UNILORIN Hosts Workshop To Enhance Ph.D. Students’ Research Skills
The University of Ilorin Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies (CPSS) has organised a five-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening research skills and proposal-writing competence among its Ph.D. students. The initiative, held from February 10, 2026, focused on equipping students to become comprehensive knowledge producers rather than merely holders of doctoral degrees. Speaking to UNILORIN […]
UNILORIN Professor Calls For Living Wages Reform
The Director of the Ilorin Business School at the University of Ilorin, Prof. Ismaila Bolarinwa Kadiri, has urged stakeholders to align workers’ pay with the rising cost of living, warning that wage inadequacy continues to undermine employee welfare. Kadiri made the call on February 12, 2026, while delivering the university’s 296th Inaugural Lecture, titled “Let […]
UNILORIN Hosts Leadership Workshop For Staff
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole (SAN), has urged staff members to remain diligent and committed to their duties in pursuit of institutional growth. He gave the charge on February 11, 2026, while declaring open a workshop titled “Re-Imagining Leadership and Workplace Harmony for a Sustainable Future,” organised by the […]
JAMB Closes 2026 UTME Registration February 26
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reminded prospective candidates that registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will close on February 26, 2026. The board urged candidates yet to complete their registration to do so immediately, stressing that the deadline would not be extended under any circumstances. This advisory was contained […]
ACTSON Praises University Of Ilorin For Advancing Medical Education
Prof. Abubakar Umar, President of the Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons of Nigeria (ACTSON), has commended the University of Ilorin for its dedication to medical education, particularly through its Clinical Skills Laboratory. Prof. Umar made the remarks on February 3, 2026, during a courtesy visit by ACTSON officials to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab […]
Kwara Begins 2026 NECO Registration, Warns Against Malpractice
The Kwara State Government has commenced registration for the 2026 National Examination Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination, unveiling measures aimed at transparency, coordination and zero tolerance for examination malpractice. The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, announced this on Monday during the official flag-off ceremony for the registration exercise across […]
Kwara Polytechnic Denies False Resumption Notice
The Management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has dismissed a widely circulated message claiming that academic activities would resume on Monday, March 9, describing it as false and unauthorised. In an official statement issued on February 2, 2026, from the Office of the Acting Registrar, the Polytechnic clarified that the notice, titled “Official Notice to […]
Kwara Schools Resume As Security Improves
Schools in parts of Kwara State have resumed academic activities following improved security conditions across affected areas. As part of the reopening process, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, met with principals of public schools statewide to outline safety measures and academic plans to guide the smooth return of […]
Kwara Polytechnic Remains Shut As Student, Traders Express Worries
Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, remains largely deserted following the state government’s decision to shut down the institution. Recall that the decision followed the escalation of a protest held by students of the institution A situation report from Emirate FM correspondent, Treasure Ajayi, shows that the school environment records minimal activity, with lecture halls closed […]
Kwara College Of Education Oro Resumes After Security Review
The Kwara State College of Education, Oro, has resumed academic and administrative activities following a directive by the state government, citing significant improvement in the security situation. The reopening was communicated in an internal memorandum dated February 2, 2026, and signed by the Deputy Registrar, Information, Protocol and Publicity, Mrs Lawal Taibat Saka-Bolanta. According to […]
