The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has announced the commencement of applications for its undergraduate sandwich programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year. Prospective students who meet the admission requirements are encouraged to apply through the university’s official admissions platform. The sandwich programmes are designed to provide flexible learning opportunities for individuals seeking to further their education while balancing work and other commitments. How to Apply Interested applicants must first purchase an official E-Voucher, which serves as the access code for the online application process. The E-Voucher is available at a fee of GH¢220.00 and can be obtained from…
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The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the official academic calendar for the 2026/2027 school year for all public and private basic schools across the country. The schedule applies to Kindergarten, Primary, and Junior High Schools and provides important dates for school reopening, vacations, mid-term breaks, and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The calendar, announced by GES through its Public Relations Unit on May 6, 2026, is intended to help school administrators, teachers, parents, guardians, and learners plan effectively for the upcoming academic year. First Term Schedule The first term of the 2026/2027 academic year is expected…
Users of MTN Ghana Mobile Money services will begin paying a new fee when transferring money from their MoMo wallets to bank accounts starting June 1, 2026. According to the new update, all transfers from MTN MoMo wallets to bank accounts will attract a 0.75% charge per transaction. However, the fee has been capped at GH¢5, meaning no customer will pay more than GH¢5 on a single transfer. The new charge applies only to transfers from MoMo wallets directly into bank accounts. Other Mobile Money transactions are not affected by this adjustment. For example: If a customer transfers GH¢100 from…
Teacher trainees across the country are still waiting patiently for the payment of their allowance arrears. Many students have raised concerns about the delay, as the allowance helps them to support their daily needs, transportation, feeding, and academic expenses in school. The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) has assured teacher trainees that efforts are being made to ensure that the delayed allowance arrears are released as soon as possible. TTAG stated that they are working hard and engaging the relevant authorities, especially the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), to make sure payments are made. The delay in…
The Environmental Protection Authority has announced that all styrofoam products, also known as takeaway packs or foam containers, will be banned in Ghana starting from January 1, 2027. This new policy means that the production, importation, sale, distribution, and use of styrofoam products will no longer be allowed across the country. The decision follows an earlier announcement made by John Dramani Mahama during the 2025 World Environment Day celebration on June 5. At the event, the President explained that the government plans to stop the use of styrofoam in order to reduce plastic waste and protect the environment. In a…
The National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic year for public Colleges of Education in Ghana. The calendar contains important dates for reporting to school, macro teaching, examinations, vacations, and reopening for all levels. Level 400 students are expected to report early for orientation and macro teaching activities, while Levels 100, 200, and 300 students will begin their first semester in November 2025. Below is the full academic calendar in table form. Date Activity Remarks 1st Nov., 2025 Level 400 students report to campus for orientation towards Macro Teaching Level 400 8th…
The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare, has criticised the continued payment of teacher trainee allowances in Ghana, saying the policy is not the best use of the country’s money. Speaking in an interview on TV3’s Agenda programme on Tuesday, May 12, Mr. Asare said the huge amount spent on trainee allowances every year could instead be used to employ more teachers across the country. According to him, the government spent about GH¢203 million on teacher trainee allowances in 2025 alone. He believes this amount could help the country recruit hundreds of teachers to improve education delivery. “The…
The National Service Authority (NSA) has officially announced that the February 2026 allowance for National Service Personnel (NSP) has been successfully paid. This brings relief to many service personnel across the country who have been waiting for their allowance. According to the NSA, the payment covers the following groups: General Enrolment (2025/2026 service year)Nurses (2025/2026 continuing NSP) Teachers (2025/2026 who have completed NSP) In addition, the Authority stated that service personnel who were previously flagged but have now resolved their issues have also been paid. All eligible service personnel are advised to check their GhanaPay accounts to confirm that they…