24 h. ago Proposal for a National Curriculum for Makaranta Schools (Islamic Education System) in Ghana

IntroductionThe Makaranta school system, which provides Islamic education to Muslim children in Ghana, plays a vital role in preserving Islamic values, teachings, and culture. However, the absence of a standardized national curriculum, regulatory framework, and oversight has led to significant challenges, including inconsistent academic standards, high dropout rates, and limited proficiency in Arabic among graduates. […]

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25 h. ago Savannah Minister accuses GTEC and NPP of premature Savannah College of Education absorption claim

The Savannah Regional Minister, Salisu Be-Awuribe, has accused both the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and the previous administration of prematurely announcing that the Savannah College of Education had been absorbed by the government and had attained public status.

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37 h. ago World Engineering Day 2025: Karpowership Ghana empowers future engineers through education and opportunity

Karpowership Ghana, operator of the 450MW Karadeniz Powership Osman Khan, has joined the global celebration of World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2025.

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4 d. ago GES closes 21 schools over violent attacks in Bunkprugu/Nakpanduri district

A total of 21 basic primary schools in the Bimbagu Circuit in the Bunkprugu/Nakpanduri District have been closed down by the Ghana Education Service.

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6 d. ago Mahama Sounds Alarm as 300,000 Ghanaian Graduates Barred from Tertiary Education

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-sounds-alarm-as-300000-ghanaian-graduates-barred-from-tertiary-education/ACCRA—Former President John Mahama has raised urgent concerns over systemic barriers preventing hundreds of thousands of qualified high school graduates from accessing tertiary education in Ghana. During a keynote address on February 27, Mahama revealed that roughly 300,000 students annually face exclusion from universities and technical institutes despite meeting academic requirements—a crisis he attributes to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-sounds-alarm-as-300000-ghanaian-graduates-barred-from-tertiary-education/

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6 d. ago When a country politicises education, no one wins – Prof Abotsi

The Dean of the UPSA Law School, Professor Kofi Abotsi, has warned that the politicisation of education in Ghana is harming the sector and must be addressed.

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7 d. ago TEWU threatens strike over withdrawal of vehicle maintenance allowance for junior staff

The Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWU-Ghana) has issued a warning of a nationwide strike in response to the withdrawal of the car maintenance allowance for junior staff members, a policy introduced by the previous NPP administration.

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7 d. ago ‘National Education Forum is not about politics, it’s about Ghana’ says Education and Development Consultant

An Education and Development Consultant has called on Ghanaians to put aside political affiliations and support the National Education Forum, stating that the initiative is a collective effort to secure Ghana’s future, not a political battleground.

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7 d. ago Ghana first, let’s leave politics out of education – Dr Samuel Awuku

An Education and Development Consultant has made an impassioned plea to Ghanaians to put aside political differences and support the National Education Forum, describing the initiative as a vital step for the country’s future.

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7 d. ago We need to expand financial resources used to fund education – Institute for Education Studies boss

The Executive Director of the Institute for Education Studies, Dr. Peter Partey Anti, has emphasised the urgent need to expand the sources of funding for education in Ghana.

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9 d. ago Ghana partners with GPE to strengthen education sector with $2.23m

The Ministry of Education and UNICEF Ghana have secured a three-year Systems Capacity Grant (SCG) from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) valued at USD$2.23 million.

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9 d. ago Prioritising Community TVET Centres: The call to reset Ghana

Education is the foundation for the development and transformation of any nation. Countries that have reset their economies and transitioned from struggling systems to productive societies have done so through robust and practical education systems. Ghana finds itself at a crossroads, with the current government promising to reset the nation from its economic struggles, increase […]

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1 week ago NAHSAG engages Health Minister, advocates for student welfare and healthcare reforms

The newly elected leadership of the National Health Students Association of Ghana (NAHSAG) has taken a significant step towards transforming healthcare education and student welfare by engaging with the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh.

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1 week ago GES conducts public survey on Free SHS and Double Track System

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has launched a nationwide survey to gather public opinions on the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy and the Double Track System.

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1 week ago Letshego Ghana holds educational session on cocoa and its benefits for students

Letshego Ghana Savings and Loans PLC (“Letshego Ghana”), a subsidiary of the regional inclusive finance Group, Letshego Africa Holdings Limited (“Letshego Group”), organised a literacy session to commemorate Valentine’s Day at Abokobi Presby ‘1’ Basic School on Friday, February 14, 2025.

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1 week ago UNICEF Ghana secures US$2.23m System Capacity Grant from GPE to strengthen education sector

UNICEF Ghana has secured a three-year Systems Capacity Grant (SCG) from the Global Partnership

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1 week ago GES pledges full implementation of policies from National Education Forum

Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, the Acting Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), says policies emerging from the National Education Forum will be implemented in ways that enhance quality education and ensure relevance for all students.

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2 w. ago New approach required to address education system challenges – Kofi Asare

A committee member of the National Education Forum, Kofi Asare, has emphasised the urgent need for a new approach to addressing the ongoing challenges within Ghana's education system.

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2 w. ago You don’t need a stakeholder forum to set your vision for education – Ntim Fordjour to Mahama

Former Deputy Education Minister, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has criticised former President John Dramani Mahama for relying on a stakeholder forum to shape his vision for Ghana’s education sector. 

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2 w. ago Mahama apologises for oversight in inviting Christian Council, Catholic Bishops to National Education Forum

President John Mahama has apologized for the delayed invitation extended to the Christian Council of Ghana and the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference to participate in the ongoing National Education Forum in Ho.

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