{
  "id": 5597616,
  "title": "Top 10 regional teams prepare for 2026 Literacy Challenge Grand Finale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/top-10-regional-teams-prepare-for-2026-literacy-challenge-grand-finale",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T16:13:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/top-10-regional-teams-prepare-for-2026-literacy-challenge-grand-finale/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ten regional teams from across Ghana are set to compete in the grand finale of the 2026 Channel One TV and Citi FM Literacy Challenge, vying for national recognition. The competition will take place in Accra over two days, with the top 10 regional teams representing their respective regions: Volta, Central, Northern, Western, Upper East, Bono, Eastern, Upper West, Ashanti and Greater Accra. The teams, composed of 11-15 year-old students, underwent a series of tests to qualify, including an essay stage and an aptitude test assessing knowledge, comprehension, critical thinking and application of concepts to real-life situations. The regional competitions, which will challenge contestants' teamwork and problem-solving skills, will determine the final three teams that advance to the national finals. Beyond teamwork, individual excellence will also be rewarded, with the Overall Outstanding Contestant receiving an additional GH¢5,000, bringing their total prize to GH¢10,000. Sponsors Channel One TV, Citi FM and various companies support the mission of promoting literacy, critical thinking and academic excellence among Ghana's youth.",
  "summary": "The stage is set for an exciting showdown as the top 10 regional teams in the 2026 Channel One TV and Citi FM Literacy Challenge prepare to battle for national honours at the grand finale of the competition. Thirty outstanding young contestants, representing the Volta, Central, Northern, Western, Upper East, Bono, Eastern, Upper West, Ashanti […] The post Top 10 regional teams prepare for 2026…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}