Author: Amos Famouz

A document claiming that the Ghana Education Service (GES) is recruiting 48,000 teaching and non-teaching staff is currently circulating on social media and WhatsApp platforms. Many people have already started sharing it, believing it to be real. However, this notice is FAKE, and the public must be very careful. This article explains why the notice is fake, the dangers involved, and what applicants should do to protect themselves. What the Fake Notice Claims The fake letter claims that: GES is recruiting 48,000 teaching and non-teaching staff Applicants should apply through a website or send details to a Gmail address…

The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has officially opened applications for the Undergraduate Local Scholarship for the 2025/2026 Academic Year. This scholarship is meant to support Ghanaian students who are studying in public tertiary institutions across the country. If you are an undergraduate student and need financial support to continue your education, this article will explain everything you need to know in simple and clear words. Who Is the Scholarship For? The GETFund Undergraduate Local Scholarship is available to students studying Diploma, HND, and Degree programmes in recognized public tertiary institutions in Ghana. The scholarship is meant to help…

The President of the Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG), Nanija Divine, has expressed deep concern over the impact of the ongoing CETAG strike on teacher trainees across the country, describing the situation as both academically and financially damaging. Explaining the challenges, he said, “Because of the new IN-IN-OUT policy, teacher trainees are currently undertaking their macro teaching outside campus. They are not using school facilities; instead, they have rented accommodation in towns where they are teaching.” He noted that the first semester of the programme is designed to be completed entirely off-campus and is expected to end on 7th…

Speaking on Joy News’ The Probe, the President of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) presidents  Mr. Maxwell Bunu, has raised serious concerns about how government is handling issues affecting college tutors. According to him, government paid only half of the money owed to CETAG members, even though the association is currently on strike. He said this partial payment does not solve the problem and shows a lack of full commitment from government. What Is the CETAG Strike About? The CETAG strike is mainly about conditions of service, outstanding allowances, and salary-related issues affecting tutors in Colleges…

The ongoing CETAG strike has once again brought tension into Ghana’s Colleges of Education. Lecturers are on strike, students are at home, academic calendars are disturbed, and frustration is growing. Many people are asking one big question: Who is really to blame for this strike? Is it CETAG, PRINCOF, GTEC, or the Government? This article takes a simple look at the issue so everyone can understand what is happening. What Is CETAG and Why Are They on Strike? CETAG means College of Education Teachers Association of Ghana. It is the group that represents tutors in the Colleges of Education. According…

The National Teaching Council (NTC) has announced the 2026 Resit and New Registration GTLE for teachers and teacher trainees in Ghana. This announcement brings hope to many candidates who want to obtain their teaching license or improve their previous results. If you are a teacher trainee, a graduate from a College of Education, or a trained teacher who has not yet passed the NTC exam, this is your chance. This article explains the important dates, who should register, why the exam is important, and how to prepare well. Key Dates for the 2026 NTC Exams All candidates should take note of…

Earlier today, January 15  the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) met with the leadership of the Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) to introduce a new Teacher Trainee Allowance Portal. This engagement was aimed at explaining how the new system works and how teacher trainees can use it without difficulty. The meeting brought together officials from SLTF and national leaders of TTAG. During the session, SLTF officials demonstrated the features of the newly introduced portal and explained the steps involved in accessing and managing allowance-related information. Purpose of the Engagement The main goal of the engagement was to equip TTAG…

The Ghana Scholarships Secretariat has officially announced the opening of applications for the Japanese Government MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship for the 2026 academic year. This scholarship opportunity is specially designed for trained teachers in Ghana who wish to further their studies in Japan. The announcement was issued on 13th October, 2025, and it is for immediate circulation. This scholarship forms part of the long-standing educational cooperation between the Government of Ghana and the Government of Japan. It aims to improve the professional skills of teachers by giving them the chance to study in a well-advanced educational system. Who Is Eligible…

The National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education, Ghana (PRINCOF), has announced a change in the reopening date for all public Colleges of Education across the country. According to an official letter issued by PRINCOF, the earlier resumption date of Monday, 19th January 2026, has now been postponed to Monday, 9th February 2026. Why the Date Was Changed PRINCOF explained that the decision was taken to allow colleges enough time to prepare properly before students and staff return to campus. The extra weeks will help schools complete important internal arrangements needed for effective teaching and learning. These preparations…

The National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education, Ghana (PRINCOF), has officially explained why the resumption date for all public Colleges of Education was changed. Initially, students and staff were expected to resume academic work on Monday, 19th January 2026. However, PRINCOF has now moved the reopening date to Monday, 9th February 2026. This decision has raised questions among students, parents, and college staff. Below are the key reasons behind the change. 1. Need for Proper Preparation One major reason for the postponement is to allow colleges enough time to prepare adequately for the new academic activities. According to…