Author: Amos Famouz

The Ghanaian Cedi is still struggling as it faces tough times against the US Dollar. According to today’s exchange rates from banks, Forex bureaus, and online money transfer services, the dollar could reach GHS17.00 by the end of September.According to Cedirate.com currently the average rate for $1 is GHS16.14, which has increased from GHS15.32 just three months ago, showing a depreciation of about 5.48% for the Cedi. Afriex Money Transfer reports the highest rate, selling $1 at GHS17.00, while MasterCard and Visa have rates of GHS16.85 and GHS16.84, respectively. The black market is also selling the dollar at about GHS16.00, which is…

Yesterday, a meeting took place involving the Ministry of Education (MoE), PRINCOF, GTEC, and TTAG. Below are the breakdown of the meeting 1. Feeding Component Refund for level 400s PRINCOF has confirmed that six months of feeding component arrears for Level 400 students have been credited to your accounts. For the first semester, you should receive GHC 960.00 (GHC 8.00 per day for 120 days). However, there was some confusion since you were given GHC 6.50 for the first two months, but GTEC has made up the difference. SEE ALSO: Dr. Bawumia the vice president of Ghana gave a hint about the teacher…

For the 2024 edition of NSMQ, 27 schools have been seeded. These schools have a strong history in the competition and are highly respected. Below are the list of the 27 seeded schools:SEE ALSO: Update on the Meeting Held by MoE, PRINCOF, GTEC, and TTAG at AH Hotel, Accra, Concerning Teacher Trainees Allowance, feeding and More 1. Wesley Girls’ High School2. Mpraeso SHS3. Bishop Herman College4. Osei Kyeretwie SHS5. Kumasi High School6. Achimota School7. Wesley Grammar School8. Anglican SHS, Kumasi 9. St. Louis SHS10. Opoku Ware School11. Osei Tutu SHS12. St. John’s School13. Pope John Seminary & SHS14. St. James Seminary…

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially started recruiting for 2024. They are looking for people to join as Regular Career Officers and Short Service Commission Officers. This was announced in Daily Graphic on Friday, September 13, 2024. To apply, you need to buy a scratch card for GHe350.00. These cards are available at selected Ghana Post offices around the country. Apply here and submit your application. The deadline to submit your application is Friday, October 11, 2024.The Ghana Armed Forces has warned the public not to use middlemen or agents to help with the recruitment process. They do not work…

Maggi cubes were first made in 1886 by a Swiss man named Julius Maggi. He created them to help low-income workers and the poor who couldn’t afford meat and fish because of the high cost. These cubes were designed to give food the flavor of meat and fish at a cheaper price. MUST READ: How to stay safe on WhatsApp After the Berlin Conference in 1886, colonial powers were allowed to export their products to Africa. Julius Maggi realized that if people in Europe struggled to afford meat, the situation would be even worse in Africa. He saw a good business opportunity…

Teacher trainees affiliated with the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) have raised concerns about their exam results. According to the trainees, the results displayed on the university’s online portals are not matching the ones they originally saw on notice boards and in exam offices. For a long time, trainees affiliated with UEW did not have access to an online portal. The only way they could view their results was by physically visiting their exam offices or checking the notice boards. Things changed when UEW introduced online portals for these trainees, aiming to make it easier for them to check their…

Delayed Allowances Are Better Than None: Dr. Bawumia Tells Nursing and Teacher Trainees.Recently, both nursing and teacher trainees have expressed concerns about the delays in receiving their allowances. Many of these students depend on these payments for daily necessities like rent, transportation, and school-related expenses. It’s understandable that this has caused frustration, leading to public discussions.SEE ALSO: Ghana Increases Cocoa Producer Price for 2024/2025 SeasonDuring a recent speech, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia addressed the issue, acknowledging the students’ concerns. He emphasized an important point: delayed allowances, while frustrating, are still better than not receiving any at all. Being a…

The Producer Price Review Committee (PPRC) has announced a big increase in the price of cocoa for the 2024/2025 season. The new price is now GH¢48,000 per tonne of cocoa. This is a major jump of 129% compared to the price from September 2023. This means cocoa farmers in Ghana will now get more money for their crops. For each 64kg bag of cocoa, farmers will earn GH¢3,000. This change is effective from today, September 11, 2024.SEE ALSO: UTAG Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Illegal Mining, Demands Total Ban by the end of September 2024.This price increase is expected to help…

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has issued a stern ultimatum to the government, demanding a complete ban on illegal mining, also known as “galamsey.” SEE ALSO: Ghana Police Has Arrested 487 Members of QNET Ponzi Scheme in KumasiThe association warns that if their call is not heeded, they will initiate a nationwide strike by the end of September 2024. UTAG expressed deep frustration with the government’s efforts to tackle the menace of illegal mining. The association described these initiatives as “failed and corruption-infested militarized battles,” suggesting that the state-led operations like Operation Vanguard and Operation Flashout have done little to…

The National Service Authority has officially released postings for 106,223 university graduates, marking the beginning of their journey to serve and contribute to national development. As of September 6, 2024, the postings for the 2024/2025 service year are live! This cohort includes Ghanaian graduates from accredited universities, those who completed studies abroad, defaulters, and private applicants. A mop-up exercise will follow to ensure everyone is assigned.SEE ALSO: New Academic Calendar For Basic shools In Ghana 2024 / 2025 Academic YearTo start this new chapter, follow these simple steps:1. Check Your Placement: Visit (link unavailable) to see where you’ve been posted.2.…