Creating strong passwords is crucial for online security. Here are some tips to help you create strong passwords : Length : Aim for a minimum of 12 characters, but the longer, the better. Mix and match : Combine uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Uniqueness : Use a unique password for each account. Avoid reusing passwords or variations. Randomness : Use a password generator to create a truly random password. Avoid common patterns*: Steer clear of common patterns like "qwerty" or "123456". Don't use personal info : Avoid using your name, birthdate, or common words related to your personal life. Update regularly : Consider updating your passwords every 60-90 days. Some examples of strong passwords include: G$e4L9aK#M2p (a generated password) Iam@S3cur3! (a passphrase with a mix of characters) Tr0ub4d3!#4g3 (a password with a mix of characters and numbers) Remember, the key is to create passwords that are unique, complex, and diffi

  Called “Naa Binbiegu Tua”, the tree was named after a former Overlord of Dagbon, Zangina Zuu Jinjli, who reigned between 1687-1700 and is believed to be the most unattractive Ya-Na in the history of Dagbon. The 332-year-old tree used to serve as a sacred place where Naa Binbiegu mounted his gods and idols for sacrifices and libations for the Dagbon Kingdom.  Motive History has it that the motive behind the name of the tree was due to the unattractive nature of the chief and his struggle to ascend to the Dagbon throne. As the eldest son of Naa Zangina, a former Overlord of Dagbon, he was expected to be the regent after the demise of his father and oversee the performance of his funeral. After the demise of his father, Naa Binbiegu consulted elders of Dagbon and family members to perform the funeral rites of his late father, which brought to light a new Overlord, Naa Andani Sigli. However, he was not compensated with any chieftaincy role or title after serving as the regent of Dagbon d

  What Is VBA? Every business corporation or a person has its own set of unique needs and requirements. You might be dealing with large amounts of data that require analysis to create complex financial models.  You might also require customizable apps to help you create user-defined functions, access Windows APIs and automate computer processes. Unfortunately, the  Microsoft  (MS)  Office  applications within your Windows device might not meet your unique needs and help you achieve all your goals. Microsoft Corp realized this fatal flaw and developed  Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) , which they integrated into major MS applications such as Word, Excel, and Access. VBA is a programming language  you can use to access functions beyond what basic Microsoft Office applications can provide.  This  Pdf  to  Word  converter  is created using the  VBA Programming Language.  About the App Sometimes, you need to convert a single or bulk  Pdf  file(s) to  Word  files, so that it/they can be

  What Is VBA? Every business corporation or a person has its own set of unique needs and requirements. You might be dealing with large amounts of data that require analysis to create complex financial models.  You might also require customizable apps to help you create user-defined functions, access Windows APIs and automate computer processes. Unfortunately, the  Microsoft  (MS)  Office  applications within your Windows device might not meet your unique needs and help you achieve all your goals. Microsoft Corp realized this fatal flaw and developed  Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) , which they integrated into major MS applications such as Word, Excel, and Access. VBA is a programming language  you can use to access functions beyond what basic Microsoft Office applications can provide.  This  Word  to Pdf converter  is created using the  VBA Programming Language.  About the App Sometimes, you need to convert a single or bulk Word file(s) to Pdf file(s) , so that they cannot be

Former President John Dramani Mahama on Friday joined Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I to cut the sod for the construction of a new palace for the overlord of  The project is being financed by Mr Mahama who has assured the people it would be completed by October of this year. In his address, Mr Mahama highlighted the new palace's intentional design to reflect Sahelian architecture, reminiscent of the Gonja's origins in the Mande region around Mali.  "So, if you look at the architecture, you will think you are in Timbuktu or Songhai, tracing the history of the Gonja people ", he said.  The event was attended by various Guan and Gonja paramount chiefs, executives of the Guan Congress, executives of the Gonjaland Youth Association, members and supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the people of Damango.  The Overlord of Gonja, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, thanked Mr Mahama for his consistent commitment to developing the Gonja Kingdom and offer

What Is VBA? Every business corporation or a person has its own set of unique needs and requirements. You might be dealing with large amounts of data that require analysis to create complex financial models.  You might also require customizable apps to help you create user-defined functions, access Windows APIs and automate computer processes. Unfortunately, the  Microsoft  (MS)  Office  applications within your Windows device might not meet your unique needs and help you achieve all your goals. Microsoft Corp realized this fatal flaw and developed Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) , which they integrated into major MS applications such as Word, Excel, and Access. VBA is a programming language you can use to access functions beyond what basic Microsoft Office applications can provide.  This Excel to Pdf converter is created using the VBA Programming Language.  About the App Sometimes, you need to convert your Excel files to Pdf files, so that they cannot be modified by others.  In

Some quick facts about the 1 student 1 tablet project under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia   A total of 1.3m tablets is currently available in stock to ensure every student gets 1. The tablets have a hybrid power system, electric charging and solar system to ensure that all period round it can be used.  The tablets can be used both online and offline  The tablets can support SIM cards and operate on an Android 12 operating system. It comes with hardware components that support its use. All tablets are programmed with offline textbooks, lesson notes, past questions and other research materials to make learning easy. All tablets have lesson videos and can connect to online learning platforms and lessons. You can’t miss any topic with it. In the case of a missing tablet, all tablets would be insured, and each tablet has tracking software. The tablet can be disenabled in case it is not found. We have set up 24/7 online and in-person support, at 216 district

Congratulations to three of our own for taking all top three (3) awards at the just ended 2023 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) International Excellence Awards. The three outstanding students were awarded at the 72nd Annual Council Meeting in Freetown, Sierra Leone on Tuesday, 19th March 2024. Tuesday was a historic day for me and the Ghanaian delegation who cheered our students on to receive the first, second and third place awards. The award winners are: Amo-Kodieh Leonard Kofi Marton, St James Seminary Senior High School (Overall Best Student) Dzandu Selorm, Labone Senior High School (Second place) Daniel Asenso-Gyambibi also from St James Seminary Senior High School (Third place) The International Excellence Awards for WASCCE for School Candidates are presented to the three (3) overall best candidates from the member countries that subscribe to the WASSCE, namely the Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. Congratulations Leonard, Selorm and Daniel! Ghana is proud of you

  Dr. Eric Nkansah - GES Director General  The Ghana Education Service (GES) has instructed heads of schools not to close down their institutions in spite of the ongoing teachers' strike.  This directive comes after the leaders of three pre-tertiary unions in the country— Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers Ghana (CCT-GH), declared a nationwide strike on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Accra. The unions attributed to the failure of the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service to address concerns affecting teacher’s condition of service. The directive was contained in a statement signed by the Head of Public Relations of GES, Cassandra Twum Ampofo, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The GES has further directed all heads of Kindergartens, Primary, Junior and Secondary schools to ensure the safety and well-being of all students in schools. The GES also urged parents to rema

Mastercard and MTN Group Fintech have inked a landmark deal aimed at equipping all MTN MoMo customers with payment cards, as announced in a joint statement on Thursday. This collaboration will usher in both virtual and physical Mastercard companion cards for every MoMo wallet, granting users access to a vast network of over 100 million acceptance locations worldwide. The strategic partnership leverages Mastercard's state-of-the-art technology and expertise to bolster MTN's vision of becoming Africa's premier fintech platform, catering to both merchants and consumers. This initiative follows closely on the heels of Mastercard and MTN's recent pact involving a minority investment in MTN Group Fintech, the digital financial services arm of Africa's largest mobile network operator, a deal finalized earlier this month. The newly introduced cards will be extended to all 60 million active monthly MoMo wallets across 13 countries where the mobile money service operates, inc

  The management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a statement to invite suitable qualified serving officers/teachers to apply for consideration for promotion to the ranks or grades of: Deputy Director Assistant Director I  Assistant Director Il  Principal Superintendent  Read Full Statement below: How to apply   1. Launch a browser (e.g. Chrome).  2. Enter the URL below:  https://www.gespromotions.gov.gh/   in the address bar.  3. Tap/click on Apply for Promotion.   4. Choose Teaching Staff from the options provided. (You can also choose Non-teaching ).  5. Click on  Start a New Application . 6. Complete the form that pops up and tap/click on  Start Application.  Note : The staff ID is to be confirmed.  7. Another form will pop up, with the following portions already filled: Application code Staff ID  Primary Phone number  Grade or rank applying for.  With the warning that,  " NB : Kindly copy and save the  Application Code  &  Staff ID . This code will be used

Management of GES with support from PwC Ghana has held a Scheme of Service document review and validation workshop from Thursday 15th to Saturday 17th February 2024. The Scheme of Service will serve as a structured framework defining the various job roles, responsibilities, career progression (or criteria for career advancement), skills and competencies for each role and staff categories within the Service. The Scheme of Service will also help align the workforce with the new organisational structure, ensuring a smooth transition and strategic alignment with the GES's goals. As part of the workshop, the team reviewed the GES Competency framework, a framework that provides a systematic approach to defining, assessing, and managing the skills, behaviours, and knowledge required for optimal job performance within the Service. It will also ensure that the Service is aligned to the redesigned workforce and reflect the core competencies required for effective performance within GES. The

The Scheme of Service is a management tool crafted to provide a coherent framework to facilitate the recruitment, development and career progression of the staff of the Ghana Education Service Headquarters and Regional Education Offices.  The relevance of such a document is critical in the evolution of the new Ghana Education Service, Local Government Service, as a public service organization in Ghana.  The purpose of the Scheme of Service is to provide the Service with a policy guideline which will ensure that all staff are highly motivated, disciplined, loyal and equipped with the relevant skills and knowledge.  Read or download the full scheme of service below: Note : The above GES Scheme of service is currently under review.  Click Here to read on the review ! 

The Government One-Student One-Tablet (1S1T) initiative has been implemented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) schools across the nation.  Sefwi Awaso STEM SHS, with a student enrollment of Eight Hundred and Sixty-Eight (868), has been provided with 868 tablets through this initiative.  This program is aimed at enhancing the learning experience and providing equal opportunities for all students, recognizing the increasing importance of technology in our education system.  The leadership of H.E Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia inspires confidence in the promising future of our youth and the nation as a whole.  This initiative marks a significant step forward in the integration of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in our education system. 

As part of the package for the TM1 laptop, teachers are to be trained and examined on the topic, "Information Communication Technology (ICT) Skills Acquisition For Teachers".  The training is to be done in three options: Physical Training (Face to face workshop)   Recorded Training (Tutorial Videos)  Online Live Training  These options are available to all teachers to choose from.  Notwithstanding, which option one chooses, one will have to register and write an online exam consisting of 30 questions.  The steps below will guide you to register to write the online exam: Step 1:  Launch a browser. (E.g. Chrome) and enter/type the URL,  https://katon.ghana.katechnologiesgh.com/  in the address bar. Step 2:  Tap/click on  Sign In  on the top-right corner, and sign in with your credentials: Your email with NTC. (e.g. asdfgh@gmail.com and  Your password should be your userid  minus the ISP plus the last three digits of your phone numbe r. So, if your email is  asdfgh @gmail.com