Students at the University of Ibadan in Oyo State have launched a new protest in response to the university governing council's recent approval of a fee increase. The protests began at midnight on Friday, reportedly triggered by a circular issued on Thursday by the council's secretary, G.O. Saliu. The circular, obtained by a media outlet, revealed that after a Thursday meeting, the council had "considered the reviewed schedule of levies for newly admitted and returning undergraduate students in the 2023/2024 academic session and approved it as recommended by the university Senate." It further stated, "Consequently, students who have not yet paid and completed their registration exercises are advised to do so on or before Wednesday, September 4, 2024, to allow departments to download lists of registered students in preparation for the first semester examination." The council justified the fee increase by citing the current economic conditions and encouraged students to take advantage of the Federal Government’s student loan fund and other scholarships provided by the university and various philanthropists to assist those in financial need.

In July, three students faced a disciplinary panel for participating in a May protest against an earlier fee hike on campus. The students involved were Olamide Gbadegeshin from the Institute of African Studies, Aduwo Ayodele from the History Department (200 level), and a female student, Nice Linus. Speaking to the media on Friday, Aduwo said, "As of 12:37 am today (Friday), University of Ibadan students are protesting. We are protesting against the ratification of hiked fees by the council. This is in response to the Governing Council’s release."

In April, the National Association of Nigerian Students opposed the "outrageous" fee hike for new UI students, highlighting the financial strain on families already struggling with economic challenges.