University of Port Harcourt Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The University of Port Harcourt is set to celebrate its Golden Jubilee Anniversary and 35th Combined Convocation Ceremony, marking years of enlightenment and self-reliance.In a statement released by the University, the landmark week-long event is scheduled for Monday, July 21st to Sunday, July 27th, 2025, will feature Anniversary Public Lecture, Convocation Ceremony, Cultural Showcase amongst […]
Sen. Darlington Elected UNIPORT Alumni President
Renowned politician and former Minority Whip of the 10th Senate, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, has been appointed as the Global President of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) Alumni Association. The election took place during the association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held alongside the 2025 National Tri-ennial Delegates Elective Convention in Umuahia, Abia State, from June […]
UNIPORT Confers Honorary Doctorate on Wike
The University of Port Harcourt has awarded Mr. Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), an Honorary Doctorate in Science (DSc Honoris Causa). Lere Olayinka, the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media, revealed this in a statement, noting that UNIPORT’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Owunari Georgewill, announced during the presentation of […]
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. […]