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
As part of the activities marking its 50th Anniversary celebrations, the University of Port Harcourt will confer an Honorary Doctor of Science Degree (DSc Honoris Causa) on the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, DSSRS. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Owunari Abraham Georgewill, made this announcement during the formal presentation of
The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has held a strategic interactive session aimed at strengthening institutional accountability and improving service delivery across the university. The session, organised by the Directorate of Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) in collaboration with the university management, brought together key stakeholders to discuss best practices and enhance operational standards.
The University of Port Harcourt, in partnership with Nestlé Foods Nigeria and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), recently launched a career development training on Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills for students. Declaring the programme open at the Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium, University Park, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Owunari Abraham Georgewill, urged participants to seize the opportunity
The University of Port Harcourt Women Association (UPWA) International Group of Schools continues to demonstrate its commitment to raising culturally rooted and globally minded future leaders as it marks the International Day of Celebration. Located within the heart of the University of Port Harcourt, the UPWA International Group of Schools is a unique initiative and
Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has congratulated one of its former students, Oba Ishola Oyetunde Jokotola II, on his official installation as the Oludo of Ido-Osun. The event took place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, and was carried out by Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke. Oba Jokotola studied Geography at UNIOSUN’s Okuku Campus. The university’s
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has reaffirmed his commitment to continuous training and capacity building for all categories of staff, including drivers, mechanics, and vehicle operators, whom he described as “critical stakeholders” in the University. The Vice-Chancellor disclosed this today, June 30, 2025, while declaring open a
In a bid to improve engineering education in Nigeria, Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nigeria Machine Tools Limited (NMTL). The agreement will result in the establishment of a modern Engineering Skills Development Centre (ESDC) in Osogbo. The centre will give students of mechatronics and other engineering courses hands-on
Team Pharmacode from the University of Lagos has emerged as the winner of the AFRETEC-UNILAG Innovation in Health Challenge 2025, beating over 13 other teams from universities across Nigeria. The Old Great Hall, College of Medicine (CMUL), ldi-Araba, venue of the Grand Finale of the AFRETEC-UNILAG Innovation-in-Health Challenge 2025 was a potpourri of students from
The University of Lagos recently hosted a student delegation from the African-American Male Education Network and Development (A²MEND), a nonprofit educational exchange and cultural immersion programme aimed at connecting African-American students with the African continent. The students, led by Professor Blessing Anyikwa, the Global Lead for International Students, were welcomed by Professor Muyiwa Falaiye, Deputy
