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  • Covenant emerges most rated varsity in Nigeria, UI, Unilag others relegated(SEE list)

    Covenant emerges most rated varsity in Nigeria, UI, Unilag others relegated(SEE list)

    Covenant University (CU) has been listed as Nigeria’s overall best university in Times Higher Education (THE) 2024 Rankings.

    The Times Higher Education World Rankings is a comprehensive global ranking of universities published annually.

    The 2024 rankings include 1,907 universities across 108 countries and regions.

    Covenant University which is Nigeria’s highest-ranking institution on the 2024 list fell within the 8001-1000 global scale alongside the University of Ibadan (UI).

    The ratings were done based on 18 carefully calibrated performance indicators that measure an institution’s performance across five areas: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry, and international outlook.

    This year’s ranking analysed more than 134 million citations across 16.5 million research publications and included survey responses from 68,402 scholars globally.

    “Overall, we collected 411,789 datapoints from more than 2,673 institutions that submitted data,” THE said.

    The University of Oxford tops the ranking for the eighth year in a row, but others in the top five have seen shifts in their ranks. Stanford University moves up to second place, pushing Harvard University down to fourth.

    The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) climbs up two places to third this year. The University of Cambridge slips to fifth place, after being in joint third place last year.

    Top 10 ranked universities globally
    University of Oxford, UK
    Stanford University, US
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US
    Harvard University, US
    University of Cambridge, UK
    Princeton University, US
    California Institute of Technology, US
    Imperial College London, UK
    University of California, Berkeley US
    Yale University, US
    Top 10 ranked Nigerian universities
    Covenant University
    University of Ibadan
    Federal University of Technology Akure
    University of Lagos
    Bayero University
    University of Ilorin
    University of Nigeria, Nsukka
    Afe Babalola University
    University of Benin
    Federal University ofAgriculture, Abeokuta
    Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
    Lagos State University
    Nnamdi Azikiwe University
    Obafemi Awolowo University
    University of Port Harcourt
    Abia State University
    Akwa Ibom State University
    Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike
    Babcock University
    Baze University
    Bells University of Technology
    Benson Idahosa University
    Delta State University, Abraka
    Edo State University, Uzairue
    Edwin Clarke University
    Elizade University
    Evangel University, Akaeze
    Federal University of Kashere
    Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
    Federal University of Technology, Minna
    Federal University of Technology, Owerri
    Fountain University
    Landmark University
    Nasarawa State University, Keffi
    Niger Delta University
    Plateau State University, Bokkos
    Thomas Adewumi University
    Veritas University, Abuja
    Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano.

  • University of Ibadan students protest against fees hike

    University of Ibadan students protest against fees hike

    The Students’ Union of the University of Ibadan (UI) on Friday rejected the school fees increment approved by the governing council of the institution. To show their disapproval, the students staged an overnight protest from 10:20 pm to 2 a.m.

    President of the Student Union Government (SUG), Bolaji Aweda; Vice-President, Bolutife Aboderin, and Secretary, Daniel Elemide in a statement, rejected the new fees.

    “We reject the decision made by the council. We are embarking a boycott of classes until our demands are fulfilled. We demand a reversal of the increase. The students demand that the school fees portal should be shut down within 24 hours until our demands were met,” they said.

    The union leaders urged students to make use of social media platfprms to mobilise others, using the hashtags #UIFEESMUSTFALL and #SAVEUITES, until their demands are met.

    The governing council of the university on Thursday, approved the increment in school fees of students of the university from 100 to 400 level and also fixed deadline for payment.

    In a statement signed by the Registrar and secretary to the council, G.O. Saliu and available to UCJUI, the decision was reached at the inaugural meeting of the council held earlier on Thursday and it considered the new levy as recommended by the Senate of the University.

    Students who have not yet completed their registration, the council said,  were advised to do so on or before Sept. 4.

    “Consequently, students who are yet to pay and complete their registration exercises are advised to do so, on or before Sept.  4, to enable departments download lists of registered students, in preparation for the First Semester Examination,” the release read in part.

    Additionally, the council urged students to take advantage of financial aids such as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and various scholarships offered by the University and other benefactors to assist indigent students.

    The council also made it clear that there would be no extension of the registration deadline, as the portal will be closed after the specified date.

    “Council equally directed that students be encouraged to take advantage of the students’ loan fund (NELFUND) and sundry scholarships instituted by the University and other weil-meaning philanthropists, to cater for indigent students.

    “Above is for strict adherence as the portal will not be opened after the deadline,” the released further clarified.

    Deadline for the payment of school fees was initially suspended, following the July protest.

  • UI receives N201m education loan for 1,370 students

    UI receives N201m education loan for 1,370 students

    University of Ibadan says it has received the sum of N201,114,650 from Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) for 1,370 students of the institution for the 2023/2024 academic session.

    The university’s Director of Public Relations, Mrs Joke Akinpelu, confirmed this to NAN on Tuesday in Ibadan.

    An internal memo, dated Aug. 9 but cited on Tuesday, stated that the money was paid into the institution’s account to cover the fees of the 1,370 students who applied for the loan.

    The memo, signed by the institution’s Registrar, Mr Ganiyu Saliu, and addressed to Dean of Students, said that the bursary department was currently processing the fund to enable the concerned students obtain ‘smart receipt’.

    “Any student who is a beneficiary of the NELFUND loan and has already paid levies for the session fee is entitled to a refund.

    “To apply for a refund, the student must write through the Dean of Students to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academics, providing their account details for the refund.

    “A photocopy of the original payment receipt must be attached to each application,” the memo, entitled: ‘Re: Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND)’, stated.

    According to the registrar, the information is only for those who applied for the NELFUND loan and whose applications were approved.

  • University Rankings: Covenant University beats UI, UNILAG, others to top position

    University Rankings: Covenant University beats UI, UNILAG, others to top position

    Public and private Universities have been ranked in the country

    The rankings was done by the Times Higher Education

    Covenant University is the number one university in the country while University of Ibadan is the second-best institution in the country, followed by Federal University of Technology, Akure.

    Below is the list of top 10 Universities in Nigeria

    1. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

    The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta accommodates 17,433 students, maintaining a student-to-staff ratio of 26:5. It has a gender ratio of 52:48, with a 0% foreign student population. Interdisciplinary science research constitutes 30% of its academic endeavours.

    1. University of Benin

    The University of Benin hosts over 47,837 students, with a student-to-staff ratio of 25.8, while the female to male students’ gender ratio stands at 49:51. Interdisciplinary science research contributes to 25% of its academic output.

    1. Afe Babalola University

    Afe Babalola University enrols approximately 9,660 students, ensuring a close-knit learning environment with a student-to-faculty ratio of 10.7. The institution accommodates a 1% foreign student body, with a female-to-male ratio of 57:43. Interdisciplinary science research constitutes 30% of its academic pursuits.

    1. University of Nigeria Nsukka

    The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, caters to about 43,108 students, with a gender distribution of 46% female and 54% male. Each staff member attends to 11.7 students, and 1% of the student body comprises foreigners. Interdisciplinary science research contributes to 25% of its academic portfolio.

    1. University of Ilorin

    With a student body of 52,921, the University of Ilorin maintains a gender balance of 51% female and 49% male students. Its interdisciplinary science research efforts amount to 28%, while the student-to-staff ratio stands at 39.2.

    1. Bayero University

    Located in Kano state, Bayero University accommodates over 43,027 students, with a gender distribution of 35% female and 65% male. The institution does not have foreign students, and 27% of its academic endeavours involve interdisciplinary science research.

    1. University of Lagos

    The University of Lagos, a public research institution, has a student body of 41,048 students, with a gender ratio of 51% female and 49% male. Each staff member serves 27.5 students, and interdisciplinary science research accounts for 25% of its academic activities.

    1. Federal University of Technology, Akure

    With over 19,711 students, the Federal University of Technology, Akure, maintains a gender distribution of 26% female and 74% male students. Interdisciplinary science research constitutes 35% of its academic pursuits, with a student-to-staff ratio of 24.5.

    1. University of Ibadan

    The University of Ibadan boasts a student body of 41,269 students, evenly split between genders. Each staff member caters to 19.7 students, and interdisciplinary science research makes up 19% of its academic portfolio.

    1. Covenant University

    Ranked as the top university in Nigeria, Covenant University accommodates 8,940 students, maintaining a gender ratio of 37:63. Interdisciplinary science research constitutes 37% of its academic endeavours, with a student-to-staff ratio of 17.5

    Source: Nairametrics

  • SSANU, NASU strike plunges UI into darkness

    SSANU, NASU strike plunges UI into darkness

    The University of Ibadan (UI) has been plunged into total darkness following the non-teaching staff unions’ strike.

    The strike was embarked upon on Monday by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) as directed by their national bodies.

    Speaking with NAN on Tuesday on the effects of the strike, the Chairman, SSANU, UI, Mr Rasak Omisore, said the union was forced to down tools to press home their demands.

    He said their agitations included unpaid four months’ salaries and funding of the universities, both at the federal and state levels.

    Omisore added that there would be no meaningful development in Nigeria if the funding of education took the back seat.

    “We are also talking about the constitution of governing councils for all the universities where their councils have been dissolved, as the importance of councils in universities cannot be underestimated.

    “We are expecting the Federal Government to invite the national council of our union to address the issues of our demands,” Omisore said.

    He said almost all the offices in the university were locked with members of staff in the administrative offices not on duty.

    “Yes, you see students on campus, and they are receiving their lectures because ASUU is not on strike, but the works and maintenance department is a very vital part of the university as there has neither been light nor water due to the strike.

    “Establishment offices are not working and Jaja is on skeletal duty,” the chairman said.

    Meanwhile, the leadership of UI Students’ Union, led by its President, Tobiloba Samuel, says it has met with SSANU to plead for the restoration of power in the hostels.

    Samuel, in an interview with NAN, called on the government to accede to the demands of the unions as students bear the brunt of the faceoff.

    “We have to come to the understanding that every member of the university community is very important and if the teaching staff, the non-teaching staff, and the students are not at the optimum level, we cannot have the effective academic environment that we need.

    “For the last 24 hours, students have been in great distress. We have not had light in 24 hours; meaning there is no water; amenities are not working, and some lecture halls are not open.

    “We are calling on them to do the needful to ensure that peace returns to our various campuses and not just the University of Ibadan,” Samuel said.

    He says the students stand in solidarity with the unions because the fight for a better education system is everybody’s business.

    Some of the students told NAN that they were receiving lectures and writing tests with lecturers making use of alternative classes like the postgraduate classrooms.

    However, the leadership and members of the unions enforced the strike at the UI maintenance department, the staff school, and the postgraduate school.

    Also, some gates serving as shorter routes, especially for the hostels, were closed, thus making the students to travel longer distances.

    The use of lecture halls, toilets, and other faculty facilities was also affected by the strike.

  • UI students win FG’s maiden hackathon

    UI students win FG’s maiden hackathon

    Students of University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo State, have emerged winner of the maiden hackathon organised by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).

    The results of the hackathon were announced at the anniversary dinner and awards night of the NDPC in Abuja.

    The hackathon, which took place on Friday, was part of the activities to mark the National Data Privacy Week celebrated between Jan. 28 and Feb. 4.

    The hackathon is targeted at students with an aimed to finding indigenous solutions that can help in the implementation of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA).

    It was signed on June 12, 2023, by President Bola Tinubu, and the act established the powers of the commission to ensuring compliance of organisations, protection of citizens’ data to avoid breaches, among other concerns.

    The hackathon began on Jan. 8 with over 100 applications from tertiary institutions across the country.

    Three teams emerged, including Nile University students, Team Cognito, University of Abuja students, Team Liitee and UI students, Team Privalon.

    Each of the teams during the hackathon on Friday presented their pitches on how their solutions could address the need of NDPA implementation.

    Team Privalon presented a solution `ChainVote’, which was meant to address the challenges of identity management and discrepancies in the voting system.

    Team Privalon eventually won the hackathon with a prize award of N750,000, while Nile University students came second with N500,000 cash award and University of Abuja students emerged third with N250,000.

    Mr Halleluyah Oludele, Team Lead for Privalon, said they were motivated on working on the solution and were delighted at winning.

    Not undermining the efforts of other teams, Oludele commended the federal government initiative, noting that youths in the country are highly skilled and have the capacity to proffer ideas on national issues.

    He said their solution could be applied in any sector which could help in decentralising data for easy service delivery.

    The Nigeria Computer Society, ISACA Abuja Chapter and Innov8 Tech Hub Abuja collaborated with NDPC to host the hackathon.

    The students were offered free membership into ISACA, Abuja chapter, where they would receive mentorship on how to develop further their ideas.

  • UI undergraduate student nabbed for allegedly raping a fresher

    UI undergraduate student nabbed for allegedly raping a fresher

    An undergraduate of the University of Ibadan name withheld has been nabbed  by the institution’s security personnel for reportedly raping a 100-level colleague within the campus.

    The alleged rapist is a 200-level student of the Faculty of Law.

    It was  gathered that the student had been reported to the authorities of the institution for committing the crime against the student who is said to be a fresher.

    It was further learned that the lady had gone to a night class alongside some other girls in preparation for their examination.

    The victim was said to have moved away from the lecture theatre where she was reading due to power failure to take a nap at the Students’ Union building where the suspect reportedly raped her.
    While narrating her ordeal, the victim said she woke up at a touch and attempted to scream but the suspect held her neck down and rendered her voiceless.

    She said that luck shone on her when a student walked in and the suspect fled.

    The victim, however, sustained injuries on her neck, lips (due to a bite) and her private part.

    In her reaction, the Public Relations Officer of the institution, Mrs Joke Akinpelu, confirmed the incident, saying that investigations had begun on the matter.

    “Yes. He (the suspect) was with the security unit until late yesterday (Tuesday). I’m not sure he has even been released,” Akinpelu said

    She stated that the act was reported to the Dean of Students Affairs, adding that he had since swung into action.

    “The veracity of the allegation will be known upon completion of the investigation,” she added.

  • UI warns public against ad on sales of varsity properties

    UI warns public against ad on sales of varsity properties

    The management of the University of Ibadan (UI) has issued a stern warning to members of the public not to allow themselves to be swindled or scammed by some unknown criminals.

    The University issued this warning on Thursday, August 17.

    In a statement signed by Adejoke Akinpelu, Principal Assistant Registrar and Public Relations Officer, the institution said that no property has been put on sale.

    She was very furious to know that some persons put some properties for sale online without the institution endorsing or knowing anything about it.

    Some of the properties the scammers put up for sale were property, assets, and land belonging to  the institution.

    She added that the management of the university expressed dismay at an online sale advertisement announcing the sale of the property, assets, and land of the institution.

    According to her: “The Management of the University of Ibadan has expressed dismay at an online sale advert announcing the sale of the property, assets, and land of the University of Ibadan. The Management and the Governing Council of the University have not caused any such advert to be put out.

    “Members of the public, especially the international community, are advised not to allow themselves to be swindled. The University of Ibadan, its assets, and landed property are not up for sale. Meanwhile, the Department of State Services has been notified and requested to bring the supposed agents to book.”

  • Tinubu appoints 400-level UI student, Agbaje

    Tinubu appoints 400-level UI student, Agbaje

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed a 400-level Economics student of the University of Ibadan (UI), Orire Agbaje as a member of the presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms.

    This was posted on ‘X’ by the Special Assistant to the President on social media, Olusegun, on Tuesday.

    The post reads: “Tinubu met Miss Orire Agbaje, a 400 level Economics student of the University of Ibadan who is the President of the Nigerian Universities Tax Club and a member of the just inaugurated Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms”.

    The committee is chaired by former Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax Leader at Price Waterhouse Coopers, Mr Taiwo Oyedele.

  • Arrest killers of Prof. Ajewole – ASUU to Tinubu, IGP

    Arrest killers of Prof. Ajewole – ASUU to Tinubu, IGP

    The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan (UI) Chapter, has urged the Inspector General of Police, Alkali Baba, to assist the Oyo State Police Command with all logistics needed to unravel and arrest the killers of Prof. Opeyemi Ajewole.

    This is contained in a release signed by the Chairman, UI Chapter of ASUU, Prof. Ayo Akinwole in Ibadan on Thursday.

    Ajewole, until he was killed, was a lecturer in the Department of Social and Environmental Forestry Development

    Ajewole was gruesomely gunned down by yet-to-be-identified assailants in the evening of Monday, 5 June 2023, in Ibadan.

    The union has implored President Bola Tinubu to take passionate interest and ensure the security system unmasks the faces behind the murder of the professor.

    “The heart of every ASUU-UI member is bleeding so profusely as if pierced by swords.

    “Our bones shook so tremendously as if our marrows were naked in the tundra region.

    “We condemn in totality the gruesome murder of our comrade, Prof. Opeyemi Ajewole and charge the security operatives to track down and apprehend the perpetrators of this dastardly act, with a view to unraveling the motive behind the incident, as well as bringing the perpetrators to book,” UI ASUU Chairman said.

    According to Akinwole, the only tribute which the death of Ajewole deserves is that his killers are brought to justice and that Nigerians’ lives should matter to the Tinubu presidency

    He noted that “Prof. Ajewole’s gruesome murder again reminded us of how valueless human lives had become in our clime“.

    The ASUU chief maintained that “death lurks in all imaginable and unimaginable corners of this country and comes cheaply.

    “The Nigerian populace is constantly assailed by terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, assassination, hunger, unemployment, and many more insidious exterminators of our individual and collective dreams.

    “The situation of the Nigerian academics is even doubly precarious; they are prophets without any honour at home,“ he said.

    Akinwole said that despite the immense contributions to national growth and development and recognition in the international circle, Nigerian academia is scorned and shabbily treated at home.

    `It is, therefore, disheartening that academics who cultivate, preserve, and disseminate knowledge for the advancement and development of the society will become victims of societal malady to such an extent as to be targeted for elimination.

    “The union wishes to use this teary occasion of Prof. Ajewole’s sudden death to call on the Nigerian state to resolutely tackle the problem of insecurity in the country, apprehend the killers of Prof. Ajewole and punish them most appropriately,“ the ASUU boss said.