Education

The Media aide to a former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi; Dike Bekwele, and a former Commissioner for Information and Communication in the State, Paulinus Nsirim, were among Public Relations practitioners conferred with the Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations. The recent conferments were done during the 2025 Nigeria Public Relations Week organized […]

The management of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Port Harcourt, Rivers State says its host, Rumuolumeni Community has a whopping three per cent out of the 1,500 employment slots approved by the Rivers State Government. Acting Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Okechuku Onuchuku said this on Monday, May 19, 2025 while exchanging views […]

The Nigerian Institute of Physics (NIP) has held its 46th Annual Conference at the Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt, with a strong call for deeper investment in physics education and research to drive Nigeria’s innovation and economic transformation. Themed “Physics in the Quadruple Helix Model for Innovative Research and Economic Development,” the conference brought […]

As workers across the globe mark this year’s International Workers’ Day, the Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi, has commended the dedication and commitment of the University’s teaching and non-teaching staff. In a heartfelt message released on Thursday, April 30, 2025 Prof. Zeb-Obipi expressed deep appreciation for the invaluable […]

In bid to bolster a sense of belonging among the student community at home and in the Diaspora, the National Union of Bonny Students (NUBS) has called for a General National Stakeholders and Life Members Revitalization Meeting. This was announced via a statement on Tuesday, 29 April 2025 jointly signed by NUBS National President, Secretary […]

In a major move to enhance the health and productivity of its workforce, the Management of Rivers State University, Nkpolu Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, has introduced free annual medical checks for all staff members. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi, announced the new health initiative during the third edition of the University’s “Walk for Life” health, […]

The Sole Administrator of Bonny Local Government Area, Kingsley Banigo has made an about turn and cancelled the environmental sanitation he ordered for today, Saturday, 26 April 2025 after a news report by Kristina Reports. This was contained in a statement he personally signed and shared across social media platforms tagged “RELAXATION OF SANITATION”, where […]

The Sole Administrator of Bonny Local Government Area, Kingsley Banigo has restricted movement across the island on Saturday, April 26, 2025 thus effectively frustrating candidates who registered for the 2025 Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examinations from sitting for their examinations.   The decision, which appears to be an obvious display of insensitivity to the educational advancement […]

The Federal Government has released the sum of N50 billion to the academic and non-academic staff unions of federal universities for the settlement of earned allowances, as promised by President Bola Tinubu. The Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa disclosed this on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 via a statement titled “FG Releases N50bn Earned Allowances to […]

As Christians the world over commemorate the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University (RSU), Nkpolu Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi, has called on staff and students to renew their commitment to excellence, unity, and shared progress within the institution’s community. In an Easter message […]

In a bid to address recurring cases of students missing examinations due to non-payment of fees and incomplete registration, Rivers State University has flagged off a university-wide sensitization roadshow, reiterating its “No Fees, No Exams” policy. The school management led a campus-wide roadshow, visiting various faculties to engage and sensitize students across the university on […]

A High Court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has ordered Louisville Girls Secondary School in Gwagwalada to pay N100 million in general damages for breaching its duty of care, which led to the death of a student. The case was filed by Mr. Ifeanyi Ikpeatusim, who took legal action against the school following […]

Rivers State University (RSU), Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, has set a record by matriculating 11,083 students, the highest number since the institution’s inception in 1980. The milestone was announced by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi, during the 43rd matriculation ceremony at the Convocation Arena, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo on Friday, March 28, 2025.  Addressing the newly admitted students, […]

The 110th inaugural lecture of the Rivers State University, and the first under the tenure of Vice-Chancellor Professor Isaac Zep-Obipi, was delivered by Professor John Ohaka who spoke on “Plug-and-Play Opportunities in Accounting and Taxation: A Social Contract Lens”.  Speaking to a packed auditorium, Prof. Ohaka emphasized that a functional tax system should not undermine […]