UNILAG FP&ES Maiden Lecture: SMDF CEO Tasks Nigerian Universities to Drive Industrial Growth Through Solid Minerals Innovation
The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF), Hajiya Fatima Umaru Shinkafi, has challenged Nigerian universities to lead the country’s industrial renaissance through research, innovation, and strategic partnerships. Speaking at the Maiden Annual Lecture Series of the Faculty of Physical and Earth Sciences, University of Lagos (UNILAG), she said the future of Nigeria’s post-oil economy depends on how effectively academia, industry, and government collaborate to unlock the nation’s vast […]
UNILAG Hosts Maiden Int’l Geospatial and Geoinformatics Conference, Spotlights Technology for Sustainable National Development
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has underscored its growing leadership in research, innovation, and technological advancement with the commencement of the first (1st) International Conference on Geospatial Science and Geoinformatics, bringing together experts, academics, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to examine the role of geospatial technologies in driving sustainable development and effective mineral resource management. The three-day conference, which opened on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Rahmon Bello Hall, Faculty of Engineering, UNILAG is themed […]
UNILAG Appoints Dr. Aliu A. Soyingbe as Sub-Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies
Dr. Aliu A. Soyingbe of the Department of Building, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Lagos (UNILAG), has been appointed Sub-Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS), UNILAG. The appointment, following the approval of the SPGS Board of Studies, takes effect from Saturday, August 1, 2026, and will run until Saturday, July 31, 2027. On behalf of the University community, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS congratulates Dr. Soyingbe on his appointment […]
Beyond the Thesis: How AFRETEC Doctoral Academy 2.0 is Redefining Research for Africa’s Future
For five (5) remarkable days, the University of Lagos became a living laboratory of ideas where Africa’s next generation of researchers gathered not simply to strengthen their doctoral work, but to rethink what research itself should accomplish. Scholars arrived not merely to improve their research proposals or refine their academic writing, but to confront a far more fundamental question: What is the true purpose of doctoral research in twenty-first-century Africa? Conversations extended beyond lecture halls […]
Mr. Akinwunmi Earns Prestigious Professional Honours
Mr. Abolade A. Akinwunmi, FNIM, FCAI, Deputy Registrar in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, has earned prestigious professional honours in recognition of his exceptional contributions to management consulting, administration, and professional development. The feat brings further distinction to the University. His latest achievements include: A seasoned administrator, these accomplishments reflect Mr. Akinwunmi’s unwavering commitment to professional excellence and the promotion of global best practices in management, administration, and leadership. On behalf of […]
