21,971 candidates apply for Unilorin’s 13000 admission slots

A total of 21,971 admission seekers applied for the 2025/2026 Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) screening exercise of the University of Ilorin(Unilorin). The Director of Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre, Unilorin, Prof Kamilu Rauf told newsmen on Monday that the university can only admit 13 students. Rauf said that the exercise, which comprised 20,220 candidates for …

72-year-old man earns PhD in Unilorin

By: Mujidat Oyewole Retired Army General, Ola Orisamolade, says his lifelong love for Mathematics inspired him to earn a doctorate at the age of 72. Orisamolade told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Ilorin, Kwara, that his passion for mathematics began in primary school. Speaking about his PhD. from the University of …

Expert calls for conducive school environment for effective learning

By: Mujidat Oyewole Dr Balqis Popoola, Department of Educational Guardians and Counselling, Al-Hikma University, Ilorin has called on school owners to provide a conducive learning environment for children to learn effectively. She made the call while delivering a Keynote address on the theme: Child Upbringing: Collective Effort and Responsibility of the Home, School and Society …

Expert calls for sustainable solutions to address environmental issues

The 286th Inaugural Lecturer, Prof. Rafiu Yusuf delivering his Lecture on July 17, 2025 By: Mujidat Oyewole Prof. Rafiu Yusuf of the Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Ilorin, has called for sustainable solutions to address environmental issues, such as climate change and the negative impacts of waste and emissions. Yusuf made the call during …

Unilorin Vice-Chancellor seeks support for 2 strategic initiatives

By Mujidat Oyewole Prof. Wahab Egbewole, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, has sought support for two strategic initiatives in order to set standard for excellence in the institution. The Vice-Chancellor made the appeal during the Award of Excellence and Investiture of Distinguished Alumni and Unilorin Ambassadors on Wednesday, in Ilorin. Egbewole, a Senior Advocate …

Don calls for support of sustainable, value-driven marketing research

By: Mujidat Oyewole Prof. Rotimi Gbadeyan, Department of Marketing, University of Ilorin has called for support sustainable and value-driven marketing research beyond the profit maximisation objectives. Prof. Gbadeyan made the call during the 284th Inaugural Lecture, at the University of Ilorin, titled “Something Else Beyond Marketing”. He said that academic institutions should prioritise and fund …

Don calls for strengthening of indigenous languages education

By: Mujidat Oyewole Professor Bolanle Arokoyo of the University of Ilorin has called on government, educational institutions and language communities to strengthen indigenous language education for their survival and continued use. Prof. Arokoyo, the first female Professor of the Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, Unilorin made the call on Thursday, while delivering the 282nd …

UNILORIN granted full NUC accreditation – DirectorAccreditation

By: Mujidat Oyewole The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted accreditation to 36 courses out of the 37 presented by the University of Ilorin The institution’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Akogun disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday, in Ilorin. He said that the remaining one was given interim accreditation, adding that University of Ilorin …

Kwara Legal Studies prganise Moot court trial for students

By: Mujidat Oyewole The School of Law of the Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies (CAILS), Ilorin organised its annual moot court trial for students. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr AbdulRasheed Arisekola, Public Relation Officer (PRO) of the institution. According to the statement, Moot Court was one of …

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