Author: Amos Famouz

The electoral commission of Ghana has announced two days extension of the ongoing voter registration.The exercise, originally scheduled to end on May 27, will now continue until Wednesday, May 29, 2024.A statement from the commission explained that this extension is a remedial measure to address network issues that disrupted the process during the first two days.“This arrangement compensates for the network challenges experienced at the start of the registration exercise. The commission is committed to ensuring all eligible voters have the opportunity to register.“We encourage all eligible citizens who have not yet registered to visit the commission’s office in their…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the dates for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates.The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the dates for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates. The exam will take place from October 25th to December 18th, 2024. This examination is open to:- Students in remedial schools- Candidates who want to improve their grades after writing the WASSCE for school candidates- Workers who need a pass in one or more subjects for personal developmentCheck the price list on each subject According…

American jobs sponsor details below.The American government has announced a new initiative to issue over 66,000 job visa cards for 2024. This is a fantastic opportunity for students and unemployed individuals to apply and potentially secure a job in the United States. Key Points:- Open Applications: The application process is now open.- Eligibility: Everyone is eligible to apply with no age limit.- Target Audience: Students and unemployed individuals are especially encouraged to apply.- Application Deadline: Make sure to apply before the application period closes.- Selection Process: It’s a chance to try your luck; you might be selected!Don’t miss this opportunity to…

Internet Outage: Undersea Cable Repairs CompletedThe National Communications Authority (NCA) has announced the completion of repairs on four undersea cables that were damaged in March 2024.The repairs began on March 29 at the crossing with the sub-sea canyon off the coast of Abidjan known as Le Trou Sans Fond Canyon and were completed on May 8, 2024.In a press statement on May 22, the NCA reported that the repairs on the South Atlantic Telecommunication Cable 3 (SAT-3) were finished on April 6, the African Coast to Europe (ACE) on April 17, the West Africa Cable System (WACS) on April 29,…

SECTION A: TEACHING STAFF i. Categories and Qualifications • Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer: Applicants must have a terminal degree (PhD) in a relevant subject area and must have attained the position of Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer from a recognized tertia- ry/research institution at the time of application. Applicants must show a strong research profile, evi- denced by peer-reviewed publications, presentation at academic conferences, published books/chapters, inventions, or evidence of applied research leading to community or industrial applications. • Lecturer: Applicants must have a terminal degree (PhD) in a relevant subject area. Post qualification expe- rience in a Lecturer’s grade from a recognized…

In order to ensure a smooth administration of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) 2024, educational authorities have opened applications for qualified teachers to work as invigilators. This opportunity presents great potential for those selected, but comes with a set of requirements that must be met.Qualifications and Application ProcessApplicants must have a minimum of two years teaching experience and must submit a well-written application letter approved by the headteacher and school improvement and support officer (SISO). Headteachers are not eligible to apply in order to ensure a fair selection process.How to ApplyInterested candidates should send a letter of application to…

Former TTAG President, H.E Jephthah Kwame Sefah (Captain), addressed the audience at the Accra College of Education’s handing over and induction ceremony on May 18th, 2024, providing crucial updates on trainee allowances. He announced that the payment of outstanding allowances would take no less than two months, and clarified that the usual payment of GH¢ 200 would be made directly to trainees’ E-zwich cards, contradicting previous reports of GH¢ 149.00. Trainees can expect to receive at least two months’ worth of allowances in the coming days. Notably, the allowance amount has been increased to GH¢ 200, a welcome change for trainees. Additionally,…

A lecturer at a university’s custom Campus has sparked outrage among students after threatening to impose academic sanctions and demanding financial contributions to replace his stolen smartphone. The incident occurred during an “Introduction to Computer Science” session, where the lecturer claimed his Tecno Spark 10 Pro smartphone went missing from his desk.In a desperate attempt to retrieve his phone, the lecturer warned students that he would give them an F in exams if they didn’t contribute to buying him a new phone with 16GB of RAM and 256GB storage capacity. He insisted that all students, including those from the School…

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana (N&MC) has collaborated with the University of Huddersfield and the University of Liverpool to deliver a comprehensive three-day capacity-building training program. The event, held in Accra, brought together professional staff and Management Information System (MIS) personnel from the N&MC’s Head Office and regional branches. The primary objective was to equip participants with a thorough understanding of the revalidation processes, enabling them to effectively disseminate this vital information to their peers.The N&MC aims to introduce a revalidation policy for nurses and midwives in 2026, and this training program marks a crucial step towards achieving…

The following regulations shall apply to all students admitted to the University commencing academic year 2003/2004. The GPA regulations shall apply to all other students from 2006/2007 onwards.(a) The class of degree to be awarded shall be determined on the basis of weighted (programme) Grade Point Average (GPA).(b) In the calculation of the weighted (programme) GPA, a weight of zero shall be attached to all Level I courses.(c) Levels II and III courses shall have equal weight (credit for credit) in the determination of the weighted (programme) GPA.(d) Core courses satisfying the requirements of Specials, Majors and Minors must be…