NEWS: Have Your Say Before You Pay: Faculty Of Education Council Seeks Student Input on Dues Increase.

By: Deborah Idowu In a move that underscores the value of student participation in decision-making, the Faculty of Education Council has launched a public survey to gather honest feedback on the proposed increment in basic dues. In a recent announcement by Mizita Pleasant, NUESA PRO-elect, under TEAM FORTITUDE, students are being urged to participate in […]

UI Management Warns Against Fraudulent Social Media Page Soliciting Funds.

By: Idowu Deborah The management of the University of Ibadan (UI) has raised an alarm over a fraudulent X (formerly Twitter) page impersonating the institution and soliciting financial support under the guise of maintaining UI’s social media handles. In an official statement signed by the Registrar, Ganiyu O. Saliu, the university disassociated itself from the […]

Council of Hall Chairpersons Request for a Meeting Date With the SRC on Basic Hall due increment Proposal

Anita Eze The Council of Hall Chairpersons sent a notification to the students representative council concerning their proposed plan to increase the basic hall dues from three thousand naira (₦3000) to five thousand naira (₦5000). As contained in the memo, which was sent on the 30th of March, 2025, the reason for the proposed increment […]

A NEW ERA OF INCREASED ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: University of Ibadan Signs MOU To Partner With The University Of The West Of England

By: Deborah Idowu In a landmark ceremony held in Bristol, United Kingdom, the University of Ibadan (UI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of the West of England (UWE). This partnership aims to enhance collaboration in research, student and staff exchange and joint programs. According to Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, Vice-Chancellor of […]

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH OWOLABI BLESSING OMOLARA, ERSTWHILE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF ASSESA PRESS

By Ìdòwú Deborah As the curtains drew on her tenure as the Editor-In-Chief of ASSESA Press, Owolabi Blessing Omolara, fondly known as Scotland, shared with our correspondent her reflections on her journey, sharing valuable insights on leadership, campus journalism and personal growth. Debbiemuse: Can you introduce yourself and share a little about your journey at […]

Late Payment Of Basic Dues Is The Major  Reason Behind The Delayed Distribution Of Assesa Package(books): An Interview Session With Assesa’s President

By: Eniola Ogundele As the academic session draws to a close, many students have expressed concerns over the delayed distribution of the Assesa package (Book). At the beginning of the session, an additional #1000 was included in the basic dues to cover the cost of the package. However, many students did not pay for it, […]

ASSESA Press Holds Handover Ceremony, Unveils 2024/2025 Editorial Board Members

By: Anita Eze The Art and Social Sciences Education Press (ASSESA PRESS) held its handover ceremony on Friday, March 7th, at the Faculty of Education Foyer. The outgone Editor-in-Chief, Omolara Owolabi, in her farewell speech encouraged ASSESA Press members to explore their full capacity in journalism. She emphasized that journalism opens doors to numerous opportunities […]

ASSE Wins Department Of The Year For The 2023/2024 Academic Session

By: Eniola Oluwamuyiwa The faculty dinner, themed, “Grandeur” was held on Wednesday, 26th of February 2025 at the chapel hall. This event generally featured the Mr. and Miss NUESA UI pageantry competition and awards giving ceremony for deserving educators and departments. One of the highlights of the dinner for Assesaites was the awarding of their […]

Majekodunmi Ololade and Kingsley Onyiye Emerge Mr & Miss Assesa For The 2023/2024 Academic Session

By: Eniola Oluwamuyiwa Photo credit: Aderohunmu Abdulrokeeb The Assesa dinner for the 2023/2024 academic session was held on Friday, 28th of February, 2025 at the concert hall, department of music. The highlight of the event was the crowning of the Mr & Miss Assesa, in person of Majekodunmi Ololade Emmanuel popularly known as Manuel and […]

Interview with Hon. Atilola: Addressing Election Controversies and Cyberbullying

By: Assesa Press In recent weeks, the Assesa Press has been inundated with reports and allegations concerning Hon. Atilola, a member of the Faculty Legislative Council (FLC) and Electoral Commissioner. Accusations range from bias during the screening of candidates to partisanship in the recently concluded elections. These claims have sparked heated debates within the department, […]

Transformer goes up in Flames  in front of Queen Idia Hall, University of Ibadan

By: Ify Francis A loud bang was heard in Queen Idia Hall, University of Ibadan, on Tuesday, 3:25, Jan 2025 as the Power Current Transformer situated opposite the hall and behind Indy hall erupted in flames. The fire outbreak prompted residents to raise the alarm, shouting “fire” to alert others. Security officers quickly responded to the […]

Reflecting FJC’s significance in Maintaining Order and Justice in NUESA

In any organized system, the absence of law brings about chaos and anarchy. This principle is as true in nations as it is in tertiary institutions, such as universities, where laws and regulations ensure order. In Nigeria, the government operates through three arms: the Executive, the Legislature, and the Judiciary. The Executive is responsible for […]

UI’SU Electoral Activities & Guidelines: Electoral Ban to be Lifted on Saturday

By: Deborah Idowu The Students’ Union Electoral Commission, University of Ibadan (SUECUI), has announced that the ban on electoral activities will be lifted in two days, marking the beginning of the highly anticipated electoral process for the upcoming elections. According to the special release, all candidates, campaign teams and stakeholders are advised to prepare for […]

Election 2025: A Critical Review of ESEC And ASIEC

By: Eniola Oluwamuyiwa On Wednesday, 15th of January 2025, both the ESEC (Education Students Electoral Committee) and ASIEC (Arts and social sciences education Students Electoral Committee) held elections at the faculty and departmental level. While it’s necessary to commend their efforts by sacrificing their time and energy to ensure a free and fair democratic process, […]

Exclusive Interview With Adegoke Yusuf, AKA Professor, The New NUESA President-Elect

By: Eniola Oluwamuyiwa On Wednesday, 15th of January 2025, Adegoke Yusuf, a 300 level student of Arts and social sciences education of the Economics option, emerged victorious in the NUESA 2025 election as the new President-Elect. Being the first victory in the long line of failed faculty presidential aspirants in the department, Assesa press had […]

ESEC’25Announces Schedule For Manifesto Night 

By: Eniola Oluwamuyiwa The Education Students’ Electoral Commission (ESEC’25) has announced its much-anticipated Manifesto Night, set to hold tomorrow, Tuesday, 14th of January 2024 at the Faculty Quadrangle. This event marks a significant milestone in the buildup to the NUESA 2025 election. The event provides an opportunity for candidates contesting various leadership positions within the […]

FJC Gives Final Verdict on Lawsuit Between Miss Oyelola and ASIEC

By: Eniola Oluwamuyiwa The NUESA FJC held a court proceeding on January, 13th of January 2024 over the law suit made by Oyelola Promise against ASIEC due to her disqualification from the election race despite an impressive screening result. During the court proceedings conducted by Chief justice Sinmiloluwa Meroyi, Miss Promise was found guilty of […]

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ASIEC Releases Electoral Screening Results: Disqualification Raises Eyebrows

By: Deborah Idowu The Arts and social sciences students association Independent Electoral Commission (ASIEC) held an electoral screening exercise for aspirants who had declared their intention to contest for executive positions in the department and announced the result on Saturday, 11th of January 2025. However, the ASSE presidential race took an unexpected turn when Oyelola […]

Assesa Executives Release Schedule For Assesa Week 2023/2024 Session

By: Eniola Oluwamuyiwa The Assesa (Arts and social sciences education student Association) Executives have finally released the schedule for the long awaited Assesa week. Themed, “Carpe Diem”, the week is scheduled to hold between Tuesday, January 14th 2024 to Friday, January 17th 2024. During this period, Tuesday, January 14th 2024 is scheduled for sports and […]

NDPC Tightens Grip On Data Protection: Heavy Fines To Be Imposed In 2025

By: Deborah Idowu In a significant move to strengthen data protection in Nigeria, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has announced plans to impose heavy fines on businesses that mishandle Nigerians’ data. This decision marks a significant shift in the Commission’s approach, as it has not issued any fines to date. According to Dr. Vincent […]

Four Experts Elucidate Pathways in Specialized Journalism at UCJ UI Workshop

By: Scottie On January 10, 2025, the University of Ibadan’s Faculty of Education  with enthusiasm received the presence of  Africa Foundation for Young Media Professionals (AFYMP) and the Union of Campus Journalists (UCJ)  on her premises as they hosted a transformative workshop titled “Mastering Specialized Beats in Journalism.” The event attracted campus journalists from various […]

Embracing the Future: A Strategic Guide for African Businesses to Harness AI Transformation

By: Japheth Oladele In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern business, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal force driving innovation and growth. This trend is increasingly capturing the attention of African business leaders, who are keen to understand how to effectively initiate AI transformation to ensure sustained enterprise development. It is crucial to […]

AFYMP and UCJ UI Hold Insightful Training on Specialized Beats in Journalism

By: Owolabi OmolaraThe Africa Foundation for Young Media Professionals (AFYMP) in collaboration with the Union of Campus Journalists (UCJ), University of Ibadan, organized a groundbreaking workshop titled Mastering Specialized Beats in Journalism on Friday, January 10, 2025. The event, initially scheduled for the Faculty of Arts New Building, was held at Room A314 of the […]

The Impact of Late Payment of Basic Dues on Student Administration: Challenges and Implications

By: Eniola Oluwamuyiwa  Like the popular Yoruba saying goes, “Obe to dun, owo lopa”, which translates to “A delicious soup is made with money” in English, further meaning quality or excellence often requires adequate resources, particularly financial ones. Often than not, students are quick to pass blame on executives, yet refuse to pay the little […]