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NIA Launches Ghana Card Registration for Children Aged 6–14. at Premium Centres The National Identification Authority (NIA) has begun registering Ghanaian children aged 6 to 14 years at all premium centres nationwide. In a statement signed by Williams Ampomah E. Darlas, Head of the Corporate Affairs Directorate, the Authority explained that the initiative forms part of its legal mandate to capture all citizens into the National Identity Register (NIR). By including children, the NIA is taking another step toward building a secure, reliable, and inclusive national database. Fees and Requirements The cost for first-time registration at premium centres is GHS310, which is the approved fee for premium services. To complete the process, parents or guardians must present one of the following: •A valid Ghanaian passport of the child, OR •The original copy of the child’s birth certificate, OR •A Ghana Card holder (parent or guardian) who can vouch for the child. Expansion of Online Booking Sys...

GES Seeks Copy of BECE Documentary for Disciplinary Action. The Ghana Education Service (GES) has taken steps to address widespread examination malpractice by officially requesting copies of Joy News’ investigative documentary Dark World of BECE. The exposé, which revealed systemic corruption during the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), has generated intense public concern about the credibility of one of the nation’s most critical assessments. John Kapi, Director of Public Affairs at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), confirmed the request during an interview on JoyNews’ PM Express. He explained that while WAEC plays a central role in conducting the BECE, it does not have the mandate to sanction teachers who were implicated. According to him, WAEC can only bar those individuals from participating in future examinations, but formal disciplinary action must come from the GES. The documentary, led by GH Probe’s Francisca Enchil, exposed troubling practices at exam...

  Government reaffirms commitment to affordable internet for digital education. Ghana is stepping up its commitment to digital learning by prioritizing affordable internet access nationwide and positioning education technology (EdTech) as a key pillar of its development strategy. At the EdTech Stakeholder Forum 2025 in Accra, held under the theme “Innovating for the Future; Preparing Ghana's Workforce,” Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, highlighted that equitable connectivity remains essential for transforming classrooms and preparing students to meet the demands of the global economy. According to Dr. Apaak, EdTech is not just about devices and platforms but about solving pressing challenges, bridging access gaps, and improving the quality of teaching and learning. To achieve this, the government is working with telecom operators, the private sector, and local communities to expand affordable connectivity and provide digital devices to schools that lack adequate res...

GES Issues Stern Warning on Salary Validation Misconduct. The Ghana Education Service (GES), through the Savannah Regional Education Directorate, has sounded a strong warning to validators following the growing number of salary non-validation cases affecting staff who are still actively at post.  The caution comes after several complaints and reactivation requests by teachers and non-teaching staff whose salaries were unjustly blocked due to avoidable lapses in the validation process. Rising Concerns Over Salary Validation Irregularities. Salary validation on the Electronic Salary Payment Voucher (ESPV) platform remains a key process in ensuring that only active employees of the service are paid.  However, the Directorate revealed that recurring misconduct and negligence among some validators have created unnecessary hardships for staff. According to the circular, the alarming rate of reactivation applications shows a worrying trend that undermines the credibility of the sy...

WAEC arrests four more over WASSCE malpractice. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has stepped up efforts to combat exam malpractice, announcing the arrest of four additional individuals involved in the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).  The move highlights the council’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of the country’s examination system. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Friday, September 12, 2025, Mr. John Kapi, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, revealed that the latest arrests involved four candidates impersonating others at Holy City Senior High School in Assin Fosu, as well as invigilators and supervisors who were caught taking photos of exam papers with their phones. These new arrests bring the total number of individuals detained for WASSCE-related malpractice to 18. “Unfortunately, we have arrested four more yesterday. For example, at Holy City SHS in Assin Fosu, four impersonators were caught. Some supervisor...

SHS Student Ends Own Life Following Boyfriend’s Arrest After Leaving School Without Permission. A tragic incident at a Ghanaian Senior High School has highlighted serious concerns about student welfare, supervision, and communication between schools and families. Reports indicate that a female boarding student died after her boyfriend was arrested, underscoring the emotional and psychological pressures students may face within educational environments. According to sources, the student had been granted an exeat, a temporary leave typically intended for visiting home, but reportedly chose to visit her boyfriend instead.  When her father arrived at the school seeking clarification, the housemistress informed him that the student had signed out under the exeat arrangement and left for home. Distressed, the father reportedly went to the boyfriend’s residence, which led to the young man’s arrest. Community accounts suggest that the student, overwhelmed by the unfolding events, ingested ...