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Benjamin Oluwakasayo Emmanuel  The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono, has announced an initial N2 billion funding commitment towards the proposed N10 billion President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Centre of Excellence in Intercultural Dialogue and Youth Empowerment at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. Echono made the announcement on Wednesday during the third day of activities marking OAU’s 65th anniversary celebration, held at Oduduwa Hall. The funding commitment, which received applause from participants, is expected to provide a foundation for the establishment of the Centre while reinforcing TETFund's partnership with the university in advancing research, innovation, and national development. Speaking on the lecture theme, "Driving National Development Through Research and Innovation," Echono said Nigeria's challenge is not a shortage of ideas but the inability to effectively implement them. According ...

AbdulBasit Abdulkareem Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has retained its position as the fifth-best university in Nigeria in the 2026 edition of the Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR), while recording an improvement in its global standing. The latest CWUR rankings placed OAU 1,884th in the world with an overall score of 66.6, making it one of the top 8.9 per cent of universities globally. The university maintained its fifth-place position nationally behind the University of Ibadan (UI), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), University of Lagos (UNILAG), and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU). The University of Ibadan remained Nigeria’s highest-ranked university in 2026, placing first in the country and 1,042nd globally. This represents an improvement from its 2025 ranking of 1,062nd. The University of Nigeria, Nsukka ranked second in Nigeria and 1,533rd globally, improving from 1,615th in 2025. The University of Lagos held third position nationally and ranked 1,683...

Fintech company, Moniepoint , on Monday launched its Innovation Hub at Obafemi Awolowo University as part of a N3 billion investment aimed at strengthening technology talent development across Nigerian universities. The initiative was formally unveiled on Monday at Obafemi Awolowo University during a ceremony attended by vice chancellors of the three universities, industry stakeholders, student representatives, alumni, and members of Nigeria’s technology ecosystem. According to the company, the initiative will see Moniepoint establish innovation hubs across three federal universities over the next three years. The institutions selected for the project are Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Nigeria, Nsukka , and Ahmadu Bello University . Moniepoint said the universities were strategically selected to ensure that technology and innovation opportunities are spread across Nigeria’s major geographic regions instead of being concentrated in one city. The company expla...

The youngest professor at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Segun Aina, has been appointed as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The appointment was announced by the Presidency through the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Professor Aina will succeed Is-haq Oloyede, whose tenure is expected to end on July 31, 2026. Professor Aina, aged 39, currently serves as a Professor of Computer Engineering at OAU. His appointment makes him the youngest registrar in the history of JAMB, adding to his recognition as one of Nigeria’s youngest professors of Computer Engineering. He obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, United Kingdom, before earning a Master’s degree in Internet Computing and Network Security as well as a PhD in Digital Signal Processing from Loughborough University, United Kingdom. Ain...

  An alumna of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Deborah Aderogba, has donated five blind sticks to the Centre for Students with Special Needs at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) as part of efforts to support visually impaired students within the institution. Deborah, who is currently serving as a corps member in the Department of French at the University of Ilorin, made the donation on Friday, May 15, 2026. The items were officially received by the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Wahab Egbewole, SAN, on behalf of the Centre for Students with Special Needs. Speaking during the presentation, Deborah stated that the donation was inspired by her desire to give back to the university community and contribute meaningfully to the welfare of students living with disabilities. She explained that the blind sticks would help visually impaired students navigate the campus environment more comfortably and ensure that mobility challenges do not hinder their participation in acad...

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Adetunji Sade The introduction of the new transport system in Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) was designed to make movement across the large campus more organised and convenient for students and staff. However, while the system has brought some structure to transportation, it has also created new challenges for student entrepreneurs and marketers whose daily income depends largely on easy movement around the campus. For many student business owners, transportation goes beyond attending lectures or moving from one point to another. It is directly linked to how smoothly their businesses operate and how much profit they are able to make daily. Olufayo Deborah, a student entrepreneur who trades in packaged food items and clothing materials, said the new transport system has affected her business operations. Deborah sells food condiments such as beans, locust beans, dried fish, and other edible items stored neatly in containers, alongside different types of clothes and material...

Agbele Oluwatofolafun Students and residents around Asherifa, an off-campus area, a short distance ahead of the Obafemi Awolowo University main gate, have reacted to the initiation of repair works on the long-dilapidated road. For a long time, inhabitants and motorists have expressed discomfort over the eroded condition of the road. Students returning from lectures and residents going about their daily activities often complained about the difficulty of walking on the dusty, slope-like, and rugged surface, or boarding motorcycles while dust hit their faces. Motorists also expressed concern over the road condition, describing it as strenuous to navigate due to potholes and erosion. While commuters highlighted the impact on their health because of dust, motorists stressed the damage being caused to their vehicles. However, a sign of relief appears to be emerging as residents now observe rough black patches on parts of the road and small heaps of sand placed at junctions withi...

Ifeoluwa Lambe The Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library of Obafemi Awolowo University came alive between April 22 and 24, 2026, as it hosted its annual Library Week, a three-day intellectual and cultural engagement that brought together students, academics, industry players, and the wider community in a celebration of books, knowledge, and innovation. Anchored around the global observance of World Book and Copyright Day, the week-long activities combined exhibitions, reading engagements, and a high-level public lecture, all aimed at reinforcing the role of libraries as dynamic centres of learning in the 21st century. The week opened with the grand unveiling of an exhibition that ran throughout the duration of the programme, transforming the library space into a vibrant hub of ideas, innovation, and collaboration. A diverse range of exhibitors participated, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of knowledge production. Academic units such as the Department of Aerospace Engineering ...

Ifeoluwa Lambe The Association of Campus Journalists, OAU (ACJOAU), held its third edition of the Annual Inter-News Agency Oratory Contest on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The event, which took place at the Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, commenced at 10:36 a.m. and brought together nine campus news agencies in a competitive display of oratory skill and critical engagement. Organised by ACJOAU, the contest was themed, “The Agenda-Setting Power of the Media: How Far Does It Shape Public Perception?” The event was moderated by Hairat Balogun, Editor of InFocus News Agency, while Thomas Israel Ajake and Isaiah Adepoju served as judges. Proceedings commenced with the school anthem, followed by a welcome address from the ACJOAU President, Esther Olatimeyin, who introduced the judges and participating agencies. An opening prayer was delivered by Editor Precious Edun of OAU Kilonshele News Agency, after which the modalities guiding the contest were outlined. The comp...

Love Foundation International has donated a total sum of N1,963,000 to support indigent patients receiving treatment at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), as part of efforts to ease the burden on vulnerable groups and improve access to healthcare. The donation targeted some of the most vulnerable in-patients, with funds used to offset hospital bills, purchase essential drugs, and cover other medical expenses. Of the total amount, N1,413,000 was paid directly into the hospital’s account for patients’ bills, while N550,000 was disbursed to beneficiaries to procure prescribed medications. Speaking during the presentation, the co-founder of the organisation, Femi Omidire , said the initiative was driven by compassion and a long-standing commitment to giving back to society. He explained that Love Foundation International was established to cater to the needs of the less privileged, including orphans, widows, and widowers, across Nigeria and t...

The 2011 set of dentistry graduates of Obafemi Awolowo University has donated an 11KVA solar inverter to the Dental Centre of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery. The donation, which was presented at the centre, is designed to address the challenge of unstable electricity supply and improve the overall efficiency of dental services. The solar-powered system now supplies electricity to nine clinics within the centre, significantly reducing dependence on erratic public power and allowing dental procedures to be carried out without interruption. With the new system in place, both patient care and staff productivity have improved, as services can now run smoothly regardless of external power conditions. One of the key areas of impact is infection control. Sterilization of dental equipment, which was previously slowed down by inconsistent electricity supply, is now faster, more reliable, and mor...

Ifeoluwa Lambe With examinations just weeks away, Part 1 Pharmacy students were met with an unexpected development. PHY 103 has been confirmed as a compulsory course they must register for or risk carrying it over to Part 2. The announcement, made few weeks ago, came as a surprise to many students who had not been attending the class throughout the semester, believing it was not part of their confirmed course list. "I only found out that PHY 103 is compulsory a few days ago when I was about to register," one student said. "It came as a shock because I wasn't expecting it, and I haven't attended any of the previous classes." Another student confirmed that clarity on the course's status only emerged recently. "We were able to confirm just a few days ago that it is compulsory, and no, we haven't been attending the class before now," the student said. The late confirmation has forced many students to quickly restructure academic pla...

Agbele Oluwatofolafun For months now, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has grappled with overcrowding as its record student intake, reportedly nearing 12,000 new admits, pushes lecture halls, hostels and testing facilities to breaking point. While expanded access brings more students to campus, many say the growing population is eroding learning conditions and welfare. Lecture venues across faculties overflow daily, forcing students to stand by windows, sit on floors, or listen from outside. Classes often get postponed, merged, or shifted to inadequate spaces when halls fill up. Ola, a Part 3 Mass Communication student, described the chaos in Agric LT, their main venue. "There are over two hundred students in our programme. People squeeze themselves beside others, they sit on the staircase, and even at that you'll still see some people standing. But na because say we no get choice sha. Other lecture halls are either being used or maybe they are even small...

Benjamin Oluwakasayo Emmanuel For many Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) students, juggling classes, projects, tests, and personal life demands creative strategies. While some thrive through strict routines and priorities, others admit the balance comes at a steep cost or feels outright impossible. Inioluwa, a Part 3 Broadcast Journalism student, described effective time management at OAU as not an easy task, especially with heavy workloads. "Being a Part 3 Communication and Language Arts student who has a lot of class projects, assignments, tests and yet still needs to attend classes, it has not been easy," she said. Her solution: building a personal structure. She attends classes diligently, completes campus tasks on time, and reserves home time for personal activities. "To manage time from my own perspective is to study and know oneself and also build structure according to priority," Inioluwa explained. Jeremiah, another student, insisted effective ti...

Adebimpe Oluwatofunmi For the past few weeks, there has been a scarcity of buses on the town-gboro and campus routes at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), where students have had to queue long distances before entering a bus. The chairman of the Transport Management Commission, Adebisi Adeyinka Samuel, has attributed the crisis to a sharp rise in student population that has stretched the campus bus service beyond its capacity. Mr Samuel, a student of the Department of Basic Medical Sciences who is popularly known on campus as Icon, said the situation should not be described simply as bus scarcity but as a crisis caused by sudden overpopulation and poor dispersion of lecture times. “I don't want us to take it as bus scarcity. Being for the fact I think what the major problem is over population,” he said. He explained that in recent years, OAU typically admitted between 3,000 and 5,000 students per session, but this academic year the figure reportedly rose to between 10,00...

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Adetunji Sade Adeleke Sherifah Bolaji, a graduate of Computer Science with Mathematics who emerged as the Best Graduating Female Student at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), completed her journey with an outstanding CGPA of 4.89. Her academic excellence has made her a source of inspiration for her peers. In an interview with Kilonshele News Agency, Sherifah described her journey as a roller-coaster. Originally set to be a five-year course, her degree extended to nearly seven years due to ASUU strikes and the COVID-19 pandemic. Early struggles and adaptation Her early years were marked by confusion and adjustment challenges as she navigated a new environment and faced various distractions, she said. Despite these obstacles, she excelled academically, finishing her first year with a CGPA of 4.75. “By my second year, I adapted to the system, discovering strategies to improve academically,” she said. She consistently earned top grades in numerous math-intensive co...

  Adetunji Sade  Okajare Olayiwola James, popularly known as Ajobiewe, is a graduating student from the Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Management at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). In an interview with Kilonshele News Agency, he recounted the challenges and lessons of his nine-year journey on campus, which tested his resilience and shaped his future. Mr. James gained admission in 2016 into the Department of Arts and Social Science Education (ASE) under Economics Education. After three years, he realized he was struggling academically and, following discussions with his parents and lecturers, decided to switch courses. He transferred to Educational Management in the 2019/2020 academic session to study Social Studies. His prolonged stay at OAU was due to several factors including the 8-month ASUU strike, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a departmental error that delayed his graduation. “When I transferred from Economics Education, I asked whether I needed to retake ...

  Adetunji Sade As Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) prepares for its 49th Convocation Ceremony set to take place from the 11th to 13th of December 2025, graduating students are reflecting on journeys marked by resilience, leadership, academic struggles, and personal growth. Erinoso Abolaji Opeyemi from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology described his OAU experience as rough and tough, shaped by moments of growth, responsibility, and service. Mr Abolaji recalled learning to navigate campus as a new student, switching departments, and serving first as Public Relations Officer, later as President of his department. His most memorable moments were spent with friends and mentees. “It can be very challenging doing extracurricular activities with academics, church, and friends. But I managed to balance everything through time management,” he said. He advised new students, “Do not mistake freedom for liberty but responsibility. They shouldn't be afraid of failure but ready to pic...