Education

Ghana’s Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has encouraged candidates sitting for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to approach the exams with integrity, confidence, and determination. In a goodwill message issued on Monday, May 4, 2026, she expressed confidence in the preparedness of students across the country, noting that their years of academic training have adequately equipped them for …

Some candidates sitting for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Nkwanta South have raised concerns over inadequate preparation time, attributing the challenge to ongoing unrest in the area. Speaking to the media after completing their first English Language paper, the students said the conflict disrupted academic activities and hindered effective study in the lead-up to the exams. Several candidates …

The Supreme Court of Ghana has dismissed an application by Wesley Girls’ High School seeking to strike out a constitutional suit challenging aspects of the school’s religious directives, allowing the substantive case to proceed. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, April 29, a seven-member panel presided over Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie held that the school’s Board of Governors is a proper …

President John Dramani Mahama has raised serious concerns over the sharp decline in performance recorded in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), describing the situation as “mind-boggling.” Speaking at the launch of the STEMBox initiative for primary schools, the President said the disappointing results have become a major source of worry for the government, parents, educators, and …

The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTA) has expressed strong concern over what it describes as increasing incidents of religious discrimination in public secondary schools, warning that such practices violate the 1992 Constitution and threaten the rights of students nationwide. The Council’s statement comes in the wake of recent controversies at Wesley Girls’ Senior High School, Tema Senior High School, …

Story by : Ofori Nathaniel The Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu has expressed concern over the increasing trend of indecent dressing and unapproved hairstyles among students in the country’s secondary schools. Addressing students and teachers during a visit to selected senior high schools in the Northern Region, the Minister emphasized the need for students to maintain discipline, neatness, and …

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that Cabinet has approved the absorption of 6,200 teachers who have been working for over eight months without pay. Speaking at a press briefing at the Ministry on Tuesday, Mr. Iddrisu revealed that the decision follows a petition submitted by the affected teachers, who had been engaged in prolonged service without remuneration. …

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced plans to reclassify several senior high schools across Ghana as part of a broader strategy to reform the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). The proposal, unveiled at a press briefing at the Ministry on Tuesday, will see 10 Category A schools downgraded to Category B, while 10 Category B schools …

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has ordered the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Mr Kenneth Ashigbey, to immediately cease using the academic title “Dr.” after ruling that his doctoral qualification from the Swiss Management Centre (SMC) is invalid. This directive was announced in an official statement released on Friday, October 10, 2025, and signed by …

Ghana’s Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has condemned the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) President, Rev. Isaac Owusu, for advising male teachers to date their female colleagues instead of students. Speaking at the commissioning of the Dr. Leonard Kaledzi Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence Education at Anloga on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Mr. Iddrisu described the remarks as “inappropriate” …