The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has secured first place in the 2026 grand finale of University Duel Competition after an intense 11-week tournament involving 62 universities across the country.

‎The University Duel, now in its second edition, is a competition designed to showcase talent in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

‎The competition engaged 62 universities and 186 students, testing their knowledge and skills in Applied Mathematics, Data Analysis, General Knowledge, and Verbal Reasoning, bridging theoretical excellence with the digital skills needed for national development.