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GES Introduces Online Classes for SHS Students in 2025/2026 Academic Year

GES Introduces Online Classes for SHS Students in 2025/2026 Academic Year

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced new learning options. These options include online and off-campus learning. This is for Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools. This will start in the 2025/2026 academic year. The initiative is mainly targeted at transition and double-track schools,

Mahama Announces 10,000-Bed Hostel Project at University of Ghana

Mahama Announces 10,000-Bed Hostel Project at University of Ghana

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to build a large 10,000-bed student hostel at the University of Ghana. This is part of efforts to improve the country’s higher education facilities. Speaking on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the opening of the 77th Annual New Year School

GTEC Orders University of Ghana to Reverse 2025/2026 Fee Increases

GTEC Orders University of Ghana to Reverse 2025/2026 Fee Increases

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has instructed the University of Ghana (UG) to immediately reverse the academic fee increases announced for the 2025/2026 academic year. According to the regulator, the university implemented the hikes without obtaining the necessary statutory approvals, a move that contravenes established procedures governing fee

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.