28 July 2026

Rivers State University

Research

Vice-Chancellor Admonishes Federal Government on Research

Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, has advised the federal government to leverage the country’s researchers. He elaborated that leveraging the knowledge of scholars, serving and retired, can contribute to national and sustainable development and help solve critical issues. The Vice-Chancellor admonished the federal government to implement the solutions outlined in various

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Unions

NANS Clarifies Rivers State University Convocation Fees

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has addressed concerns over reports that all graduating students at Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt, would be required to pay ₦220,000 as convocation fees. In a statement released on Friday, September 26, 2025, NANS President Comrade Olushola Oladoja announced that the association had investigated the matter following

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Universities

Rivers State University Announces Admission Cut-Off Marks

Rivers State University (RSU) has released the cut-off marks for undergraduate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session. The announcement guides aspiring candidates on the minimum scores required for admission into various faculties and departments. According to the notice from the Registrar, Mrs Ibimonia B.S. Harry, programmes in Medicine and Surgery require the highest cut-off, with

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CSR in Education

NCDMB Trains 305 Youths in Oil Skills

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commenced training 305 young Nigerians at the Marine and Offshore Technology Centre of Rivers State University. During an inspection visit on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, NCDMB’s Executive Secretary, Felix Omatsola Ogbe, praised the training and urged participants to take the opportunity seriously. The four-month training covers

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CSR in Education

NCDMB Trains 305 Youths in Oil Skills

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commenced training 305 young Nigerians at the Marine and Offshore Technology Centre of Rivers State University. During an inspection visit on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, NCDMB’s Executive Secretary, Felix Omatsola Ogbe, praised the training and urged participants to take the opportunity seriously. The four-month training covers

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TETFUND

NELFUND Sounds Alarm Over Low Loan Applications from Rivers State University Students

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has expressed concern over the very low number of students applying for its loan scheme at Rivers State University. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, raised the issue during a Strategic Engagement and Sensitisation Campaign held on Tuesday in Port Harcourt. He was represented by Dr Zino Ugboma,

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