Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), has claimed that the school’s library stands shoulder to shoulder with leading libraries across the world. Egbewole stated this recently, when he received a delegation from the Nigerian Army Institute of Science Education and Technology (NAISET), who visited him after concluding weeks
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has awarded ₦2 million research support grant to the University of Ilorin Electric Vehicle (EV) Bus Competition Team in recognition of its outstanding performance during the Maiden 8-Seater Electric Vehicle (EV) Campus Shuttle Bus Development Competition. In a notification letter to the Vice Chancellor, Prof Wahab Olasupo
Prof Salihu Moyosore Ajao, a lecturer with the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) and the institution’s immediate past chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has been appointed the pioneer Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Kwara State University, Malete. The appointment was contained in a letter sent to him by the Registrar
About 2,000 medical students and health professionals gathered at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) for the maiden Mission: BRAIN Ilorin Conference, focused on advancing brain health and neurosurgery in underserved communities. The two-day event, themed “Bridging Gaps: Advancing Brain Health Through Science, Ethics and Innovation,” featured keynote lectures, panel sessions, research presentations, and clinical skills
The University of Ilorin has spotlighted Tosin Adeoti, one of its distinguished alumni, for his contributions to higher education and youth employability across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. Adeoti, a programme and project management professional with 15 years of cross-sectoral experience, holds a master’s degree in International Affairs and Development (with Distinction) and certifications in PMP,
The University of Ilorin Senate Research Grant 2025 has collaborated with the University of the West of England, Bristol, on a two-week pilot programme to promote nutrition and brain development among children. The initiative, tagged Brain Farm Kids Camp 2025, was held from August 25 to September 5 at Chaste Intellect International School, Ilorin, with
Over 35,000 candidates have applied for admission into the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) and the University of Ibadan (UI) for the 2025/2026 academic session, far exceeding the two schools’ available slots. At Unilorin, 21,971 candidates applied for approximately 13,000 admission spaces. According to Prof Kamilu Rauf, Director of the Computer-Based Test Centre, 20,220 applied through
No fewer than 21,971 aspirants have applied for the 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening exercise of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN). This was recently announced by the Director of the University Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre, Prof. Kamilu Rauf, who stated that the exercise, which initially involved 26 underage applicants, comprised 20,220 candidates for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation
The 12th All-Nigeria Universities Debating Championship has ended, and three schools came out on top. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) won the Debate category, the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) took first place in the Quiz competition, and the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) excelled in the Public Speaking category. A UNILORIN student, Adediran Timothy, was also named
The University of Ilorin has dismissed claims that admission into the institution can be bought, insisting that places are awarded strictly on merit. Admission Officer, Abdulkareem Sanni, told candidates on the university’s radio station that they do not need “connections” or to pay money to secure admission. He said selection will be based on a
