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Ghana Communication Technology University

Also known as: GCTU · GCTY

Ghana Communication Technology University — institution participating in government programme to embed digital certifications into degree programmes and partnering on digital skills and smart campus initiatives.

2026-05-082026-10-28

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … LAM) at the University of Ghana and holds an Advanced Mastery Certificate in Business Administration and Enterprise Leadership (Management and Administration option) from the Graduate School of Governance and Leadership (GSGL).Through the Ghana Communication Technology University …

    From Nyameduase to academic leaderhsip : The inspiring rise of Dr Richard Owusu Nyarko
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GCTU and ManyTek International sign digital skills partnership

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The Ghana Communication Technology University and ManyTek International LLC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen digital skills development, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and industry collaboration, aiming to bridge the gap between academic training and industry through internships, mentorship and practical skills exposure.

2 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 2 October

  1. GCTU and ManyTek International sign digital skills partnership

    The Ghana Communication Technology University and ManyTek International LLC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen digital skills development, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and industry collaboration, aiming to bridge the gap between academic training and industry through internships, mentorship and practical skills exposure.

    2 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 10 September

  1. GCTU partners with Celltel Networks for smart campus initiative

    Ghana Communication Technology University has signed an MoU with Celltel Networks, Kludjeson Institute of Technology and Cisco Academy to transform the university into a smart campus, with focus on improving internet connectivity, digital access, and technology-driven teaching and learning programmes.

    10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 7 September

  1. Government embeds One Million Coders certifications in eleven universities

    Ghana's government has partnered with eleven universities to integrate One Million Coders Programme certifications into degree and diploma programmes, aiming to equip students with industry-relevant digital skills alongside academic qualifications. Participating institutions include the University of Ghana, KNUST, UENR, GCTU, and UCC, with implementation already underway at some institutions.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. One Million Coders Programme registers 141,954 accounts

    Ghana's One Million Coders Programme has recorded 141,954 registered accounts and 27,782 active learners as of August 2, 2026, with 5,812 course completions. Cybersecurity is the most popular area of study, attracting 8,570 learners, while the government works to embed digital certifications into university degree and diploma programmes.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

  1. GCTU graduates urged to use AI responsibly and innovate locally

    About 300 graduates from Ghana Communication Technology University were advised to become ethical leaders and innovators to drive Ghana's digital economy. The Executive Director of the Data Protection Commission warned that graduates must use AI to enhance their capabilities rather than depend on it entirely, and cautioned that Ghana risks becoming "digitally active without becoming digitally powerful" if it continues to rely heavily on foreign technologies.

    10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 3 August

  1. AI literacy requires context-dependent interpretation across academic and public work

    The article argues that generative AI has shifted from classroom novelty to public research tool, requiring fundamentally different approaches to interpreting AI outputs depending on context. It warns against "Homogenization of Trust," where users apply the same uncritical acceptance to AI-generated trivia as to high-stakes clinical or policy recommendations, framing this as the defining literacy challenge of the era.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Ecobank-JoyNews forum examines financial inclusion via digital transformation

    The inaugural Ecobank-Joy Business Financial Dialogue Series was held in Accra on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, bringing together regulators, financial institutions, fintech operators and industry leaders to discuss how digital payments and financial technology can expand access to formal financial services among underserved communities.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. Calgary professor to lead free virtual AI and data science conference

    An assistant professor at Calgary University is chairing a free virtual international conference on AI, data science, and analytics on June 27, 2026. The third annual event aims to bridge theory and real-world impact, with a focus on inclusive AI and emerging technologies in developing nations.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Professor advocates data science adoption for African problem-solving

    A Canada-based assistant professor of data science analytics is urging Africa to use data science to address complex national challenges, and is organizing a free virtual data science conference on 27 June 2026 to empower the next generation of African tech talent as Ghana and other African nations accelerate AI and data-driven technology integration into key economic sectors.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 16 May

  1. UCC wins 9th Mini GUSA Games; UPSA hosts universities

    The Ghana University Sports Association concluded the 9th Mini GUSA Games at UPSA from May 5–15, 2026, bringing together student-athletes from multiple universities to compete in football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton, athletics and other disciplines. UCC emerged as overall champions with 50 medals, followed by UEW with 47 and KNUST with 39.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 8 May

  1. Dr Richard Owusu Nyarko's rise from Bekwai to academic leadership

    Dr Richard Owusu Nyarko, Immediate Past Vice President and Head of Academics at Ghana Christian University College, rose from his hometown of Nyameduase in the Ashanti region to become an internationally recognised medical scholar through perseverance and mentorship.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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