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‘Team Amelioration’: Alive But Not Kicking

By: Ochi, Maduabuchi The hallmark of great leadership is action. Those who have been entrusted with the mandate to guide a people at the forefront can only prove to those who have placed their faith in them that they have them in mind through the actions they take. In fact, […]

In Service Of A Poor University

  The day has started. I should go to the office, but instead I’m off to London. One of the members of my team just got appointed as a member of a certain society, and I obviously have to be there. I am of the opinion that it is only […]

“Technology Is Dismantling Disciplinary Boundaries” – UI DVC, Professor Olapegba says

By: Ambali Olayinka The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of the University of Ibadan, Professor Peter Olapegba has highlighted how advancements in technology swiftly bridge the gap between disciplinary boundaries, to foster and enhance unprecedented collaboration across all fields or disciplines. Speaking on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale, during a […]

UI Collaborates With F.A O, To Enhance Food Production and Nutrition

By: Femi-Adeniyi Joshua On Monday, 22nd of July, 2024, representatives of the Food and Agricultural Organization paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-chancellor of the University of Ibadan’s office. Professor Olapegba, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor who received the visitors on behalf of the Vice-chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale commended the delegation for […]

“Good Governance, Transparency and Accountability Are Essential Steps Towards Optimal Energy Transition” – Emeritus Professor Iledare Says

By: Peter Sonaike A Professor Emeritus in Petroleum Economics, Professor Omowunmi Iledare on Wednesday 17th July 2024 has highlighted good governance, transparency, and accountability as essential steps towards optimal energy transition. Professor Iledare made the submission while delivering a Keynote Address at the 2nd Edition of the Dr. Diran Fawibe […]

UI and Nelson Mandela University, South Africa Collaborates, To Facilitate Joint Exchange Programmes

By: Peter Sonaike A delegation from Nelson Mandela University, South Africa, was at the University of Ibadan for an in-depth collaborative discussion on Monday, 22, 2024. According to the University Directorate of Public Communication, the areas of collaboration are “joint research initiatives, student and staff exchange programmes, and collaborative academic […]

Unbundling the Fees: What You Pay For Versus Get?

“It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question” – Eugene Jonesco. Looking at the University management’s standpoint for an increase in school fees, the lonely rationale has been a case for ‘national economic realities’, and nothing more. UI as an institution is quite unlike the Permanent Secretary of […]