For many years, the Nigerian education sector has struggled with poor infrastructure, outdated curricula, and underfunding. Recently, universities across the country have started turning to technology as a possible game-changer. From artificial intelligence to digital skills training, institutions are slowly finding creative ways to fix the cracks in the system. At the University of Port
A senior lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Dr Ovunda Ihunwo, has raised alarm over the growing culture of “sign-out” jamborees in Nigerian universities. He said that many of the students who participate in the celebrations are not academically qualified to graduate and called on parents to be more cautious before joining in
A senior lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt, Dr Ovunda Ihunwo, has advised parents to be careful about the growing culture of “sign-out” parties among Nigerian students, describing it as misleading. According to him, sign-out was originally a simple way for students to mark the end of examinations. However, it has now evolved into
Victory Abanjo, the overall best-graduating student of the University of Port Harcourt, has attributed her academic success to discipline, focus, and personal study. She graduated with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.89 in Educational Psychology, Guidance and Counselling. Speaking in an interview, Abanjo said she avoided distractions, including romantic relationships, to remain focused.
Crawford University has made history with an outstanding performance at the All Nigerian Universities Debating Championship (ANUDC 2025). The event hosted by the University of Ilorin saw Crawford’s debate team soar, securing a coveted semifinal spot and outshining some of the nation’s most prestigious institutions. The team’s journey cemented Crawford’s reputation as a rising powerhouse
Prof Victor Datonye Dapper of the University of Port Harcourt will, on September 9, 2025, be inducted as a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Medicine (NAMed), joining a body of professionals in shaping the future of medical practice and policy in the country. Dapper, a Professor of Human Physiology and one of the longest-serving
The University of Port Harcourt has elected three new deputy vice-chancellors at its 488th Extraordinary Senate Meeting held on August 6. Professor Rosemary Ogu, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, was elected Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics). Professor Chukwudi Onyeasor will serve as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), while Professor Angela Frank-Briggs takes up the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research
The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has denied allegations of corruption and financial misconduct against its Governing Council Chairman, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa. The claims were made in a petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, a member of the university’s Governing Council. Dr. Darma accused the chairman of
The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has debunked reports circulating on social media that a “big snake” was killed in one of its classrooms and worshipped as a deity. The university, in a statement issued by its Head of Information, Publications and Public Relations, Dr Sammy Kpenu, dismissed the claims as “completely false, unfounded and
The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has announced the establishment of a committee to formulate a policy framework on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Prof. Owunari Georgewill, Vice-Chancellor of UNIPORT, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. He stated that the university was committed to harnessing the
