University Service Notice

Essential OAU services remain within reach.

The University's main website and other departmental sites are currently undergoing maintenance and are temporarily unavailable. This page provides access to essential services and recent University information while normal service is being restored.

Please use official OAU links only.

Before entering a password or personal information, confirm that the web address belongs to the University's oauife.edu.ng domain.

Recent University Information

Latest OAU headlines

17 August 2026 · Admissions

2026 Admission Screening Exercise for UTME and Direct Entry Candidates

OAU published screening registration guidance, eligibility information and instructions for UTME and Direct Entry applicants.

Official OAU news archive

12 August 2026 · Academic

Prof. Folurunso Ezekiel to Deliver OAU's 427th Inaugural Lecture

The University announced Professor Folurunso Ezekiel as the lecturer for OAU's 427th Inaugural Lecture.

Official OAU news archive

10 August 2026 · Innovation

Futurum Innovation Awards Crowns Season II Champions at Grand Finale

The grand finale celebrated final-year engineering research, recognising student projects designed to address practical national challenges.

Official OAU news archive

10 August 2026 · Recognition

OAU Don Bags FNLA Fellowship: Dr. Fadehan Earns National Honour

University Librarian Dr. Olukemi Fadehan received the Fellowship of the Nigerian Library Association, the association's highest professional honour.

Official OAU news archive

6 August 2026 · Research

OAU and NAFDAC Partner with Oxford University on £3.7 Million International Grant

OAU was announced as an international co-lead institution in a £3.7 million global-health grant focused on safeguarding vaccine supply chains.

Official OAU news archive

Protect yourself online

During service disruptions, attackers may exploit confusion with fake portals, phishing messages or look-alike login pages. Use these basic precautions whenever accessing University services.

Verify the addressCheck the domain before logging in. OAU services should use trusted University addresses ending in oauife.edu.ng.
Never share passwords or OTPsUniversity staff should not need your password, one-time code or complete card details to assist you.
Use strong, unique passwordsAvoid reusing your University password on social media, shopping sites or other services.
Watch for phishing messagesBe cautious of urgent messages asking you to “verify,” “unlock” or “pay immediately” through unfamiliar links.
Keep devices updatedInstall operating-system, browser and antivirus updates so known security weaknesses are patched.
Avoid sensitive logins on public Wi‑FiWhen possible, use a trusted mobile or private network for payments, portal access and account recovery.
Confirm payment pagesBefore paying, verify the portal address, amount and beneficiary details. Keep receipts for important transactions.
Sign out on shared devicesDo not save passwords on public computers. Sign out completely and close the browser when finished.