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UPSA

Also known as: School of Graduate Studies, UPSA, Accra

UPSA — university institution where lecturers contribute to coverage of education policy and West African geopolitics.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Dr Atuahene said the sustainability of such gains must be questioned, particularly if the cedi begins to depreciate. “As Professor Isaac Boadi of UPSA said, I look at it, and he called it a miracle.

    FX gains, not efficiency, behind much of banking sector’s profit growth, says Dr Atuahene
  3. August 2026
  4. Joy Online

    Speaking at the National Youth Forum at UPSA on Wednesday, August 19, Mr Ayariga said education, agriculture, employment, health, trade, technology, housing, climate, and local governance policies must all deliberately take the interests of young people into account.

    Youth development must be mainstreamed across all sectors – NYA CEO
  5. Joy Online

    Speaking at the National Youth Forum organised by the Ministry for Youth Development and Empowerment at UPSA on Wednesday, August 19, Mr Ayariga said the programme was not only focused on enrolling young people but also ensuring that beneficiaries received the support required to

    National Apprenticeship Programme surpasses 10,000 target, reaches 14,000 beneficiaries – NYA
  6. Joy Online

    Speaking at the book launch held at the British Council in Accra, she said the publication was motivated by conversations she regularly has with students through her mentorship engagements with institutions including UPSA, Accra Technical University and other schools.

    Gloria Boye-Doku launches two books to inspire young people to rise above their backgrounds
  7. Joy Online

    Speaking at the National Inter-Faith Memorial Service for the eight departed victims on August 6 at the UPSA auditorium, Brig.

    Kumi-Woode uses ‘Departed 8’ memorial to urge Ghanaians to build lasting legacies
  8. Joy Online

    Royal Praise 2026 will take place on Sunday, 9 August 2026, at UPSA in Accra.

    Young gospel musicians use my songs without permission – Obaapa Christy
  9. July 2026
  10. Joy Online

    ; Theophilus Dzimega Jnr, lawyer, engineer and member of the NDC National Communications Team; Victoria Bright, international corporate lawyer and entrepreneur; James Kwabena Bomfeh Jnr, Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Greater Impact Africa (ConCES) and lecturer at UPSA

    Live: Newsfile discusses EOCO vs Miracles Aboagye, Tribunals Bill, galamsey, BoG saga, and NPP polls
  11. Joy Online

    Juliana Akushika Andoh Senior Lecturer, UPSA/ BrandWithDrAndoh

    Brand communities and tribal consumption: What football fans teach us about loyalty
  12. Joy Online

    Juliana Akushika Andoh Senior Lecturer, UPSA/ BrandWithDrAndoh

    Brand communities and tribal consumption: What football fans teach us about loyalty
  13. Joy Online

    A Senior Lecturer in Management at UPSA, Dr Joseph Gerald Tetteh Nyanyofio, has called on educational institutions to place equal emphasis on character formation and academic excellence, stressing that Ghana’s future depends on producing responsible citizens driven by integrity,

    Nyanyofio urges British Columbia College to produce responsible citizens, not only high achievers

Thursday 3 September

  1. Banking sector profits driven by FX gains, not efficiency

    Banking consultant Dr Richmond Atuahene argues that recent rises in banking sector profits are largely attributable to foreign exchange gains rather than operational efficiency, cautioning that sustainability is questionable if the cedi depreciates.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 19 August

  1. NYA CEO calls for youth development mainstreaming across sectors

    The National Youth Authority CEO has urged Ghana's government to integrate youth development considerations into policies and budgets across all sectors—education, agriculture, employment, health, trade, technology, housing, climate, and local governance—through coordinated efforts by ministries, districts, and emerging youth committees.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. National Apprenticeship Programme reaches 14,000 beneficiaries

    The National Youth Authority's National Apprenticeship Programme has exceeded its initial target of 10,000 beneficiaries, reaching about 14,000 young Ghanaians. The NYA CEO said the focus is now on providing training, mentoring, and standardisation to ensure beneficiaries acquire skills that meet acceptable standards and enable sustainable livelihoods.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. Gloria Boye-Doku launches books on mindset and hope

    Deloitte Ghana partner Gloria Boye-Doku has launched two books, "Mindset for Success" and "The Power of Hope," intended to inspire young people to pursue their aspirations regardless of their background. She said mindset is the most important factor in achieving success and that background should not be a limiting factor.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 6 August

  1. Kumi-Woode urges Ghanaians to prioritize lasting legacy over wealth

    At a National Inter-Faith Memorial Service for eight departed victims, Brigadier General Apostle Dr Benjamin Godson Kumi-Woode urged Ghanaians to focus on making a positive impact on society and meaningful contribution rather than material accumulation, saying the legacy one leaves behind is the true measure of a person's life.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. Young gospel musicians perform Obaapa Christy's songs without permission

    Ghanaian gospel musician Obaapa Christy says many young gospel musicians use her songs at events and on platforms without seeking permission, but she does not confront them because she understands they have greater opportunities through social media than her generation had through limited radio and television access.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. Newsfile to examine EOCO case, tribunals, environment, BoG saga

    Ghana's Newsfile programme will air Saturday with a panel of lawyers and experts discussing the GH¢50 million bail case involving Dennis Miracles Aboagye and EOCO, Parliament's passage of the Tribunals Bill 2026, environmental governance issues including Achimota Forest and illegal mining, and the Bank of Ghana saga.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Football fans demonstrate loyalty transcends rational business logic

    Football fans exhibit loyalty to clubs for decades without material reward, showing that the strongest brands create identity and community rather than merely selling products. The article argues companies should focus on building believers through tribal consumption and emotional ownership rather than simply attracting customers.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Football fans demonstrate brand loyalty beyond rational economics

    Football fans' decades-long support of clubs despite disappointment shows that the strongest brands create identity and community rather than merely selling products. Companies should focus on building believers and tribal consumption rather than just attracting customers based on performance.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. Education must balance character formation with academic excellence

    A UPSA Senior Lecturer urged educational institutions to emphasize character formation and moral values alongside academic achievement, saying Ghana's future depends on producing responsible citizens driven by integrity, compassion, and service to society.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 18 June

  1. Ghana's World Cup presence builds national brand beyond sport

    Football's World Cup platform offers Ghana emotional diplomacy and international visibility, reaching billions of viewers and serving as a soft power tool for national branding that politics and traditional diplomacy struggle to achieve.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 29 May

  1. Ghana's revenue base insufficient to cover spending in 2026

    Ghana's government is spending faster than it is collecting revenue, with cumulative total revenue and grants reaching only 3.6% of GDP and tax revenue at 3.0% of GDP by end of March 2026, against total government expenditure of 3.9% of GDP, making new taxes in the mid-year budget likely.

    29 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 11 May

  1. Growing companies must hire strategically, not rush to fill roles

    Many Ghanaian businesses scaling rapidly across fintech, real estate, agribusiness, logistics, and health services are hiring fast but poorly, leading to high turnover, wrong hires, and cultural strain. Workforce planning aligned with business direction is essential for survival in Ghana's high-growth market.

    11 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Over 300 women trained in affiliate marketing and digital trade

    More than 300 women participated in the Click-to-Cargo Programme at Accra Digital Centre, receiving training in importation, affiliate marketing, and digital business tools. The two-day event, attended by university students and career women, covered product sourcing from China, shipping logistics, and online business management.

    5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 27 April

  1. West African leaders failing to address Sahel military rule — analyst

    Dr James Kwabena Bomfeh Jnr, a UPSA lecturer and CEO of CenCES, has criticised West African leaders for weak regional engagement with junta-led governments in Mali, saying more decisive diplomatic pressure is needed to restore constitutional order. He noted that military rule has not resolved Mali's security crisis, as evidenced by a deadly April 25, 2026 coordinated assault that killed the Defence Minister.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. UPSA lecturer links Mali attacks to geopolitical rivalry

    Dr James Kwabena Bomfeh Jnr, a lecturer at UPSA and CEO of CenCES, has linked violent attacks in Mali to geopolitical competition in the Sahel, saying external actors including Russia, the West, and China are shaping the region's security crisis. He claimed Russians helped coup makers in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, and warned that African states must be careful not to allow external alliances to override local interests.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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