Stop charging for BECE and WASSCE results, CUTS tells WAEC

CUTS International, Accra, a leading public policy and consumer advocacy think tank, is calling on the Ministry of Education to intervene and compel the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to stop charging candidates fees to access their Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) …

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24-Hour Economy needs long-term development commitment – Trade Expert

Associate Professor of International Trade at the School of Economics, Finance and Law, Anglia Ruskin University, UK, Professor Evans Akwasi Gyasi, has underscored the need for the government’s 24-hour economy to be adopted as a long-term national development strategy. Speaking on JoyPrime’s News Flash on Tuesday, July 8, Prof. Gyasi …

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First malaria treatment for babies approved for use

The first malaria treatment suitable for babies and very young children has been approved for use. It’s expected to be rolled out in African countries within weeks. Until now there have been no approved malaria drugs specifically for babies. Instead they have been treated with versions formulated for older children …

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ECOWAS Bank jumps into big gold mine fight in Ghana

Summary The Ecowas Bank for Investment & Development (EBID) claims to have signed an agreement to finance the Black Volta Gold Mine. Black Volta Gold Mine is owned by Azumah Resources. Azumah Resources is owned by Ibaera Capital. Ibaera Capital insist that it is not involved in any such deal. …

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Expert cautions against indiscriminate use of steroids

A Nephrologist at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Dr Elliot Koranteng Tannor, has cautioned the public against the indiscriminate use of steroids, particularly those found in skin-bleaching products, as they significantly increase the risk of diabetes. Speaking in an interview with the Daily Graphic, Dr Tannor explained that steroids, …

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Feed Africa first, we shall reach for the moon later – Obasanjo

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has cautioned that Africa should not rush to join the global race for scientific milestones such as space exploration, when many of its citizens still struggle to meet basic needs like food security, health, and education. Speaking at the launch of the Africa Academy of …

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