University of Ibadan
2 Jan
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared its readiness to confront the Federal Government if its expectations are not met in 2025. ASUU has accused the Federal Government of neglecting university education in the country, citing continued disregard for university teachers throughout 2024 as a glaring case of abandonment. The issues raised by…
12 Dec
A pharmaceutical microbiologist at the University of Ibadan, Prof Iruka Okeke has called for the adoption of genomic technology in Nigeria's Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) surveillance system to enhance diagnostic accuracy.
6 Dec
An early morning fire yesterday gutted a section of Queen Elizabeth Hall, one of the students’ hostels at the University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo State. The Guardian learnt that the fire, which broke out in the early hours, affected the office of the Hall Warden and the Secretary. The cause of the fire was yet…
5 Dec
No death or injury was recorded early Thursday morning during a fire incident at the University of Ibadan (UI), the institution and Oyo State
25 Nov
The University of Ibadan (UI) is set to construct a new Senate Building at Heritage Park, one of its popular recreational spots. Management’s decision to cut down rows of trees at the famous park has continued
12 Nov
As Nigerian students celebrate the introduction of the Federal Government’s student loan programme, their joy may be short-lived as public tertiary institutions may once again increase tuition fees.
2 Nov
OPay, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing education by signing a landmark Memorandum of
12 Oct
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has commiserated with students of the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, over the recent flooding incident, which destroyed their belongings in some hostels.
2 Oct
The Czech Republic has expressed its readiness to partner with the University of Ibadan (UI) and Southwest Nigeria to evolve models that will engender development in various sectors, especially in education, in Nigeria.
19 Sep
Four distinguished Nigerian scientists have earned recognition on Africa's prestigious list of the top 100 scientists, highlighting Nigeria's significant contributions to global research and innovation. The scientists include Professor Oye Gureje; Professor Mayowa Owolabi; Dr. Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi; and Professor Shafiu Mohammed. Their inclusion underscores Nigeria's growing influence in various scientific fields, including medicine, engineering,…
19 Sep
The University of Ibadan (UI), Ibadan, and the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), Europe, have signed an agreement to connect undergraduate university students in Nigeria with postgraduate educational opportunities in Europe. The 2024 edition of the GMAC Master's Tour "Study in Europe" is aimed at providing information about educational, scholarship, and career opportunities in Europe…
5 Sep
A former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), Prof. Idowu Olayinka, has called on the government to strengthen education at the secondary school level to enhance the quality of learning in tertiary institutions.
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