Professor Peter Olamakinde Olapegba has been appointed the 14th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, succeeding the incumbent Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Oyebode Adebowale, whose five-year tenure ends on November 1, 2026.
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Two Months Later: Silence Shrouds Cooking Gas Policy
Over two months after the resolution regarding the use of gas was reached, students have received little to no communication on the status of its implementation.
UI Law Student Emerges Winner of Pan-African Essay Competition
Michael Olagunwa, a 500-level Law student at the University of Ibadan, has emerged winner of the DealHQ Partners Undergraduate Essay Competition 2026, a Pan-African essay competition open to 300- to 500-level law students from accredited universities across the continent.
Beyond the Prize: The Story Behind Michael Oluwagunwa’s Award-Winning Essay
In this week’s Spotlight edition, IndyPress Correspondence speaks with Michael Oluwagunwa, a multi-award-winning debater, essayist and public speaker whose growing profile has been shaped by remarkable successes in national and international competitions.
‘Computing Must Solve Societal Problems,’ UI DVC Tells Researchers
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), University of Ibadan, Professor Juwon Arotiba, has urged computing researchers to develop technologies that address societal challenges, stressing that the discipline should focus on solving real-world problems rather than merely advancing technology.
The Voice
By Effiom Emmanuel “Every nation, every revolution, every turning point in history began with one thing: a voice.” A voice is powerful, they say. A voice is hope, they preach. A voice builds nations, they claim. A voice breeds confidence, they whisper. And a voice is the foundation, they […]
Argentina vs Spain: The Road to the Ultimate Blockbuster
The South American giants and reigning world champions, Argentina, and the European powerhouse, Spain, are set to clash in what promises to be one of the most anticipated FIFA World Cup finals in recent history.
Recurring Refuse: Inside the University of Ibadan’s Waste Management Crisis
Waste management challenges have continued to resurface across the University of Ibadan despite temporary interventions by the university authorities.
FLASHBACK: Two Years Ago, UITES Protested Against 10-Hour Electricity Rationing
On the 16th of July, 2024, students of the University of Ibadan organized a campus -wide protest following a memorandum released by the school authorities announcing a new schedule for the provision of electricity across the campus.
Back to 13 Weeks of Lectures: Progress or Step Back?
After nearly four academic sessions of operating on an 11-week lecture calendar, the University of Ibadan is returning to a 13-week schedule. Although many students have welcomed the decision as a sign that the university is gradually restoring normalcy after years of disruptions, one important question remains: does adding two more weeks genuinely improve the quality of education, or is it simply another compromise on the long road back to academic normalcy?
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