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Osun State University has made history as the first institution in Osun State to be officially approved by the British Council as an accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre for its global examinations, including the widely recognized International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
According to a statement released by the University’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ademola Adesoji, the inaugural examination will hold on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the institution’s state-of-the-art CBT centre on the University’s main campus in Osogbo.
With this milestone, UNIOSUN joins the ranks of globally recognised institutions authorised to offer international standardised assessments, bringing such services closer to thousands of candidates in Osun and neighbouring states.
Speaking on the development, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, described the British Council’s approval as a significant leap in the University’s journey towards global relevance.
“This is a defining moment for Osun State University. Becoming the first British Council examination centre in Osun State is a major stride in our mission to internationalise our academic offerings and provide direct access to global opportunities for our students, staff, and the wider community,” he said.
Professor Adebooye noted that the approval was a testament to the quality of UNIOSUN’s infrastructure, human capital, and institutional credibility. He highlighted the University’s CBT centre, which is equipped with high-speed internet connectivity, biometric verification systems, 24-hour power supply, and advanced surveillance technology. “With this facility, prospective candidates who previously had to travel to Ibadan, Lagos, or Abuja to sit for British Council examinations can now take them in Osogbo, saving time, money, and stress,” he added.
With this landmark achievement, Osun State University reaffirms its reputation as one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing and most forward-thinking public institutions, committed to excellence in education, global partnerships, and community service.
In what promises to be a major intellectual and cultural convergence, Osun State University, in partnership with UNESCO-IFCD-UNIOSUN Cultural Project, the Toyin Falola International Conference Board, the College of Humanities and Culture, and the Department of History at the University of Texas, Austin, is set to host the 14th Toyin Falola International Conference on Africa and the African Diaspora (TOFAC) from July 1st to 3rd, 2025 at the Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium, Osogbo Main Campus.
In a landmark event that further affirms Osun State University's commitment to student-centred development and strategic partnerships, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, on Wednesday, 25th June 2025, paid a ceremonial visit to the newly opened Lotus Bank Branch located on the university’s main campus in Osogbo.
In a bold demonstration of its commitment to academic excellence and staff development, the Governing Council of Osun State University has approved the promotion of a total of 10 senior academics to the rank of full Professor and 19 others to the position of Associate Professor, alongside several administrative staff across different units of the University.
The Osun State University community celebrates one of its distinguished alumni, Oba Ishola Olayinka Oyetunde Jokotola II, who was officially installed as the Oludo of Ido-Osun by the Executive Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
In a landmark move to bolster practical engineering education and National Technical capacity, Osun State University and Nigeria Machine Tools Limited (NMTL) have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a state-of-the-art Engineering Skills Development Centre (ESDC) in Osogbo.
Osun State University, Osogbo, will on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, make a significant academic statement as it hosts the first-ever University Lecture in its history, with a focus on one of the most pressing national issues, the funding of education.
Osun State University is ready to make another history as it has completed plans to hold its institutionalized Annual Lecture.
Osun State University (UNIOSUN) continues to strengthen its reputation as a center of academic excellence and global collaboration, as its immediate past Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic, Research, Innovation, and Partnerships), Professor Anthony Kola-Olusanya, has been awarded a prestigious Visiting Fellowship at the University of Warwick, United Kingdom.
The Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, has extended warm felicitations to Muslims within the University community and across the Nation on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the Ramadan fast.
The Vice President of EndFund, Kimberly Kamara, and the Senior Associate, Programmes, Mr. Moses Aderogba, on Monday, March 10, 2025, paid a working visit to the Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) to inspect the institution’s research facilities and assess the progress of scientists working on grants awarded by the global philanthropic organization.
Osun State University continues to receive global recognition as one of the University’s senior confidential secretaries, Mrs. Titilayo Eniola Fayemi, has been selected for a fully funded training programme at the English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, India.