The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has promised to improve upon the government’s educational policy, the Free Senior High School (Free SHS). The vice president stated that the government recorded the highest-ever level of enrollment in SHS, with around 500,000 students in 2023. Outlining his vision for the country in […] The post I’ll
Parliament has approved a custodial sentence of a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years for the willful promotion, sponsorship, or support of LGBTQ+ activities. Persons caught in the act would also be subjected to a minimum sentence of 6 months and a maximum sentence of 3 years. During parliamentary proceedings on […] The post Parliament approves
Members of Parliament (MPs) recited the National Pledge in the House yesterday to open the fourth session of the Eighth Parliament, pledging allegiance to the country. This was done after Read More... The post MPs Recite National Pledge appeared first on DailyGuide
Parliament has directed Prof. Kenneth Attafuah, the Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), to refund over GHc98,000 deducted from the Authority’s Account as penalty for the delayed transfer of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) contributions. The NIA, having failed to remit SSNIT contributions promptly, covered the penalty using the Authority’s funds. […] The post PAC
The Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has announced that the parliament’s updated standing orders have led to the formation of an Economic Committee. This committee comprises MPs with expertise in economics, enhancing their ability to seek professional advice. Their primary role will be to scrutinize the implications of government loan agreements meticulously. Mr. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, in an […] The post Parliamentary
The 2022 cohort of the Graduate Trainee Programme of Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated 10 Computers and other learning materials to the Lume-Avete Basic School in the Akatsi South District of the Volta Region. Morris Effah, the Graduate Trainee lead, said the team was inspired by a viral video depicting a teacher conducting an ICT […] The post Stanbic
Members of the National Association of Institutional Suppliers say they will proceed with a planned picket over the government’s refusal to pay all arrears owed them. The association, a key player in supplying school uniforms, house dresses, and school clothes to senior high schools across Ghana, is owed two years of arrears by the government. […] The post Suppliers
Fitch Solutions, an international rating agency, says a gradual improvement in investor sentiment and a US$600 million International Monetary Fund (IMF) disbursement will keep the exchange rate stable. In a report detailing interest rate and inflationary dynamics for 2024, the rating agency said it predicted that the disbursement and investor sentiments would keep the cedis […] The post IMF
James Klutse Avedzi The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has ordered the immediate arrest of the Northern Regional Director and Accountant of the National Sports Authority (NSA). The Read More... The post NSA Director Hot Over GH¢ 160k appeared first on
Effective Tuesday, February 6, parliamentarians will commence sessions by reciting the National Pledge, marking the implementation of the new standing orders. This significant change in the new standing orders introduces a requirement for heads of state of institutions to directly appear before Parliament to address queries related to their agencies. The shift contrasts with the […] The post New
Academic City University College has reaffirmed its commitment to provide world-class education in response to the needs of the modern world. According to President and Provost Prof. Fred McBagonluri, the university is continuing to revolutionise higher education in Africa by developing the next generation of leaders who will make significant contributions to the continent’s growth. […] The post
Students with disabilities from the University of Education, Winneba, and Cape Coast University have picketed at the Scholarship Secretariat in Accra to demand the release of long-overdue scholarship funds promised by the government. The aggrieved students, represented by the Association of Students with Disabilities, claim the lack of funds jeopardizes their education. The group leader, […] The post Students
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has called on the Electoral Commission to reconsider its decision to discard the use of indelible ink in the upcoming 2024 general elections. The Electoral Commission has suggested abandoning the use of indelible ink in the December polls, a proposal strongly opposed by the Minority caucus in Parliament. […] The post Don’t
The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called on stakeholders to adopt a comprehensive strategy to address the issues with the state of football in the country. He made this statement during the first meeting of the fourth session of Parliament following Ghana’s early exit from the 2023 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire. “The Black […] The post It’s
Republic Bank Ghana Limited has presented fifty life jackets to the Municipal Education Directorate in the Weija Gbawe Municipality for onward distribution to school children at Faanaa in the Weija Gbawe Municipality. Faanaa is an island community where children who want to access education have to go through the struggles of crossing the estuary using […] The post Republic
In the intricate tapestry of education, schools stand as monumental pillars with the profound potential to shape not only the intellectual development but also the holistic well-being of future generations. As a devoted Health Education Expert, I am driven to explore the multi-faceted role that schools play in instilling life-long habits, fostering a culture of […] The post Role
The University Challenge is an unprecedented opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs. This challenge offers the largest entrepreneurial prize in the country, with a reward of one million Ghana cedis. In a nation grappling with a high unemployment rate, entrepreneurs often struggle to secure the necessary capital to fund their innovative ideas. However, through this challenge, individuals […] The post
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, says he is worried about the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Parliament over the exit of experienced lawmakers from the house. Many seasoned legislators from both sides of the House have either announced their decision not to seek re-election or lost in parliamentary primaries. In an interview on […] The post NDC,
A parent of a Bechem Presbyterian Senior High School (PRESEC) student has appealed to the Ghana Education Service (GES) to investigate the circumstances leading to the severe beating of his son by a teacher at the school. Currently, the victim is on admission and responding to treatment at the Bechem Government Hospital in the Tano […] The post Bechem:
Final-year students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) say they are bearing the brunt of the ongoing strike by the Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWUG). The students lament that they are unable to access key facilities like the university’s library to proceed with their research work and other academic […] The post KNUST students
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