Also known as: School of Business at Accra Technical University · ARCATU
Accra Technical University — tertiary institution launching new programmes in paramedical trichology and a business school, partnering with industry on skills training.
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… Daniel Osabutey, a Senior Lecturer with the School of Business at Accra Technical University, told B&FT. …
Real interest rate gap widest among single-digit inflation economies in AfricaJoy Online
… The championship, which runs from 20 to 22 May, will feature athletes from seven institutions: the University of Ghana (UG), Tamale Technical University, Ho Technical University, Takoradi Technical University, Accra Technical University, the Colleges of Education Sports Associati …
Future Athletics stars ready to shine at UG Invitational meetJoy Online
… For students, the programme will engage learners at Accra Technical University and the University of Cape Coast through sensitisation activities, peer support systems, and counselling referrals. …
Ghana launches National Mental Health Campaign with 24/7 digital care platformThe Ghanaian Times
… The two-day event, which was held at the at the Accra Digital Centre last month, drew participation of students from various universities, including the University of Ghana, UPSA, and Accra Technical University, as well as career women seeking to diversify and grow their incomes. …
Over 300 women trained in affiliate marketingJoy Online
… The programme, organised by Ghana Digital Centres Limited, took place at the Accra Digital Centre over the weekend of April 25–26, drawing participants from the University of Ghana, the University of Professional Studies Accra, and Accra Technical University, as well as working p …
Over 300 women equipped to break into digital trade as Click-to-Cargo Programme ends in AccraGhana's Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire has extended the Embassy's diaspora engagement and consular outreach programme to San Pedro, Sassandra, Grand Lahou and Tabou in western Côte d'Ivoire, aiming to strengthen ties with Ghanaians living outside Abidjan and improve their access to consular services including passport processing, visas, and emergency travel certificates.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire has extended the Embassy's diaspora engagement and consular outreach programme to San Pedro, Sassandra, Grand Lahou and Tabou in western Côte d'Ivoire, aiming to strengthen ties with Ghanaians living outside Abidjan and improve their access to consular services including passport processing, visas, and emergency travel certificates.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Accra Technical University is seeking financial support to address infrastructure gaps and improve technical education delivery through an endowment fund to be launched on October 23. The university also emphasises the importance of equipping graduates with practical skills for entrepreneurship and job creation.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Network of Administrative Professionals Ghana held a two-day Administrative Professionals Summit on 8–9 October 2026 in Accra, drawing over 90 virtual participants and about 85 in-person delegates to focus on positioning administrative professionals as strategic contributors to organisational value.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is developing a pattern where workers must threaten industrial action before their grievances receive attention, with negotiated agreements repeatedly going unimplemented. The recurring disputes in the public sector raise concerns about institutional accountability, respect for agreements, and the credibility of government commitments.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ephraim Sincero Ma-c Saawa, a 7.0-foot-tall resident of Ngleshie Amanfro in the Ga South Municipality, is a Senior High School graduate who dreams of joining Ghana's national basketball team, competing in international tournaments, and winning a trophy for the country.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief of Staff Dr Julius Debrah called for stronger collaboration among universities, research institutions, industry and policymakers to translate research outcomes into products, services, businesses and evidence-based policies, stating that Ghana's main challenge is moving ideas into use rather than generating innovative ideas.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Technical University, in partnership with Abrantie College, has launched an HND programme in Paramedical Trichology to provide formal qualification in hair and scalp care, combining beauty practice with scientific and healthcare-based training for workers in Ghana's beauty and wellness industry.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Rotary Club of Accra-Airport and Street Children Empowerment Foundation donated school supplies—including exercise books, notebooks, pens, pencils, erasers, and rulers—to more than 200 street-connected children in the Accra Metropolitan Area at a back-to-school programme held at Wesley Methodist Basic School on August 29, 2026. The initiative aimed to support vulnerable children's education and future opportunities.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama will be Special Guest of Honour at the 7th Africa Sustainability Report Summit, Exhibition and Awards (AASuP), scheduled for September 24–26, 2026 at the La Palm Royale Beach Hotel in Accra. The three-day event, organised by Think Energy Media and the Association of African Sustainability Practitioners, will bring together policymakers, businesses, and sustainability professionals to explore Africa's transition to a green economy and progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Transparency International's Executive Director Mary Addah states that Ghana's fight against corruption has stagnated with no evidence of change, with the country's Corruption Perceptions Index score plateauing at around 40–43 points since 2017. She warned that administrative corruption is becoming normalised across sectors, posing a danger to sustainable national development.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Technical University and Abrantie College have accredited a Higher National Diploma in Paramedical Trichology, addressing a gap in academic progression for cosmetology students who previously had no established HND pathway after completing National Certificate II. The programme, described as the first of its kind in Africa, provides advanced training in hair and scalp health and creates a pathway towards a bachelor's degree.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Deloitte Ghana partner Gloria Boye-Doku has launched two books, "Mindset for Success" and "The Power of Hope," intended to inspire young people to pursue their aspirations regardless of their background. She said mindset is the most important factor in achieving success and that background should not be a limiting factor.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Sharon Dede Padiki Padi, paying tribute to her contributions to Ghana's tourism sector and pledging ministry support. The delegation also visited Accra Technical University, where the Vice-Chancellor commended Sharon's impact on the tourism and hospitality industry.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Technical University has launched its Business School, transforming the former Faculty of Business into a fully-fledged school. Industry leaders and academics at the event stressed the need for tertiary institutions to complement classroom learning with practical skills and real-world experience.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Robert E. Hinson has called for closer linkage between universities and industry in Ghana to make business school curricula globally competitive, arguing that programmes should incorporate practical tools like AI and reflect evolving workplace demands.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Robert E. Hinson has urged Ghana's business schools to work more closely with industry to ensure curricula are globally competitive, arguing that programmes should incorporate modern skills like AI expertise and entrepreneurial thinking to meet employer expectations.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Automated Neonatal Exchange Transfusion System, developed by KNUST students and led by Dr Prince Odame, won top innovation at the British Council's ASCEND showcase in Accra. More than 20 student-led teams from Ghana and Nigeria presented solutions in healthcare, agriculture, renewable energy and environmental monitoring after receiving mentoring and business development support through the ASCEND programme.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Graduate unemployment in Ghana has reached approximately 60 percent two years after graduation, with regulatory and tax burdens, unfair competition, and lack of financing identified as three key barriers preventing graduate entrepreneurs from building successful enterprises despite earning entrepreneurship certificates from tertiary institutions.
1 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A temporary suspension of BOST's diesel margin, introduced to shield consumers from rising global fuel prices, could create monthly revenue shortfalls of nearly GH¢40 million if prolonged, raising concerns about the company's financial stability despite the intervention's immediate relief to households and businesses.
11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Kuri Motors, an indigenous automotive engineering company, and Accra Technical University have signed an MoU to provide Mechanical Engineering students with industrial experience in engine refurbishing, vehicle diagnostics, and electric vehicle technologies, aiming to bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical workshop demands.
8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana carries one of the widest real interest rate gaps of any single-digit inflation economy in Africa, with a real rate of approximately 10.6 percentage points, which economists say is constraining private sector credit access despite the Bank of Ghana holding its policy rate steady at 14 percent with headline inflation at 3.4 percent in April 2026.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The University of Ghana Sports Stadium will host the maiden University of Ghana Invitational Championship-Athletics from 20 to 22 May, featuring athletes from seven institutions competing in a three-day showcase of tertiary athletics across the country.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Jubilare Group and Mental Health Authority of Ghana have launched a Mental Health Campaign 2026 featuring a 24/7 remote mental healthcare platform and support services for over 1,000 mothers, students, and professionals. The initiative aims to expand mental health access through screening and counselling while reducing stigma, addressing data showing nearly 50 per cent of Ghanaian mothers experience perinatal depression and one in three university students experiences anxiety or depression.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 300 women participated in the Click-to-Cargo Programme at Accra Digital Centre, receiving training in importation, affiliate marketing, and digital business tools. The two-day event, attended by university students and career women, covered product sourcing from China, shipping logistics, and online business management.
5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
More than 300 women completed a two-day Click-to-Cargo programme organised by Ghana Digital Centres Limited, receiving training in importation, affiliate marketing, and online business management to position them in Ghana's digital economy.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →