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IFES supports NTC’s entrance exam for colleges

The Institute for Education Studies (IFES) has rallied support behind the National Teacher’s Council (NTC) on their entrance examination agenda. This examination is to be...

UTAG strike: Coalition of Concerned University Students postpones demonstration

The Coalition of Concerned University Students (CoCUS) has, for the second time, postponed its protest to register its displeasure against the ongoing strike action...

Let’s support Adutwum to take Ghana’s education to the next level – Dr Ayisi Boateng

A leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. George Ayisi Boateng has called on Ghanaians to rally behind Dr. Yaw Osei...

If you spend GH¢100 at the ‘chop bar’, you are not poor – NPP MP on E-levy

JoyNews/AdomNews · Akyem Oda MP rallies support for elevy New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament (MP) for Akyem Oda constituency is making a strong case...

KNUST College of Health Sciences supports early researchers with funding

The Office of the Provost of the College of Health Sciences (CHS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has organised...

Coalition of Concerned University Students sends strong message to govt [Listen]

The Coalition of Concerned University Students is asking the government to desist from using the NLA as what they described as a bully referee...

Heavy security at UEW as Avoke returns as Vice-Chancellor [Video]

https://youtu.be/-TdCCSKpVfI Professor Mawutor Avoke has received a rousing welcome after he returned to the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) to continue his tenure as the...

GES retrieves vehicles seized over judgment debt

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has retrieved three vehicles that were seized in the Eastern Region over GHC3.4m judgment debt. They include the official...

UEW reinstates Avoke but sends strong message

The Governing Council of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has announced the reinstatement of Professor Mawutor Avoke as the Vice-Chancellor. But Professor Avoke...

Scrap IELTS exams for Ghanaians seeking entry into the United Kingdom – Govt told

Member of Parliament for the South Dayi Constituency, Rockson Dafeamekpor, has added his voice to calls for Ghanaians, seeking entry into the United Kingdom,...

Avoke returns to UEW

The Governing Council of the University of Education Winneba, (UEW) after a marathon meeting in Accra Thursday, has resolved to implement wholly the decision...

UEW matriculation postponed indefinitely

The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has announced the indefinite suspension of matriculation for the 2021/2022 academic year. The ceremony was scheduled for Saturday, February...

Settle impasse out of court – Judge tells NLC, UTAG

An Accra High Court Labour Division has urged the National Labour Commission (NLC) and the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) to settle their...

Prof Avoke reacts after court orders UEW to reinstate him as VC

Prof Mawutor Avoke has reacted to the Winneba High Court’s order to the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) to have him reinstated as the...

UEW reacts to Avoke’s reinstatement order [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · UEW Reacts To Avoke's Reinstatement The University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has expressed dissatisfaction with a court order for the reinstatement of Prof...

University administrators back UTAG strike

The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), has thrown its weight behind members of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), who are currently...

Court orders UEW to reinstate Avoke

The Winneba High Court, presided over by his lordship, Aboagye Tandoh, has ordered that Prof Mawutor Avoke, be reinstated as the Vice-Chancellor of the...

UTAG strike: We’re willing to withdraw court case if … – NLC boss

The National Labour Commission (NLC) says it is ready to withdraw its legal action against the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) over their...

Visual Arts students laud Education Minister

A cross-section of visual arts students in the Ashanti Region have welcomed the introduction of the pre-engineering programme as an opportunity to express their...

USAG hints of protests over UTAG strike

JoyNews/AdomNews · UTAG strike: ‘We have paid fees and we demand to be taught’ – USAG to government The University Students Association of Ghana (USAG)...

NLC boss exposes UTAG’s weakness [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · UTAG Has Serious Leadership Crisi - NLC Boss The Executive Secretary of the National Labour Commission (NLC), Ofosu Asamoah, has stated the University...

Bawumia hands over 150 vehicles to second cycle schools

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has presented 150 vehicles to a number of Senior High Schools in the continued fulfilment of a pledge...

Do not bow until govt meets your demands – IFES backs UTAG strike

The Institute for Education Studies (IFES) is backing the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) to proceed with their strike until the government provides...

Students threaten demo over UTAG strike

A group calling itself Coalition of Concerned University Students has threatened a demonstration over the ongoing  University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) strike. The march,...

UTAG strike: GRASAG sends SOS message to govt

The Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG) is calling for government's intervention in the ongoing strike by university lecturers. The students fear closure of the...

It’s not in our interest to continue to be on strike – UCC UTAG President

University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) is hoping to reach a consensus with government and return to the classroom. According to the President of the...

UG to probe death of freshman in swimming pool

Management of the University of Ghana (UG) has declared its intent to conduct investigations into the first-year student who died in the university. This comes...

Govt settles arrears of school feeding caterers

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, has announced the full payment for the caterers of the National School Feeding Programme for the...

Shutdown of public universities imminent as UTAG strike continues

The shutdown of public universities may still not be off the table as the lecturers’ strike continues. Members of the University Teachers Association of Ghana...

Legon fresher drowns in campus swimming pool

A level 100 male student at the University of Ghana (Legon) has been reported dead after attempting to use the swimming pool. The incident...

We’ll continue to engage UTAG – Education Minister

Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has reiterated that further engagements will be held with the leadership of the University Teachers’ Association of Ghana...

Another Rastafarian child denied admission by Saltpond-based school

A Saltpond-based school has allegedly denied an eight-year-old Rastafarian boy admission. Kofi Munko who announced this on his Facebook page identified himself as the...

UTAG strike: We can’t build Ghana on an empty stomach – Lecturer tells govt

A political scientist at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, has expressed worry over the government’s posturing in the strike by the University...

Pupils forced to learn under palm branches at Tokuroanu

Pupils and teachers of St. Francis Anglican M/A Junior High School (JHS) at Tokuroanu in the Krachi-East Municipality of the Oti Region are being...

Jospong appointed member of UG ANYSC Corporate Advisory Team

Executive Chairman of Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has been appointed member of the University of Ghana's (UG) Annual New...

CTVET grants amnesty to tertiary students who failed to graduate since 2000

The Commission for Technical and Vocation and Education Training (CTVET) has granted amnesty to students of tertiary institutions who are yet to graduate for...

Akro SHS chaos: Why Traditional Council wants school to remain closed

The Manya Krobo Traditional Council is appealing to the Ghana Education Service to keep the Akro Senior High Technical School at Odumase-Krobo in the...

CETAG calls off strike

The leadership of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has suspended its indefinite strike action the body embarked upon recently. The unanimous decision...

NLA, Atta Mills Institute school renovate block, donate Corn Mill to Gonteng [Photos]

The National Lotteries Authority (NLA) in partnership with the Atta-Mills Institute (AMI) has renovated a three-classroom school block for residents of Gonteng, a community...

Akro SHS closed down following residents-students clashes

Akro Senior High Technical School at Odumase-Krobo in the Eastern Region has been temporarily shut down after some residents attacked students over the lynching...