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Sunyani: Professor Matthew Glover Addo, the Vice-Chancellor of the Catholic University of Ghana (CUG), has appealed to the Government to make the first-year university ‘Stress Free’ grant accessible to students of private universities. According to Ghana News Agency, Prof Addo emphasized that private universities also contribute significantly by producing the human resources needed for national development. He made this appeal during the 24th congregation and 36th matriculation ceremony at the university’s main campus in Fiapre, Sunyani Municipality. During the event, 1,606 students graduated from postgraduate and undergraduate programs, while 2,169 new students were admitted to pursue degree and diploma courses.

Accra: The Reverend Martin Amenaki, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ketu North, has commended farmers under the Weta Irrigation Scheme for their dedication and innovation in rice production. According to Ghana News Agency, the commendation came during the Weta Rice Fair, held under the leadership of the Weta Irrigation Scheme with sponsorship from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The fair served not only as an exhibition of locally grown rice and processed products, but also as a strong call for government and stakeholders to support local farmers by purchasing their produce. The absence of a reliable market, participants noted,

Accra: Development Insights Hub (DIH), a sustainable and inclusive development non-profit organization, has inaugurated the Ghana Evaluation Week in Accra. The event was themed ‘Ghana’s Evaluation Journey: Progress, Challenges and the Way Forward.’ According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Osama Makkawi Khogali, UNICEF Representative Ghana, emphasized that the event marks a significant step in Ghana’s journey to enhance its monitoring and evaluation systems. He reaffirmed UNICEF’s commitment to evidence-based development, accountability, and inclusive progress for every child and citizen in Ghana. Mr. Khogali highlighted that Ghana has made considerable advancements in institutionalizing monitoring and evaluation over the years. This progress

Accra: Biomedical Engineers have been advised to put into practice the knowledge and skills they have acquired to improve health care delivery as they play a major role in ensuring patients’ safety. Dr Nicholas Adjabu, the Head of the Biomedical Engineering Unit, Ministry of Health, at a training programme for the engineers on Monday, in Accra, expressed concern over the lack of biomedical engineers in the country’s hospitals. He expressed the hope that the government would employ more biomedical engineers to support all the hospitals. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Adjabu emphasized the importance of having engineers in every

According to ghana news agency:ligned with national development priorities, promote fiscal responsibility, and adhere strictly to approved spending ceilings. Present at the Ketu North session was Alhaji Abubakari Ibrahim Dey, Technical Advisor to the …

Accra: The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has called on the government to enhance its efforts to generate revenue from property tax by leveraging the Property Address System and other digital tools. This initiative should incl…

Accra: The Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) has handed over packages of books, callipers, and a range of surveying equipment to the Mfantsipim and Holy Child Schools in Cape Coast. The presentation was part of the Institution’s ongoing annual con…