University of Ibadan

University of Ibadan Ranked Best University in Nigeria for 2026

October 9, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The University of Ibadan (UI) has reclaimed its position as Nigeria’s best university, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026. UI, which last held the top spot in 2023, rose from

University of Ibadan lecturer reacts to report he gave students $100 dollars for attending his first class

October 25, 2022 Gistlover Stella 0

Dr. Bisi Olawuyi, a lecturer with University of Ibadan reacts to reports that he gave 10 of his students 100 dollars each for attending his first class. Earlier, reports made rounds that the lecturer had

University of Ibadan bans Graduands without first class from convocation arena

November 4, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

University of Ibadan had banned graduating students without first class from the graduation hall, this comes as a result of the institution adhering to the Covid-19 protocols. The institution also banned party or get-together of

Kayode Adebowale Named 13th VC of University of Ibadan, First Male In 73 Years

October 15, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

Kayode Adebowale, a chemistry professor, has been named the University of Ibadan’s 13th substantive vice-chancellor (VC). After nearly a year of power struggles in the varsity’s hierarchy, John Oyegun, the former chairman of the All

Three Nigerian Universities Ranked Among 2021 Top 800 World Varsities

March 11, 2021 Gist Lovers 0

Three Nigerian universities have been included among the top 800 universities in the world. The Nigerian universities are: University of Ibadan, Lagos State University, and the University of Lagos. This was contained in the 2021

JUST IN: Longest-serving UI Lecturer Is Dead

February 1, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

JUST IN: Longest-serving UI Lecturer Is Dead. Gistlover reports, the death of the longest-serving lecturer at the University of Ibadan, Nigel Henry, has been announced. A statement by the Department of Classics in the institution

University of Ibadan Cancels 2019/2020 Academic Session

January 15, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

University of Ibadan Cancels 2019/2020 Academic Session. The management of the University of Ibadan, UI, has fixed Monday, January 18 for resumption and cancelled the 2019/2020 academic session. The announcement came as the Senate of

First Professor of Computer Science in Nigeria, Oluwunmi Longe Is Dead

January 2, 2021 Gist Lovers 0

The first professor of Computer Science in Nigeria, Professor Oluwunmi Longe, has died. A statement by his family said “Professor Olu Longe died on Monday, 14 December 2020 in his residence at Olu Longe Street,

How Amotekun Killed A UI Student – NANS Reveals

December 25, 2020 Gistlover Stella 0

How Amotekun Killed A UI Student – NANS Reveals. A 400-level student of the University Of Ibadan (UI), Akolade Gbadebo has been killed, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has alleged. Gbadebo was said

Footage Reveals Lifeless Body Of A Pregnant Postgraduate U.I Student Found In Her Room

June 6, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

According to the latest report, a soon-to-be mother and postgraduate student of University of Ibadan identified as Shomuyiwa Azeezat has been found dead in a pool of blood in her home. Further report disclosed that

Only One Nigerian University Listed Among Top 1,000 Universities World Wide

May 29, 2018 Gist Lovers 0

Only One Nigerian University Listed Among Top 1,000 Universities World WideThe University of Ibadan is the only academic institution ranked among the top 1000 universities in the world. This is according to the global rankings

University of Ibadan Shuts Down Medical School with Immediate Effect

April 9, 2018 Gist Lovers 0

University of Ibadan Shuts Down Medical School with Immediate Effect