Tag: Obafemi Awolowo University

FULL LIST: 10 Most Sought-After Nigerian Varsities Emerge

Efe Wellington

‘Figures don’t lie,’ Statistics from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on admission into 270 tertiary institutions reveals 10 universities that are mostly sought-after by applicants (students) in the 2024 UTME. Number nine may shock you   Over 1.5 million Nigerians seek tertiary institution admission every year through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) organised entrance examination. JAMB applicants make their choices from over 270 tertiary institutions according to their selection metrics. Top 10 Best Universities In Africa Emerge Here are the most sought-after institutions in Nigeria in…

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Four Casualties As Rainstorm Destroys OAU Amphitheatre Roof

Gbenga Adeoti

It rained ‘everywhere, Nigerians count loses as rainstorm affects more states     Rainstorm has caused the roof of Obafemi Awolowo University’s amphitheatre to collapse during a class session, injuring four students. According to an eyewitness, The Great Ife, who tweets as #IfeCampus, wrote , “There was a whirlwind that collapsed the covering inside Amphi theatre. Four people have been rushed to the hospital as of 8:45am READ ALSO: ‘Rains Are Here,’ 4 Tips On Common Sicknesses And How To Prevent Them N615k To N48k: Govt Slashes Mimimum Wage Proposal,…

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Man With 3rd Class from Nigerian Varsity, Bags UK Varsity’s 1st Class 10 Yrs After

Abibat Babalola

“What do they say about what God cannot do again?” Mofesola Ibukun Babalola, says as he shares pictures of his certificates from Obafemi Awolowo University and Universty of Herts   A Nigerian man, Mofesola Ibukun Babalola, has taken to social media to celebrate himself as he recently bagged a first-class degree in Computer Science, ten years after he bagged a 3rd class degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from the Obafemi Awolowo University OAU. Posting photos from his graduation from both Universities, as well as his different degrees, the young…

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UI, OAU, FUNAAB Break Records In World Best University Rankings

ADEOLA YUSUF

Here is the list of top ten Universities in the World and the positions of the three Nigerian universities in the global rankings   For the first time in the history of Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), University of Ibadan, Obafemi Awolowo University and the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) appeared in top positions in the published global rankings Platforms Africa repoŕs that more than 2500 universities are ranked by ARWU every year and the best 1000 are published. This year, Harvard University tops the ranking list for…

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We Wore Same Clothes, Studied Same Course, Became Professors – 80-Year-Old Twins

ADEOLA YUSUF

Eighty-year-old twin brothers from Edo State, David and Joshua Ukponmwan, who studied the same course and both became professors, speak to GODFREY GEORGE about their growing up, career and families When were you born? My name is Prof. David Ukponmwan. I was born on August 10, 1942. I am a twin. I have a twin brother, Joshua. He is professor just like me. I was born in Benin City, Edo State. I am from Oredo Local Government Area of the state. Did you grow up in the village? I grew…

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Agric Economics Prof, Simeon Bamire, Resumes As 12th VC In OAU History

Abibat Babalola

A Professor of Agricultural Economics, Simeon Bamire, was on Tuesday inaugurated as the 12th substantive Vice Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. Bamire took over from Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede, who had completed a five-year tenure. In his acceptance speech, the new VC promised to build on the achievements of his predecessor. READ ALSO: Nigerian Comedienne, Helen Paul, Becomes Professor, HoD At US Varsity BREAKING: UNILAG Lecturer, Ismail Ibraheem, Now Professor of Communication Meet Ifeoma Uddoh, SelectUSA Tech Pitch Contest Winner Appealing to unions in the university to…

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Oduduwa Varsity Founder Arrested Over Postgraduate Student’s Murder

Gbenga Adeoti

Founder of Oduduwa University and Ile-Ife Polytechnic, Dr Ramon Adedoyin, has been arrested by the Osun State Police Command in connection with the death of a Master’s degree student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, Timothy Adegoke. The institutions’ proprietor is also the Chairman of Hilton Hotel and Resort, Ile-Ife. The state Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode, who disclosed this through the command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, disclosed that Adedoyin was arrested on November 15. READ ALSO: Embattled A.B.C Orjiako Resigns As Seplat Energy Chairman Don’t Ask Me What…

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UI, LASU, Covenant retain Nigeria’s best Federal, State, Private Varsities’ Rankings

ADEOLA YUSUF

Only six universities from Nigeria feature in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The University of Ibadan maintained its top spot in Nigeria and ranked 401-500 out of over 1,600 institutions across the world. Platforms Africa reports that this was according to the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings released in September 2021. However, the University of Lagos moved a step ahead to rank second in Nigeria and 501-600 across the world. READ ALSO: Lagos backs down on 168% tuition fee increase for LASU Students Lies People Aged…

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