UI
20 Dec
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has drawn up a list of 15 ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) tagged as “high corruption risks” in its latest integrity report. The commission released the report in Abuja on Thursday, with the list including the likes of the Supreme Court, the National Hajj Commission…
19 Dec
The House of Representatives has recommended the delisting of the National Examinations Council (NECO), University of Ibadan, and the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment from the 2025 budget. Others affected are 21 ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) for their alleged repeated failure to account for previous budgetary allocations and internally-generated revenue. The News Agency…
27 Nov
EKITI State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has charged the University of Ibadan (UI) to continue its mission of excellence and innovation, particularly in addressing the challenges facing Nigeria’s educational system. He, however, acknowledged the role of the foremost university in shaping the intellectual and leadership landscape of Nigeria. According to the governor, no one can deny…
24 Nov
The organisers of the Pink Awards have honoured Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, with the Lifetime Achievement Award for literary excellence and social impact. Princess Veronica Okei, the initiator of the awards, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Pink Awards aims to celebrate…
23 Nov
On its 76th Foundation Day Anniversary, the University of Ibadan has decided to establish the Wole Soyinka Institute in honour of one of its illustrious alumni, the Nobel Laureate, Oluwole Akinwande Babatunde Soyinka,
15 Nov
No fewer than six graduands, who scored perfect Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 7.0 at Master’s degree level, were awarded their certificates at the 76th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Ibadan on Friday. The six were among the 2,450 graduands from different disciplines that received their Master’s degree certificates at the third day…
4 Nov
The University of Ibadan Vice Chancellor Professor Kayode Adebowale has called for the support of security chiefs in Oyo State. Adebowale said the security challenges in the country have become hydra-headed, and as such, combined and concerted efforts, through a multi-dimensional approach, are required to combat the challenges. The VC stated this when he led…
31 Oct
Former President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has urged new methods of maintaining sports infrastructure in Nigeria. Pinnick made this call on Tuesday while delivering this year’s personality guest lecture of the Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan (UI). The former NFF president said that plenteous and well-maintained sport infrastructure were crucial…
25 Oct
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, on Thursday, stated that collaboration between the civil service, political leadership, and academia will create synergies that enhance governance. Walson-Jack emphasised that political leaders define national goals, civil servants implement these goals with technical expertise while academia provides innovative ideas and research-based solutions.…
16 Oct
Fourteen students of the University of Ibadan have won the MTN Science and Technology scholarship. The awards were presented at an award ceremony and alumni induction held in Lagos and attended by the Registrar, Mr Ganiyu O. Saliu, fspsp. The MTN Science and Technology Scholarship is for students in the fields of science, technology, engineering,…
10 Oct
To promote innovation and enhance the global competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), the University of Ibadan (UI) is set to host its 2024 SME Fair. According to the convener, Prof. Ruth Ochanya Adio-Moses, the objective of the fair is to create a platform for participants to share ideas, explore technological advancements, and…
4 Oct
A security scholar at the University of Ibadan (UI), Prof. Oyesoji Aremu, on Friday, faulted the way the Nigeria Police Force is handling the conduct of the Saturday local government election in Rivers State. It was gathered that the police had said they would not provide security for the council poll slated for Saturday in…
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