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…
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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…
During an interview with TV3 Ghana, the Acting Defence Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, announced that the government will recruit 10,000 personnel across Ghana’s security services. According to him, the recruitment will cover the Ghana Army, Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana Prisons Service, and the Ghana Fire Service. He emphasized that the 10,000 slots will be shared across all these services, not for a single institution. Nearly 60,000 Applied Dr. Ato Forson revealed that the recruitment exercise attracted almost 60,000 applicants, but only 10,000 will be selected. This has raised questions about what will happen to the…
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has raised serious concern over the non-payment of the research allowance top-up for staff of Akrokerri College of Education. According to CETAG, lecturers at Akrokerri College have not received their research allowance top-up, even though it is an important support meant to help them carry out academic research and other scholarly work. This situation has made teaching and research activities very difficult for the lecturers. Research allowance is given to lecturers to support activities such as writing academic papers, carrying out studies, attending conferences, and improving teaching methods. When this allowance…
Teachers and students, the 2026 second term is here, and preparation is very important. One of the best ways to teach well and learn better is to use a good lesson plan. That is why we have made it easy for you to get the 2026 Second Term Lesson Plan for Basic 7, Basic 8, and Basic 9 all in one place. This lesson plan is designed to help teachers teach well and help students understand their lessons better. What Is a Lesson Plan? A lesson plan is a simple guide that shows what a teacher will teach in class,…