The Informant Reports (2026)

07/10/2025

After Community Review, UNILORIN Gives New Directives On Park Relocation (See Details)

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has said the relocation of the University Park has been carefully reviewed following recent concerns from the community.

In a statement by Wahab Egbewole, the Vice Chancellor, the institution commended staff and students for their commitment and constructive feedback.

He stressed that the park relocation is part of the University’s long-term Master Plan and not a sudden or arbitrary decision.

Attempts to implement the relocation had been made twice over the past seven years, confirming that the move is strategic and planned.

The Vice Chancellor said the relocation aims to enhance the safety, well-being, and security of lives and property on campus.

He acknowledged that changes can cause discomfort but emphasised that the University remains committed to making campus life comfortable for all.

Interim arrangements for the next 2–3 weeks include:

All commercial vehicles are temporarily directed to drop passengers at the new park near the University gate.

Passengers may still use the old park, but no commercial buses are allowed to wait for pickups during this period.

Only University-operated buses are permitted to pick up passengers from the old park.

Tricycles (Keke Napep) are to relocate to the open space around the Students’ Union Building/Bukateria arena.

The newly created bus stop opposite the Faculty of Education has been cancelled.

No vehicle, except University buses, may pick passengers from the old park.

Economic considerations:

The fare from the University Terminus at Tanke to campus remains at N200.

Fares from the new park to campus using University buses are now N100, representing a reduction in daily transport costs.

The University anticipates further improvements as its bus fleet expands in the coming weeks.

The Vice Chancellor encouraged continued engagement and dialogue from staff and students to support the implementation process.

He appealed for cooperation to sustain and strengthen institutional values and culture across the University community.

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AGAIN, UNILORIN REVIEWS RELOCATION OF CAMPUS PARKS

Further to my message to the University community on Saturday, 4th October, 2025, regarding the relocation of the University Park, we have carefully reviewed the concerns and developments that have arisen over the past few days.

We appreciate the perseverance, commitment, and courage shown by members of community in expressing their views. Constructive feedback remains critical to our shared vision for a peaceful, safe, and effectively managed university environment.

For the record, it is important to reiterate that the plan for park relocation is not new. It has been part of the University’s Master Plan since inception. In fact, attempts have been made to implement this relocation twice within the past seven years. The relocation is not a sudden or arbitrary decision, but a strategic one, embedded in our long-term development blueprint.

We acknowledge and appreciate the arguments both for and against the relocation. However, it is essential to emphasize that the current decision is not intended to cause economic hardship or create a disadvantage for anyone. The primary motivation remains the safety, well-being, and security of lives and property within our campus.

We fully recognize the discomfort and resistance that sometimes come with change. Be assured, however, that we are in this together and remain deeply committed to making life on campus more comfortable for everyone.

INTERIM ARRANGEMENTS (Effective for the Next 2-3 weeks):

In line with best practices and as part of our review, please note the following operational guidelines:

1.Status Quo Maintained (Temporarily): All commercial vehicles are to drop passengers at the new park near the University gate.

2.Old Park Usage (Limited): Passengers may still disembark at the old park during this period, but no commercial buses are permitted to wait to pick passengers.

3. University Shuttle Use Only: Only University-operated buses are allowed to pick up passengers from the old park.

4. Keke Napep Relocation: Tricycles (Keke Napep) are to relocate to the open space around the Students’ Union Building/Bukateria arena.

5. Cancellation of New Bus Stop: The recently created bus stop opposite the Faculty of Education is hereby cancelled.

6. Restricted Pickups at Old Park: No vehicle, aside from university buses, may pick passengers from the old park.

ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS:

To address concerns about potential financial strain, please note the following:

The fare from the University Terminus at Tanke to campus remains at 200.

With our current arrangements, the fare from the new park to campus via University buses is now N100.

This, by our assessment, represents a reduction in daily transport costs. We are optimistic that this will improve further as we expand our bus fleet.

We remain open to further engagement and welcome continued dialogue from staff and students. We appeal to all members of the University community to support this process as we work together to sustain and strengthen our institutional values and culture.

Thank you.

Signed
Prof. Wahab Egbewole SAN Vice-Chancellor
October 7, 2025

07/10/2025

BREAKING: SSANU, NASU To Begin Protest Thursday Over Unpaid Salaries, Allowances

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions have declared a one-day nationwide protest scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025.

The protest, according to the unions, follows the Federal Government’s failure to implement key aspects of the 2009 FGN–NASU/SSANU agreements and other unresolved issues.

The unions, under the Joint Action Committee, have directed all branches to hold joint congresses on Wednesday to mobilise members for the protest.

Protest activities will include campus rallies, placard displays and press briefings to highlight their demands.

The decision, which came after the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum on Monday, was reached at JAC’s meeting on October 6 following what it described as the government’s “unsatisfactory response” to its previous communications.

In a circular dated October 6 and titled “Commencement of Protest Actions,” signed by the NASU general secretary, Prince Peters Adeyemi, and the SSANU national president, Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim, the committee listed the unions’ grievances.

The issues include the alleged unfair sharing of ₦50 billion earned allowances, delays in renegotiating the 2009 FGN/NASU-SSANU agreements, and the non-payment of two months’ outstanding salaries.

Other complaints are the non-payment of arrears of 25 and 35 per cent salary increases and third-party deductions from May and June 2022 salaries.

The circular read, “Following the inauguration of the Joint Consultative Committee by the Honourable Minister of Education to look into our demands, two meetings were held on September 19 and October 6, 2025, with little progress achieved.”

It added, “In light of this development, JAC has directed branch leadership in universities and inter-university centres to convene a joint congress on Wednesday, October 8, to prepare for a massive and effective one-day protest on Thursday, October 9.”

JAC further urged all NASU and SSANU members across federal and state universities to strictly comply with the directive.

It also stressed that active participation and cooperation were crucial to achieving success in their collective struggle.

07/10/2025

Nelfund Raises Alarm Over Sharp Tuition Fee Hikes In Tertiary Institutions

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has raised concern over the steep rise in tuition charges by some higher institutions across the country.

Findings from the Fund’s risk management unit show that the hikes range between 20 and 521 per cent in some schools.

The document, titled “Report on Framework to Mitigate the Impact of Increased Institutional Charges on the Fund’s Operations,” warned that the development may affect its activities.

It revealed that the increases, especially in courses such as Medicine, Nursing, and Law, had created additional pressure on students and the Fund.

The report identified the affected institutions as the University of Ilesha in Osun State, Ekiti State University, and the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo.

Others include Edo State University, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Oyo State, and David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Ebonyi State.

The development comes less than six months after reports linked over 50 institutions to alleged irregular deductions in their dealings with the scheme.

Earlier in July, the Fund had also turned down loan applications from 10 schools that raised their fees by as much as 900 per cent.

Figures from the recent report showed sharp variations in tuition increases across the affected universities.

At the University of Ilesha, Nursing rose from ₦825,000 to ₦1.276 million, while Law increased by 20 per cent to ₦1.526 million.

Ekiti State University raised its Medicine and Surgery tuition from ₦797,000 to ₦1.132 million.

At Edo State University, medical students now pay ₦4.25 million, up from ₦3.25 million.

The University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, also raised Nursing fees by 149 per cent, from ₦900,000 to ₦2.245 million.

Community Health went up by 40 per cent to ₦1.683 million, while Medicine and Surgery increased by 70 per cent.

At LAUTECH, Medicine and Surgery jumped from ₦126,000 to ₦782,000, representing an increase of 521 per cent.

Programmes in Biomedical and Nursing also saw increments of over 400 per cent each.

David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Ebonyi, raised its Medicine and Surgery tuition from ₦1.03 million to ₦1.5 million.

The report noted that ahead of the reopening of the student loan portal in October, several federal and state schools had adjusted their fees.

Among them were the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, which raised charges between 25 and 67 per cent.

The Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, increased fees between 10 and 120 per cent, while Kogi State Polytechnic recorded hikes of over 1,000 per cent.

To cushion the impact, NELFUND proposed temporary suspension of disbursements to institutions with extreme fee adjustments.

The report also recommended limiting loan approvals for such schools until a full review was completed.

It suggested that institutions with over 100 per cent increases should face a loan freeze pending further assessment.

For long-term mitigation, the document advised collaboration between the Fund and the Federal Ministry of Education to create a uniform fee guideline.

It also proposed publishing updated loan terms and encouraging students to report unjustified fee practices through confidential channels.

Data from the Student Loan Disbursement Dashboard as of September 26 showed that NELFUND had disbursed ₦107.6 billion nationwide.

Out of this, ₦61.3 billion went to institutional fees, while ₦46.3 billion covered upkeep allowances for 581,878 students.

Parents and student groups have expressed worry that the tuition hikes could undermine the purpose of the loan scheme.

Many fear that continuous fee increases could make access to higher education even more difficult for low-income families.

Some parents called for government intervention to check what they described as unsustainable tuition growth across tertiary institutions.

Student associations urged the Ministry of Education to sanction schools imposing sharp increases and review their eligibility for the loan scheme.

They argued that some schools were using the student loan programme as justification for raising fees, even when not all students could apply.

Institutional responses varied, with some universities citing economic realities and operational costs as reasons for the adjustments.

The University of Ilesha stated that tuition-free options remained in some programmes such as Education and Agriculture.

The management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, maintained that its charges reflected the current cost of operations.

Officials at David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences said that all due processes were followed in the review.

The Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, initially announced an increment but later said it had reversed the decision.

Public relations officers of Edo State University and Kogi State Polytechnic did not respond to follow-up enquiries.

The spokesperson of Ekiti State University said the management would investigate reports of the increase.

Responding to the controversy, the director of press and public relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, explained that education is on the concurrent legislative list.

She said this limits the federal government’s control over how institutions set their tuition and other academic charges.

Credit: The Guardian Newspaper

07/10/2025

ASUU Mobilises Chapters To Begin Warning Strike On Monday

The minister of education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has been notified of a planned two-week nationwide warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities.

ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, sent a memo tagged “Strike Bulletin One” to all branches detailing the action set for Monday, October 13, 2025.

The strike follows a 14-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government over unresolved issues, including the signing and implementation of the renegotiated 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement.

In the memo, Piwuna lamented the government’s lack of meaningful response to the union’s demands.

“The National Executive Council of our union, at its emergency meeting of 28 September, 2025, having evaluated the results of the referendum held across branches, resolved to give government a 14-day ultimatum to resolve the issues contained in the negotiated document transmitted to government since February, 2025,” Piwuna wrote.

“It was further resolved that the union will proceed on a two-week warning strike at the expiration of the ultimatum if government fails to take acceptable and satisfactory steps to address the lingering issues.

“The resolutions were immediately communicated to the Honourable Minister of Labour, the Honourable Minister of Education and the Nigeria Labour Congress. It is now one week since those resolutions were reached and communicated to the appropriate authorities.

“I regret to inform you that there is no meaningful development deserving any consideration to be reported.”

Piwuna thanked members for their patience during “a tortuous negotiation” lasting more than eight years and urged them to remain united.

“As we enter the second and final week of the ultimatum, I thank you on behalf of NEC for the patience and understanding which you have demonstrated since the commencement of this tortuous negotiation that has unjustifiably lasted over eight years.

“The goal of our current action remains principally to compel the government to sign and implement the renegotiated agreement document, among other demands.

“The days ahead call for mobilisation of every member of our union to ensure unity of purpose. No one should be left out of the struggle for our welfare, to stem the japa syndrome, and reposition the Nigerian university system for global competitiveness.

“We are strong when we organise, but weakened when we agonise! Our union has always acted in solidarity as a collective; this action will not be different.”

Piwuna instructed members to take directives only from branch chairpersons and urged strict adherence to union channels.

“Members are to take instructions only from their chairpersons. When in doubt, members should consult their chairpersons, zonal coordinators, and attend congress meetings regularly for updates on further developments,” he said.

Folasade Boriowo, spokesperson for the ministry, said updates on the government’s response would be provided “when available.”

The NEC meeting of September 28, 2025, at the University of Abuja listed unresolved issues, including sustainable funding for university revitalisation and addressing victimisation of lecturers.

Other demands are the payment of outstanding 25–35 per cent salary arrears, resolution of promotion arrears for over four years, and settlement of third-party deduction issues.

“ASUU, as a union, believes that the government has the muscle to avert this looming strike,” the communiqué stated.

Meanwhile, the National Association of Academic Technologists issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government over non-implementation of key resolutions affecting members.

NAAT’s NEC meeting held on October 4, 2025, at the Federal University, Lafia, expressed displeasure over the Ministry of Education’s failure to convene meetings.

“The issues in contention include the non-completion of the FGN/NAAT 2009 Agreement renegotiation, which seeks to review salaries, allowances, and other conditions of service in the Nigerian university system. Only the inaugural meeting was held between the Mahmud Yayale Ahmed-led renegotiation committee and NAAT on December 10, 2024. It is therefore worrisome to hear that a report has been submitted to the Federal Government without proper consultation with the union,” the communiqué read.

NAAT also raised concerns about non-mainstreaming of earned allowances into salaries, delays in the release of enabling circulars for CONTISS 14 and 15, and late payment of monthly salaries.

“Consequent upon the above, the union hereby issues a 14-day ultimatum to the government to address these demands. While NAAT remains open to dialogue, failure to act within the stipulated period will leave the union with no option but to declare an industrial action to press home its demands,” the statement added.

NAAT had previously demanded mainstreaming of members’ allowances, release of N50 billion for outstanding earned allowances, and completion of the 2009 FGN/NAAT Agreement renegotiation.

The union also called for adjustment of the new national minimum wage, payment of three and a half months of withheld salaries, release of third-party deductions for two months, and settlement of arrears of occupational hazard and responsibility allowances.

06/10/2025

CAMPUS TRANSPORT: University Of Ilorin Revises Shuttle Schedules

The University of Ilorin has announced adjustments to its campus bus pick-up schedules.

A statement by the university’s director of corporate affairs, Kunle Akogun, said the arrangements and encouraged compliance from the university community.

Akogun said that the vice chancellor’s message to the university community on Sunday, October 5, 2025, preceded the new arrangements.

"Further to the Vice Chancellor’s assurance in his message to the University Community on Sunday, 5th October 2025, the following adjustments have been made to the bus pick-up arrangements," the statement reads.

"Staff pick-up from the new park at the gate will be by 7:15am. (for the first trip) and 7:30am. (for the second trip)

"At closing time, the first schedule will take off from the Fountain Roundabout by 3:45pm while the second will move by 4:00pm

"At off-peak hours, Unilorin campus shuttle buses will be available to pick students who are through with their lectures for the day from various pick-up points within the campus.

"Management seeks the cooperation of all to make this arrangement work, as further adjustments will be made as occasions warrant."

06/10/2025

ACADEMIC MILESTONE: University Of Ilorin Inducts 35 Veterinary Medicine Students

The University of Ilorin has inducted 35 graduates into the veterinary medical profession.

The event marked the 7th oath-taking and induction ceremony of the institution’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

The dean of the faculty, professor Saliu Ameen, said the inductees had satisfied all academic, ethical and professional requirements for the award of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.

He explained that the ceremony represented the transition of the students into members of a globally relevant profession.

According to him, veterinary medicine entrusted the new doctors with the responsibility of animal health, food security and public health protection.

He added that the practice also advanced biomedical science and contributed to the “one health” framework that links human, animal and environmental wellbeing.

Professor Ameen noted that the oath-taking was a long-standing professional tradition that emphasised accountability and service to society.

He said the graduates, by reciting the veterinary oath administered by the Veterinary Council of Nigeria, pledged to uphold the highest ethical standards.

He added that the commitment symbolised their readiness to apply knowledge and skill for the good of animals and humanity.

According to him, the induction also served as the formal licensing of the young doctors, noting that without the oath, their academic degree alone would not permit them to practise.

He described the event as a dual celebration — an academic achievement and a legal passage into the profession.

The president of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria, professor Mathew Adamu, represented by the vice president, Haleema Gambo, advised the new professionals to uphold integrity in their practice.

He said the profession required compassion, diligence and a commitment to animal welfare, stressing that caring for animals also meant caring for the nation’s people.

Speaking on behalf of her colleagues, Ms Babalola Kareemot commended the lecturers for their mentorship and guidance throughout six years of study.

She appreciated parents for their moral and financial support during the period and urged her colleagues to be good ambassadors of the university and the country.

03/10/2025

UNILORIN Shifts University-Owned Hostels Balloting Schedule

SHIFT IN DATE FOR HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION BALLOTING EXERCISE (2025/2026) SESSION

Please note the new arrangements:
- Returning Students: Monday, 6th October, 2025

- Fresh Students, Thursday, 9th October, 2025

Hostel Balloting Schedule
Batch A 200L Returning 2025-10-06 09:00:00 2025-10-06 10:00:00 2025/2026

Batch A 300L 2025-10-06 10:30:00 2025-10-06 11:30:00 2025/2026

Batch A 400L 2025-10-06 12:00:00 2025-10-06 13:00:00 2025/2026

Batch A 500L 2025-10-06 13:30:00 2025-10-06 14:30:00 2025/2026

Batch A 600L 2025-10-06 15:00:00 2025-10-06 16:00:00 2025/2026

Batch A 200L Freshers 2025-10-09 09:00:00 2025-10-09 10:00:00 2025/2026

Batch A 100L Freshers 2025-10-09 11:00:00 2025-10-09 12:00:00 2025/2026

03/10/2025

UNILORIN Make-Up List for 2024/2025 Session Is Out

The University of Ilorin has published the make-up list for Continuous Assessment (C.A.) and examinations scheduled for October 9, 2025.

Concerned students are advised to carefully review the list to confirm their name and schedule. Those listed are expected to take note of the schedule and make adequate preparations.

THE INFORMANT understands that this is for students of the University who missed either Continuous Assessment (C.A.) or examinations during last academic session.

29/09/2025

UNILORIN Opens Portal For 2025/26 School Charges Payment

The University of Ilorin has opened its official portal for the payment of school fees for the 2025/2026 academic session.

Students are advised to log in to their portal accounts to access the fee breakdown and complete their payments.

29/09/2025

65th Independence: FG Declares Wednesday Public Holiday

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.

The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement signed and released on Monday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.

According to the statement seen by 9japarrot media, Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and in the diaspora and urged citizens to uphold the patriotic spirit, unity and resilience that have sustained the nation since 1960.

“He urged Nigerians to further keep faith in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which is anchored on national rebirth, economic transformation, and collective prosperity.

“The Minister expressed confidence that, with the cooperation of all Nigerians, the country will continue to grow stronger in peace, progress, and development,” the statement added.

He wished Nigerians a happy and memorable 2025 Independence Day celebration.

Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule on October 1, 1960.

This year anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” activities for celeration has begun with prayer at mosques and churches.

29/09/2025

UNILORIN Releases Lectures Timetable For 2025/26 Harmattan Semester

The University of Ilorin has commenced the release of the lecture timetable for the 2025/2026 first semester. The Faculties of Engineering and Basic Clinical Sciences have so far published their provisional schedules, while other faculties are expected to follow in due course.

The development comes as the institution earlier confirmed the commencement of the 2025/2026 academic session, with resumption taking place today, Monday, September 29, 2025, and lectures scheduled to commence in October.

28/09/2025

[JUST-IN]: UNILORIN Uploads Admission On School Portal, Enables Portal For Acceptance Fee Payment

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has officially uploaded the admission list for the 2025/2026 academic session on its school portal.

Candidates who have been offered admission on JAMB CAPS and have accepted the offer are now eligible to confirm their admission on the university’s portal. The portal has also been activated to allow for the payment of the acceptance fee.

UNILORIN has advised that the process of checking admission status and making payment is gradual, and candidates are encouraged to be patient as the system may take time to reflect updates for all admitted students.

Prospective students are urged to follow the university’s guidelines carefully to ensure their admission is properly confirmed and the acceptance fee successfully processed.

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