Unilorin:New Office for Professor Waheed Babatunde Yahya
The Director of the Advancement Centre at the University of Ilorin, Prof. Waheed Babatunde Yahya, has been appointed a member of the Technical Working Group on the National University Advancement Programme (NUAP). Prof. Yahya, a lecturer in the Department of Statistics, University of Ilorin, will represent universities in the North-Central zone on the committee. His […]
JAMB Opens 2026 UTME, Direct Entry Registration
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the commencement of registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session. The Board made the announcement on its X handle on Tuesday night. A statement signed by JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, confirmed that the UTME […]
PDP Demands Release Of 52 Ekpoma Students Detained After Protest
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for the immediate and unconditional release of 52 Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma students who were remanded in prison following last Friday’s protest against insecurity in the town. In a statement on Monday, PDP Publicity Secretary Dan Osa-Ogbegie described the continued detention as […]
Abia Inaugurates Safe Schools Steering Committee
The Abia State Government has inaugurated the Abia State Safe Schools Steering Committee to enhance the protection of lives and property in educational institutions across the state. The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists at the Government House on the outcome of the state executive council meeting chaired by […]
Edo Postpones School Resumption Amid Ekpoma Security Crisis
The Edo State Government has postponed the resumption of all public and private schools in Edo Central Senatorial District until further notice, citing the need to address urgent concerns affecting pupils’ welfare. The Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, announced the decision in a statement issued on Monday, assuring that a new resumption date would […]
NYSC Plans Reforms To Tackle Emerging National Challenges
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has signalled its readiness to undergo reforms aimed at addressing emerging challenges and strengthening its contribution to national development. The Director-General of the scheme, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, made this known on Monday at the opening of the 2026 NYSC Annual Management Conference in Jos, Plateau State. Nafiu said […]
UNILORIN Strengthens Ties At Al-Hikmah University Convocation
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, led executives from sister universities and allied institutions to the 15th convocation ceremony of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The event, held at Al-Hikmah University’s Atere Campus, was attended by the Deputy Governor of Kwara State, Mr. Kayode Alabi, […]
University Of Ilorin Achieves Full Process Automation
The University of Ilorin has fully automated its administrative and academic processes to enhance efficiency and service delivery, Vice Chancellor Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has said. Prof. Egbewole, who also chairs the Consortium of Kwara Universities (KU8+) and serves as Vice President (West Africa) of the Association of African Universities (AAU), told UNILORIN Bulletin […]
NYSC Appoints New Osun State Coordinator
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has appointed Kubiangha Ekeng Ita as the new State Coordinator for Osun State, replacing Agbor Ndoma Obim. Ita, the 16th coordinator to serve in the state, formally assumed office on Friday during a handover ceremony at the NYSC State Secretariat in Osogbo. Speaking at the event, Obim described his […]
FG Launches Student Venture Capital Grant For Innovation
The Federal Government has opened applications for the Student Venture Capital Grant, a national initiative offering equity-free grants of up to ₦50 million to student-led innovations. The announcement was made on Monday by the Federal Ministry of Education in a statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations. At the launch, Minister […]
