Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister of Education, says no student in the public universities will pay utility bills from next academic year. This is intended to lessen the financial burden on students and increase access to tertiary education in the country. Dr Opoku Prempeh, who announced this at the third …
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Ghanaian Musician Nana Sika releases first single titled ‘Kwadonto’
Ghanaian musician Isaac Ofori Sika known in music circles as Nana Sika has officially released his first single titled ‘Kwaadonto’. The talented highlife musician who has uncountable songs in his music box said though it has taken him too long to come out with a single he believes his first …
Read More »Meet‘6-year old’ Oxford University Student Joshua Beckford
A 6-year-old boy, Joshua Beckford from Tottenham, is the youngest to ever attend Oxford University. Joshua Beckford has been featured in a number of news reports and has confirmed in interviews, his admission into Oxford University to study Philosophy and History when he was six years old. A photo, which …
Read More »BREAKING NEWS: Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for coronavirus
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for COVID-19, Portugal’s Football Federation said in a statement on its website on Tuesday. The 35-year-old Juventus striker will miss Wednesday’s UEFA Nations League game against Sweden. In a statement, the Portuguese federation said “well, he has no symptoms and is in isolation.” …
Read More »No UCC student has been attacked by armed robbers – Sch. Mgt.
Management of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has denied reports that two students have been killed by armed robbers. Twitter has been awash with rumours that armed robbers stormed a lecture hall on Monday night and attacked students who were learning and robbed them of their money, mobile phones, …
Read More »COVID-19: Effects Of Online Education
Juornalist Kwaku Justice who participated in an online workshop organized by renowned Down To Earth Magazine ( www.downtoearth.org) and Centre For Science and Environment ( CSE- www.cseindia.org) on the subject ” REPORTING ON CLIMATE CHANGE “, both in New Delhi in India via zoom with his colleagues Ghanaian journalists and that was his …
Read More »Boeing in talks to set up office in Ghana
American aircraft manufacturer, Boeing, is exploring the possibility of setting up a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Ghana to serve the West Africa sub-region. Grounding of the plane maker’s 737 Max by airlines over safety concerns after two deadly accidents, canceled 737 Max orders, compensation to clients and …
Read More »Govt introduces one-year course to upgrade teachers
The Ministry of Education through Ghana Education Service has collaborated with the University of Cape Coast to run a three-semester programme to upgrade all Diploma holding teachers to the Degree level. The move is to ensure that the minimum qualification required to teach in any school in Ghana is the …
Read More »Oil contracts cancelled over Coronavirus
The coronavirus has led to the cancellation of some petroleum contracts, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Commission, Egbert Faibille Jnr., has disclosed. Egbert Faibille also indicated that the impact of the COVID-19 induced contract cancellation affected local jobs in the oil and gas sector. “The consequential effect of the …
Read More »Akufo-Addo launches ‘For Better Business Together’ programme
President Nana Akufo-Addo has launched “For Better Business Together (4BBT)” programme to help the country in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ensure COVID-19 economic recovery. The initiative, under the auspices of the Ministry of Business Development of Ghana, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and …
Read More »Cancellation of oil, gas contracts: 500 workers to lose jobs
Ninety-eight upstream oil and gas contracts valued at $389 million, have been cancelled due to the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Contracts awarded by Aker Energy, AGM, Eni, GOSCO and Springfield between the fourth quarter of last year and the first quarter of this year were affected. As a …
Read More »Presentation Of Awards: To Lotte Company Limited By The Government Of Ghana
In 2019 Ghana National Famers Day Awards, Lotte Company Limited was adjudged as deserving recognition for promoting Ghana Cocoa. However, Lotte was unable to attend the 35th National Farmer’s Day Celebration held in the Volta Regional Capital, Ho, on 6th December, 2019. During this year’s National Farmers’ Day celebration, …
Read More »Government Abandoned Ahodwo Akuapeng Anorfo School Project – Nana Opare Amankwa II
The Paramount chief of Ahodwo Akuapeng Anorfo community in the Ashanti Region has accused the government of abandoning the Ahodwo Akuapeng Anorfo School Project. He said, the community has managed to raise funds for the construct Junior High School but due to financial constraints the project has been abandoned. A …
Read More »You are undisputed kings of NSMQ – Akufo-Addo celebrates Legon Presec
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has congratulated the Presbyterian Boys Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon for emerging as winners of the 2020 edition of the much talked about competition. The President described the schools as the undisputed kings of the National Science and Maths Quiz after they clinched their sixth …
Read More »PRESEC wins 2020 NSMQ to make it No. 6
Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC) have won the 2020 edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). They beat off competition from Adisadel College and Opoku Ware School on Thursday, October 8 to win their sixth title. PRESEC won by 36 points, Adisadel College amassed 31 whereas Opolu …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo Home Burgled
Police are reportedly investigating a burglary at Cristiano Ronaldo’s home in Madeira, Portugal. The thief is said to have got into the property in the island capital Funchal through an open garage door. A signed Juventus shirt is said to have been among items taken. A relative of …
Read More »Oil prices sink on larger than expected crude build
The American Petroleum Institute (API) reported on Tuesday a build in crude oil inventories of 951,000 barrels for the week ending October 2. Analysts had predicted an inventory build of 400,000 barrels. In the previous week, the API reported a draw in crude oil inventories of 831,000 barrels, after analysts …
Read More »Aviation sector faces shutdown as staff protest encroachment of airport lands
Days after staff and union leaders of the Ghana Airport Company Limited hoisted red flags and banners at the company in demand for removal of their Managing Director for the company Yaw Kwakwa, their colleagues from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority are also embarking on a protest over encroachment of …
Read More »Ghana School of Law to introduce triple track system
The Management of the Ghana School of Law has stated that the institution is considering introducing a triple track system to manage the large number of students who have passed the entrance exams. This follows the publication by the Independent Examination Committee of the General Legal Council (GLC) of 1045 …
Read More »Tricycle operators kick against NDC’s plans to legalise okada
A group calling itself the Tricycle Operators Association in the North East Region has described former President John Mahama’s promise to legalise okadas as an attempt to put them out of business. Addressing a press conference at Nalerigu on Monday, Makom Binjensheim Abu, the interim president of the association, said …
Read More »GES Automatically Employs Teachers
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has automatically employed all teachers from the Colleges of Education who have passed their Licensure and done with their National Service. According to the Ministry of Education’s Public Relations unit in a statement made available to DGN Online, even teachers who had trailed due to several …
Read More »Kantanka automobile building fingerprint car ignition
The world is advancing in terms of car technology. In the same fashion, Ghana’s own car making company, Kantanka Automobile Limited is also bringing in the latest technological advancement in the vehicles they produce. Recently, Kantanka Automobile produced its own electronic vehicle which is yet to hit the market. Now, …
Read More »Fongo JHS in dire need of water
Fongo Junior High School (JHS) in the Wa Municipality is in dire need of water to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr Issah Nanjo Sahid, Head Teacher of the school currently buys water from water tankers out of his pocket to fill hand washing containers placed in the school for handwashing among …
Read More »UG, GIJ given 14 days to reverse fee increment
A group identified as Concerned Tertiary Students of GIJ (CTSG) has given the management of two tertiary institutions – University of Ghana (UG) and Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ), a 14-day ultimatum to reverse a decision they took to increase school fees for the 2020/2021 academic year. According to a …
Read More »Transfer news: Winners and losers after deadline day
Premier League clubs have spent £1.218bn on signings during the transfer window. But who will be the happiest with their business? You can also have your say at the bottom of this page. Big winners Ollie Watkins started to repay his £28m transfer with a hat-trick in the 7-2 thrashing …
Read More »Sale Of Wildlife Booms As Residents Defy Ban
Bushmeat lovers are still enjoying the delicacy in spite of a ban on the hunting and capturing of wildlife in the country until December 1. The practice continues unabated and traders in the Eastern Region continue to line up on the Suhum-Kumasi road to sell their kill. The Wildlife Division …
Read More »Conspiracy To Douche Ndc’s Chances In The 2020 Elections By Baba Gariba
Baba Gariba Adams, the Assin Central NDC Constituency Chairman of the NDC is a threat to the party’s chances in the 2020 Presidential and parliamentary elections. Much has been made about the new lease of energy that has visited the National Democratic Congress since the dynamic Nurein Shaibu Migyimah …
Read More »Cocoa farmers excited about 28.2% price increase
The Ghana Cocoa Coffee and Sheanut Farmer Association (COCOSHE) has praised the Akufo-Addo administration for the 28.2% increase in cocoa prices for the 2020-21 crop season. According to the farmer-based organization, the producer price of a bag of 64kg of cocoa beans has been increased from GH¢ 515 to GH¢660 …
Read More »Edinson Cavani: Man Utd sign ex-PSG striker on free transfer
Manchester United have signed former Paris St-Germain striker Edinson Cavani on a free transfer. The 33-year-old Uruguay international, who left PSG at the end of June, has signed a one-year contract. Cavani has scored 341 goals in 556 club matches, including a record 200 in 301 appearances for the French …
Read More »Gold, Cocoa push Ghana’s exports to US$15.6 billion in 2019 – BoG
The 2019 Financial Stability Review report released by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revealed that Ghana’s exports increased by 4.6 percent to $15.6 billion in 2019. This improvement in exports, according to the report, was driven largely by a 14.6 percent and 8.6 percent growth in gold and cocoa exports respectively. …
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