Valley View University

Also known as: VVU

Valley View University — tertiary institution in Ghana partnering with tech firms and running teacher certification programmes.

2026-05-102026-10-28

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May 2026
10 MayJoy Online
… Mr Addai explained that the programme is being organised in partnership with the University of Cape Coast, the University of Education, Winneba, the University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Valley View University, and the University for Development Studies. …
NTC reveals over 42,000 teachers in Ghana are unqualified

Agriculture & Land

Expert urges young entrepreneurs to explore agribusiness without capital

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An agricultural development expert has advised young people and aspiring entrepreneurs not to wait for substantial start-up capital before exploring agribusiness opportunities, urging them instead to identify market needs and build relationships. He recommended that entrepreneurs focus on solving identified problems rather than pursuing immediate profits without understanding the market.

26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

Expert urges young entrepreneurs to explore agribusiness without capital
An agricultural development expert has advised young people and aspiring entrepreneurs not to wait for substantial start-up capital before exploring agribusiness opportunities, urging them instead to identify market needs and build relationships. He recommended that entrepreneurs focus on solving identified problems rather than pursuing immediate profits without understanding the market.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

SDA Church holds summit for digital content creators
The South East Ghana Union Mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church held a four-day Communication Content Creators Summit from October 12 to 15, 2026, bringing together 41 participants from six constituent fields to train in digital storytelling, content creation, visual communication, and editing tools to strengthen the church's online presence and digital evangelism.
20 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 1 September

Labour minister urges graduates to develop entrepreneurial skills
At Valley View University's 34th graduation ceremony in Accra, where 1,156 students graduated, the Labour Minister urged graduates to acquire skills beyond academic certificates, including creativity, innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset, to meet changing global labour market demands shaped by emerging technologies like AI and fintech.
1 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 31 August

YIPs Ghana awards five tertiary students at annual achievers ceremony
The Association of Young Insurance Professionals (YIPs Ghana) honoured five exceptional tertiary students at the 2026 Tertiary Achievers Awards during the CIIG Insurance Excellence Awards in Accra. This year's competition attracted 40 entries from universities and colleges, with participants challenged to develop solutions addressing flooding and flood-related losses in Ghana.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

Put nation ahead of politics, personal interests—SEGUM leader
Colonel (Retd) Peter Nyarko Duodu, President of the South East Ghana Union Mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, has called on Ghanaians to prioritize national interests above political affiliations and personal ambitions, stressing that Ghana's progress depends on patriotism, truthfulness, hard work and collective commitment. He made the appeal during the climax of a SEGUM camp meeting attended by about 2,000 worshippers.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 6 July

Ghanaian academic Dr Williams Kwasi Peprah promoted to Full Professor
Dr Williams Kwasi Peprah has been promoted to Full Professor of Finance at Andrews University's School of Business Administration in Michigan. The promotion recognizes his sustained excellence in teaching, research, publication, and professional service at national and international levels.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 5 July

Ghanaian scholar attains full professor rank at Andrews University
Dr. Williams Kwasi Peprah has been promoted to Full Professor of Finance at Andrews University's School of Business Administration in Michigan. The promotion recognises his sustained excellence in teaching, research, publication, and professional service at national and international levels.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 22 June

AmaliTech partners with universities to build tech workforce pathways
AmaliTech has partnered with the University of Ghana and Valley View University to strengthen connections between education and employment, offering students practical exposure, mentorship, internships, and recruitment pathways into the digital economy. Building on a model that has trained more than 3,000 young professionals and created over 500 direct jobs, the partnerships aim to ensure graduates have the skills and networks required by the technology workforce.
22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 14 May

NTC launches fast-track programme to certify unqualified teachers
The National Teaching Council has launched a fast-track Postgraduate Diploma in Education programme to certify more than 42,000 unqualified teachers in basic and senior high schools. The programme, run with five universities, will cost GH¢5,000 and take 18 weeks to complete.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

Seventh-day Adventist leader calls Christians to uphold moral values
Vice President of the Global Seventh-day Adventist Church Prof. Robert Osei-Bonsu has urged Christians to uphold moral values such as integrity, honesty and respect in order to positively influence society, saying the major challenge facing Christians in Ghana is not religion but the ability to maintain these values, particularly in public service.
11 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
NTC urges 42,000 unqualified teachers to get licenses by year-end
The National Teaching Council has warned that teachers without professional qualifications and licences by the end of the year could face sanctions from the Ghana Education Service. The Council says all unqualified teachers in classrooms must enroll in an ongoing fast-track teacher education programme to regularise their status.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 10 May

NTC reveals 42,000 teachers lack professional qualifications
The National Teaching Council has disclosed that more than 42,000 teachers in basic and senior high schools across Ghana lack professional teaching qualifications—about 12,279 in senior high schools and more than 30,000 in basic schools. The NTC is introducing an 18-week fast-track teacher education programme in partnership with five universities to enable currently teaching graduates to obtain professional certification.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →