By Kofi Asamoah Asamoah-Okyere For far too long, Ghanaians have neglected the pressing issue of substance abuse among the youth—those in the formative years of adolescence and young adulthood, typically ranging from 15 to 24 according to the UN— leading to unprecedented levels of addiction. Contrary to popular belief—both globally and in Ghana—addiction is not…
The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) inaugurated the School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM) Chapter of its Alumni Association to foster alumni engagement and institutional development. The Global President of UHAS Alumni Association, Mr. Gabriel Agbanyo, speaking at ceremony held in Ho pledged to ensure that UHAS Alumni remains an integral part of the…
MTN Ghana Foundation Hands Over Ultra-Modern ICT Center to Yilo Krobo SHS MTN Ghana Foundation has officially handed over a state-of-the-art ICT center to Yilo Krobo Senior High School (SHS) in the Eastern Region, reinforcing its commitment to advancing education and technology in Ghana. The newly commissioned facility, valued at GHS 1.3 million, is equipped…
Six KNUST Students Awarded Scholarships by Francis Faki Amanquah Foundation The Francis Faki Amanquah Foundation (FFAF), an international non-governmental organization (NGO), has awarded scholarships to six students from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) studying Computer Science and Computer Engineering. The latest scholarship presentation, held last Friday at KNUST, marks the second…
The World Bank Country Director for Ghana, , Robert Taliercio, along with the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu and other dignitaries, has visited St. Presby Primary (Osu) and Father Campbell SVD Center (Weija). Both institutions are beneficiaries of the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP), and the visit aimed to assess the progress of…
The Director General of Ghana TVET Service, Mr. David Prah, has officially resigned from his position, bringing an end to a remarkable tenure marked by significant reforms and achievements in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector. His resignation marks the conclusion of a period of transformative leadership that has left an indelible…
Perseus Mining Ghana Sponsors 176 Tertiary Students’ Education The Perseus Mining Ghana Limited (PMGL) has disbursed a total of GHC 276,658.00 to 176 students within their catchment communities to support their education. The move is part of their corporate social responsibility of improving access to education and bridging the gaps to quality education amongst their…
Epic deals await prospective buyers at the Hisense Black Friday Blowout, happening from November 28 to 30. A release from the Hisesnse Ghana Marketing department stated “Hisense Ghana is unleashing massive discounts on a huge range of products, so you can upgrade your home for less.” It added “Here’s what awaits you:…
Math Queen Crowned to mark National STEM Day Mobile Web Ghana, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Ghana, has organized the “Crowning the Math Queen” competition to celebrate National STEM Day. Held at the American Corner in Accra, the event is part of an ongoing monthly STEM Series to inspire young girls to develop confidence…
Education Minister Hon. Yaw Osei Adutwum has hailed the transformative impact of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) on Ghana’s educational infrastructure, calling it a cornerstone of the nation’s educational progress. Highlighting GETFund’s 20-year contribution to education, the Minister commended its efforts to advance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and implement key infrastructure…
