Also known as: NUGS
National Union of Ghana Students — student advocacy organization that petitions on accommodation standards and organizes diaspora forums to support Ghana's development.
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… The Department said the move forms part of efforts to enforce compliance with the Rent Act, 1963 (Act 220), after receiving a formal petition from the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) on April 23, 2026, calling for urgent action on hostel rent practices affecting students. …
Rent Control Department cracks down on hostels over exploitative pricing, illegal rent advancesSelma Yudha has officially entered the race for the 60th Presidency of the National Union of Ghana Students, emerging as the only female candidate. She is campaigning on a platform of responsive and inclusive leadership focused on addressing rising education costs, employment uncertainty, and inadequate student representation.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Selma Yudha has officially entered the race for the 60th Presidency of the National Union of Ghana Students, emerging as the only female candidate. She is campaigning on a platform of responsive and inclusive leadership focused on addressing rising education costs, employment uncertainty, and inadequate student representation.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku has raised alarm over appalling conditions at private hostels serving university students, following inspections conducted after a petition from the National Union of Ghana Students revealed serious concerns about overcrowding and poor ventilation.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Rent Commissioner has described private student accommodation facilities as "appalling" and "shocking" following inspections triggered by a petition from the National Union of Ghana Students, citing overcrowded rooms and poor ventilation as major issues that do not meet basic hostel standards.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Rent Commissioner, Frederick Opoku, has questioned the licensing and monitoring of private student hostels after inspections revealed shocking conditions including ventilation problems and poor room standards. The inspections followed a petition from the National Union of Ghana Students concerning student accommodation facilities.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's political, business, and industry leaders will speak at the "Tell Your Story" Conference on August 22, 2026, at the University of Ghana, where young people can learn about their journeys to success, challenges, and career turning points.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal practitioner Eric Adjei has urged Ghanaian students studying abroad on government scholarships to return home after completing their programmes and use their knowledge to contribute to national development. He stressed that beneficiaries should recognise their studies are funded by taxpayers and consider it a responsibility to apply their expertise to solving problems in Ghana.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Rashid Ibrahim, President of the National Union of Ghana Students, has proposed that government ban children below 15 years from using social media to help shape character and instil moral values, citing similar policies in Australia, France and Indonesia. He attributed rising indiscipline among students to inadequate parental control and weak school supervision.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Union of Ghana Students has condemned the alleged physical assault of Techiman Krobo Nursing Training College students by Ghana Police during a campus demonstration on July 27, 2026, where trainees protested deteriorating welfare conditions including poor feeding and sanitary issues.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof. Kwesi Yankah reflects on the June 4, 1979 executions, citing the lack of fair trial for those killed and drawing parallels to concerns about tribunal proceedings. He recounts accounts from orphans of those executed, emphasizing the injustice of their deaths without proper legal defense.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Prof Kwesi Yankah writes an opinion piece reflecting on the June 4th, 1979 executions in Ghana, highlighting the pain of orphans whose fathers were executed without proper trial — only "kangaroo courts" with unseen judges. The piece questions whether due process was afforded to those killed and contrasts their treatment with contemporary cases where officials were given legal representation.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Health and Allied Sciences held its 4th International Day, bringing together students, staff, diplomats and international partners to celebrate cultural diversity and strengthen global academic partnerships through cultural performances, music, dance and international cuisine.
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
A coalition of Ashanti Region youth has picked nomination forms on behalf of former National Union of Ghana Students President Yiadom Boakye Emmanuel to contest for the New Patriotic Party's Ashanti Regional Youth Organiser position. The delegation, led by former NUGS President Kyeremeh Oppong Daniel, cited Boakye Emmanuel's experience and grassroots appeal as reasons for his candidature.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government announced plans for a Diaspora National Service programme to reconnect young Ghanaians raised abroad with their homeland through a short-term cultural and national immersion initiative of about two months. The proposal, unveiled by the Director of the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President during the maiden Ghana Diaspora Students Forum, forms part of the government's strategy to strengthen engagement with the Ghanaian diaspora, particularly students.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian students pursuing higher education worldwide will participate in a virtual Ghana Diaspora Students Forum organised by NUGS Germany, UK, and China to harness their expertise and networks for Ghana's national development, with the event bringing together policymakers, academics, entrepreneurs and development experts.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Private hostel operators have appealed to the Rent Control Department for one month to establish an association for structured engagement with the Commissioner, citing concerns about negative media portrayals and seeking to address operational concerns. The appeal follows a petition by the National Union of Ghana Students calling for investigations into hostel pricing and stricter enforcement of rental laws.
2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sexual harassment has emerged as the most significant threat to academic freedom in Ghana's tertiary institutions, according to the 2025 Africa Academic Freedom Monitoring Report by the African Coalition for Academic Freedom. The report assessed 30 African countries and found a negative violation score of 72 out of 100, with Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua noting that female students particularly face harassment from academics demanding favours in exchange for marks, though most victims do not report incidents.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development launched its maiden Career Connect fair in Kumasi, bringing together employers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to provide students with internship, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The NUGS president argues that consent obtained through the exercise of authority or influence is legally void, citing Ghanaian law that affords special protection to vulnerable persons in relationships with power imbalances, such as those between teachers and students.
18 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Steering Committee of the Citizens' Platform on Constitutional Reform has urged President John Mahama and the Government to formally present a clear roadmap with defined timelines for the review of Ghana's 1992 Constitution. The Platform intends to request consultations with key national stakeholders, including the President and parliamentary leadership, to discuss the next phase of the reform process, more than four months after the Constitution Review Committee submitted its full report to the President in January 2026.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Emmanuel Kwame Agyemang, born in 1989, has progressed from student leadership at the University of Ghana to roles in Ghana's public administration and international platforms. He holds a BA in English and Political Science and an MA in Public Administration from the University of Ghana.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Titus Owusu Darko, National Union of Ghana Students Secretary for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Skills Development, campaigned on empowering students to pursue agriculture and agribusiness as pathways to economic empowerment and job creation. He scored 73.85 percent before the 58th NUGS Vetting Panel on September 5, 2025, securing his place on the ballot.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The President of the National Union of Ghana Students has warned of sustained student-led action if government renews Gold Fields' mining lease at Tarkwa, arguing that national resources should prioritize local participation and that Ghana has capable local investors who could benefit from the sector.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Isaac Nlason won the SRC presidential election at the Ghana School of Law with 1,171 votes (44.97% of valid votes cast) in a five-way race, campaigning on student welfare, academic support, and transparent leadership.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece warns Ghana School of Law students against allowing partisan political parties to infiltrate and influence student union elections, comparing such capture to the biblical story of Esau selling his birthright, and citing the cautionary example of how the National Union of Ghana Students fractured into partisan factions.
20 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Nkabom Venture Quest Bootcamp aims to empower 3,000 Small and Medium Enterprises in Ghana's agri-food ecosystem to create 55,000 jobs over 10 years. The initiative, a collaborative effort involving the Mastercard Foundation and the University of Ghana, targets youth-led businesses in a sector valued at US$10 billion and expected to reach US$13 billion in 5 years.
15 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The National Union of Ghana Students has commended the government and Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu for establishing a committee to address persistent increases in hostel fees at tertiary institutions, describing it as a timely intervention that reflects the government's commitment to student welfare.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Acting Rent Commissioner Fredrick Opoku has accused some landlords and hostel operators of exploiting students through excessive accommodation charges, stating that rising hostel costs are pushing some students into prostitution to pay rent. The Rent Control Department is assessing hostel pricing following concerns from the National Union of Ghana Students over continuous fee increases.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Graduate Students' Association of Ghana has backed the Rent Control Department's actions to address rising hostel and accommodation costs at tertiary institutions, describing continuous fee increases as exploitative and placing severe financial pressure on graduate students.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Manuel Life Foundation distributed over 1,500 pens, rulers, and other educational materials to candidates writing the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination in Nkoranza South Municipality, as part of an educational outreach programme led by CEO Emmanuel Owusu Amponsah.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Rent Control Department has announced a nationwide compliance exercise targeting hostel operators at tertiary institutions, following a petition from the National Union of Ghana Students over alleged exploitative pricing and excessive advance rent demands. Direct inspections begin Wednesday, May 6, 2026, starting with selected universities in Accra including the University of Ghana, UPSA, and Wisconsin International University College.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →