1 hour ago Underfunding and GH¢12bn arrears crippling education delivery – Ntim Fordjour

Former Deputy Minister of Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has warned that persistent underfunding and a backlog of over GH¢12 billion in budgetary arrears to the Ministry of Education are undermining the country’s learning outcomes.

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3 h. ago Ghana Education crisis deepens as WASSCE Results expose systemic gaps

The provisional 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, released by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), confront Ghana with a deepening crisis in secondary education. The catastrophic decline in core subjects, especially Core Mathematics and Social Studies, signals a failure to equip nearly half a million candidates with foundational knowledge. Only 48.73% of candidates achieved the minimum A1-C6 passes in Core Mathematics. These results confirm one of the poorest national performances recorded recently.

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3 h. ago Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh urges constitutional overhaul to fix OSP challenges

Executive Director of the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Prof. Henry Kwasi Prempeh, is urging a full constitutional review to resolve the persistent controversies surrounding the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), warning that incremental fixes will not save the institution.

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4 h. ago Young African professionals urged to drive innovation to build a resilient future

Innovation is increasingly being recognised as a critical driver of resilient development across Africa. With the continent facing rapid urbanisation, rising youth unemployment, climate pressures, and persistent infrastructure gaps, experts say traditional development models are no longer adequate.

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7 h. ago Why has Paramount launched a hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery?

The fight in Hollywood to buy Warner Bros Discovery is shaping up to be a blockbuster.

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17 h. ago We’ll resist any tariff increase that will erode the meagre 9% wage adjustment – TUC

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has issued a strong warning to government, declaring that it will resist any utility tariff that will erode the meagre 9 percent wage adjustment secured for workers in 2026.

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17 h. ago Wall Street Rally Suffered After Fed Rate Cut Due to Two Key Factors

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wall-street-rally-suffered-after-fed-rate-cut-due-to-two-key-factors/Wall Street equities dropped nearly three percent immediately after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates on December 18, validating warnings from financial experts about profit taking and economic concerns undermining market momentum despite monetary easing. The decline followed the Federal Open Market Committee’s decision to reduce the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wall-street-rally-suffered-after-fed-rate-cut-due-to-two-key-factors/

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17 h. ago Afenyo Markin Warns Ghana Risks Being Left Behind in AI Race

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afenyo-markin-warns-ghana-risks-being-left-behind-in-ai-race/Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin says Ghana must prioritize technological investment over political retribution or risk irrelevance in the Fourth Industrial Revolution while other nations advance. In statements released today marking one year since the 2024 elections, the Effutu MP criticized government focus on political removals while competing economies invest heavily in artificial intelligence, infrastructure […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afenyo-markin-warns-ghana-risks-being-left-behind-in-ai-race/

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19 h. ago Paramount makes $108.4bn hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery

Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile bid worth $108.4 billion for Warner Bros Discovery, throwing a wrench into the deal with Netflix in a last-ditch effort to create a media powerhouse

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19 h. ago Dr Kpikpi links galamsey crisis to poor resource stewardship, praises Goldbod initiative

The 2024 presidential candidate of the Progressive Alliance of Ghana (PAG), Dr John Kpikpi, says the long-running galamsey crisis is rooted in decades of poor resource stewardship.

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19 h. ago Dr. John Kpikpi Links Galamsey Crisis to Poor Resource Stewardship — Praises Government’s Goldbod Initiative

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-john-kpikpi-links-galamsey-crisis-to-poor-resource-stewardship-praises-governments-goldbod-initiative/Illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, remains one of Ghana’s most persistent national challenges despite years of government-led interventions, military operations, policy reforms and public campaigns. Successive administrations have struggled to curb the destruction of water bodies, forests and farmlands, even as communities continue to express frustration over lack of meaningful benefits from the nation’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-john-kpikpi-links-galamsey-crisis-to-poor-resource-stewardship-praises-governments-goldbod-initiative/

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20 h. ago Tariff hikes will ‘completely wipe out’ 9% wage adjustment – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has sharply criticised the recent water and electricity tariff increments, warning that the hikes will entirely negate the negotiated 9% wage adjustment for 2026 and further impoverish Ghanaians.

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23 h. ago AI, cheating, and collapsing reading habits: Ghana’s education system at a crossroads

Ghana’s education sector is facing a mounting crisis as the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools, rampant exam malpractice, and a sharp decline in reading culture converge to threaten learning outcomes nationwide. Experts warn that without urgent reforms, the country risks producing a generation of students who hold certificates but lack fundamental skills. Professor Stephen Adei, a prominent Ghanaian educationist, has described the situation as a reflection of a “moral decay that is eating into the fabric of our nation.” Speaking earlier this year, he noted that exam malpractice has become so normalised that many no longer see it as wrong.

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23 h. ago Africa Green Economy Summit Unveils 30 Investment Ready Projects

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-green-economy-summit-unveils-30-investment-ready-projects/Africa is set to showcase nearly 30 pioneering green economy projects at the 2026 Africa Green Economy Summit, representing a carefully vetted pipeline of investment opportunities across energy, agriculture, transport, water and climate technology sectors. The initiatives, selected from over 100 applications by leading investors, promise to deliver cutting edge solutions capable of attracting significant […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-green-economy-summit-unveils-30-investment-ready-projects/

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23 h. ago EU Envoy Calls Ghana Partnership Indispensable Amid Sahel Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-envoy-calls-ghana-partnership-indispensable-amid-sahel-crisis/The European Union Special Representative for the Sahel has urged stronger cooperation between Ghana and the EU, describing the relationship as indispensable as violent extremism and political instability intensify across the Sahel region. João Cravinho said his three day mission to Ghana reinforced the EU’s conviction that Ghana is both a reliable and necessary partner […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-envoy-calls-ghana-partnership-indispensable-amid-sahel-crisis/

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23 h. ago Nigerian Entertainer Nasboi Plans Exit from Entertainment After Reaching Financial Target

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-entertainer-nasboi-plans-exit-from-entertainment-after-reaching-financial-target/Nigerian skitmaker and singer Nasiru Bolaji Lawal, popularly known as Nasboi, has sparked social media discussions after announcing plans to quit entertainment and slip into oblivion once he reaches a personal financial target. The content creator made the declaration in a recent post on X, emphasizing that wealth matters more to him than fame. Nasboi […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-entertainer-nasboi-plans-exit-from-entertainment-after-reaching-financial-target/

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24 h. ago Peaceland school wins 2025 Jan Binder awards for promoting clean and green schools

Sinapi Aba Savings and Loans has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting clean, green, and sustainable learning environments in basic schools across Ghana. The pledge came during the 2025 edition of the Jan Binder Awards, hosted in the Ashanti Region. “Maintaining a healthy and sustainable environment in schools is a critical step toward broader climate sustainability,” said Joyce OwusuDabo, Chief Programs Officer of Sinapi Aba, while encouraging schools to continue daily practices that link to the global fight against climate change.

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24 h. ago West Africa Advances Regional Power Grid Integration Following Historic Synchronisation Test

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-advances-regional-power-grid-integration-following-historic-synchronisation-test/Ghana’s Energy Minister has called for accelerated regional power integration at the 2025 West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit in Accra, citing successful grid synchronisation trials and economic benefits from deeper cooperation among member states. John Abdulai Jinapor told colleagues at the summit that West African nations must pursue full interconnection with urgency, warning that fragmented […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-advances-regional-power-grid-integration-following-historic-synchronisation-test/

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25 h. ago Scholarship debt crisis: NPP inherited $86m debt in 2017 – Kingsley Agyemang

Former Administrator of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, has disclosed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration inherited an $86 million debt when it assumed office in 2017.

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25 h. ago Ahafo Region’s Adrobaa R/C Basic School Triumphs at 2025 Milo U

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ahafo-regions-adrobaa-r-c-basic-school-triumphs-at-2025-milo-u-13-champions-league/Adrobaa R/C Basic School has emerged victorious in the 2025 Milo U-13 Champions League, defeating Franko International School 2-0 in the final match. The Ahafo Region team scored early, with a goal in the third minute, and went on to seal their win with a second goal in the 56th minute. Franko International put up […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ahafo-regions-adrobaa-r-c-basic-school-triumphs-at-2025-milo-u-13-champions-league/

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