Also known as: University of Professional Studies · UPSA-RCC
University of Professional Studies, Accra — Ghanaian institution offering professional undergraduate and postgraduate education across accounting, IT, management, and law faculties.
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… Speaking at the Accra edition of the Loveworld Trade and Investment Forum at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Mr Gyamfi declared: “Africa is not the future. …
‘Africa is not the future; Africa is the now’ — Sammy Gyamfi tells African youthJoy Online
… Preventing revenue leakagesAlso addressing the gathering, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Elder Professor Samuel Antwi, called on business owners to take deliberate steps to prevent revenue leakages and improve operational efficiency. …
Dr Daniel Acquaye urges Christian business leaders to build sustainable enterprisesJoy Online
… The presentation took place at the 2026 Ghana Teacher Prize ceremony held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), organised by the Ministry of Education through the National Teaching Council (NTC) to mark World Teachers’ Day under the theme, “Empowering Teachers: …
UMB rewards Ghana Teacher Prize first runner-up with 4×4 pick-upJoy Online
… The two-day forum will be held at the Ohene Konadu Auditorium, University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), with a focus on Production, Trade, Trust and Innovation (PTTI). …
LTIF announces 2026 Pan-African edition in Accra from October 6-7Joy Online
Leadership House, a leadership and civic engagement institution aligned with the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has brought together 60 student leaders at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) for discussions on leadership, citizenship and Ghana’s future. …
The Ladder Project engages 60 UPSA student leaders on leadership and Ghana’s next chapterJoy Online
… He made the call at The Ladder Project, a leadership and civic engagement event held at the Fountain Area of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) on Thursday, September 24. …
Leadership is about responsibility, not titles – Sammi Awuku tells UPSA studentsJoy Online
The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has held the first session of its 18th Congregation at the University’s auditorium in Accra. …
UPSA holds first session of 18th Congregation.Joy Online
The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has uncovered a major results manipulation scheme involving 178 students, with more than 500 academic results altered in the university’s system. …
UPSA uncovers mass results manipulation involving 178 students, over 500 results compromisedJoy Online
The Dean of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School, Prof Ernest Kofi Abotsi, has called for reforms to make the ECOWAS Court of Justice more accessible and responsive to the everyday rights concerns of citizens across West Africa. …
Prof Abotsi wants ECOWAS Court to bring regional justice closer to citizensJoy Online
The Dean of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School, Prof Ernest Kofi Abotsi, has called on the ECOWAS Court of Justice to establish clearer and more predictable boundaries for exercising its jurisdiction to strengthen public confidence in the regional jud …
Prof Abotsi calls for clearer jurisdictional boundaries to strengthen ECOWAS CourtThe RNAQ Foundation and Ga Mantse have awarded scholarships to 115 Ga-Dangme students to support their education. The initiative also offers employment consideration within RNAQ companies upon completion of studies, or investment support for entrepreneurial ventures.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The RNAQ Foundation and Ga Mantse have awarded scholarships to 115 Ga-Dangme students to support their education. The initiative also offers employment consideration within RNAQ companies upon completion of studies, or investment support for entrepreneurial ventures.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Professional Studies, Accra held a graduation ceremony on October 30, 2026, for 978 students from the Faculty of Accounting and Finance who completed bachelor's degrees and diplomas in accounting, finance, banking and related fields.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
At UPSA's 18th graduation ceremony for the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Studies, the Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority urged graduates to commit to continuous learning and develop determination, dedication, integrity and positive mindsets, arguing that academic qualifications alone are insufficient for professional success.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Professional Studies, Accra held the third session of its 18th Congregation, graduating 1,314 students from the Faculty of Management Studies (1,009 undergraduates and 305 diploma recipients), who form part of 5,120 students expected to graduate across all 18th Congregation sessions. The Vice-Chancellor urged graduates to uphold integrity and accountability, embrace emerging technologies responsibly, and remain adaptable and committed to professional development.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Professional Studies, Accra is shifting from teaching entrepreneurship principles to helping graduates turn business ideas into viable enterprises and create jobs. The Cyber Security Authority director-general also encouraged graduates to move beyond seeking paid employment and explore collaborative business opportunities.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The 15th Absa-UPSA Law School Quarterly Banking Roundtable convened banking, legal, fintech and regulatory sector leaders in Accra to discuss financial crimes, digital fraud and consumer protection. Discussions focused on social engineering and mobile money fraud, with speakers emphasizing the need for stronger collaboration and public education to combat exploitation of Ghana's expanding digital finance ecosystem.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Professional Studies, Accra has opened a laptop assembly plant and will require newly admitted students to assemble their own laptops from next academic year, combining practical hands-on IT education with hardware and software training as an alternative to theoretical-only learning.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Students at the University of Professional Studies, Accra are protesting rising accommodation costs at private hostels, with some paying more than GH¢6,000 for shared rooms, and calling for government intervention. The Education Minister has pledged to establish a committee to examine rising hostel charges and explore measures to address the issue.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Digital channels and automated systems alone cannot improve customer service without an underlying ownership mindset; technology can simply transfer old service problems onto new platforms without addressing the behaviours and processes that created them.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A Christian commentator argues that some pastors have mischaracterized government restrictions on preaching and hawking in moving vehicles as an attack on the Church and gospel, rather than as reasonable public policy on law, order and public space use.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi urged African youth to lead economic transformation through production, entrepreneurship, and value addition, calling on young people to build local industries and reduce reliance on imports rather than waiting for opportunities to emerge.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Daniel Acquaye, CEO of Agri-Impact Ltd and Chairman of the Apostolic Professionals Network, has called on Christian business leaders to prioritise business sustainability, succession planning, and strategic investment at the maiden Apostolic Business Leadership Summit. He expressed concern that many businesses in Ghana collapse before their founders can pass them to the next generation, unlike established family enterprises in developed economies.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Universal Merchant Bank has awarded a 4×4 pick-up to Hammond Agyen of Manhean Anglican 'D' Primary School in Tema, the first runner-up in the Teacher category of the 2026 Ghana Teacher Prize. The presentation was made at a ceremony held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, attended by Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang to mark World Teachers' Day.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Loveworld Trade & Investment Forum will hold its second edition in Accra from October 6–7, 2026, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and business leaders to discuss African trade and investment prospects, with a focus on production, trade, trust and innovation.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Leadership House, aligned with the NPP, brought together 60 student leaders at UPSA for discussions on leadership, citizenship and Ghana's future, featuring Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku and public policy professional Akosua Asaa Manu.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku told UPSA student leaders that leadership is defined by the responsibility one carries rather than the office occupied, and can be demonstrated through everyday actions like mobilising people and effecting change.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Professional Studies, Accra held the first session of its 18th Congregation, conferring degrees on 1,275 graduates comprising 1,086 postgraduate and 189 law graduates. Four master's graduates achieved a perfect 4.0 CGPA, a first in the university's history, and the ceremony marked the graduation of inaugural cohorts in five new postgraduate programmes.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has uncovered a results manipulation scheme involving 178 students and over 500 altered academic results. According to the Vice Chancellor, some students and unscrupulous individuals breached the university's system, with some students paying to alter their results and others collecting money from colleagues to facilitate the manipulation.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof Ernest Kofi Abotsi has called for reforms to make the ECOWAS Court of Justice more accessible and responsive to citizens' rights concerns across West Africa, arguing the Court must move beyond its traditional judicial role to connect with people affected by cross-border trade, migration, technology and regional integration.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Dean of UPSA Law School, Prof Ernest Kofi Abotsi, has called on the ECOWAS Court of Justice to establish clearer jurisdictional principles to strengthen public confidence, address sovereignty concerns, and reinforce the Court's legitimacy in West Africa.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof Kofi Abotsi, dean of UPSA Law School, warned that the ECOWAS Court of Justice's credibility and effectiveness depend on its ability to remain independent and ensure its decisions are respected, even when politically inconvenient to member states. He identified enforcement of the Court's orders as a difficult challenge, arguing that regional courts become vulnerable when their decisions have significant consequences for governments.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Daniel Asomani, CEO of VODEC Africa and convener of the National Emerging Leaders' Economic Forum, told participants at NELEF 2026 in Accra that young people should take responsibility for their communities' development using available resources, and that emerging leaders need courage, discipline, competence, and integrity. He noted Africa's projected economic growth of about 4.2 to 4.3 per cent in 2026, but warned that about 12 million young Africans enter the labour market yearly while only about three million formal jobs are created.
22 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Fraud cases among Ghana's payment service providers nearly doubled between 2022 and 2025, while banks saw a 34% decrease in reported fraud and deposit-taking institutions a 50% decline—suggesting fraud has shifted to weaker-defended institutions rather than increasing overall. The Bank of Ghana's Second Deputy Governor presented this data and argued for regulatory changes, noting that under current rules consumers bear loss responsibility while providers only handle complaints.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Council for Legal Education and Training has unveiled an 11-member Board chaired by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, comprising senior judiciary members, government officials, and academics from leading law schools and tertiary institutions. CLET oversees legal education and professional training in Ghana, including administration of the Ghana School of Law.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At the UPSA 1000 and Ghana Entrepreneurship Conference, musician and entrepreneur Shatta Wale challenged students to look beyond academic qualifications and cultivate entrepreneurial mindsets, emphasizing that personal growth stems from discipline, self-belief and lifelong learning rather than imitating his lifestyle.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ignite Social Enterprise Limited aims to promote locally manufactured Ghanaian products on the international market through its digital platform, partnering with Ghanaian businesses in agriculture and manufacturing. The company's social e-commerce model seeks to empower micro-entrepreneurs and boost the competitiveness of Ghanaian brands globally.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A consultant at the UPSA 1000 and Ghana Entrepreneurship Conference 2026 advised young entrepreneurs to use digital platforms and social commerce to start businesses without high infrastructure costs, saying they need character and commitment to solve real problems rather than large bank facilities or warehouses.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dancehall star Shatta Wale headlined the UPSA 1000 & Ghana Entrepreneurship Conference on September 16, 2026, sharing lessons from his music and business journey and urging students to adopt his thinking rather than his lifestyle. He performed for the crowd, pledged two years of free shows for SRC Week, and was honoured with a citation by the university.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
David Adadevoh has been appointed Editor of the Ghanaian Times, effective immediately, bringing more than 18 years of journalism and newsroom management experience. He progressed through multiple editorial positions at the newspaper and served as Acting Editor from February 2026.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A traffic police officer has been remanded by Adabraka District Court over the alleged murder of a 20-year-old law student who died during a police pursuit on the Tema Motorway on August 27, 2026. The officer allegedly kicked the student's motorbike, causing the rider to lose control and crash.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →