The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan chapter, has accused the Federal Government of lacking sincerity in its approach to collective bargaining and the welfare of academic staff in public universities. The institution’s ASUU Chairman, Dr Adefemi Afolabi, made the accusation while speaking on Situation Room, a radio programme in Ibadan. This
Prof. Ezekiel Olusola Ayoola, a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of the University of Ibadan, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise investment in mathematical sciences as a cornerstone for technological advancement. Speaking during his retirement valedictory and birthday lecture at Trenchard Hall, Ibadan, Ayoola stressed that Nigeria must make sustained investments in mathematics education
The University of Ibadan (UI), Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), and several other Nigerian universities have gained international recognition, as a number of their scholars were named among the world’s top 2% of scientists for 2025. The list, released by the Top Scientists Network (TopSciNet) at Stanford University, ranks researchers worldwide based on their citations, productivity,
A professor of Classics at the University of Ibadan, Olakunbi Olasope, has called on African scholars to stop viewing Classics solely through the lens of Greece and Rome and instead recognise it as part of Africa’s heritage. Olasope made the call while delivering the university’s 593rd inaugural lecture, titled Reception of the Classics in Africa:
The University of Ibadan (UI) has announced a special admission window for candidates who switched their mode of study to its Open Distance eLearning Centre (UIDLC). In a statement, Professor Babatunde Omobowale, Director of UIDLC, described the move as an opportunity for qualified students across Nigeria who could not gain admission through JAMB or regular
The University of Ibadan (UI) has announced a special admission window for candidates who switched their mode of study to its Open Distance eLearning Centre (UIDLC). In a statement, Professor Babatunde Omobowale, Director of UIDLC, described the move as an opportunity for qualified students across Nigeria who could not gain admission through JAMB or regular
The University of Ibadan (UI) has encouraged prospective students to take advantage of its Open Distance eLearning (ODel) programme as an alternative route to gaining admission. In a statement by the Director of the UI Distance Learning Centre (DLC), Professor Babatunde Omobowale, the university announced a special screening and verification exercise for Post-UTME candidates who
The Olubadan-designate of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has called on the University of Ibadan (UI) to work closely with other research institutes in the city to fulfil its mandate and improve the lives of the people. Oba Ladoja, who is also a former governor of Oyo State, gave this advice when the university’s management
The Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUAT) has appointed Prof Olaniyi Jacob of the University of Ibadan as its pioneer Vice-Chancellor. Olaniyi, an Okeho indigene, is a former Head of the Department of Animal Science and Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ibadan. The current Head of the Animal Science Department,
The University of Ibadan is set to hold its 591st inaugural lecture on Thursday, September 4, 2025. The lecture will welcome environmental advocates, students, policymakers, cultural custodians, the academic community, and the general public. Likewise, it will serve as a point of connection for science, culture, and philosophy. Prof. Saka Oladunni Jimoh from the Department
