UNILAG Celebrates Professor Okanlawon at 70, Honours Legacy of Scholarship and Service
Professor of Anatomy at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Olugbenga Abayomi Okanlawon, marked his 70th birthday and bowed out of active service to the University amid tributes celebrating a career distinguished by scholarship, mentorship, institutional service and a lasting commitment to preserving the history of UNILAG. The celebration, which was held on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the Old Great Hall, College of Medicine, UNILAG (CMUL), Idi-Araba, brought together distinguished academics, University administrators, former […]
UNILAG, NAFDAC Advocate Scientific Validation, Regulation of African Traditional Medicine
As the use of herbal medicines continues to play a significant role in healthcare across Africa, medical experts and researchers have warned that “natural” must not be mistaken for “safe”, calling for stronger scientific evidence, quality control and regulation of herbal products. The warning formed part of the issues raised at African Traditional Medicine Day, organised by the Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos (UNILAG), in collaboration with the Model Herbal Clinic. […]
UNILAG Equips Senior Administrative and Bursary Staff for Future-Ready Leadership
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Management has intensified efforts to strengthen leadership capacity across its senior administrative and bursary workforce with a two-day workshop focused on strategic leadership, performance management, digital competence and institutional transformation. Organised by the Staff Training and Development Unit (ST&DU) of the University, the workshop was held from Tuesday, September 1 to Wednesday, September 2, 2026, for senior staff in the Registry and Bursary cadres. The programme was designed to equip […]
UNILAG AI Summer Programme Ends with Young Innovators Showcasing Solutions
The future of technology came to life on Friday, August 28, 2026, as young participants in the 2026 AI Summer Programme, organised by the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Laboratory, University of Lagos (AIRLAB, UNILAG) showcased innovative projects and practical applications of Artificial Intelligence developed during the programme. Held at the Artificial Intelligence University Innovation Pod (AI UniPod, UNILAG), University of Lagos, the event served as the programme’s closing ceremony. It brought together members of the […]
UNILAG Distinguished Alumni Lecture Highlights Optimised Electricity as Catalyst for Nigeria’s Socio-Economic Growth
Optimising electricity remains fundamental to unlocking Nigeria’s industrial growth, attracting investment and accelerating socio-economic development. This was the central message at the Distinguished Alumni Lecture organised by the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Lagos (UNILAG), on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the Engineering Lecture Theatre. The lecture, titled “Optimising Electricity for Powering Nigeria’s New Socio-Economic Frontiers,” was delivered by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power […]
