99 million Ghana cedis in 2024, representing a 13 percent increase from the previous year, as staff involvement in fraudulent activities surged by 33 percent, according to the Bank of Ghana (BoG). Second Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu disclosed these alarming figures at a customer reporting officer stakeholder engagement […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-fraud-losses-hit-99-million-cedis-amid-ethics-crisis/

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6 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

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 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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1 week 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

1 week ago Prof. Stephen Adei Speaks Like An NPP Serial Caller – Asutifi North MP Fires Back

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prof-stephen-adei-speaks-like-an-npp-serial-caller-asutifi-north-mp-fires-back/The Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Hon. Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, has launched a sharp rebuttal against Professor Stephen Adei over comments suggesting that Goldbod represents a form of “legalised galamsey.” Reacting to the former GIMPA Rector’s statement, the MP said Professor Adei’s remarks were disappointing, misleading, and unbecoming of someone of his academic stature. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prof-stephen-adei-speaks-like-an-npp-serial-caller-asutifi-north-mp-fires-back/

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1 week 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

1 week ago Resource Analyst Questions Galamsey Legalization Allegations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/resource-analyst-questions-galamsey-legalization-allegations/Natural resource governance expert Dr. Steve Manteaw has strongly challenged claims by Prof. Stephen Adei that Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) represents a backdoor attempt at legitimizing illegal small scale mining, widely known as galamsey. The policy analyst, who chairs the Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI), described Prof. Adei’s assertion as mischievous and reflecting a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/resource-analyst-questions-galamsey-legalization-allegations/

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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 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 Dr. Steve Manteaw rebuts Prof. Adei’s claims of Gold Board ‘legalising galamsey’

Policy analyst and natural resource governance advocate, Dr. Steve Manteaw, has strongly refuted claims by Prof. Stephen Addae that the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) effectively legalizes illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

Politics

2 w. ago Mahama’s GoldBod Initiative is ‘legalisation of galamsey’ – Prof Adei

Ghana’s national debate over illegal mining (galamsey) has taken another twist, with educationist and former Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Professor Stephen Adei, launching a critique of the government’s signature gold-trading initiative, GoldBod.

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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