The University of Ilorin has achieved another significant academic milestone, with 36 out of the 37 academic programmes it presented to the National Universities Commission (NUC) earning full accreditation. The 37th course (Hausa) received interim accreditation. The outcome of the commission’s accreditation exercise, which was conducted last October and November, was communicated through a 30 April 2025 letter by NUC’s …

Mr. Adegboyega Akosile (better known as Gboyega Akosile), the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is to be honoured today (Monday) with the University of Ilorin Alumni Award. According to a letter dated 10 October 2024, and signed by the National Social Secretary of the University of Ilorin Alumni Association, Abdullateef Hussain, the award …

Two hundred and fifty-six First Class degree holders will be graduated by the University of Ilorin during its 39th convocation ceremony, which holds from 21 and 22 October. According to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, who addressed the media on Thursday, The 12,042 students in all would graduate during the ceremonies. According to Egbewole, who is a Senior Advocate …

President Bola Tinubu is expected to commission some newly completed projects at the University of Ilorin during its 39th convocation ceremonies on 22 October. Also, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi will deliver the Convocation Lecture on Friday, 18 October, as part of the activities marking the institution’s 39th convocation ceremonies. In a press …

With preparations for the inaugural edition underway, Varsity Cup, Nigeria’s first annual national university football competition for men’s and women’s teams has confirmed several top universities to host its matches for the 2024 Men’s Football season. In line with the mission at Varsity Cup to build a platform for the country’s brightest student-athletes to thrive, this season will be hosted …

The University of Ilorin in Kwara State has expelled a 100-level student, Olanrewaju AbdulKadir, for allegedly demanding ransom from the parents of his missing colleague. AbdulKadir’s expulsion was confirmed in the university’s weekly bulletin, signed by the Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun. The expelled student, with matriculation number 22/52HL004 is of the Department of Information Technology and Faculty …

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has announced the promotion of 40 of its senior academics to the rank of professor. The elevation, which was approved by the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman (SAN), was a sequel to the recommendations of the University Appointment and Promotion Committee. A statement from the Office of the Registrar, UNILORIN, said the 40 distinguished …

University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), popularly known as Better By Far University, has remained Nigeria’s most applied for higher institution by the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates from 2020 to 2023. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) made this known during a policy meeting chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Andrew Adejoh. According to …

A professor of chemical engineering at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) in Kwara State, Elizabeth Odetoye, has produced biodiesel through the exploration of chicken egg’s shell derived through heterogeneous catalyst. Odetoye said that the feat complements the efforts of the University of Ilorin, towards developing homegrown technology that would enhance the socio-economic progress of the country. She said the feat …

The University of Ilorin, Kwara State has expelled or rusticated 19 students, including six in the final year, who were alleged to have been involved in various offences. In a statement by the school’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun, on Monday, the approval of expulsion/rustication of the affected students by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole was a sequel …