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<p>The move marks a significant shift back to the regional examination calendar coordinated by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), which administers the test across several West African nations.</p>
<p>For the past five years, Ghana had operated on an independent timetable for the pre-tertiary examination, a decision largely influenced by disruptions to the academic calendar in previous years.</p>
<p>Speaking on the sidelines of the 2025 WAEC Distinction Awards, the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, confirmed that schools nationwide have already been notified to prepare candidates for the May–June examination period.</p>
<p>According to him, the return to the international schedule means Ghanaian students will once again sit the examination simultaneously with their counterparts in neighboring countries, restoring uniformity to the assessment process across the region.</p>
<p>Prof. Davis also cautioned candidates to rely on their own preparation, emphasizing that they should not anticipate any form of external assistance during the examination.</p>
<p>He urged final-year senior high school students to study diligently and approach the exams with seriousness, noting that success would depend entirely on their efforts.</p>
<p>Education stakeholders say the return to the common timetable could improve coordination of results, university admissions processes, and regional academic comparisons.</p>
<p>The West African Senior School Certificate Examination is a key qualification for entry into tertiary institutions within the sub-region and beyond, making the decision particularly significant for students, schools, and policymakers alike.</p>
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<p>Source - Daily graphic </p>";s:11:"category_id";s:2:"12";s:8:"image_id";s:3:"410";s:12:"optional_url";N;s:9:"pageviews";s:1:"2";s:13:"comment_count";s:1:"0";s:9:"need_auth";s:1:"0";s:12:"slider_order";s:1:"1";s:14:"featured_order";s:1:"1";s:12:"is_scheduled";s:1:"0";s:10:"visibility";s:1:"1";s:17:"show_right_column";s:1:"1";s:9:"post_type";s:7:"article";s:10:"video_path";N;s:13:"video_storage";s:5:"local";s:9:"image_url";N;s:9:"video_url";N;s:16:"video_embed_code";N;s:7:"user_id";s:1:"4";s:6:"status";s:1:"1";s:7:"feed_id";N;s:8:"post_url";N;s:13:"show_post_url";s:1:"0";s:17:"image_description";N;s:17:"show_item_numbers";s:1:"0";s:14:"is_poll_public";s:1:"1";s:15:"link_list_style";s:156:"a:3:{i:1;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}i:2;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}i:3;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}}";s:11:"recipe_info";N;s:9:"post_data";N;s:10:"updated_at";s:19:"2026-03-18 09:50:39";s:10:"created_at";s:19:"2026-03-17 10:29:06";s:10:"image_data";s:337:"img_bg::uploads/images/202603/image_870x580_69b93147647cf.jpg||img_df::uploads/images/202603/image_870x_69b93147704a1.jpg||img_sl::uploads/images/202603/image_694x532_69b9314779791.jpg||img_md::uploads/images/202603/image_430x256_69b931477fc73.jpg||img_sm::uploads/images/202603/image_140x98_69b93147833cf.jpg||img_mi::jpg||img_st::local";s:13:"category_name";s:9:"Education";s:13:"category_slug";s:3:"edu";s:14:"category_color";s:7:"#2e7d32";s:15:"author_username";s:10:"Mary Adofo";s:11:"author_slug";s:10:"mary-adofo";s:15:"lang_short_form";s:2:"en";}i:1;O:8:"stdClass":45:{s:2:"id";s:3:"295";s:7:"lang_id";s:1:"1";s:5:"title";s:86:"Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang Honours 52 Students at President’s Independence Day Awards";s:4:"slug";s:83:"naana-jane-opoku-agyemang-honours-52-students-at-presidents-independence-day-awards";s:10:"title_hash";N;s:8:"keywords";N;s:7:"summary";s:211:"Vice-President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang presented awards to 52 top-performing BECE students at the President’s Independence Day Awards in Accra, recognising academic excellence across all 16 regions of Ghana.";s:7:"content";s:2207:"<p>The Vice-President of Ghana, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has presented awards to 52 outstanding students at this year’s President’s Independence Day Awards held in Accra.</p>
<p>The awardees were selected from all 16 regions of the country in recognition of their exceptional performance in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).</p>
<p>Among the honourees were 32 students from public schools and 16 from private schools, as well as two visually impaired and two hearing-impaired students. The award recipients received mementos and educational materials in recognition of their academic achievements and dedication to excellence.</p>
<p>The students were selected through an inclusive process coordinated by the Ghana Education Service (GES).</p>
<p>During the ceremony, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang emphasised the importance of discipline and character development in schools. She revealed that the Ghana Education Service is reviewing existing disciplinary frameworks in consultation with parents, teachers, and education experts to ensure that disciplinary measures remain firm while respecting children’s rights and dignity.</p>
<p>“The goal is not punishment for its own sake, but to develop citizens who understand both their freedoms and responsibilities,” she stated.</p>
<p>She also encouraged the award winners to remain focused on their academic and personal goals, advising them to choose friends wisely, respect school authorities, and uphold integrity.</p>
<p>“Excellence isn’t just about how well you do in class; it is also about how you behave when nobody is watching,” she told the students.</p>
<p>The President’s Independence Day Awards were instituted to recognise and celebrate academic excellence among students who perform exceptionally well in the BECE. The awards aim to encourage academic achievement and personal development among young learners across the country.</p>
<p>The award categories include Overall Best Male and Female students across the 16 regions, Overall Best students from private schools, and Overall National Best Male and Female students with additional educational needs, including visual and hearing impairments.</p>";s:11:"category_id";s:2:"12";s:8:"image_id";s:3:"402";s:12:"optional_url";N;s:9:"pageviews";s:1:"1";s:13:"comment_count";s:1:"0";s:9:"need_auth";s:1:"0";s:12:"slider_order";s:1:"1";s:14:"featured_order";s:1:"1";s:12:"is_scheduled";s:1:"0";s:10:"visibility";s:1:"1";s:17:"show_right_column";s:1:"1";s:9:"post_type";s:7:"article";s:10:"video_path";N;s:13:"video_storage";s:5:"local";s:9:"image_url";N;s:9:"video_url";N;s:16:"video_embed_code";N;s:7:"user_id";s:1:"4";s:6:"status";s:1:"1";s:7:"feed_id";N;s:8:"post_url";N;s:13:"show_post_url";s:1:"0";s:17:"image_description";s:42:"Presidential Awards , 52 students received";s:17:"show_item_numbers";s:1:"0";s:14:"is_poll_public";s:1:"1";s:15:"link_list_style";s:156:"a:3:{i:1;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}i:2;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}i:3;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}}";s:11:"recipe_info";N;s:9:"post_data";N;s:10:"updated_at";N;s:10:"created_at";s:19:"2026-03-05 14:55:25";s:10:"image_data";s:337:"img_bg::uploads/images/202603/image_870x580_69a9990b63888.jpg||img_df::uploads/images/202603/image_870x_69a9990b6c28f.jpg||img_sl::uploads/images/202603/image_694x532_69a9990b74682.jpg||img_md::uploads/images/202603/image_430x256_69a9990b7b335.jpg||img_sm::uploads/images/202603/image_140x98_69a9990b808ae.jpg||img_mi::jpg||img_st::local";s:13:"category_name";s:9:"Education";s:13:"category_slug";s:3:"edu";s:14:"category_color";s:7:"#2e7d32";s:15:"author_username";s:10:"Mary Adofo";s:11:"author_slug";s:10:"mary-adofo";s:15:"lang_short_form";s:2:"en";}i:2;O:8:"stdClass":45:{s:2:"id";s:3:"187";s:7:"lang_id";s:1:"1";s:5:"title";s:93:"Perseus Mining Supports Tertiary Education with GH¢278,000 Scholarships for Host Communities";s:4:"slug";s:90:"perseus-mining-supports-tertiary-education-with-gh278000-scholarships-for-host-communities";s:10:"title_hash";N;s:8:"keywords";s:104:"Perseus Mining Ghana Limited, Edikan Trust Fund, Scholarships, Tertiary Education, Community Development";s:7:"summary";s:192:"Perseus Mining Ghana Limited has awarded over GH¢278,000 in scholarships to 172 tertiary students from its host communities, reaffirming its commitment to education and community development.";s:7:"content";s:2910:"<p>Perseus Mining Ghana Limited (PMGL) has awarded scholarships amounting to GH¢278,279 to 172 youths from communities within its operational areas, under the Edikan Trust Fund, as part of its ongoing commitment to educational development.</p>
<p>The bursaries are intended to support beneficiaries pursuing studies at various tertiary institutions across the country and form part of the company’s broader corporate social responsibility efforts aimed at human capital development.</p>
<p>The scholarship award ceremony attracted traditional authorities, community leaders, parents, students, and management of Perseus Mining, underscoring the collaborative approach adopted in advancing education within host communities.</p>
<p>This year’s scholarship disbursement represents an increase of GH¢68,279 compared to the previous year, reflecting PMGL’s expanding investment in education.</p>
<p>Speaking at the event, the General Manager of Perseus Mining Ghana Limited, Alexander Oduro, emphasised the central role of education in community development.</p>
<p>“Education equips individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to improve their lives and contribute positively to society,” he said, reaffirming the company’s commitment to supporting education as a catalyst for sustainable development.</p>
<p>The Board Chairman of PMGL, Ehunabobrim Prah Agyensaim VI, described education as a vital instrument for social transformation, noting that it empowers young people to aspire beyond their circumstances and strengthens society through the development of responsible and innovative citizens.</p>
<p>He explained that this conviction has guided the company’s consistent support for the Edikan Scholarship Scheme over the past five years.</p>
<p>The Paramount Chief of the Owirenkyi Traditional Area, Nana Agyensaim, disclosed that Perseus Mining has invested more than GH¢28 million in community development initiatives, including scholarships, since the establishment of the Edikan Trust Fund.</p>
<p>Chairman of the Edikan Trust Fund, Akwasi Gyima Botah, stated that the fund was created to enhance the socio-economic well-being of communities within PMGL’s operational zones. He noted that the Edikan Scholarship Scheme, the fund’s flagship programme, continues to provide financial assistance to deserving but needy students at the tertiary level.</p>
<p>He added that many past beneficiaries have completed their education and are now making meaningful contributions to their communities.</p>
<p>The scholarship recipients expressed appreciation to Perseus Mining for the support and pledged to work diligently to justify the investment in their education.</p>
<p>Through initiatives such as the Edikan Scholarship Scheme, Perseus Mining Ghana Limited continues to position education as a cornerstone of sustainable development in Ghana’s mining communities.</p>";s:11:"category_id";s:2:"12";s:8:"image_id";s:3:"266";s:12:"optional_url";N;s:9:"pageviews";s:1:"1";s:13:"comment_count";s:1:"0";s:9:"need_auth";s:1:"0";s:12:"slider_order";s:1:"1";s:14:"featured_order";s:1:"1";s:12:"is_scheduled";s:1:"0";s:10:"visibility";s:1:"1";s:17:"show_right_column";s:1:"1";s:9:"post_type";s:7:"article";s:10:"video_path";N;s:13:"video_storage";s:5:"local";s:9:"image_url";N;s:9:"video_url";N;s:16:"video_embed_code";N;s:7:"user_id";s:1:"4";s:6:"status";s:1:"1";s:7:"feed_id";N;s:8:"post_url";N;s:13:"show_post_url";s:1:"0";s:17:"image_description";N;s:17:"show_item_numbers";s:1:"0";s:14:"is_poll_public";s:1:"1";s:15:"link_list_style";s:156:"a:3:{i:1;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}i:2;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}i:3;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}}";s:11:"recipe_info";N;s:9:"post_data";N;s:10:"updated_at";N;s:10:"created_at";s:19:"2026-01-26 10:11:08";s:10:"image_data";s:337:"img_bg::uploads/images/202601/image_870x580_69773d6aaa2e5.jpg||img_df::uploads/images/202601/image_870x_69773d6aaff0c.jpg||img_sl::uploads/images/202601/image_694x532_69773d6ab5975.jpg||img_md::uploads/images/202601/image_430x256_69773d6ab9d24.jpg||img_sm::uploads/images/202601/image_140x98_69773d6abbab8.jpg||img_mi::jpg||img_st::local";s:13:"category_name";s:9:"Education";s:13:"category_slug";s:3:"edu";s:14:"category_color";s:7:"#2e7d32";s:15:"author_username";s:10:"Mary Adofo";s:11:"author_slug";s:10:"mary-adofo";s:15:"lang_short_form";s:2:"en";}i:3;O:8:"stdClass":45:{s:2:"id";s:2:"65";s:7:"lang_id";s:1:"1";s:5:"title";s:82:"Haruna Iddrisu proposes 2.5% petroleum royalties to fund the Scholarship Authority";s:4:"slug";s:80:"haruna-iddrisu-proposes-25-petroleum-royalties-to-fund-the-scholarship-authority";s:10:"title_hash";N;s:8:"keywords";N;s:7:"summary";s:170:"The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has proposed that 2.5 per cent of Ghana's petroleum royalty revenue be dedicated to supporting the Ghana Scholarship Authority.";s:7:"content";s:1302:"<p></p>
<p>Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has proposed that 2.5 per cent of Ghana’s petroleum royalty revenue be dedicated to financing the Ghana Scholarship Authority, as part of efforts to ensure sustainable and reliable funding for scholarships.</p>
<p>According to him, the move will reduce the long-standing funding challenges associated with scholarship administration and help support more Ghanaian students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. He explained that relying on petroleum royalties would provide a steady revenue stream to strengthen the Authority's operations.</p>
<p>Mr Iddrisu made the proposal while engaging stakeholders on the implementation of the Ghana Scholarship Authority Act, noting that education remains a critical investment that requires innovative and dependable financing mechanisms. He stressed that the country’s natural resource wealth must translate into direct benefits for human capital development.</p>
<p>The Education Minister further indicated that the proposal aligns with the government’s broader commitment to expand access to education and promote equity in scholarship awards. He added that discussions would continue with relevant institutions to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of the funds.</p>";s:11:"category_id";s:2:"12";s:8:"image_id";s:2:"94";s:12:"optional_url";N;s:9:"pageviews";s:1:"0";s:13:"comment_count";s:1:"0";s:9:"need_auth";s:1:"0";s:12:"slider_order";s:1:"1";s:14:"featured_order";s:1:"1";s:12:"is_scheduled";s:1:"0";s:10:"visibility";s:1:"1";s:17:"show_right_column";s:1:"1";s:9:"post_type";s:7:"article";s:10:"video_path";N;s:13:"video_storage";s:5:"local";s:9:"image_url";N;s:9:"video_url";N;s:16:"video_embed_code";N;s:7:"user_id";s:1:"3";s:6:"status";s:1:"1";s:7:"feed_id";N;s:8:"post_url";N;s:13:"show_post_url";s:1:"0";s:17:"image_description";s:37:"Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu";s:17:"show_item_numbers";s:1:"0";s:14:"is_poll_public";s:1:"1";s:15:"link_list_style";s:156:"a:3:{i:1;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}i:2;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}i:3;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}}";s:11:"recipe_info";N;s:9:"post_data";N;s:10:"updated_at";N;s:10:"created_at";s:19:"2026-01-07 19:39:16";s:10:"image_data";s:337:"img_bg::uploads/images/202601/image_870x580_695eb3d070102.jpg||img_df::uploads/images/202601/image_870x_695eb3d079dcb.jpg||img_sl::uploads/images/202601/image_694x532_695eb3d0832ee.jpg||img_md::uploads/images/202601/image_430x256_695eb3d08920b.jpg||img_sm::uploads/images/202601/image_140x98_695eb3d08c76a.jpg||img_mi::jpg||img_st::local";s:13:"category_name";s:9:"Education";s:13:"category_slug";s:3:"edu";s:14:"category_color";s:7:"#2e7d32";s:15:"author_username";s:12:"Hilda Appiah";s:11:"author_slug";s:12:"hilda-appiah";s:15:"lang_short_form";s:2:"en";}i:4;O:8:"stdClass":45:{s:2:"id";s:2:"60";s:7:"lang_id";s:1:"1";s:5:"title";s:49:"Attacks on Teachers: GNAT Issues Shutdown Warning";s:4:"slug";s:48:"attacks-on-teachers-gnat-issues-shutdown-warning";s:10:"title_hash";N;s:8:"keywords";N;s:7:"summary";N;s:7:"content";s:1331:"<p>The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has warned that it may instruct its members to shut down schools if persistent attacks on teachers are not urgently addressed.</p>
<p>The association says the safety of educators can no longer be compromised, describing recent incidents of violence against teachers as deeply troubling.</p>
<p>GNAT President, Rev. Isaac Owusu, stated that the union has adopted a zero-tolerance stance toward any form of assault on teachers, whether perpetrated by students, parents, or members of the community. According to him, the increasing frequency of such attacks threatens not only the welfare of teachers but also the stability of the country’s education system.</p>
<p>The warning follows a series of reported assaults on teachers across the country, including incidents in some senior high schools that have sparked public outrage. GNAT argues that weak enforcement of disciplinary measures has emboldened perpetrators and left teachers feeling exposed and unprotected.</p>
<p>The association is therefore calling on government, school authorities, and law enforcement agencies to take decisive action to ensure the safety of teachers. GNAT insists that failure to act may force the union to take drastic measures, including the closure of schools, to protect its members.</p>";s:11:"category_id";s:2:"12";s:8:"image_id";s:2:"89";s:12:"optional_url";N;s:9:"pageviews";s:1:"1";s:13:"comment_count";s:1:"0";s:9:"need_auth";s:1:"0";s:12:"slider_order";s:1:"1";s:14:"featured_order";s:1:"1";s:12:"is_scheduled";s:1:"0";s:10:"visibility";s:1:"1";s:17:"show_right_column";s:1:"1";s:9:"post_type";s:7:"article";s:10:"video_path";N;s:13:"video_storage";s:5:"local";s:9:"image_url";N;s:9:"video_url";N;s:16:"video_embed_code";N;s:7:"user_id";s:1:"3";s:6:"status";s:1:"1";s:7:"feed_id";N;s:8:"post_url";N;s:13:"show_post_url";s:1:"0";s:17:"image_description";s:35:"Rev. Isaac Owusu, president of GNAT";s:17:"show_item_numbers";s:1:"0";s:14:"is_poll_public";s:1:"1";s:15:"link_list_style";s:156:"a:3:{i:1;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}i:2;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}i:3;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}}";s:11:"recipe_info";N;s:9:"post_data";N;s:10:"updated_at";N;s:10:"created_at";s:19:"2026-01-05 17:33:07";s:10:"image_data";s:337:"img_bg::uploads/images/202601/image_870x580_695bf03b3ff86.jpg||img_df::uploads/images/202601/image_870x_695bf03b53b3c.jpg||img_sl::uploads/images/202601/image_694x532_695bf03b5d03e.jpg||img_md::uploads/images/202601/image_430x256_695bf03b620e1.jpg||img_sm::uploads/images/202601/image_140x98_695bf03b6584d.jpg||img_mi::jpg||img_st::local";s:13:"category_name";s:9:"Education";s:13:"category_slug";s:3:"edu";s:14:"category_color";s:7:"#2e7d32";s:15:"author_username";s:12:"Hilda Appiah";s:11:"author_slug";s:12:"hilda-appiah";s:15:"lang_short_form";s:2:"en";}i:5;O:8:"stdClass":45:{s:2:"id";s:2:"58";s:7:"lang_id";s:1:"1";s:5:"title";s:84:"Mahama Questions Out-of-Court Settlement in Assault Case Involving Kade SHS Students";s:4:"slug";s:84:"mahama-questions-out-of-court-settlement-in-assault-case-involving-kade-shs-students";s:10:"title_hash";N;s:8:"keywords";N;s:7:"summary";N;s:7:"content";s:1906:"<p>President John Dramani Mahama has raised serious concerns about the use of out-of-court settlements in criminal cases involving violence against teachers, describing such approaches as a threat to discipline and accountability in Ghana’s education system.</p>
<p>Speaking at the Delegates Conference of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the President referenced a widely circulated video showing a teacher at Kade Senior High School being assaulted by students after he allegedly prevented them from cheating during an examination.</p>
<p>According to reports, the case was initially reported to the police but was later resolved through an amicable settlement after the parents of the students intervened, leading to the withdrawal of formal charges.</p>
<p>President Mahama questioned the handling of the matter, stressing that assault is a criminal offence and should not be treated as a private dispute capable of being settled with compensation.</p>
<p>He argued that even if the victim chose not to pursue the case, the students involved should still have been subjected to the legal process to reinforce the principles of justice and responsibility.</p>
<p>The President noted that measures such as bonding offenders to be of good behaviour would have sent a strong message against violence in schools and helped restore public confidence in the justice system.</p>
<p>Beyond the specific incident, President Mahama warned that allowing such cases to end without consequences could embolden misconduct and weaken respect for teachers, particularly at a time when educators are increasingly facing threats and abuse in the line of duty.</p>
<p>He assured members of GNAT that his administration would take firm action against attacks on teachers, emphasizing that protecting educators is essential to maintaining order, integrity, and quality in the education sector.</p>";s:11:"category_id";s:2:"12";s:8:"image_id";s:2:"50";s:12:"optional_url";N;s:9:"pageviews";s:1:"3";s:13:"comment_count";s:1:"0";s:9:"need_auth";s:1:"0";s:12:"slider_order";s:1:"1";s:14:"featured_order";s:1:"1";s:12:"is_scheduled";s:1:"0";s:10:"visibility";s:1:"1";s:17:"show_right_column";s:1:"1";s:9:"post_type";s:7:"article";s:10:"video_path";N;s:13:"video_storage";s:5:"local";s:9:"image_url";N;s:9:"video_url";N;s:16:"video_embed_code";N;s:7:"user_id";s:1:"4";s:6:"status";s:1:"1";s:7:"feed_id";N;s:8:"post_url";N;s:13:"show_post_url";s:1:"0";s:17:"image_description";s:29:"President John Dramani Mahama";s:17:"show_item_numbers";s:1:"0";s:14:"is_poll_public";s:1:"1";s:15:"link_list_style";s:156:"a:3:{i:1;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}i:2;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}i:3;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}}";s:11:"recipe_info";N;s:9:"post_data";N;s:10:"updated_at";N;s:10:"created_at";s:19:"2026-01-05 13:16:44";s:10:"image_data";s:337:"img_bg::uploads/images/202512/image_870x580_6952aa4fd9816.jpg||img_df::uploads/images/202512/image_870x_6952aa4fe3372.jpg||img_sl::uploads/images/202512/image_694x532_6952aa4fece2d.jpg||img_md::uploads/images/202512/image_430x256_6952aa4ff3233.jpg||img_sm::uploads/images/202512/image_140x98_6952aa5002434.jpg||img_mi::jpg||img_st::local";s:13:"category_name";s:9:"Education";s:13:"category_slug";s:3:"edu";s:14:"category_color";s:7:"#2e7d32";s:15:"author_username";s:10:"Mary Adofo";s:11:"author_slug";s:10:"mary-adofo";s:15:"lang_short_form";s:2:"en";}i:6;O:8:"stdClass":45:{s:2:"id";s:2:"57";s:7:"lang_id";s:1:"1";s:5:"title";s:66:"GTEC Orders University of Ghana to Reverse 2025/2026 Fee Increases";s:4:"slug";s:65:"gtec-orders-university-of-ghana-to-reverse-20252026-fee-increases";s:10:"title_hash";N;s:8:"keywords";N;s:7:"summary";N;s:7:"content";s:2492:"<p>The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed the management of the University of Ghana to immediately reverse all fee increases and additional charges announced for the 2025/2026 academic year.</p>
<p>According to the Commission, publicly funded universities are not permitted to review or adjust student fees without following laid-down procedures, including securing Parliamentary approval, as required by law.</p>
<p>In a letter dated January 5, 2026, GTEC further instructed the university to credit all continuing students who paid fees above the previous academic year’s rates, with the excess carried forward into the next academic year.</p>
<p>For final-year students, the Commission directed the university to refund any excess amounts paid, based on the difference between the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic year fees.</p>
<p>The directive also requires the University of Ghana to revert all dues,  including SRC and GRASSAG dues,  to their previous academic year rates, and to suspend any newly introduced charges, such as the 75th Anniversary dues and Development Levy, if they were not already in existence.</p>
<p>The letter, signed by the Director-General of GTEC, Professor Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, was addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana and copied to key stakeholders, including the Minister of Education, the Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education, the Vice Chancellors of Ghana, and the Director of Internal Audit at the University of Ghana.</p>
<p>This directive follows widespread backlash from students and the public last week after reports emerged of over a 25 per cent increase in academic fees across all colleges of the University of Ghana for the 2025/2026 academic year.</p>
<p>In response to the uproar, the management of the university explained that the increases were largely driven by third-party charges imposed by student leadership, and not by university authorities themselves.</p>
<p>However, in its January 5 correspondence, GTEC referenced an earlier letter dated November 3, 2025, in which it cautioned that public tertiary institutions have, over the years, reviewed fees without adhering to the proper statutory approval processes, leading to implementation challenges.</p>
<p>GTEC reaffirmed its position that all fee adjustments in public tertiary institutions must strictly comply with legal and regulatory frameworks to protect students and ensure accountability.</p>";s:11:"category_id";s:2:"12";s:8:"image_id";s:2:"87";s:12:"optional_url";N;s:9:"pageviews";s:1:"2";s:13:"comment_count";s:1:"0";s:9:"need_auth";s:1:"0";s:12:"slider_order";s:1:"1";s:14:"featured_order";s:1:"1";s:12:"is_scheduled";s:1:"0";s:10:"visibility";s:1:"1";s:17:"show_right_column";s:1:"1";s:9:"post_type";s:7:"article";s:10:"video_path";N;s:13:"video_storage";s:5:"local";s:9:"image_url";N;s:9:"video_url";N;s:16:"video_embed_code";N;s:7:"user_id";s:1:"4";s:6:"status";s:1:"1";s:7:"feed_id";N;s:8:"post_url";N;s:13:"show_post_url";s:1:"0";s:17:"image_description";s:19:"University of Ghana";s:17:"show_item_numbers";s:1:"0";s:14:"is_poll_public";s:1:"1";s:15:"link_list_style";s:156:"a:3:{i:1;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}i:2;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}i:3;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}}";s:11:"recipe_info";N;s:9:"post_data";N;s:10:"updated_at";N;s:10:"created_at";s:19:"2026-01-05 12:22:13";s:10:"image_data";s:337:"img_bg::uploads/images/202601/image_870x580_695bac8c93ec2.jpg||img_df::uploads/images/202601/image_870x_695bac8c9ea90.jpg||img_sl::uploads/images/202601/image_694x532_695bac8ca870e.jpg||img_md::uploads/images/202601/image_430x256_695bac8cae239.jpg||img_sm::uploads/images/202601/image_140x98_695bac8cb1fdc.jpg||img_mi::jpg||img_st::local";s:13:"category_name";s:9:"Education";s:13:"category_slug";s:3:"edu";s:14:"category_color";s:7:"#2e7d32";s:15:"author_username";s:10:"Mary Adofo";s:11:"author_slug";s:10:"mary-adofo";s:15:"lang_short_form";s:2:"en";}i:7;O:8:"stdClass":45:{s:2:"id";s:2:"54";s:7:"lang_id";s:1:"1";s:5:"title";s:49:"GES Releases Calendar for 2025/2026 Academic Year";s:4:"slug";s:48:"ges-releases-calendar-for-20252026-academic-year";s:10:"title_hash";N;s:8:"keywords";N;s:7:"summary";s:99:"The release of the academic calendar from the Ghana Education Service for 2025/2026 academic  year.";s:7:"content";s:962:"<p></p>
<p>The Ghana Education Service (GES) has published the academic calendar for the 2025/2026 school year, providing a clear timetable to guide teaching and learning activities across the country’s pre-tertiary education system.</p>
<p>The calendar outlines key academic periods, including school reopening dates, term durations, vacation breaks and other important milestones for basic and second-cycle institutions. It is expected to help students, parents, teachers and school administrators plan effectively for the new academic year.</p>
<p>GES indicated that the schedule is designed to ensure smooth coordination of academic work nationwide and urged all stakeholders to familiarise themselves with the dates to avoid disruptions during the school year.</p>
<p>The Service further encouraged school authorities to strictly adhere to the calendar to promote consistency and effective delivery of the curriculum throughout the academic cycle.</p>";s:11:"category_id";s:2:"12";s:8:"image_id";s:2:"82";s:12:"optional_url";N;s:9:"pageviews";s:1:"8";s:13:"comment_count";s:1:"0";s:9:"need_auth";s:1:"0";s:12:"slider_order";s:1:"1";s:14:"featured_order";s:1:"1";s:12:"is_scheduled";s:1:"0";s:10:"visibility";s:1:"1";s:17:"show_right_column";s:1:"1";s:9:"post_type";s:7:"article";s:10:"video_path";N;s:13:"video_storage";s:5:"local";s:9:"image_url";s:0:"";s:9:"video_url";N;s:16:"video_embed_code";N;s:7:"user_id";s:1:"3";s:6:"status";s:1:"1";s:7:"feed_id";N;s:8:"post_url";N;s:13:"show_post_url";s:1:"0";s:17:"image_description";s:29:"Ghana Education Service (GES)";s:17:"show_item_numbers";s:1:"0";s:14:"is_poll_public";s:1:"1";s:15:"link_list_style";s:156:"a:3:{i:1;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}i:2;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}i:3;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}}";s:11:"recipe_info";N;s:9:"post_data";N;s:10:"updated_at";s:19:"2026-01-03 20:30:46";s:10:"created_at";s:19:"2026-01-03 15:42:56";s:10:"image_data";s:337:"img_bg::uploads/images/202601/image_870x580_695936743d0b3.jpg||img_df::uploads/images/202601/image_870x_695936744969c.jpg||img_sl::uploads/images/202601/image_694x532_6959367453863.jpg||img_md::uploads/images/202601/image_430x256_695936745a31e.jpg||img_sm::uploads/images/202601/image_140x98_6959367460d9d.jpg||img_mi::jpg||img_st::local";s:13:"category_name";s:9:"Education";s:13:"category_slug";s:3:"edu";s:14:"category_color";s:7:"#2e7d32";s:15:"author_username";s:12:"Hilda Appiah";s:11:"author_slug";s:12:"hilda-appiah";s:15:"lang_short_form";s:2:"en";}i:8;O:8:"stdClass":45:{s:2:"id";s:2:"44";s:7:"lang_id";s:1:"1";s:5:"title";s:75:"Education in Review: How 2025 Exposed the Cracks in Ghana’s School System";s:4:"slug";s:71:"education-in-review-how-2025-exposed-the-cracks-in-ghanas-school-system";s:10:"title_hash";N;s:8:"keywords";s:9:"Education";s:7:"summary";s:32:"Education system review for 2025";s:7:"content";s:2946:"<p>The year 2025 will be remembered not merely as a period of transition, but as a moment when long-standing weaknesses in Ghana’s education system could no longer be ignored. Beyond official explanations and inherited challenges, the year exposed systemic gaps that directly affected students, teachers, and institutions across the country.</p>
<p>While education analyst Hashmin Mohammed has described 2025 as a turning point for reform, the lived reality on the ground tells a more sobering story, one that raises critical questions about accountability, sustainability, and priorities within the sector.</p>
<p>At the basic level, many public schools continued to struggle with inadequate infrastructure, limited teaching materials, and inconsistent implementation of the school feeding programme. In some communities, parents reported that irregular feeding affected attendance and concentration, especially among children from low-income households.</p>
<p>Senior high schools faced mounting pressure as enrolment numbers outpaced infrastructure development. Dormitory congestion, stretched dining facilities, and concerns about student welfare reignited debates about the long-term viability of the Free Senior High School policy without corresponding investment.</p>
<p>Teacher welfare remained a major fault line. Delays in promotions, unpaid allowances, and expired recruitment windows affected morale nationwide. For many educators, 2025 became a year of uncertainty, with financial strain translating into diminished motivation in classrooms.</p>
<p>The situation extended to the examination system. Outstanding financial obligations to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) raised alarms about planning and fiscal discipline, prompting fears over the credibility and smooth administration of national examinations.</p>
<p>In tertiary education, some newly established public universities continued to operate under financial and infrastructural strain. Stalled projects, limited research funding, and staffing challenges pointed to deeper issues of expansion without consolidation.</p>
<p>Civil society groups argue that these challenges are not sudden developments, but the result of years of deferred decisions and weak oversight. They insist that explaining problems is no longer enough, citizens now expect timelines, measurable targets, and transparent use of education funds.</p>
<p>As Ghana moves forward, the significance of 2025 will depend on whether it becomes a genuine reset or simply another year of diagnosis without cure. For parents, teachers, and students, the demand is clear: an education system that works not just in policy documents, but in classrooms, dormitories, and lecture halls.</p>
<p>This article is informed by broader education-sector commentary, including analyses by education writer Hashmin Mohammed, while presenting an independent investigative public-interest perspective.</p>";s:11:"category_id";s:2:"12";s:8:"image_id";s:2:"68";s:12:"optional_url";N;s:9:"pageviews";s:1:"2";s:13:"comment_count";s:1:"0";s:9:"need_auth";s:1:"0";s:12:"slider_order";s:1:"1";s:14:"featured_order";s:1:"1";s:12:"is_scheduled";s:1:"0";s:10:"visibility";s:1:"1";s:17:"show_right_column";s:1:"1";s:9:"post_type";s:7:"article";s:10:"video_path";N;s:13:"video_storage";s:5:"local";s:9:"image_url";N;s:9:"video_url";N;s:16:"video_embed_code";N;s:7:"user_id";s:1:"4";s:6:"status";s:1:"1";s:7:"feed_id";N;s:8:"post_url";N;s:13:"show_post_url";s:1:"0";s:17:"image_description";s:21:"Basic school children";s:17:"show_item_numbers";s:1:"0";s:14:"is_poll_public";s:1:"1";s:15:"link_list_style";s:156:"a:3:{i:1;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}i:2;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}i:3;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}}";s:11:"recipe_info";N;s:9:"post_data";N;s:10:"updated_at";N;s:10:"created_at";s:19:"2026-01-01 07:09:48";s:10:"image_data";s:337:"img_bg::uploads/images/202601/image_870x580_69561d2266bc7.jpg||img_df::uploads/images/202601/image_870x_69561d2293ff1.jpg||img_sl::uploads/images/202601/image_694x532_69561d22c0171.jpg||img_md::uploads/images/202601/image_430x256_69561d22e4e22.jpg||img_sm::uploads/images/202601/image_140x98_69561d2316752.jpg||img_mi::jpg||img_st::local";s:13:"category_name";s:9:"Education";s:13:"category_slug";s:3:"edu";s:14:"category_color";s:7:"#2e7d32";s:15:"author_username";s:10:"Mary Adofo";s:11:"author_slug";s:10:"mary-adofo";s:15:"lang_short_form";s:2:"en";}i:9;O:8:"stdClass":45:{s:2:"id";s:2:"21";s:7:"lang_id";s:1:"1";s:5:"title";s:56:"GES Strict on Promotion Exams: No Index Number, No Entry";s:4:"slug";s:54:"ges-strict-on-promotion-exams-no-index-number-no-entry";s:10:"title_hash";N;s:8:"keywords";s:29:"Ghana Education Service (GES)";s:7:"summary";s:196:"The Ghana Education Service has clarified that only teachers who are shortlisted and issued an index number will be allowed to take the promotion examination on the 29th and 30th of December 2025.";s:7:"content";s:1697:"<p>The Ghana Education Service (GES) has clarified that only teachers who have been officially shortlisted and issued an index number will be allowed to take the upcoming promotion examinations. The exams are set to take place on Monday, 29 December, and Tuesday, 30 December 2025.</p>
<p>In a statement released by Prof. Smile Dzisi, Acting Deputy Director‑General in charge of Management Services, GES confirmed that all arrangements for the exams are in place. The Service warned that any teacher without a valid index number will not be permitted to enter examination centres.</p>
<p>The schedule for the exams is as follows:</p>
<p>Teachers seeking promotion to Assistant Director II and Principal Superintendent will write on Monday, 29 December, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.</p>
<p>Those aiming for Assistant Director I and Deputy Director positions will sit for their papers on Tuesday, 30 December, during the same hours.</p>
<p>GES explained that the shortlisting process followed strict eligibility criteria, meaning some applications were not considered. Teachers who qualified have received SMS notifications containing their Staff ID, index number, and assigned examination centres.</p>
<p>The Service urged teachers who did not receive an index number not to report to any exam centre, as they will be barred from writing the exams. Teachers who feel they were mistakenly left out are advised to submit their last promotion letter and proof of application to their Regional Education Offices for review.</p>
<p>Candidates are also required to present a valid national ID card on exam day and write their Staff ID and index number clearly on all examination papers.</p>";s:11:"category_id";s:2:"12";s:8:"image_id";s:2:"38";s:12:"optional_url";N;s:9:"pageviews";s:1:"1";s:13:"comment_count";s:1:"0";s:9:"need_auth";s:1:"0";s:12:"slider_order";s:1:"1";s:14:"featured_order";s:1:"1";s:12:"is_scheduled";s:1:"0";s:10:"visibility";s:1:"1";s:17:"show_right_column";s:1:"1";s:9:"post_type";s:7:"article";s:10:"video_path";N;s:13:"video_storage";s:5:"local";s:9:"image_url";N;s:9:"video_url";N;s:16:"video_embed_code";N;s:7:"user_id";s:1:"3";s:6:"status";s:1:"1";s:7:"feed_id";N;s:8:"post_url";N;s:13:"show_post_url";s:1:"0";s:17:"image_description";s:31:"Teacher's Promotion Examination";s:17:"show_item_numbers";s:1:"0";s:14:"is_poll_public";s:1:"1";s:15:"link_list_style";s:156:"a:3:{i:1;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}i:2;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}i:3;a:2:{s:5:"style";s:4:"none";s:6:"status";i:0;}}";s:11:"recipe_info";N;s:9:"post_data";N;s:10:"updated_at";N;s:10:"created_at";s:19:"2025-12-28 16:32:47";s:10:"image_data";s:337:"img_bg::uploads/images/202512/image_870x580_69515b2c14493.jpg||img_df::uploads/images/202512/image_870x_69515b2c23407.jpg||img_sl::uploads/images/202512/image_694x532_69515b2c3028a.jpg||img_md::uploads/images/202512/image_430x256_69515b2c39772.jpg||img_sm::uploads/images/202512/image_140x98_69515b2c3f76b.jpg||img_mi::jpg||img_st::local";s:13:"category_name";s:9:"Education";s:13:"category_slug";s:3:"edu";s:14:"category_color";s:7:"#2e7d32";s:15:"author_username";s:12:"Hilda Appiah";s:11:"author_slug";s:12:"hilda-appiah";s:15:"lang_short_form";s:2:"en";}}}