On the night of Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, the university community was rocked by rumours of an alleged kidnapping of 8 UI students who went for a fellowship national conference and the so called abscounding of the fellowship president in order to escape the police.
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UI Postpones 2026/2027 Post-UTME Screening for Underage Candidates
The management of the University of Ibadan has postponed the Post-UTME screening exercise for underage candidates, which was earlier scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
INEC, 9jaCount Bring Voter Registration Exercise to UI Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in partnership with civic organisation 9jaCount, is set to conduct a physical voter registration exercise at the University of Ibadan and the University College Hospital (UCH) as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections.
IAS UI, ADRRC to Host Roundtable on Yoruba Spirituality and Contemporary Art
The African Diaspora Resource and Research Centre (ADRRC), in collaboration with the Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan, is set to host an interdisciplinary roundtable conversation exploring Yoruba spiritual epistemologies, contemporary artistic practices, and speculative futures across Africa and the diaspora.
UI Announces 2026/2027 Post-UTME Registration, Exam Dates
The University of Ibadan has announced the date for commencement of its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening exercise registration, IndyPress reports.
Two UI Dentistry Students Win ₦4 Million Grant at DBN Techpreneur Summit
Two University of Ibadan dentistry students, Yusuf Abdullah Olalekan (CEO) and Adesokan Emmanuel (CTO), have won a ₦4 million grant at the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Techpreneur Summit through their co-founded startup, Errandly.
Students Raise Concerns Over UI Post-UTME Schedule for Underage Candidates
Prospective candidates for the University of Ibadan’s “Underage” admission category has expressed concerns following the release of the Post-UTME screening schedule.
FULL REPORT: Did UI Activate Admission Website for Underage Post-UTME Screening Exercise?
A WhatsApp message claims that the University of Ibadan (UI) has opened its admission website for registration and screening of underage candidates following an earlier memorandum regarding the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
‘Beware of Impersonation and Fraud’ — UISU Warns
The University of Ibadan Students’ Union has warned the university community about the circulation of unofficial phone calls and text messages from fraudsters requesting money and personal information from students.
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