Diri To Deliver UNIPORT 35th Convocation Lecture In July
On July 25, 2025, the Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, will be delivering the 35th convocation lecture of the University of Port Harcourt, UNIPORT, in Rivers State. The governor gave his consent during the courtesy visit of the institution’s management led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Owunari Georgewill, to Government House, Yenagoa, on Friday, […]
Chinese Consul General Opens “Window to China” Centre at University of Port Harcourt
The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, Ms Yan Yuqing, has officially opened the “Window to China” Centre at the University of Port Harcourt, marking a new chapter in Sino-Nigerian educational and cultural cooperation. Speaking during the ceremony, Ms Yuqing highlighted the strategic importance of the Centre, noting that it would serve as […]
UNIPORT Mourns Student Lost in Off-Campus Shooting
The management of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has received with deep sadness the news of the untimely death of Mr. Godwin Akpakpan, a 300-level student of Computer Science, who reports say was allegedly killed by security personnel. In a statement by the Head, Information, Publications and Public Relations of the University, Dr. Sam […]
Uniport Records Success in 2024 NUC Accreditation Exercise
The University of Port Harcourt (Uniport) has recorded a significant academic milestone, achieving a 100% success rate in the October/November 2024 accreditation exercise conducted by the National Universities Commission (NUC). According to a statement by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Owunari Georgewill, the University presented a total of 22 academic programmes for evaluation, out of which […]
Pro-Democracy Group Demands Justice for UNIPORT Student
A pro-democracy group, Take-It-Back Movement, is demanding justice for Godwin Akpakpan, a 300-level student of the University of Port Harcourt, allegedly killed by operatives of the Anti-Cult Unit of the Rivers State Police Command. “This case is another grim reminder of the unchecked power and impunity within our law enforcement agencies. We demand an independent […]
UNIPORT Partners with Chinese Institutions to Train Nigerians in Chinese Language
In a move to enhance international collaboration and bridge the skills gap in Nigeria’s evolving labour market, the University of Port Harcourt has reaffirmed its commitment to training Nigerians in the Chinese language to boost their chances of employment in Chinese-owned companies operating within the country. In statement by UNIPORT Public Relations Officer Dr Sammy […]
Police Cover-Up Alleged Killing of University Student in Port Harcourt
The Rivers State Police have been accused of fatally shooting a 300-level student from the University of Port Harcourt and attempting to hide the circumstances of the incident. In an interview, the bereaved family of the deceased claimed that the police were accountable for the death of twenty-three-year-old Godwin Akpakpan, who had been missing since […]
UNIPORT Promotes 46 Senior Academics to Professorial Ranks
The University of Port Harcourt has announced the promotion of 46 senior lecturers to the prestigious ranks of professor and associate professor, marking a significant milestone in the academic growth of the institution. In a statement released on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Owunari Georgewill, revealed that 30 academic staff were promoted […]
Wike Donates N350M, Pledges Land for UNIPORT
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has pledged land in Abuja for the University of Port Harcourt’s (UNIPORT) proposed Centre for Leadership and Political Studies. He also committed N350 million to support the university’s multimedia center. Wike made the promises during a meeting with UNIPORT’s Governing Council, led by Pro-Chancellor Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, in Abuja on Monday. […]
Anthrax Vaccination Campaign Flag-Off in Rivers State
Preventing the outbreak of anthrax in the state has led the Rivers State Ministry of Agriculture to flag off the Anthrax Vaccination Campaign at the Livestock Demonstration Farms located in the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT). This flag-off exercise came shortly after Zamfara State witnessed an outbreak of the zoonotic disease. The 7-day free vaccination […]
UNIPORT Professor to Address Climate Change at ASHP Meeting
Professor Vincent Idemyor, a prominent academic from the University of Port Harcourt, will deliver a key plenary session at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Clinical Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, on December 10, 2024. The event, one of the largest gatherings of healthcare professionals, will bring together over 20,000 pharmacy experts from around […]
Uniport Professor to Share Insights on Climate Change And HealthCare at International Forum
Professor Vincent Idemyor, a distinguished scholar from the University of Port Harcourt, has been invited to moderate and speak at the prestigious American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Clinical Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. On December 10, 2024, Idemyor will deliver a plenary session, “Preparing Healthcare Service Delivery for Climate Change Impacts,” to an audience […]