316 bags First Class at Unilorin 40th Convocation

A total of 316 students bagged First Class, out of the 11, 886 graduands of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin), in various degrees and diplomas. The Vice-Chancellor of Unilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN, disclosed this on Monday, during the 40th Convocation media briefing. “In the First Degree/Diploma category, we have 316 First Class, 4,120 Second …

U-Inspire: 9,924 students benefits from entrepreneurship skills in UNILORIN

A total number of 9,924 students benefitted from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)’s Innovative Skills Pioneering Entrepreneurship (U-INSPIRE). Prof. Rasheed Jimoh, Chairman, Implementation Committee of U-Inspire, disclosed this during the maiden edition of the graduation ceremony of the entrepreneurs on Friday, in Ilorin. Jimoh said that the initiative was conceived to complement traditional academic learning …

Expert calls on Nigerians to imbibe federal spirit for justice, equity

Prof. Emmanuel Ojo, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ilorin has called on Nigerians to imbibe a ‘federal spirit’ in all ramifications, for justice and equity. The expert made the call during the 291st Inaugural Lecture, titled, “The Worship of an Unknown Deity”, on Thursday, in Ilorin. “Nigeria has found it …

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 …

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