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Academic City University

Also known as: Academic City University College

Tertiary education institution in Ghana that hosts graduation ceremonies, delivers community health screenings, and engages students in career development programs.

2026-04-272026-07-01

In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. Business & Financial Times

    Absa Bank Ghana’s Finance team has engaged students at Academic City University College in a career panel discussion under the bank’s Ready to Work citizenship programme.

    Absa Bank engages Academic City students on career development and financial literacy
  3. April 2026
  4. Joy Online

    Academic City University organised a comprehensive free health screening exercise for hundreds of community members during its annual Health Week celebration.

    Academic City University offers free health screening to boost healthy living in Ga East

Yesterday

  1. Some Black individuals discourage others' success after rising themselves

    Professor Enoch Opoku Antwi, Dean at Academic City University College, has criticised a tendency where Black individuals who break barriers later make it harder for others to advance, citing his experience in the United States where some Black friends withdrew support after he was elected president of a Ghana association.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Professor reveals father's persecution shaped his rise

    Dean of Business Administration at Academic City University College, Professor Enoch Opoku Antwi, opened up about witnessing his father's arrest and brutal treatment by soldiers for criticizing a military regime in his childhood. He said the experience of poverty, political persecution, and early responsibility shaped his journey to becoming a professor and later prompted him to return to his village to heal from the trauma.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. Academic City Dean criticizes Ghana's exam-heavy education model

    Professor Enoch Opoku Antwi, Dean at Academic City University College, has criticized Ghana's education assessment structure of 40% continuous assessment and 60% final examinations, arguing it rewards memorization over understanding and places students at risk if illness or emergencies occur on exam day. He contrasts this with advanced education systems where continuous assessment carries greater weight and reflects discipline and work habits.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online

Friday 26 June

  1. A-Plus elected independent MP in Gomoa Central

    Kwame Asare Obeng (A-Plus) was elected as Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central in the 2024 general election as an independent candidate, an outcome viewed as a major political upset. Barely two years into his tenure, he is pursuing a development-oriented agenda focused on infrastructure, education, industrialisation, tourism and grassroots engagement.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 25 June

  1. Ghana launches ten-year national AI strategy and roadmap

    On 24 April 2026, Ghana's government launched the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Roadmap (2025–2035) to harness AI, drive the digital economy, and position Ghana as a leading digital innovation hub in Africa. The strategy projects AI will contribute 500 billion cedis to GDP by 2035, with one-hundred and fifteen companies already working on AI innovation in Ghana as of 2024.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Academic City VP wins Excellence in Education award

    Dr Lucy Agyepong, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Academic City University, has been honoured with the Excellence in Education Award at the 2026 Ghana Women of the Year Honours in recognition of her outstanding contribution to higher education, institutional development and youth empowerment. She was among twelve distinguished women honoured across various sectors including governance, public service, business, humanitarian work, creative arts and entrepreneurship.

    10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 8 June

  1. Academic City's Dr Lucy Agyepong wins Excellence in Education Award

    Dr Lucy Agyepong, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Academic City University, has been honoured with the Excellence in Education Award at the 2026 Ghana Women of the Year Honours in recognition of her contributions to higher education, institutional development and youth empowerment. Agyepong was among twelve distinguished women honoured across various sectors.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Academic City graduates urged to prioritize hard work

    At Academic City University's 5th graduation ceremony in Accra, the General Manager of City FM and Channel 1 TV urged graduates to pursue hard work before visibility, emphasizing the importance of working diligently even when unseen rather than prioritizing image and public recognition.

    8 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 25 May

  1. Absa Bank hosts career and financial literacy session at Academic City

    Absa Bank Ghana's Finance team engaged Academic City University College students in a career panel discussion under its Ready to Work programme, focusing on career planning, financial discipline, budgeting, and responsible money management as students prepare for the workforce.

    25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Teachers withdraw emotionally amid unsustainable work conditions

    A place-based study in the Ga-East Education District reveals a "Tired Educator" phenomenon among basic school teachers who remain physically present but emotionally detached, viewing quiet quitting as a psychological coping mechanism to unsustainable work demands and limited institutional support rather than simple laziness.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. Absa Bank discusses career and financial literacy with students

    Absa Bank Ghana's Finance team held a career panel discussion with students at Academic City University College under its Ready to Work programme, focusing on career development, financial planning, budgeting, and preparing for entry into the workforce.

    18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 27 April

  1. Academic City University delivers free health screening in Ga East

    Academic City University held a free health screening for over 120 community residents during its Annual Health Week, offering services including HIV/AIDS testing, malaria and typhoid screening, diabetes and hypertension checks, and dental and eye examinations, supported by multiple health and municipal partners.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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