A two-page open letter, dated Friday, 13th September, 2024, has voiced upfront concern over the present condition of the Great Independence Hall of Residence, University of Ibadan. The letter, addressed to Indy Hall Warden, Dr. Adejumobi and the Dean of Students, Professor Keye Abiona, criticized the ongoing plan to install […]
By: Femi-Adeniyi Joshua The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at the University of Ibadan, Professor Peter Olapegba, has commended clinical oncologists for their critical role in healthcare, emphasizing their high regard in the medical field. Speaking on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale, during a visit from the National Executive Council […]
By: Sonaike Peter Alimi Yusirat, a University of Ibadan Mechanical Engineering alumnus, has emerged first-place winner in the CODET Project Results national competition. Yusirat was selected to represent UI after developing an automatic syringe pump, which earned her a win at the zonal level and a spot in the national […]
By: Femi-Adenyi Joshua Professor Idowu Peter Farai, an erudite Professor of Radiation and Health Physics at the University of Ibadan, has sounded the alarm on the dire state of the Nigerian university system. In his valedictory lecture titled “The University I met, and the One I am Exiting” delivered on […]
By: Femi-Adenyi Joshua Professor Adejoke Akinyele, Dean of the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, University of Ibadan, has called for the elimination of middlemen in the food and agriculture supply value chain to ensure food security in Nigeria. Speaking at the 40th year reunion of the UI Agriculture and Forestry […]
By: Femi-Adenyi Joshua The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral EI Ogalla, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to ensuring a secure environment for the development of the Blue Economy. He emphasized the need for increased support and collaboration from all stakeholders to combat maritime crimes and promote sustainable use […]
By: Toluwalope Ayeye An accident occurred early hours of Sunday, September 1st, 2024, resulting in the damage of a part of the Zik Hall bridge, IndyPress reports. According to an eyewitness at the scene who pleaded anonymity, a car drove straight into the bridge poles, reversed, and sped away almost […]
By: Ayeye Toluwalope The Ransome-Kuti Hall Executive Council has on Sunday, September 01, 2024 made a release addressing the events which transpired in the hall on August 31st 2024. The release, which was signed by the Hall Chairman, John Kolade and the General Secretary, Moses Teminijesu, came after residents of […]
By: Femi-Adeniyi Joshua The National Association of Academic Technicians (NAAT) on Thursday, 29th August, 2024, staged a peaceful protest to press home its demands for fair treatment, INDYPRESS reports. The protest, which coincides with the meeting of the University’s Governing Council took place at the Adeoye Lambo Senate Chamber. The […]
By: Sonaike Peter Students of the University of Ibadan have begun mobilizing to protest against the management’s decision on fee hikes. This comes after the management issued a memo on Saturday, August 31, 2024, signed by the Registrar, G.O. Saliu, giving students a three-week ultimatum to pay their fees. The […]
