University of Ibadan, Ibadan

Name: University of Ibadan
Address: U.I, Ibadan, Oyo state, Ibadan, Nigeria

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The University of Ibadan is a public research university in Ibadan, Nigeria. The university was founded in 1948 as University College Ibadan, one of many colleges within the University of London. It became an independent university in 1962 and is the oldest degree-awarding institution in Nigeria. Through its graduate network, the University of Ibadan has contributed to the political, industrial, economic and cultural development of Nigeria. The history and influence of the University of Ibadan have made it one of the most prestigious universities in Africa. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1948 (76 years ago)Coordinates: 7°26'30"N, 3°54'0"E

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U.I, Ibadan, Oyo stateIbadan Nigeria

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University of Ibadan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bodija Market, Cocoa House, Agodi Gardens, Kenneth Dike Library.

1.1 miSE
Market, Shopping
Bodija Market, Ibadan
28 min walk • Bodija Market is a popular open-air market located in Bodija, Ibadan North, Oyo State, South Western Nigeria.
4 miS
Skyscraper
Cocoa House, Ibadan
102 min walk • Cocoa House, completed in 1965 at a height of 105 metres, was once the tallest building in Nigeria and the first skyscraper in West Africa. It is located in Dugbe, a major commercial area in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. It was built from proceeds of agricultural commodities of the then Western State of Nigeria.
2.3 miS
Garden, Park
Agodi Gardens, Ibadan
60 min walk • Agodi Gardens is a tourist attraction in the city of Ibadan, Nigeria. Also called Agodi Botanical Gardens, Agodi Gardens, Ibadan, the gardens sit on 150 acres ...
0.4 miNW
Library
Kenneth Dike Library, Ibadan
12 min walk • Kenneth Dike Library was founded in 1948 as part of the University of Ibadan academic community. It has over two million academic materials such as books, theses and journals.
3.9 miSW
Cemetery
Ibadan Military Cemetery, Ibadan
100 min walk • Ibadan Military Cemetery is situated in the Jericho district of Ibadan, Nigeria. Many burials are from the Second World War The graveyard has the cross of sacrifice at the centre, with 8 denominational plots where the graves are distributed.
5.5 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park
Trans Wonderland, Ibadan
140 min walk • Trans Wonderland is an amusement and theme park in Ibadan, Nigeria.
3.6 miW
Universities and schools
The Polytechnic, Ibadan
91 min walk • The Polytechnic, Ibadan is an institution of higher learning in Ibadan in Oyo State, Nigeria. Founded in 1970, Poly Ibadan is similar to other polytechnics in Nigeria. The institution was established to provide an alternative higher education to universities, particularly in technical skill acquisition.
3.3 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan
84 min walk • Adamasingba Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Ibadan, Nigeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Shooting Stars FC and other local teams located in Ibadan. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 people.
5.5 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan
141 min walk • The Obafemi Awolowo Stadium located at Liberty road, Ring Road in Ibadan, Nigeria, originally known as Liberty Stadium until 2010 is a football stadium with a capacity of 25,000 seats.