By: Sonaike Peter The Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan, will hold a Global Campus Journalism Summit on Saturday, 30th November 2024. The summit tagged “The Future of Campus Journalism In Nigeria: Press Censorship, Digital Misinformation and Missing Perspectives” will be held at KAAF Auditorium, Human Nutrition Department, UI. […]
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Ekiti State Governor Receives UI Ambassadorship Decoration, Promises Financial Assistance
By: IndyPress News Desk The Executive Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has stated that his family has a long history with the University of Ibadan. The Governor who spoke at his investiture and decoration as a UI@75 Ambassador in Ado Ekiti said his father graduated from UI, he […]
“The park would be replanted at the end of the construction project” – Former UI VC, Professor Olayinka Comments on Heritage Park Felled Trees
By: IndyPress News Desk Former and the 12th substantive Vice-chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Idowu Olayinka on Sunday, 24th November 2024, has explained that only about a third of the then Heritage Park, would be occupied by the proposed University Senate building. The former Vice-chancellor gave this comment […]
“Confront and Address Gaps in Water Sanitation and Hygiene” – Professor Iruka Tells Policymakers
By: IndyPress News Desk A Professor of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology in the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Professor Iruka Nwamaka Okeke has called on policymakers in Nigeria to confront and address the noticeable gaps in water, sanitation and hygiene noting that countries where access to improved sanitation is […]
On Price Regulation: “There will be a unified pricelist” – UI’SU House Secretary, Elemide Daniel Says
By: Sonaike Peter A gathering of student leaders, on Sunday, 24th of November, 2024, was convened by the Students’ Union leadership to discuss revolving issues around unregulated prices on campus. The meeting, held at the SRC Chamber was attended by the Students’ Union Executives, some Faculty Presidents, Hall Chairpersons, among […]
Picture: At UI Awo Mini Stadium Complex, ‘Protest, Illegal Gathering, Skating, Others’ Are Prohibited
By: IndyPress News Desk Three billboards, situated along the entryways into Awo Stadium, University of Ibadan, are strategically positioned conveying eight items of notice and warning to members of the general public, IndyPress can report. The bill board which welcomes the general public to the University of Ibadan Mini Stadium […]
The Imperative of Merit-based Student Leadership
By: Femi-Adeniyi Joshua, Ambali Olayinka “Elections belong to the people. If the people turn their backs to a fire they will burn their behinds, and they will just have to sit on their blisters.” – Abraham Lincoln, 16th American President Second semester is underway. Student campaigns are in steady swing, […]
Leveling the Playing Field: Challenges and Prospects of Females in UI Sports
By: Lawal Damilare Sports has been like a casual language that has broken lots of barriers across several niches. It has succeeded across cultural ideologies and beyond gender biases. Today, sports participation is accessible to everyone, regardless of age, ability, or background. People from all walks of life – the […]
UI Confers Honorary Degree on Four
By: IndyPress News Desk Four Nigerians have been honoured by the University of Ibadan with the conferment of honorary degrees on them. The conferment was made at the 76th Foundation Day Anniversary of the University in Ibadan. The decoration was done by the Chancellor, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan […]
“We will be expanding our tutorial offerings and introducing specialized workshops in high-demand subjects” – Indy Secretary of State Says
By: Femi-Adeniyi Joshua The Secretary of State, Great Independence Hall of Residence, University of Ibadan, has listed ‘academic support initiative, brand partnership and support across offices’ as his contribution to the leadership of the hall. “Serving as Secretary of State has been an honor and a valuable learning experience. This […]