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UNILORIN Nollywood Actor, Prof Ayo Akinwale dies at 74

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Sep 14, 2020 0

Prof Ayo Akinwale, a prominent Nollywood actor and lecturer in the Department of Performing Arts, University of Ilorin, has died at 74. SEE ALSO: College Student Throws House Party After Testing Positive for COVID-19 Mr Kunle Akogun,…

Features

Unilorin medical professor suspended for hiding friend’s travel history, exposing doctors,…

John Ogunsemore Apr 7, 2020 0

Prof Alakija Kazeem Salami, a Senior Consultant at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) has been suspended for his "unethical conduct in the admission, management and eventual release of the corpse of a suspected COVID-19…

Education

Shocker as University of Ilorin Lecturers Join ASUU Strike

Tony Abu Momoh Mar 11, 2020 0

The University of Ilorin branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have joined the ongoing two week warning strike declared by the national body of the Union on Monday. This development comes as shocking to many as this is…

News

Unilorin Donates Classrooms, Boreholes, Toilets to Herdsmen Community

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Feb 18, 2020 0

The management of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has handed over three blocks of classrooms, borehole and toilets built for the Fulani Community in Opolo area of Ilorin South Local Government Area.Prof. Bolaji Sule, the Deputy…

Education

Unilorin Wins ‘Top 100 Achievements’ Award

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Jan 27, 2020 0

The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) management said the institution has been nominated for the prestigious “Top 100 Achievements 2020” award by the United Kingdom-based International Achievements Forum.According to Unilorin…

Education

UNILORIN Trains 150 Students on Emergency Response to Trauma Patients

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Jan 13, 2020 0

Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) trained 150 undergraduate students of the institution in the best way to render first aid treatment to trauma patients in emergency situations. SEE ALSO: Comedian Lauds Cross…

Breaking

Unilorin Lecturer Invents Dual-Mode Temperature Controlled Incubator Shaker

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Jan 13, 2020 0

Dr. Abiodun Ajijolakewu, Lecturer at the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin, has invented a ‘Double Decker Dual-Mode Temperature Controlled Incubator Shaker’. SEE ALSO: Customs Set For Aptitude Test…

Education

UNILORIN promotes 968 staff in 2019 promotion exams

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Oct 22, 2019 0

The Management of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) says it has promoted 968 staffs in the 2019 promotion examination.According to UNILORIN Bulletin issued on Monday, the promotion is in a bid to motivate the workforce for more…

Agriculture

Indimi to establish 10,000 hectares of farm at Unilorin

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Dec 10, 2018 0

Oriental Energy Resources Ltd., an oil company, is to establish a commercial farm on the land of University of Ilorin.Towards this, Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi, the Executive Chairman of the company has sent a delegation to the university…

Education

We Don’t Want Drug Addicts Among Our Staff, Students – Unilorin VC Warns

Fatima Lawal Nov 12, 2018 0

Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin), has cautioned members of the university community against drug abuse and excessive alcohol consumption.Abdulkareem, made the statement on Monday…

Education

We do not charge tuition in Unilorin – Management

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Nov 4, 2018 0

The University of Ilorin on Sunday said it does not charge tuition fees in line with the policy of the Federal Government.According to a statement signed by Mr Kunle Akogun, Unilorin Director of Corporate Affairs, misinformation is…

Agriculture

Unilorin earmarks 5,000 hectares of land for commercial farming

News Agency of Nigeria Aug 28, 2018 0

The University of Ilorin, Kwara says it has earmarked 5,000 hectares from its 15, 000 hectares land mass for allocation to interested staff and students for commercial farming.Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem, Vice-Chancellor of the…

Education

Unilorin begins screening of 39,711 candidates for post-UTME – Spokesman

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Aug 27, 2018 0

The University of Ilorin has begun screening for its post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in the 2018/2019 academic session, with 39, 711 candidates taking part in the exercise.The institution’s Director of Corporate…

News

University of Ilorin Engineers Fabricate Dissecting Tables for Vet Department

News Agency of Nigeria Aug 21, 2018 1

Staff of the Central Workshop, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Ilorin, have fabricated 10 Dissecting Tables, for the Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University.Delivering the…

Education

Unilorin to increase foreign students by 5%

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal May 2, 2018 0

The University of Ilorin, Centre for International Education (CIE), is planning to increase the number of its international students from 300 to at least 1, 500 or 5 per cent.The Director of the Centre for International…

Education

Unilorin 400 level student develops web App to improve healthcare delivery

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Apr 24, 2018 0

Mr Adeshina Taiwo, a 400 Level student of the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, has developed a web application aimed at improving Nigeria’s healthcare system.The…

Metro

Best graduating student of UNILORIN dies few days to convocation

Priscilla Oct 17, 2017 0

Oloriegbe Taofeeqah, the best graduating student from the University of Ilorin has reportedly died after complaining of a little pain in her hand.The student who was in Electrical Engineering department died on October, 15, 2017.…

Education

Unilorin Reacts to ASUU’s Terrorist Remarks

Femi Famutimi Sep 26, 2017 0

Following remarks by the Academic Staff Union of Universities who called the school a terrorist organization, Unilorin has responded saying such statements are false and unfortunate.Recall that the school was called a terrorist…

Education

Unilorin Is a Terrorist organisation

Seinde Sep 25, 2017 0

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has labeled the University of Ilorin, a terrorist organization following the contract termination of the Dr. Kayode Afolayan, ASUU chairman of the school.Dr. Afolayan was reported to have…

Education

‘It is not a crime for children to hawk goods’ – UNILORIN Deputy Bursar

Tosin Jul 19, 2017 1

The Deputy Bursar of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), has declared that street hawking by children is not a crime, especially if the children do so when they are not meant to be in school.According to him, it was possible for a…

Health & Relationships

Why You Should Stop Killing Mosquitoes – Unilorin Professor

Owolabi Oluwasegun Jun 6, 2017

Professor of Entomology at the University of Ilorin, Adeolu Ande, has decried killing mosquitoes, saying the insects are friends to humans that deserved to be properly managed.Ande made the statement on Monday in Ilorin in a paper he…

Sports

3rd National Youth Games to hold in Unilorin in September

Uju Apr 4, 2017

Sept. 7 and Sept. 17th have been approved as dates for the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) to host the third edition of the National Youth Games (NYG).According to the Unilorin Bulletin issued Monday in Ilorin, the dates’ approval as…

Agriculture

Unilorin, ABUAD scientists partner to develop medicinal rice

Uju Feb 20, 2017

Scientists at the University of Ilorin and their counterparts at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), are finalising arrangements to develop an improved rice variety with medicinal potentials against cancer.A report in the…

Education

PRESS RELEASE: Re: UNILORIN Students Protest Against Non-Clearance Of Over 2,000 Newly Admitted…

Press Release Feb 1, 2017

I refer to a Press Release currently trending on the social media and authored by an amorphous group that goes by the name Citizens Action To Take Back Nigeria (CATBAN). The Press Release, entitled “Impunity and Endemic Fraud at University…

Education

Female UNILORIN Medical Student Carts Home 19 Awards At Convocation Ceremony

Owolabi Oluwasegun Oct 23, 2016

Friends, family and participants present at the University of Ilorin Convocation ceremony were wowed yesterday as Yusuf Ololade Faidat carted 19 prize awards in total during the event.The Female Medical student in her 20s beat her peers…

Education

National Youth Games to be Hosted by Unilorin On September 22nd

Femi Famutimi Sep 19, 2016 0

The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) says that it will host the second edition of the National Youth Games scheduled for Sept. 22. to Sept. 30.This is contained in the university’s Bulletin issued on Monday in Ilorin.According to the…

Metro

300level UNILORIN Student Withdraws From School After Giving Life To Christ

Owolabi Oluwasegun Sep 11, 2016 0

A student of the University of Ilorin has written to the Vice Chancellor of the institution signaling his withdrawal from the institution's academic activities on grounds that he had a faulty foundation.The Sociology student department…

Education

Unilorin warns candidates against fraudsters

Femi Famutimi Aug 20, 2016 0

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has warned candidates seeking admission into the institution for the 2016/2017 not to fall victims of fraudsters asking for screening fees. Mr Kunle Akogun, Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs Department…

Government

ASUU Rejects Buhari’s Latest Appointment

Owolabi Oluwasegun Aug 17, 2016 0

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, is in disagreement with the President, Muhammadu Buhari, over the appointment of a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Ishaq Oloyede as the new JAMB Registrar.The…

Metro

My Colleagues Set Me Up – UNILORIN Lecturer Accused Of Sexual Harassment Speaks

Owolabi Oluwasegun Jun 11, 2016 0

Dr. Muhammed Idiagbon, a former Head of English Department of the University of Ilorin was was accused in an audio file uploaded online of harassing a female student because she missed a class test.Other ex-students of the department…

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