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University of Professional Studies, Accra

Also known as: University of Professional Studies

University of Professional Studies, Accra — tertiary institution hosting the 9th Mini Ghana University Sports Association Games in May 2026.

Hosting the 9th Mini Ghana University Sports Association Games from May 5–15, 2026, with 16 public universities competing across seven sports under the theme "Integrating University Sports with Academic Professionalism." The university is also subject to compliance inspections by Ghana's Rent Control Department following a petition over alleged exploitative hostel pricing.

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Society

Rent Control Department begins inspections on university hostels

The News

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.

Why it matters

Nationwide compliance inspections of university hostels following student complaints signal government action on exploitative rent practices affecting thousands of tertiary students.

17 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Rent Control Department begins inspections on university hostels

    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.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online →

Monday 4 May

  1. UPSA to host 9th Mini GUSA Games in May 2026

    The University of Professional Studies, Accra will host the 9th Mini Ghana University Sports Association Games from May 5–15, 2026, with 16 public universities competing in football, badminton, 3×3 basketball, athletics, volleyball, tennis and table tennis under the theme "Integrating University Sports with Academic Professionalism."

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Prof. Tagoe joins Npontu Technologies board as strategic member

    Ghanaian AI and digital solutions company Npontu Technologies Limited has appointed finance and digital strategist Professor Noel Tagoe as a Board Member to strengthen governance and support the company's expansion in fintech, enterprise software, and AI-driven infrastructure across Africa.

    4 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 1 May

  1. Black Sherif plans to return to school after leaving UPSA

    Ghanaian rapper Black Sherif, who withdrew from the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) in 2022 to focus on his music career, has said he plans to return to school in the future, describing his departure as an undiscussed, understated exit similar to a ninja's disappearing act.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Digital finance success masks burden on untrained agents

    Ghana's mobile money system has achieved high transaction volumes and outnumbered bank accounts, but the success relies on informal agents who educate financially illiterate customers without proper training or compensation from the state or telcos.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana's cedi crisis stems from capital outflows, not weak exports

    Economist Joe Jackson argues Ghana's exchange rate crisis is driven not by poor export performance but by capital leakages through service imports, profit repatriation, and debt servicing. Ghana posted a US$5.1 billion trade surplus in 2024 but lost nearly US$8 billion through these outflows, with the gold sector retaining less than half of its US$11.9 billion in exports domestically.

    30 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  3. Ghana's cedi weakness driven by extractive sector leakages, not low exports

    Joe Jackson, CEO of Dalex Finance, argues that Ghana's currency volatility stems from structural leakages in the extractive sector rather than weak export performance. Although Ghana recorded a trade surplus of about US$5.1 billion in 2024, nearly US$8 billion exited through service imports, profit repatriation, debt servicing, and capital flight.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Npontu Technologies appoints Prof. Noel Tagoe to board

    Npontu Technologies Limited, Ghana's AI and digital solutions company, has appointed Professor Noel Tagoe as a Board Member. The appointment aims to strengthen governance and support the company's expansion across Africa in fintech, enterprise software, and AI-driven infrastructure.

    29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  2. Ghana's currency volatility rooted in extractive sector leakages

    Ghana's exchange rate instability is driven by structural leakages in the extractive sector rather than weak export performance, according to Dalex Finance CEO Joe Jackson. Though Ghana recorded a trade surplus of about US$5.1 billion in 2024, close to US$8 billion exited through service imports, profit repatriation, external debt servicing, and capital flight.

    29 April 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Dr. Linda Narh publishes memoir of fifty life lessons

    Dr. Linda Narh has published a book titled "Reflections: 50 Lessons at 50," which shares personal experiences and lessons learned over her life. The work invites readers of all ages and experience levels to reflect on their own journeys and learn from her insights.

    28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

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