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Pepsodent

Sponsor of the Pepsodent Highest Scorer of the Day Award at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz is produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by the Ghana Education Service with support from Goil Plc, Prudential Life Insurance, Pepsodent, Trustur AI and Jupay Money Transfer. …

    NSMQ 2026: TEMASCO returns to one-eighth stage after last year’s heartbreaking loss
  3. Joy Online

    … The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz is produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by the Ghana Education Service with support from Goil Plc, Prudential Life Insurance, Pepsodent, Trustur AI and Jupay Money Transfer‎‎‎The Broadcast on JoyNews is sponsored by: VitaMilk and Ch …

    NSMQ 2026: North East Region denied one-eighth stage as Kumasi High kicks out Nalerigu
  4. Joy Online

    … The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz is produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by the Ghana Education Service, with support from Goil Plc, Prudential Life Insurance, Pepsodent, Trustur AI, Jupay Money Transfer, Lumevax, GTP, SpinCITI Laundromat, Didi Jollof, Bel Beverage …

    NSMQ 2026: Heartbreak for Techiman SHS as Wesley High edge them by one point in prelims
  5. Joy Online

    … The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz is produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by the Ghana Education Service with support from Goil Plc, Prudential Life Insurance, Pepsodent, Trustur AI and Jupay Money Transfer The Broadcast on JoyNews is sponsored by VitaMilk and Chart …

    NSMQ 2026: Nandom SHS complete stunning comeback, edge Ghana SHS by a point to reach one-eighth stage
  6. Joy Online

    … The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz is produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by the Ghana Education Service, with support from Goil Plc, Prudential Life Insurance, Pepsodent, Trustur AI and Jupay Money Transfer The Broadcast on JoyNews is sponsored by VitaMilk and Char …

    NSMQ 2026: St. Hubert Sem edge Bright SHS in three-point thriller to book one-eighth spot
  7. Joy Online

    … The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz is produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by the Ghana Education Service, with support from Goil Plc, Prudential Life Insurance, Pepsodent, Trustur AI and Jupay Money Transfer. …

    NSMQ 2026: Accra Girls make flying start, cruise past Asamankese, Sandema to book one-eighth spot
  8. Joy Online

    … The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz is produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by the Ghana Education Service, with support from Goil Plc, Prudential Life Insurance, Pepsodent, Trustur AI and Jupay Money Transfer. …

    NSMQ 2026: Edinaman SHS ends seven-year wait, qualifies for one-eighth stage
  9. June 2026
  10. Business & Financial Times

    … Wulff-Caesar said the Pepsodent school and community outreach programme forms part of the company’s long-term strategy to embed purpose in its brands. …

    Unilever revenue tops GH¢1.04bn in 2025
  11. Joy Online

    … To make sure the lessons went home with the children, Unilever Ghana donated 10 boxes of Pepsodent toothpaste, 100 toothbrushes, 50 exercise books, and 10 T-shirts. …

    From the classroom to the home: How one day in Bulingin is changing healthy habits for good

Friday 4 September

  1. NSMQ 2026 grand finale features PRESEC-Legon, St Augustine's, Accra Academy

    The National Science and Maths Quiz 2026 grand finale will see record eight-time champions PRESEC-Legon, two-time champions St Augustine's College, and debutant Accra Academy competing for the trophy. PRESEC-Legon has appeared 13 times in the final and is the only school to have won back-to-back titles on two separate occasions.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

  1. PRESEC-Legon reaches NSMQ final, chases historic ninth trophy

    Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon), the eight-time NSMQ champions, advanced to the 2026 grand finale by defeating St John's School and Tamale Senior High School in the semi-final, scoring 44 points to St John's 25 and Tamale SHS's 16, with a chance to win a record ninth trophy.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. St. Augustine's College reaches NSMQ 2026 grand finale

    St. Augustine's College defeated Prempeh College and Pope John SHS & Minor Seminary in the first semifinal to secure a place in the NSMQ 2026 Grand Finale on September 10 at the University of Ghana. This is the school's third consecutive appearance in the national final since 2024.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Achimota School eliminates Adisadel from NSMQ 2026 quarter-finals

    Achimota School defeated Adisadel College in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz quarter-finals, progressing to the semi-finals after dominating across multiple rounds. Adisadel's early competitive performance unravelled as Achimota built an insurmountable lead through strong performances in Round Two, the True or False round, and the Problem of the Day.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Bright SHS becomes first private school in NSMQ semi-finals

    Bright SHS made history as the first private school to reach the semi-finals of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), defeating Chemu SHTS by one point (27–26) in the 2026 quarter-finals. The school advanced through its first-ever quarter-final appearance after eliminating Ghana Secondary Technical School in the one-eighth stage.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

  1. PRESEC-Legon defeats Mfantsipim in NSMQ quarter-finals

    Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon), eight-time NSMQ champions, defeated defending champions Mfantsipim School and Presby SHS, Bompata in the 2026 quarter-finals to advance to the semi-finals. The victory allowed PRESEC-Legon to settle a score with Mfantsipim, who had eliminated them in the 2024 semi-finals.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. St. Augustine's College reaches third straight NSMQ semifinal

    St. Augustine's College defeated Aburi Girls' SHS and St. John's Grammar School in the quarterfinals, finishing on 47 points to secure a place in the NSMQ semifinals for the third consecutive year.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

  1. St. John's School advances to NSMQ quarter-finals with commanding victory

    St. John's School secured a quarter-finals spot in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz after dominating its One-Eighth Stage contest against Benkum SHS and Nandom SHS, finishing with 55 points to Nandom SHS's 30 and Benkum SHS's 19.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. St. Hubert reclaims NSMQ seed with comeback over Mawuli

    St. Hubert Minor Seminary has defeated Mawuli School to advance to the quarter-final and reclaim its seeded status for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz, after trailing 20–15 in the opening round and recovering to finish on 48 points, four ahead of Mawuli.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. NSMQ 2026 One-Eighth stage set with 81 schools competing

    The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz has advanced to the One-Eighth stage, with 81 schools competing for progression. The field comprises 49 automatic qualifiers from the preliminaries, the five highest-scoring losing schools, and 27 seeded schools.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

  1. Islamic SHS Kumasi beats Tamale Islamic to reach NSMQ One-Eighth Stage

    Islamic SHS, Kumasi pulled off a late comeback to defeat Tamale Islamic Science SHS 45–40 in the NSMQ 2026 qualifying round, securing a spot in the One-Eighth Stage while eliminating Tamale from the competition.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Chemu SHTS wins One-Eighth Stage after Saviour SHS loses tiebreaker

    Chemu SHTS defeated Saviour SHS in a tiebreaker to advance to the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz. Despite leading for most of the contest, Saviour SHS drew level with Chemu in the final round at 50 points each, leading to the decisive tiebreaker that Chemu won.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 23 August

  1. Accra High wins NSMQ 2026 quarter-final spot on final-round surge

    Accra High School claimed the one-eighth stage ticket at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz by finishing with 33 points, one point ahead of Ghana SHS, Tamale (32 points) and two points ahead of Sunyani SHS (31 points) after a dramatic final round, with Sunyani SHS walking out before final scores were declared.

    23 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Presby SHS, Suhum qualifies for NSMQ One-Eighth stage

    Presby SHS, Suhum won their NSMQ contest with 55 points, securing qualification to the One-Eighth stage a week after the death of their late coordinator. The school also produced the highest scorer of the day.

    23 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Nsutaman Catholic SHS defeats Serwaa Nyarko Girls in NSMQ 2026

    Nsutaman Catholic SHS came from behind to beat Serwaa Nyarko Girls 50–41 and secure a One-Eighth stage spot in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz, with Hope College finishing third on 37 points.

    23 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 22 August

  1. Presby SHS Adeiso reaches NSMQ one-eighth after dramatic comeback

    Presby SHS Adeiso survived a late scare in the NSMQ 2026 preliminaries, recovering from third place to finish on 50 points and advance to the one-eighth stage ahead of Wovenu SHTS and Vakpo SHS.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Asanteman SHS advances to NSMQ 2026 One-Eighth Stage

    Asanteman SHS won a commanding victory at the preliminary round, securing the NSMQ Star Award, Clean Sheet Award and Pepsodent Highest Scorer of the Day Award, and advancing to the One-Eighth Stage. Senya SHS's second bid to reach the One-Eighth Stage ended in disappointment.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. West Africa SHS advances to NSMQ one-eighth stage

    West Africa Senior High School defeated Oda SHS and Mankessim SHTS at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz preliminary stage, finishing on 55 points to book a place in the one-eighth stage. The victory marks the school's 80th anniversary.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

  1. St. Francis Xavier advances to NSMQ one-eighth stage

    One-time finalists St. Francis Xavier Junior Seminary SHS defeated debutants Pentecost SHS, Koforidua, by 31 points (56 to 25) in the Preliminary Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz, securing a spot in the One-Eighth Stage and ending Pentecost's first NSMQ appearance.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Tamale SHS advances to NSMQ 2026 one-eighth stage

    Tamale SHS defeated Kalpohin SHS and Wenchi Methodist SHS in the preliminary round, finishing with 68 points to advance to the one-eighth stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz. The school answered all eight questions correctly in the True or False segment to claim the Jupay Clean Sheet Prize.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. TEMASCO advances to NSMQ one-eighth stage after last year's loss

    Tema Secondary School has qualified for the one-eighth stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz, finishing with 42 points ahead of St. Paul's SHS, Denu (31 points) and Tarkwa SHS (29 points). The school returns to the competition after a heartbreaking campaign ended last year.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Kumasi High advances past Nalerigu, North East Region out

    Kumasi High School scored 45 points to advance from a three-school preliminary contest at NSMQ 2026, eliminating Nalerigu SHS (34 points) and Jachie Pramso SHS (30 points). Nalerigu's elimination means the North East Region has no school competing for one of the 49 One-Eighth Stage places.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Wesley High edges Techiman SHS by one point in NSMQ 2026 prelims

    Techiman Senior High School's 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz campaign ended at the Preliminary Stage after they narrowly lost to Wesley High School, Bekwai by one point. Wesley High emerged with 38 points while Techiman SHS finished second, with struggles in the True or False round proving costly in the close contest.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Nandom SHS stages dramatic comeback to win NSMQ qualifying round

    Nandom Senior High School overcame a 12-point deficit to edge Ghana SHS by one point (41–40) in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz, securing advancement to the One-Eighth Stage after a remarkable turnaround across five rounds.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. St. Hubert Seminary advances to NSMQ One-Eighth Stage

    St. Hubert Seminary Senior High School secured a place in the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz, finishing with 51 points to edge Bright SHS by three points and Akwamuman SHS by 22 points.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Accra Girls advances to NSMQ One-Eighth Stage with commanding win

    Accra Girls Senior High School secured a place in the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz after defeating Asamankese Senior High School and Sandema Senior High School with 52 points, ahead of Asamankese's 39 points and Sandema's 23 points. Asamankese earned the Jupay Special Award for answering all True or False questions in Round Four correctly.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Edinaman SHS ends seven-year wait, qualifies for NSMQ one-eighth stage

    Edinaman Senior High School has qualified for the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz after winning its preliminary contest with 47 points, marking its first qualification to this stage since 2019.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. Unilever Ghana revenue rises to GH¢1.04 billion in 2025

    Unilever Ghana's revenue grew to GH¢1.039 billion in 2025 from GH¢930.8 million in 2024, with the company posting GH¢96 million in profit and GH¢210 million in cash holdings. The company introduced Comfort Fabric Conditioner to the market and expanded its oral health education programme, which now reaches over one million Ghanaians annually.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 4 June

  1. World Vision, Unilever deliver oral hygiene education to 500 schoolchildren

    On April 28, World Vision Ghana, Unilever Ghana, and the Ghana Health Service delivered an oral hygiene education session to 500 schoolchildren at Bulingin D/A Primary and Junior High School, including a live demonstration of correct brushing techniques. Unilever Ghana donated toothpaste, toothbrushes, exercise books, and T-shirts to support the initiative.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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