Deadline Pressure: UI Student Union Addresses School Fees Deadline and NELFUND Applications

By: Ogundele Eniola Following the school administration’s announcement of the June 6 deadline for payment of school fees, there have been growing concerns among University of Ibadan students. Many are anxious about meeting the deadline, especially as some await disbursements from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) or face financial difficulties. These worries have sparked […]

Students Under Pressure: Why Mental Health Should Not Be Ignored

By: Dominance In today’s demanding academic environment, mental health has become a critical factor in student success. University students juggle lectures, assignments, exams, social obligations, and personal challenges, pressures that can take a serious toll on their emotional well-being. Yet, despite its importance, mental health is often overlooked or stigmatised within academic settings. Many students […]

NUESA Hosts Variety Night and Gyration for Freshers: Assesites Emerge as Mr and Miss NUESA Fresher

Deborah Idowu In a colourful celebration of talent and culture, the Nigerian University Education Students’ Association (NUESA) held its Variety Night and Gyration on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2025, at the Large Lecture Theatre (LLT), Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan. Themed “The First Bell”, the event was organized by the NUESA executives to officially welcome […]

NUESA-UI Declares Lecture-Free Day for Freshers’ Orientation Programme

By: Ogundele Eniola The Nigerian University Education Students’ Association, University of Ibadan (NUESA-UI), has declared today a lecture-free day in honour of the Faculty’s Freshers’ Orientation Programme. According to a memo received this morning, the suspension of academic activities affects all students in the Faculty of Education. The orientation event is scheduled to hold at […]

SEALS CUP ’25: ASSE Invincibles Set to Rewrite History

By: Davistee It is no longer news that Seals CUP ’25 is here. This edition comes with some changes, including the transfer, a surprising change. It is a brilliant idea, allowing talented players from non-football-playing departments, widening participation, and giving more students the opportunity to participate. The introduction of Esports in this year’s edition is […]

NUESA-UI FLC Approves Leadership Training Programme for NUESA Executive Members

By: Ogundele Eniola Considering the recent issues involving the offices of the Social Director and Public Relations Officer (PRO), the Faculty Legislative Council (FLC) of the Nigerian University Education Students Association, University of Ibadan chapter (NUESA-UI), has approved a leadership training programme for all executive members during the emergency meeting set on the auth of […]

NUESA-UI FLC Approve Sanctions by DCC to the Office of the PRO and the Social Director:  4 Apology Letters, ₦10,000 Fine for Disrespecting the Association, Letter of Undertaken, Amongst Others

By: Anita Eze The Faculty Legislative Council held a legislative proceedings at the Counselling Multipurpose Room at 3pm on Friday 16th May, 2025. The purpose of the meeting was to approve the recommendations made the Disciplinary Committee (DCC) on the Social Director, Aramide and Public Relations Officer (PRO), Pleasant. These Recommendations made by the DCC […]

‘If You Want To Succeed, Be Determined’, ASSE HOD at ASSESA’s Freshers’ Welcome and Orientation

By: Anita Eze On Friday the 16th of May, 2025, ASSESA organized her Freshers’ Welcome Orientation Program tagged ‘Begin, Belong Become’ at the Large Lecture Theater (LLT)  at the Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan. The event was kick-started with an opening prayer by a fresher and the recitation of the University’s and Faculty’s Anthem. […]

UI Students’ Union Congress Suspended Indefinitely Following Alleged Assault on Executives

In a significant and unexpected development, the University of Ibadan Students’ Union has officially suspended the Students’ Union Congress, initially scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025. According to a memo released by the Union leadership on May 15, the decision stems from a tense incident earlier in the day at the Kunle Adepeju Building, where […]

The Flaws of the Flawless: When JAMB’s Error Reveals a Deeper Crisis in Nigeria’s Education System

Every year, more than a million Nigerian students sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). For many, the exam is not just a test, it is a turning point. It represents the chance to gain admission, secure a better future, and prove that the effort […]

Basic Dues Budget Allocation Presented as NUESA-UI Legislative Council Holds First Plenary Session

By: Anita Eze The faculty Legislative Council held the 1st plenary meeting for the 2024/ 2025 session on Saturday the 10th of May, 2025 at F202, Faculty of Education. In attendance  were the members of the legislative council, Pressmen as well as observers. The purpose of the sitting was majorly to discuss and approve the […]

“Books Have Finished and No Other Set Will Be Made Available”: The Status of ASSESA Book Collection

By:.Ogundele Eniola As the new academic session begins, concerns have emerged regarding the distribution of the ASSESA book. Despite having paid, many students have expressed dissatisfaction after being told the books were no longer available. The books were shared toward the end of the teaching practice period, when many students were off-campus. Some who were […]

Homeless on Campus: UI Students Struggle With Hostel Crisis

By: Deborah Idowu As the 2024/2025 academic session begins at the University of Ibadan (UI), hundreds of returning students find themselves stranded, scrambling for shelter in a system that prioritizes only freshers and finalists for on-campus accommodation. With just three female hostels: Queen Idia, Queen Elizabeth II and Obafemi Awolowo Hall, compared to six male […]

Market Forces

By: Clems The economists say demand should drop  when prices climb too steeptell that to Mama Ngozi  hawking her kidney  to buy rice.  The market’s iron fist  wears a velvet glove of theory:  “Inflation is temporary!”they lie  while our children’s hunger  grows permanent.  At the petrol queue,  we practice alchemyturning sweat into liters,  dignity into […]

Beyond The Lecture Halls and Library: Rethinking The Purpose Of University Education

Anthony, a 200 level student of the University of Ibadan is a very studious student who just ended his 200 level academic session with a whopping 3.85 cumulative grade point average (CGPA). His life strictly revolves around going to classes, reading lecture notes, chasing attendance marks, obsessing over tests and exams scores and even going […]

The Tradition of Clashing Courses in the Faculty of Education

By: Joseph Sarah As a new session begins, students borrowing courses from other faculties are once again left to juggle clashing classes and rising academic pressure. The University of Ibadan has fully resumed for the 2024/2025 academic session. After weeks of orientation, matriculation, and registration, students are now faced with the heart of the semester […]

RISING ABOVE LIMITATIONS: GLEAMS FOUNDATION’s Initiative For Young Creatives

By: Deborah Idowu The GLEAMS FOUNDATION hosted an empowering event for young creatives at the New Faculty Lecture Theatre (NFLT), University of Ibadan on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. ‘Rising Above Limitations School Tour, 2025)’, this initiative aims to nurture and empower Africa’s creative talent across entertainment, entrepreneurship and business and to also equip students with […]

New Leadership Emerges as ASSESA Conducts Hand Over Ceremony and Mini-Election

By: Yetunde Hamdalat The Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA) handing over ceremony took place on Wednesday  the 23rd of April , 2025, in Room A203, at the Faculty of Education, University Of Ibadan. The event commenced with the arrival of guests, an opening prayer and the recitation of the national anthem and […]

Strike Suspended: UI’SU Calls Off Planned Protest Following MDCAN Truce

By: Deborah Idowu After over 120 days of disruption to academic activities, the University of Ibadan Students’ Union (UI’SU) has officially announced the suspension of its planned protest in response to the prolonged strike by the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN). The Union expressed deep gratitude to clinical students for their resilience […]

UI Students’ Union Responds to Rising Concerns Over School Fee Discrepancies

By: Deborah Idowu Amid growing student unrest and confusion surrounding discrepancies in school fees across departments, the University of Ibadan Students’ Union has officially addressed the matter in a public statement released on Monday, 21st April, 2025. In a press release signed by the Students’ Union President, Covenant Odedele and the General Secretary, Segun V. […]

UI Holds Matriculation Ceremony to Welcome Freshers into the 2024/25 Academic Session

By: Deborah Idowu The University of Ibadan formally welcomed new students into its academic community during the matriculation ceremony held on Wednesday, 16th April, 2025. The event took place at the University’s International Conference Centre and marked the official entry of 4,633 freshmen into the institution. The solemn ceremony featured the traditional oath-taking, with the […]

Uites Secrecy Culture: Don’t Be Deceived By The Silence or The Denial; They Are Reading

By: Deborah Idowu There’s a unique, almost amusing culture among University of Ibadan students across all levels. Ask a classmate if they’ve read for a test and you might hear, “Ah! I never even open book.” Meanwhile, that same classmate is probably halfway through the entire course outline, has summarized each slide, watched YouTube videos […]

Course Registration Begins for 2024/2025 Academic Session

By: Ogundele Eniola Course registration for the 2024/2025 academic session has officially started for both freshers and returning students. The registration portal opened on Monday, 14th April 2025, and will remain open until Sunday, 8th June 2025. According to the instructions on the portal, Students are required to log into their individual portals to complete […]

Faculty of Education, UI Host’s her 19th Faculty Lecture on Reimagining Education in Nigeria at the 

Faculty of Education, UI, hosts her 19th Faculty Lecture By: Anita Eze The University of Ibadan hosted a Faculty Lecture at the Faculty of Education University of Ibadan on Tuesday the 15th of April 2025. The Faculty Lecture which was the 19th titled ‘Reimaging Education in Nigeria: Social Learning and Experiential Approaches to Addressing 21st […]

Nigerians Lose ₦1.3 Trillion as CBEX Ponzi Scheme Crashes

By: Ogundele Eniola The digital trading platform CBEX has collapsed, exposing a massive Ponzi scheme that defrauded Nigerians of over $800 million (₦1.3 trillion). This has left thousands devastated, sparked protests, public debate, and calls for stronger financial accountability. CBEX was never registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), making its activities illegal under […]

University Health Service Reschedules Medical Screening for New Students

By: Deborah Idowu In light of the upcoming orientation program and matriculation ceremony, the University Health Service (UHS) has rescheduled the medical screening exercise for new students. The new date for the commencement of the medical screening is Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Although the medical screening has been postponed, students are encouraged to visit designated […]

NUESA UI Welcomes Educators to the Fortitude Era

By: Deborah Idowu The Nigerian Universities Education Students’ Association (NUESA), University of Ibadan Chapter, officially welcomed students of the Faculty of Education into the 2024/2025 academic session under a new leadership tagged The Fortitude Administration. In a special release issued on April 14, 2025, the administration extended heartfelt greetings to all Educators, signaling the beginning […]

A New Chapter Begins: Team Fortitude Takes the Lead at NUESA

By: Anita Eze The Faculty of Education at the University of Ibadan buzzed with excitement on Saturday, April 11, 2025, as students, executives, and staff gathered for the official handover ceremony of the Nigeria University Education Students’ Association (NUESA). The event, held at the Large Lecture Theatre (LLT), marked the end of Team Brazen’s tenure […]

Oyo State Youth Development Agency Commends Israel Bolarinwa’s Feat, Declares Support for The Young Orators Competition.

By: Deborah Idowu. As prominent figures from across Oyo State converged in Oyo town for the coronation of Oba Akeem Owoade, the Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Prince Adebowale Adebayo Falana, charted a different course, one that powerfully reaffirms the agency’s dedication to youth empowerment and leadership growth. Representing the agency […]

UI Student Israel Bolarinwa Wins National Oratory Competition, Heads to London to Represent Nigeria.

By: Idowu Deborah History has been made, not with noise, but with poise, power and purpose. Israel Bolarinwa, a student of the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education (English Unit), and a shining star of the Education Literary and Debating Society (ELDS), has emerged Winner of The Young Orators’ Competition: a prestigious national platform […]