35 h. ago University of Ibadan declines to change historic hall’s name

By John Ogunsemore The University of Ibadan has declined a proposed name change for its historic Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall of Residence. In an X post on Monday, a netizen had asked the nation’s premier university to change Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall to Akintola Hall. The X user @akobi_ayo said, “A proposal to change Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall […] The post University of Ibadan declines to change historic hall’s name appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Academy trains 25 undergraduates, professionals in Ubuntu methodology for leadership

Tribune Online Academy trains 25 undergraduates, professionals in Ubuntu methodology for leadership SELECTED 25 high potential candidates drawn from the University of Ibadan, Pan African University, Lead City University and professional fields have been trained in Ubuntu methodology for leadership as part of efforts to prepare young ones for future leadership positions, in order to attain greatness. At the week-long training programme, held at the University of […] Academy trains 25 undergraduates, professionals in Ubuntu methodology for leadership Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Down syndrome: Reason women should be intentional when planning pregnancy —Dr Ashubu

Tribune Online Down syndrome: Reason women should be intentional when planning pregnancy —Dr Ashubu Dr Oluwakemi Ashubu, a paediatric endocrinologist at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, in this interview with SADE OGUNTOLA, says stigma is the most common challenge faced by persons living with Down syndrome, declaring that women should be intentional when planning to get pregnant.   WHAT is Down syndrome, and how common is it? Down syndrome […] Down syndrome: Reason women should be intentional when planning pregnancy —Dr Ashubu Tribune Online

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8 d. ago NANS Demands Justice For 5 UNIOSUN Students Killed In Auto Crash

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has demanded justice for the five students of the Osun State University (UNIOSUN) who lost their lives in an auto crash near Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. NANS South West General Secretary, Oluwole Olutunde Aboke in conjunction with NAUS CMC Osun (JCC Osun), and NANS South West (Zone […]

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1 week ago Japa: Varsity don urges better pay, improved working conditions for workers

The Vice-Chancellor of Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Prof Timothy Adejumo, has called on the government and private organisations to offer better remuneration and create a conducive work environment to curb the rising ‘Japa’ trend. He gave this advice during the inauguration of new Governing Council members of the institution, held at the Senate Chamber, Olaogun, Read More

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1 week ago Japa: Don urges better pay, improved working conditions for workers

The Vice-Chancellor of Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Prof Timothy Adejumo, has called on the government and private organisations to offer better remuneration and create a conducive work environment to curb the rising ‘Japa’ trend. He gave this advice during the inauguration of new Governing Council members of the institution, held at the Senate Chamber, Olaogun, Read More

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1 week ago Bayo Okunade, leadership question and political science scholarship at Ibadan

Tribune Online Bayo Okunade, leadership question and political science scholarship at Ibadan  (Being Prof. Adebayo Okunade’s 70th Birthday Anniversary and Valedictory Lecture Delivered at the Department of Political Science, University of Ibadan, on Wednesday, 12th of March, 2025) PROFESSOR Bayo Okunade has crossed into the seventh bracket; he is now effectively a septuagenarian—that state of hoariness where he joins the gang of the sages who have been […] Bayo Okunade, leadership question and political science scholarship at Ibadan Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Falola fingers ethnic, religious politics as Nigeria’s Achilles’ heel

Tribune Online Falola fingers ethnic, religious politics as Nigeria’s Achilles’ heel Esteemed historian, Prof. Toyin Falola, has warned that ethnic and religious politics remain the greatest threats to Nigeria’s unity and democratic progress.  Delivering a powerful address at the Prof. Ayo Olukotun Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Adeline Hall, Lead City University, Ibadan, Prof. Toyin Falola sharply criticized the persistent grip of ethnic […] Falola fingers ethnic, religious politics as Nigeria’s Achilles’ heel Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Falola to deliver Olukotun memorial lecture at Lead City varsity

Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, is set to host an inaugural memorial lecture in honour of the late renowned scholar and public intellectual, Prof. Ayo Olukotun. Olukotun, a Professor of Political Science and a columnist with The PUNCH, died on January 4, 2023, at age 69. In a statement on Monday, the lecture’s organising Read More

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3 w. ago ‘UI ready to commercialise its innovation and research outcomes’

Tribune Online ‘UI ready to commercialise its innovation and research outcomes’ DEPUTY Vice Chancellor (Administration), University of Ibadan (UI), Professor Peter Olapegba, has stated that the institution is set to leverage the commercialization of its many innovations, research products, outcomes, and knowledge for national development. Professor Olapegba spoke while receiving a team from Innovative UK Business Connect on behalf of the Vice Chancellor of the institution, […] ‘UI ready to commercialise its innovation and research outcomes’ Tribune Online

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