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UI tops Nigerian universities in 2026 QS Global University Rankings

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 23, 2025

The University of Ibadan (UI) is ahead of two other Nigerian institutions in the newly released 2026 QS World University Rankings, published by a global higher education analyst. In the newest edition of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, the University of Ibadan (UI), the

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UI Admits 4,649 New Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 17, 2025

The University of Ibadan (UI) has formally welcomed a total of 4,649 fresh students into its various academic programmes for the 2024/2025 academic session. The matriculation event, which took place on Wednesday at the International Conference Centre in Ibadan, saw university administrators, family members, and supporters gather to honour the students’ official entry into

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UI Students Applaud Adelabu for Resolving UCH Power Outage

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 25, 2025

Students at the University of Ibadan (UI) have praised the Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, for his efforts in resolving the extended power outage affecting the campus. His intervention resulted in the reinstatement of electricity at the university’s College Hospital (“UCH”). Mr. Bolaji Tunji, who serves as the Special Adviser on Strategic Communications

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House of Representatives Proposes Removal of NECO, UI, 21 MDAs from 2025 Budget

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 20, 2024

The House of Representatives has proposed excluding the National Examinations Council (NECO), the University of Ibadan, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, and 21 other ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) from the 2025 budget. This recommendation stems from the repeated failure of these organisations to account for prior budgetary allocations and

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Fire Incident at UI Hostel Leaves Students’ Belongings Destroyed

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 6, 2024

A midnight fire engulfed part of Queen Elizabeth Hall at the University of Ibadan (UI) yesterday, destroying students’ belongings. The fire, which broke out around 1:30 a.m., caused panic as students rushed to safety. Fortunately, no lives were lost. Reverend Akinyemi Akinyinka, General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service, confirmed the incident: “The agency […]