Tag: Educational News
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WAEC to blacklist corrupt exam officials exposed in JoyNews’ ‘Dark World of BECE’ documentary
WAEC to blacklist corrupt exam officials exposed in JoyNews’ ‘Dark World of BECE’ documentary. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says officials implicated in acts of corruption during the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will be blacklisted from ever taking part in its activities again. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on September 8, WAEC’s Director…
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Schools under trees, the unsustainability of Free SHS, and infrastructural deficits at basic level are still major challenges
Schools under trees, the unsustainability of Free SHS, and infrastructural deficits at basic level are still major challenges. Rather than channelling the oil revenue into financing the fulfilment of a political campaign pledge, the “No Fess Stress” policy, the government must invest the money in addressing the challenges of schools under trees, infrastructural deficit at…
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A Very Important Message From the Ministry of Education to Parents.
A Very Important Message From the Ministry of Education to Parents. It’s time for the computerised school placement for Senior high schools and Technical Vocational Training Schools. This process will run in September, 2025. Remember, securing a school placement for your child is absolutely FREE. Please, do not pay money to anyone—whether a ministry official…
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No Scandal at the Scholarship Secretariat Will Be Left Unattended.
No Scandal at the Scholarship Secretariat Will Be Left Unattended. The Registrar of the Scholarship Secretariat, Kwaku Asafo Agyei, has revealed that Ghana owes more than one billion cedis in scholarship commitments to the United Kingdom. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Nana Kwadwo Jantuah on NhyiraFm’s Morning show, he explained that the Crown Agency…
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TEWU Warns of Industrial Action Over Delayed Conditions of Service
TEWU Warns of Industrial Action Over Delayed Conditions of Service The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union of the Trades Union Congress (TEWU of TUC) has announced plans to embark on industrial action, citing unresolved delays in the signing of Conditions of Service for members across several key public institutions. The affected institutions include Technical and…
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GES vows full-scale probe into alleged BECE malpractice exposed by JoyNews
GES vows full-scale probe into alleged BECE malpractice exposed by JoyNews The Ghana Education Service (GES) has reacted to reports of alleged widespread malpractice in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), vowing a full-scale investigation to protect the integrity of the education system. In a statement issued today and signed by the Head of…
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WAEC releases 2025 BECE private candidates’ results; 3 withheld over malpractices
WAEC releases 2025 BECE private candidates’ results; 3 withheld over malpractices. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of the provisional results for candidates who sat for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for Private Candidates. In a press release issued on September 5, WAEC announced that the results are now…
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WAEC relocates 936 WASSCE candidates over alleged malpractice at Adventist SHS, Bantama.
WAEC relocates 936 WASSCE candidates over alleged malpractice at Adventist SHS, Bantama. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has shut down the Adventist Senior High School-Bantama examination centre in Kumasi following reports of widespread malpractice during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The decision was announced during a monitoring tour of examination…
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WAEC Arrests 14 Over WASSCE Malpractice Nationwide.
WAEC Arrests 14 Over WASSCE Malpractice Nationwide. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has arrested 14 individuals, including teachers, students, and invigilators, across the country for their alleged involvement in examination malpractice during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The arrests were recorded at various centres, including Yeji Senior High School, Abbott…
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BoG Suspends UBA Ghana’s Forex License Over Regulatory Breaches.
BoG Suspends UBA Ghana’s Forex License Over Regulatory Breaches. The Bank of Ghana has suspended the Foreign Exchange Trading License of United Bank for Africa (UBA Ghana), effective September 18, 2025, for a period of one month, in accordance with section 11(2) of the Foreign Exchange Act, 2006 (Act 723). You May Also Read: Solar…
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Solar Irrigation Pumps to be Introduce by Government Across the Country.
Solar Irrigation Pumps to be Introduce by Government Across the Country. The Government of Ghana through the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, has announced plans to introduce solar-powered irrigation pumps nationwide in a bid to transform Ghana’s agricultural sector and ensure year-round farming. The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, revealed the…
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DATE FOR 2026 BECE EXAMINATION; 2025/2026 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR BASIC SCHOOLS.
DATE FOR 2026 BECE EXAMINATION; 2025/2026 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR BASIC SCHOOLS. The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) wishes to inform all Basic School heads, teachers, learners, and stakeholders of the approved 2025/2026 Academic Calendar for Basic Schools (Kindergarten, Primary, and Junior High Schools). Details of the calendar are as follows: FIRST TERM (15…
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Ghana Showcases Commitment to Digital Transformation at Digital Africa Summit.
Ghana Showcases Commitment to Digital Transformation at Digital Africa Summit. The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to leveraging digital technology for national prosperity and continental leadership at the Ghana edition of the Digital Africa Summit. Held at the Kempinski Hotel today (03-09-2025), the event…
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Communication Minister (Hon. Samuel Nartey George) Guarantees AT Staff Jobs as Government Moves to Merge AT with Telecel.
Communication Minister Guarantees AT Staff Jobs as Government Moves to Merge AT with Telecel. The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), has assured staff and customers of AT (formerly AirtelTigo) that their interests will be fully protected as the government takes steps to merge the company with Telecel Ghana.…
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CSSPS 2025: HOW TO CALCULATE BECE 2025 AGGREGATES FOR PLACEMENT.
CSSPS 2025: HOW TO CALCULATE BECE 2025 AGGREGATES. This is to inform students, parents, teachers, and the general public about how the aggregates for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) are calculated by the for school placement considerations A candidate’s aggregate is determined by adding the grades obtained in the four core subjects— English Language,…
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Key Education Updates: Released by Daniel Fenyi PRO, the Ghana Education Service.
Key Education Updates: Released by Daniel Fenyi PRO, the Ghana Education Service. According to a release by DANIEL FENYI PRO, the Ghana Education Service. Here are some key updates in the Ghana Education system. GH₵ l billion to the free secondary education programme has been paid. GH₵72.8 million as the Capitation Grant has been paid.…
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The Ghana Media School launches 24-hour academic system to expand access to technical and vocational training
The Ghana Media School launches 24-hour academic system to expand access to technical and vocational training. The Ghana Media School (GH Schools) has launched a 24-hour education initiative, aimed at expanding access to technical and vocational training while addressing rising admission pressures. Rector of GH Schools, Leslie Addo Listowel, explained that the school is consistently…
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GES ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL LEARNING FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ON CHANNEL MoE TV.
GES ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL LEARNING FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ON CHANNEL MoE TV. The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES), with support from the Centre for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling (CENDLOS), wishes to inform Heads of all Second Cycle Institutions, particularly the double-track schools, that arrangements have been made to engage the…
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