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The Senate of the University of Ibadan has approved the transformation of the Department of Physiotherapy into a full-fledged Faculty of Physiotherapy, making it the first ever in the history of Nigeria.

The 13th Assembly of the Student Representative Council, University of Ibadan has announced plans to hold its third emergency sitting to address matters requiring immediate legislative attention.

On Tuesday, September 1, Jaw War’26, the biggest debating competitions in Sub-Saharan Africa commenced with Great Independence Hall, Lord Tedder Hall, Obafemi Awolowo Hall, Alexander Brown Hall, and Ransome Kuti Hall emerging victorious in their respective opening-round fixtures. 

The University of Ibadan has affirmed its readiness to commence its proposed Aerospace Engineering programme as the institution hosts a National Universities Commission (NUC) Resource Verification Team.

The Literary and Debating Society, University of Ibadan (TLDS UI), is set to kick off its annual debating competition, Jaw War 2026, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

The Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan, has formally taken over a newly completed building complex at Ajibode following its handover by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode O. Adebowale on Friday August 21, 2026.

The persistent waterlogging along the Channel Road, opposite the Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall gate, has reduced significantly following the clearing of the blocked drainage.

The Transport Committee of the University of Ibadan Students’ Union has urged students to exercise extra caution when crossing the road following a fault in the traffic light directly outside the university’s main gate.

Former University of Ibadan, Vice Chancellor, Professor Idowu Olayinka has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to pay all outstanding entitlement of University staff.

The Legislative Council of the Great Independence Hall has directed that all assets under the custody of executive officers be physically verified before future handovers, following concerns raised over missing sporting equipment during the presentation of a Joint Investigation and Asset Audit Committee (JIAAC) report.