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University of Ghana Increases Academic Fees by Over 25% for 2025/26

University of Ghana Increases Academic Fees by Over 25% for 2025/26

Students at the University of Ghana are worried about a big rise in academic fees for the 2025/2026 year. The fees have gone up by more than 25 percent in all colleges. University officials have not given an official explanation yet. However, a temporary fee schedule shows big changes

MCE Orders Arrest of Awaso STEM SHS Staff Over Alleged Food Theft

MCE Orders Arrest of Awaso STEM SHS Staff Over Alleged Food Theft

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipal Assembly has reportedly ordered the arrest of a Matron and a Cook at Awaso STEM Senior High School over the alleged theft of food items intended for students. According to reports, a search conducted at the Cook’s residence

Mahama Calls for Investigation Into Poor 2025 WASSCE Performance

Mahama Calls for Investigation Into Poor 2025 WASSCE Performance

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed deep concern about the sharp drop in the 2025 WASSCE results. He called the decline in student performance “mind-boggling.” At the launch of the STEMBox program for primary schools, he expressed concern. The poor results have worried the government, parents, and the public.

Ato Forson and Haruna Iddrisu of Deliberately Failed WASSCE Students - Benghazi

Ato Forson and Haruna Iddrisu of Deliberately Failed WASSCE Students - Benghazi

NPP’s Benghazi claims the No Fees Stress Policy led to the deliberate failure of 2025 WASSCE candidates, accusing Ato Forson and Haruna Iddrisu of mismanaging the education sector.

GES Affirms Credibility of 2025 WASSCE Results

GES Affirms Credibility of 2025 WASSCE Results

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has rejected claims about the 2025 WASSCE results. They say the results show students' true academic performance. The clarification comes amid public debate over the significant decline in performance and widespread examination malpractices recorded this year. According to the GES, the results reflect a

Eduwatch Renews Call to Scrap Teacher Trainee Allowance in 2026 Budget

Eduwatch Renews Call to Scrap Teacher Trainee Allowance in 2026 Budget

Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) has once again urged the government to eliminate the Teacher Trainee Allowance, labeling the expenditure as inefficient and financially unsustainable. This renewed appeal came in a statement released on Thursday, November 20, in response to the 2026 Budget presented by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson

Government Upgrades Mankranso SHS to a Category 'A' School After Remarkable NSMQ Performance

Government Upgrades Mankranso SHS to a Category 'A' School After Remarkable NSMQ Performance

The government has revealed plans to significantly enhance Mankraso Senior High School following its outstanding performance in the recent National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, speaking in Accra on Wednesday, November 19, emphasized that the move aligns with the government’s broader strategy to elevate high-