9 h. ago Parliament passes bill to back free tertiary for PWDs, persons with special needs

Parliament has unanimously passed the landmark Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) Amendment Bill, 2025, cementing legal backing for several key educational policies, most notably the provision of Free Tertiary Education for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and Free Education for Persons with Special Needs.

Politics

38 h. ago It’s premature to call for the scrapping of OSP – President Mahama

President John Mahama says it is too early for anyone to call for the abolition of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), insisting the institution still holds an important role in Ghana’s anti-corruption framework.

Politics

42 h. ago See the revised policy on mature students’ entry requirements into tertiary education institutions in Ghana

The policy on mature student's entry requirements into tertiary education institutions in Ghana has been revised by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).

Society

56 h. ago Government’s reduction of Lithium Royalty Rate from 10% to 5% raises serious concerns – APL

The Africa Policy Lens (APL) has called on citizens, civil society organisations, and anti-corruption institutions to speak out against the government’s decision to reduce Ghana’s royalty rate in the Barari DV lithium agreement from the previously negotiated 10% to 5%.

Politics

62 h. ago IPR Ghana celebrates excellence, growth and professionalism at 2025 annual summit

The Institute of Public Relations (IPR) Ghana has successfully held its 7th Annual Summit, which featured a conference, the 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM), and an Excellence Awards ceremony to honour outstanding contributions to the public relations profession.

Politics

67 h. ago GTEC rolls out firm measures to curb misuse of honorary titles

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has announced a series of stringent measures aimed at curbing the growing misuse of honorary doctorate and professorial titles across the country.

Politics

3 d. ago Parliament has long struggled to accept truly independent oversight bodies – Ace Ankomah

Private legal practitioner Ace Ankomah has argued that Ghana’s Parliament has consistently shown discomfort with independent state institutions, especially when those bodies begin to fully exercise their constitutional mandates.

Events

3 d. ago Legal challenge against Wesley Girls High School forces Ghana Supreme Court to define boundaries of religious liberty

The lawsuit against Wesley Girls Senior High School (SHS) in Ghana is a pivotal Supreme Court case. It challenges the boundaries of religious freedom and institutional rights under Ghana's 1992 Constitution. The central legal question is whether a school, founded on Christian principles by the Methodist Church and substantially state-funded, can restrict the religious practices of its minority Muslim students. This conflict occurs in a national context where 71.3% of the population is Christian and 19.9% is Muslim, highlighting the significance of minority accommodation.

Events

3 d. ago Alumni support essential to educational progress – Former GES Director

A former director of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Enoch Hemmans Cobbinah, has charged old students of secondary cycle institutions to work together as partners of development in Ghana's educational sector.

Politics

3 d. ago Bank of Ghana to Issue Revised Cybersecurity Directive for Financial Institutions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-to-issue-revised-cybersecurity-directive-for-financial-institutions/The Bank of Ghana plans to issue a revised Cyber and Information Security Directive early next year, introducing tougher governance standards and expanding sector-wide monitoring systems as rising digital payments expose banks and fintechs to sophisticated attacks. Officials announced the measures at a cybersecurity summit in Accra, emphasizing the need to match regulatory frameworks with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-to-issue-revised-cybersecurity-directive-for-financial-institutions/

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3 d. ago Marketing Institute Urges Government Partnership to Strengthen Ghana’s National Brand Identity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/marketing-institute-urges-government-partnership-to-strengthen-ghanas-national-brand-identity/The Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana has called for enhanced government collaboration to build a competitive national identity, stating that economic transformation depends on strategic, data driven approaches to branding at the 34th President’s Ball in Accra. Michael Abbiw, President of CIMG, told members and guests that sustained national development requires defining and projecting a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/marketing-institute-urges-government-partnership-to-strengthen-ghanas-national-brand-identity/

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3 d. ago Prof Joshua Alabi clarifies position on GTEC’s description of SMC Doctorate Degrees

Prof Joshua Alabi, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has expressed serious concern over the recent position of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), describing doctorate degrees awarded by the Swiss Management Centre (SMC) as “fake.” He made these remarks in his response to receiving an honorary degree from UPSA […]

Sport

4 d. ago Embrace ESG Materiality Assessment to unlock potential funding – Deloitte Assurance Partner to firms

Dr. Kwabena Situ, Assurance Partner at Deloitte Ghana, has urged institutions to embrace the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Materiality Assessment to unlock potential funding. According to him, investors are keen on the Materiality Assessment since it is an impact-driven activity. An ESG Materiality Assessment is a crucial process where institutions identify, evaluate, and prioritise the […]

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4 d. ago GIMPA Law School Dean strengthens ties with International Justice Bodies on historic visit to The Hague

The Dean of the Law School of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Law School, Dr. Kwaku Agyeman-Budu, recently concluded a landmark visit to The Hague as part of the Ghanaian delegation attending the 24th Annual Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Alongside senior […]

Events

4 d. ago Benin Government Foils Military Coup Attempt Led by Lieutenant Colonel Tigri

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/benin-government-foils-military-coup-attempt-led-by-lieutenant-colonel-tigri/Benin’s Interior Minister Alassane Seidou announced on Sunday that security forces thwarted an attempted coup launched by a group of soldiers who briefly seized control of state television and attacked the presidential residence in Cotonou. A small group of soldiers launched a mutiny aimed at destabilizing the state and its institutions in the early morning […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/benin-government-foils-military-coup-attempt-led-by-lieutenant-colonel-tigri/

Politics

4 d. ago Father Dogli Technical Institute Wins National Best Agriculture School Award

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/father-dogli-technical-institute-wins-national-best-agriculture-school-award/Father Dogli Memorial Technical Institute has been crowned National Best Senior High School in Practical Agriculture for 2025, earning acclaim for exceptional commitment to hands-on agricultural training, innovation and food production. The honour was conferred at the 2025 National Farmers Day celebration held in Ho, Volta Region, under the theme Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/father-dogli-technical-institute-wins-national-best-agriculture-school-award/

Events

5 d. ago WhatsApp platform linking government accountability institutions with journalists sparks debate on Newsfile

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/whatsapp-platform-linking-government-accountability-institutions-with-journalists-sparks-debate-on-newsfile/A discussion on Joy FM’s Newsfile has sparked fresh debate about the existence and purpose of a WhatsApp platform reportedly hosting officials from key state accountability institutions, Supreme Court representatives, civil society actors and prominent journalists. The matter became a point of contention on Saturday, December 6, during deliberations on the Office of the Special […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/whatsapp-platform-linking-government-accountability-institutions-with-journalists-sparks-debate-on-newsfile/

Politics

6 d. 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

6 d. ago President Mahama Highlights High Farm Loan Costs, Promises Single

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-highlights-high-farm-loan-costs-promises-single-digit-rates/At the 2025 National Farmers’ Day celebration, President John Dramani Mahama sounded the alarm on the burden of high lending rates on Ghanaian farmers, saying many producers are unable to turn a real profit under current financial conditions. According to him, the situation leaves farmers “toiling for the financial institutions instead of reaping the rewards […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-highlights-high-farm-loan-costs-promises-single-digit-rates/

Politics

8 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