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NaCCA to introduce QR code for approved textbook identification

Prof. Edward Appiah, the Director-General of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), has announced plans to introduce a QR code system to identify approved textbooks for schools in Ghana. The QR code will help address the issue of unapproved textbooks that have become prevalent in the country. The QR code will be a part of the measures to ensure that …

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Breakdown of Ghana passport fees: What you need to pay

The recent unannounced visit by Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, to the Passport Office in Accra has brought attention to the issue of overpricing and corruption in the passport acquisition process. The minister expressed her dismay at the extortion of unsuspecting applicants and took action by sacking staff members involved in corrupt practices. The minister …

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Illegal miners shoot Forestry Commission staff in head and back

The incident involving the shooting of John Baba Konlan, a member of the Rapid Response Unit (RRU) of the Forestry Commission (FC), highlights the dangers and challenges faced by those tasked with combating illegal mining and logging activities in forest reserves. According to reports, the RRU and Forest Guards were investigating illegal mining activities within the Cape 3 Points Forest Reserve in …

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