University of Ilorin, Nigeria

24/04/2026

16 Unilorin graduates make First Class grade at Law School

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22/04/2026

Egbewole salutes Emir of Ilorin on 86th birthday

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20/04/2026

Yusuf Ali advocates institutionalised mentorship in varsities

A renowned legal luminary and Kuliya of Ilorin, Professor Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN, has called on public and private universities in Nigeria to institutionalise formal and well-structured mentorship programmes as a strategy for strengthening academic guidance systems and ensuring continuity despite prevailing challenges in the education sector.

👉🏼 https://www.unilorin.edu.ng/yusuf-ali-advocates-institutionalised-mentorship-in-varsities/

📷 Solomon Adeniji
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19/04/2026

Celebrate Our Heritage: UNILORIN Cultural Day 2.0

Get ready to showcase the beauty of the most sought-after university in Africa’s most populous nation! We are delighted to announce the 2nd Edition of the University of Ilorin Cultural Day Celebration.

Date: Wednesday, 6th May, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM Prompt
Venue: University of Ilorin Auditorium
👗 The Challenge: Dress to Impress!

We encourage every member of our university community to come dressed in your finest traditional attire. Let’s fill the auditorium with a sea of vibrant colors and patterns representing the rich diversity of our cultures.

See you there in your cultural best!
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19/04/2026

18/04/2026

UNILORIN Alumni Spotlight is on Isiwat Ayinke Lawal (née Akanbi) - Class of 2000!

👉🏼 https://www.unilorin.edu.ng/unilorin-alumni-spotlight-is-on-isiwat-ayinke-lawal-nee-akanbi-class-of-2000/

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16/04/2026

NEWS FLASH!

Egbewole appointed Member, Body of Benchers

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has been appointed Member of the Body of Benchers, the apex body responsible for the governance of the Legal Profession in the country.

A statement by the Director of Corporate Affairs, University of Ilorin, Mr Kunle Akogun, disclosed that "the appointment of the renowned legal luminary is contained in a letter sent to him by the Secretary to the Body of Benchers, Mr Daniel L. Tela.

The letter, dated March 31, 2026, indicated that the appointment, which takes immediate effect, is for a period of three years.
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15/04/2026

We are glad to announce the latest breakthrough from our Laboratory To Product Centre: The Resistivity Meter.

Credit: Laboratory to Product Centre - Labtop, University of Ilorin

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14/04/2026

We are bursting with pride as we celebrate Professor Olukunmi Lanre Olaitan, our Dean of Education, on his recent conferment as a Fellow of the African Institute of Public Health Professionals (FAIPHP)!

​This prestigious honour was bestowed upon him last Saturday, April 11, 2026, during a grand investiture ceremony at the NICON Luxury Hotels, Abuja.

​Not only was Professor Olaitan decorated, but he also took center stage as the Guest Lecturer. He delivered a powerful and thought-provoking presentation titled: ​"Building Resilient Health Systems through Public Health Fellowship and Leadership”.

​His lecture highlighted the critical intersection of academic leadership and healthcare stability, proving once again that true education is the foundation of a healthier society.

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14/04/2026

The wait is finally over!

​The Mentorship Centre is proud to invite the entire university community to our First Mentorship Lecture happening today. This session is designed to promote professional growth and bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world success.

​📅 Date: Tuesday, April 14

​🕚 Time: 11:00 AM

​🏛️ Venue: University Auditorium

We strongly encourage all staff and students to attend this inaugural session. Let’s build a culture of guidance and excellence together.

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13/04/2026

Nigeria needs more nurses for patients’ benefit

A Professor at the Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Ilorin, Simeon Kayode Olubiyi, has called for a deliberate increase in the production of nurses in the country to ensure adequate nurse-to-patient ratios and allow nurses the time and space to deliver compassionate, attentive, and safe care that would impact positively on the health of the patients.

Prof. Olubiyi made the call last Thursday (April 9, 2026) while delivering the 300th Inaugural Lecture of the University, titled “Care, Compassion and Capability: The Trifecta of Nursing Excellence”, at the University Auditorium.

👉🏼 https://www.unilorin.edu.ng/nigeria-needs-more-nurses-for-patients-benefit/

📷 Solomon Adeniji
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