UNILAG Professor Advocates Sustainable Aquaculture at 455th Inaugural Lecture
A Professor of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Simeon Oluwatoyin Ayoola, has emphasized the urgent need to integrate environmental conservation with sustainable fish production to secure Nigeria’s food future and protect aquatic ecosystems. Prof. Ayoola made this call while delivering the University’s 455th Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the J. F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium. The lecture, titled Fisheries: Nature’s Gift to Humanity—Coalescing Aquatic Environment Conservation with Sustainable […]
UNILAG Renames IRPP to Office of Global Engagement and Strategic Partnerships
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Senate has approved the renaming of the Office of International Relations, Partnerships and Prospects (IRPP) to the Office of Global Engagement and Strategic Partnerships (OGESP). The decision was taken at the Senate meeting held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, following consideration of a recommendation by the Academic Planning Committee. The new name reflects the University’s evolving approach to internationalisation, collaboration, and institutional advancement. It underscores UNILAG’s commitment to fostering global […]
POIC 4.0 Applications Are Now Open: Innovators Invited to Submit Bold Ideas
The Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Lagos, in collaboration with the Professor Ogundipe Innovation and Science Foundation (POISF), has opened applications for the Professor Ogundipe Innovative Challenge (POIC) 4.0. POIC 4.0 invites bold thinkers, curious researchers, and problem-solvers to bring forward ideas capable of addressing real-world challenges. The Challenge provides a platform for students and researchers to transform research-driven concepts into practical solutions while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and engagement with industry. Participants will move […]
UNILAG Scholar, Dr. Akpan, Publishes Landmark Works and Earns National Recognition
A Lecturer at the Department of Journalism, Broadcasting and Media Studies, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Lagos, Dr. Unwana Samuel Akpan has achieved a significant milestone in Nigerian academia. He has been ranked among Nigeria’s top 500 researchers for 2026. According to Scholarly Output in Nigeria (2022–2026), Dr. Unwana is listed at number four hundred and eighty four (484), with sixteen (16) publications, the most recent appearing in 2025. He recently published […]
UNILAG to Mark World Oral Health Day with Free Outreach
The Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, will commemorate the 2026 World Oral Health Day with an outreach programme themed “A Happy Mouth… A Happy Life.” The event is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the UNILAG Medical Centre. The outreach will feature oral health education, including common dental conditions, symptoms to watch out for, and available treatment […]
