University of Port Harcourt Archives

Meet Dominica Una: The Nigerian Woman Who Broke Records with PhD in Petroleum and Gas Engineering

New AfricaJune 15, 2025013 mins

Dominica Una is not just a brilliant Nigerian woman, but also a trailblazer in her field of Petroleum and Gas Engineering. She recently earned her PhD degree from the University of Port Harcourt, making her the first person in her family to achieve such a feat. She is also one of the rare Nigerian women…

23-year-old Lady wins best student award at University of Port Harcourt Pharmacy Department after scoring 4.78/5.00

New AfricaJune 15, 202508 mins

In the realm of academia, there are few achievements as remarkable as setting a new standard of excellence. Priscilla Paul-Worika, a 23-year-old Nigerian pharmacist, has not only shattered records but has also set a new benchmark for academic achievement in pharmacy education. With a stellar CGPA of 4.78 out of 5.00, Priscilla has emerged as…