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The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has asked the University of Ghana (UG) to reduce the cost of staying in university hostels. He wants the fee to be reduced from GHC 3,000 to GHC 2,500 for both new and continuing students.On February 6, 2025, Haruna Iddrisu met with the Vice Chancellor of UG, Prof. Nana Aba Amfo, and the Student Representative Council (SRC) at the Ministry of Education in Accra. During the meeting, he made it clear that the fees should be lowered.SEE ALSO: [Watch Video] “There is no way you should be feeding a student at the tertiary level offhand”…

The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has given the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) one week to release the withheld results of some 2024 WASSCE candidates.At a press briefing on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, NUGS President Daniel Korley Botchway warned that if WAEC fails to comply, students will protest nationwide. “They should release it within a week, failing which, we are going to commence a series of protests occupying their offices nationwide. And we’ll make sure that we are going to make it uncomfortable for them,” Mr. Botchway stated.He further added, “If they cannot do the work, they should…

The issue of teacher trainee allowances has been a hot topic in Ghana for many years. Recently, the Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu made a statement that has sparked discussions again. He said: “There is no way you should be feeding a student at the tertiary level offhand. We will work out a transition from the allowance into an enhanced student loan for them to feed themselves but in the interim they will still get the allowance.” Watch the video belowThis statement raises important questions: Should teacher trainees continue receiving allowances, or should they be given student loans instead? SEE ALSO: Teacher…

The 29th TTAG Day Celebration took place at Savannah College of Education, bringing together teacher trainees from across the country. This annual event served as a platform to reflect on the progress of the Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) and to renew efforts toward improving education and welfare in Colleges of Education. A Call for Better Conditions in Colleges of EducationDuring the event, the leadership of TTAG emphasized the need for unity in advocating for better social and academic conditions in Public Colleges of Education. “Now more than ever, we must join together in all our campuses to demand…

The Education Minister has hinted that the government may remove the teacher trainee allowance. This news has sparked discussions among teacher trainees and education stakeholders. What’s Next? The government has promised to improve the student loan scheme as a replacement for the allowance. This means that teacher trainees may have to apply for loans to support their education instead of receiving a direct allowance. How Will the Loan Work?Under the proposed system, teacher trainees will take loans to fund their education. After completing school and securing employment, the loan repayment will be deducted directly from their salaries. This means…

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed an eight-member committee to organize the National Education Forum. The committee, chaired by former Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Professor George K. T. Oduro, has been given just two weeks to submit its report and plan. The other members of the committee include: Professor Goski Alabi Professor Rosemary Bosu Samuel Awuku, Ph.D. Professor Smile Dzisi Kofi Asare Stephen Owusu Inusah Shiraz Key Objectives of the Forum The appointed planning committee has been given clear Terms of Reference (TOR) to guide their work. The forum aims to bring together key stakeholders…

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According to national TTAG President One month allowance has been paid.Teacher trainees in various Colleges of Education across Ghana have finally received their second-semester allowance for the 2024 academic year. Teacher Trainees allowance are advised to Visit any nearby e zwich vender to check SEE ALSO: Three Profitable Online Businesses You Can Start With No Money The government has disbursed one month’s worth of allowances, which amounts to GHC 400 per trainee. However, just like previous payments, a 50% deduction (GHC 200) has been made by the respective colleges to cover feeding fees. Additionally, further deductions have been made, leaving each trainee…

The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) has taken action to address the delay in releasing examination results for Colleges of Education. The President of TTAG, Soale Razak, along with some National Executive Council (NEC) members, visited four mentoring universities to discuss the issue and find solutions.Universities TTAG Engaged The TTAG team visited:Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)University for Development Studies (UDS)University of Education, Winneba (UEW)University of Ghana (UG) SEE ALSO: Government Resolves CETAG Migration onto University Grades StructureKNUSTThe TTAG team visited KNUST on January 15, 2025, where they were received by the Dean of the Faculty of Education,…

The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has released good news for members of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG). In a press statement issued on January 27, 2025, the FWSC shared progress regarding the migration of CETAG members onto the university grades structure. Key Highlights of the Announcement:Formation of a Migration CommitteeTo address CETAG’s concerns, the government created a Migration Committee on August 29, 2024. This committee included representatives from the FWSC, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Ministry of Finance (MoF), Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD), Ministry of Education (MoE), and the National Conference of Principals…