By: Sonaike Peter Many students of the University of Ibadan have resorted to seeking financial assistance from the general public as Friday deadline for school fees payment approaches, IndyPress reports. With fees deadline set for Friday, September 20th 2024, several students, to include a social club, Agronomy Club, have ignited […]
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Students Write Open Letter To Indy Hall Management, Dean of Students, Faults Indy/Zik Barricade
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 […]
UI DVC Acknowledges Clinical Oncologists as Vital Healthcare Professionals, Calls for Greater Support
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 […]
Reality Check: Fee Hike Survey Highlights Students’ Experiences
By: Sonaike Peter A survey conducted by IndyPress in August 2024 has revealed that financial constraints, as well as academic drawbacks, have been the combined experience, mutually faced by some students of the University of Ibadan, resulting from the institution’s recent fee hike policy. Nigeria’s budget constraints, funding cuts and […]
#FeeMustFall: “Between History and Posterity” (1)
“The way forward is first to critically look at where we are and how we got here. The final choice is to pick a direction.” Like various federal universities, the University of Ibadan has long been a beacon of hope for countless Nigerians who seek quality and affordable education. But […]
UI Rising Gig Economy: Students versus Freelancing
By: Yoriju Olayinka It would be quite a futile exercise to discuss the budding gig-based ecosystem within the University of Ibadan without situating it in the larger context of the current economic woes. Amidst a wave of what is considered unfavorable economic policies by the President Tinubu-led Federal Government, a […]
UI Alumnus Wins First Place in National Competition
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 […]
Professor Farai Calls for Urgent Rescue of Nigerian University System
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 […]
“Remove Middlemen To Ensure Food Security” – UI Don Tells Stakeholders
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 […]
Nigerian Navy Reaffirms Commitment to Developing Blue Economy, Seeks Stakeholders Support
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 […]