Ghana education news
Announcements from Ghana’s exam bodies, ministries and universities, summarised in our own words and linked to the original. Written by the SchoolRegistry Ghana Newsroom.
- Graphic Online, educationPolicyGTEC orders UDS to stop weekend delivery of accredited evening LLB programme
Graphic Online reported that the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission has instructed the University of Development Studies to stop running its accredited evening Bachelor of Laws programme as a weekend programme and return it to the approved evening mode. GTEC also told UDS to end any arrangement that makes students admitted to the evening programme switch to weekend delivery, and to restore affected students without academic or financial disadvantage. The directive was sent in a letter dated October 5, 2026 to the Vice-Chancellor in Tamale, signed by Deputy Director-General Prof Augustine Ocloo. UDS must formally inform affected students and relevant units and submit documentary proof of full compliance within seven days.
- Ghana News AgencyPolicyHTU to integrate circular economy into academic programmes
The Vice Chancellor of Ho Technical University, Professor Ben Honyenuga, announced that the university will add circular economy principles to its academic programmes. Starting next academic year, each lecturer is expected to include at least one or two circular economy learning outcomes in their courses. The university has also developed curricula and will offer short certificate and professional development courses in circular economy areas. He spoke at the opening of the first Ghana Circular Economy Annual Conference 2026 in Ho, organised by the Ghana Circular Economy Centre and UNIDO with Global Affairs Canada, hosted by HTU.
- Graphic Online, educationAppointmentsWAEC appoints Dr Amos Josiah Dangut as new Registrar for 2026 to 2031
Graphic Online reported that the West African Examinations Council has named Dr Amos Josiah Dangut as its new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer. His term runs for five years, from October 2026 to September 2031, and he takes over from Alhaji Pateh Bah of The Gambia. Dr Dangut assumed office as the 14th Registrar to Council on October 1, 2026, after serving as Head of National Office of WAEC, Nigeria, from October 2, 2023. The appointment was announced in a statement signed by Demianus G. Ojijeogu, Head of Public Affairs of the WAEC Headquarters.
- Graphic Online, educationEventsAbigail Agyeiwaa named 2026 Overall Outstanding Teacher at Ghana Teacher Prize
Graphic Online reported that the 2026 Ghana Teacher Prize Award ceremony took place at the University of Professional Studies, Accra. Abigail Agyeiwaa, an English Language teacher at Mangoase Senior High School in the Eastern Region, was named Overall Outstanding Teacher for 2026 and received a three-bedroom house valued at GH¢700,000. Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the guest of honour, said government would keep investing in teacher education and had allocated over GH¢33 billion to the education sector this year. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu said arrears would be paid to all promoted teachers from January 2026, with at least 51,000 validated by 4 p.m. that day and paid on or before October 16.
- Graphic Online, educationPolicyGTEC lists 110 unrecognised institutions as of September 2026
Graphic Online reported that the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission issued a public notice on 30 September 2026 listing 110 institutions it does not recognise because of quality assurance concerns. The list includes institutions in Ghana and in other countries such as Mexico, India, the USA, Switzerland, Nigeria and the United Kingdom. GTEC advised the public to exercise due diligence regarding any certificates issued by these institutions. Graphic Online published the notice on 1 October 2026.
- UPSAAdmissionsUPSA extends 2026/2027 admission and registration deadlines
The University of Professional Studies, Accra announced that it has pushed back the closing dates for admission and registration for the 2026/2027 academic year. Applicants who have not yet applied now have until Wednesday, 14th October, 2026 to submit their applications. Admitted applicants must complete their registration by Friday, 16th October, 2026. The notice was signed by Anthony Afeadie, Director of Academic Affairs.