The Senate of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has approved the academic calendar for the 2024/2025 session, with activities scheduled to begin on October 11, 2025. In a statement, the University’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, said the institution is prepared for another year of “excellence, innovation, and transformative learning.” Fresh students in the Faculties
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has reached a compromise with students affected by the accommodation crisis in its halls of residence, following days of uncertainty and agitation. The Students’ Union stated that the issue had primarily affected students whose academic schedules extend beyond the standard calendar, particularly those in the Students’ Work Experience Programme (SWEP),
A Nigerian law firm, F.K. Nnadi & Co., has taken steps against the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) over their 2025 Post-UTME results. In a pre-action notice signed by lawyer Kene Nnadi, the firm accused the two universities of giving some candidates unusually low scores and withholding some results without explanation.
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has been threatened with legal action due to alleged irregularities in its 2025/2026 Post-UTME exercise. Alex Onyia, CEO of Educare, through the legal chambers of F.K. Nnadi & Co, issued a pre-action notice to the institution. He is demanding justice for students who claim they were unfairly treated during the
Two of Nigeria’s leading universities, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG), are facing possible legal action after complaints of widespread glitches in their Post-UTME examinations. Alex Onyia, Chief Executive of education platform Educare, said he would sue the institutions following what he described as the “constant bullying of young Nigerian students.”
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has released the results of its 2025/2026 post-UTME computer-based aptitude test. The university announced that candidates who sat for the screening exercise can now access their results through the admissions portal at admissions.oauife.edu.ng. Students are required to log in using their JAMB registration number and password to view their post-UTME
The Great Ife Students’ Union at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has stated persistent accommodation issues in the university’s halls of residence. The statement, released by the Central Executive Council and signed by the Union President, Secretary-General, and Public Relations Officer, was sent to The Nigeria Education News. Union leaders stated that the delay in
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has held its 405th Inaugural Lecture, delivered by Professor Margaret Olubunmi Afolabi, the first female Professor of Pharmacy Administration in West Africa. Speaking on the topic “Beyond Counting, Pouring and Sticking: Managing Pharmacy Operations for Quality Service”, Prof Afolabi argued that pharmacists in Nigeria remain underutilised despite being highly trained and
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has invited nominations for the award of honorary degrees at its 2025 Convocation scheduled for December. The university said its Honorary Degrees Committee would soon begin consideration of nominations in line with Statute 18(1) of the University Laws, which allows for the conferment of honorary degrees without examination. According to
Professor Oluwatoyin Morenike Ukpong of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has been elected West Africa Representative on the Board of the Society for AIDS in Africa. Ukpong, a professor of dentistry, is known for her research in adolescent health, HIV/AIDS, and bioethics. She has worked with international organisations including the World Health Organisation, UNAIDS, and
