The claim that NELFUND has suspended its upkeep scheme is false. The inconsistencies in the viral notice, coupled with the absence of any official announcement from NELFUND, indicate that the document is misleading.
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PICTORIAL: ASSA UI Holds Sankofa Conference 2026
The African Studies Students’ Association (ASSA), Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan, concluded the 2026 edition of the Sankofa Conference on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Lady Bank Anthony Hall, Institute of African Studies.
The Cost of Unending Water Pouring: Inside Indy Hall’s Sanitation Crisis
Environmental experts warn that stagnant water and decaying waste around residential areas create breeding grounds for disease carrying pests, compromise hygiene, and expose residents to health risks.
200-Level UI Student Attempts Guinness World Record for Longest Teaching Marathon
A 200-level student of Department of Science and Technology Education, University of Ibadan, Bello Oluwapelumi, is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest teaching marathon.
UI Announces EID-el-KABIR Public Holiday
The University of Ibadan management has announced Wednesday, 27 May and Thursday, 28 May 2026, as public holidays in observance of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Babatunde Akinteye Emerges NANS’ New President
Babatunde Akinteye, a student of the Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, has emerged as the new national president of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).
Zik Hall Judicial Council Sanctions Three Zikites Over Smoking
The Judicial Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall has fined three students ₦5,000 each for violating the hall’s code of conduct on smoking within the hall premises.
The Valor Groups, ASSA UI to Host YIFA 1.0 Symposium
The Valor Groups, in collaboration with the African Studies Student Association, University of Ibadan is set to host the maiden edition of the Youth, Innovation, and Futures in Africa (YIFA) symposium.
The Business Side of Entertainment: How UI Students Turn Talent Into Income
At the University of Ibadan, entertainment is gradually becoming more than a pastime for many students. Beyond academics, some students are building careers in music, dance, modelling, hyping, and content creation, transforming their talents into sources of income and personal brands.
Amid Students Backlash, Selected AFAS Executives to Spend ₦108,000 on Airtime and Data for 2025/2026 Session
A heavy cloud of skepticism and student dissatisfaction hangs over the Association of Faculty of Arts Students (AFAS) following the Faculty Legislative Council’s (FLC) final approval of the executive administrative budget for the 2025/2026 academic session.




