The management of the National Service Scheme (NSS) has deployed 13,516 trained teachers from the country’s accredited Colleges of Education to undertake their one-year mandatory national service in basic and second-cycle schools across the country. This was contained in a statement released yesterday by the Acting Corporate Affairs Director of the NSS, Ambrose Entsiwah Jnr. […]
Prof. Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, a Law Lecturer at the University of Ghana, has expressed strong opposition to the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill recently passed by Parliament. In an interview on the Big Issue, on Citi TV, Prof Appiagyei-Atua argued that the dignity of individuals identifying as gays should not be compromised due to their sexual orientation. He described […] The post Anti-LGBTQ+
The Independent Power Producers Ghana (IPPs) have issued a stark warning that the country’s power sector challenges are on the brink of exacerbation. According to the Chamber, the sector is at risk of incurring an increased debt of approximately USD$1.8 billion to the IPPs alone by the close of 2024. This escalation is attributed to […] The post Power
The Director of Business Operations at Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has emphasized the pivotal choice facing Ghana regarding foreign aid and the potential economic consequences linked to the enactment of the Anti-Gay Bill. In light of the Ministry of Finance’s appeal to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to withhold assent to the recently passed anti-LGBTQ […] The post Anti-Gay
The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) have expressed their gratitude and satisfaction following the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-gay bill, by Ghana’s Parliament. The legislation, which criminalizes and prohibits LGBT activities, was approved on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, sparking criticism from various quarters, including […] The post Assent
A gender activist and research fellow with the Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy, and Documentation (CEGRAD), Dr. Amanda Odoi, has warned that the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-gay bill, will worsen brain drain in the country. The bill, which prohibits LGBTQ activities and their promotion, […] The post Passage
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has subtly expressed its concerns following the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill by Ghana’s Parliament. On February 28, 2024, Parliament approved the bill that criminalizes LGBTQ+ activities, as well as their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Those found guilty could face a jail term ranging from 6 months to 3 years, […] The post Passage
Ghana Scholarly Society, comprising of Ghanaian citizens and people of Ghanaian heritage living in abroad and working within the fields of academia, science or studying at the postgraduate research level, will organise a high conference and launch event from Wednesday, 19th June to Friday, 21st June, 2024. The event will take place at the University […]
Some UCC graduates are changing the narrative of University of Cape Coast being a University of Constant Confusion to a Constant Creativity by leading the entrepreneurship /industrialisation drive of the country. Ranking first in Ghana, West Africa and 4th in Africa in 2022, it comes with no shock at all that the school has foot […] The post UCC Alumni lead industrialisation
Prof Audrey Gadzekpo The passage of the anti-gay bill by Parliament on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 has generated reactions from the public and institutions alike. While some members of Read More... The post Mixed Reactions Greet Anti-Gay Bill appeared first on
Members of the various committees at the event The Vice-President and flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Wednesday, Februaury 28, 2024, inaugurated his Read More... The post NPP Inaugurates Campaign Team appeared first on DailyGuide
AN EDUCATIONAL LEGACY ROOTED IN COLONIALISM Ghana boasts one of Africa’s most educated populations, a trend underscored by a consistent surge in tertiary enrolment over the past 15 years. In 2022, Statista reported a noteworthy 635 thousand students engaged in tertiary education, reflecting an annual increase. This trajectory, rooted in the colonial experience, reveals the […] The post Navigating
Angel Carbonu, the President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), is advocating for dialogue to address issues in the free Senior High School (SHS) policy. He called for a sustainable solution to the problems in the educational sector, particularly the free SHS program. In an interview on The Point of View on Citi […] The post Conversation
The United States of America has expressed worry over the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-gay bill. Ghana’s Parliament passed the bill on Wednesday, February 28, after several debates, contributions, and some opposition to the bill. US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller, in a statement, indicated […] The post Anti-gay
Speaker Alban Bagbin Parliament has passed the anti-LGBT bill formally known as the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2021. The bill, which cracks down on the activities Read More... The post Anti-Gay Bill Passed – 3 Years Jail Term appeared first on
The University of Cape Coast has issued a warning to the public concerning the presence of fake online courses falsely claiming to be affiliated with the institution. UCC, in a statement dated Wednesday, February 28, 2024, cautioned the public to be wary and verify the legitimacy of any online course claiming association with UCC. According […] The post UCC
The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) has called on the government to scrap the 30% priority SHS placement system, which denies private school students placement in Category A schools. According to the association, the unfair system must be abolished as it impedes the rights of private school students. Speaking at the Ghana National […] The post Scrap 30%
The Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Winnie Byanyima, has expressed grave concerns over the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill in Ghana, commonly known as the anti-gay bill. The legislation, which criminalizes and prohibits LGBT activities, was approved on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, sparking criticism […] The post Passage
U.S Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer The U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has expressed worry over the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ bill by the Parliament of Ghana. In Read More... The post Anti-LGBTQ
By Prof. Samuel Lartey In the annals of human progress, each epoch witnesses the emergence of tools and technologies that redefine societal structures, from transportation and agriculture to administration and education. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of this evolutionary march, particularly in the domains of education, research, and development. While some view […] The post
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