UNILAG Advances Precision Healthcare and Food Security with 2026 CRISPR-Cas9 Workshop
The Genome Editing Research Group of the Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Lagos (UNILAG), has commenced its 2026 CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing Hands-On Workshop. The programme focuses on harnessing genome-editing technologies to advance precision healthcare and food security. The five-day workshop, themed “ Enhancing Well-being Through CRISPR-led Precision in Healthcare and Food Security ,” began on Monday, August 10, 2026, with an opening session at the Faculty of Science […]
UNILAG Hosts 2026 AMRC Graduate Workshop, Urges Scholars to Reframe African Narratives
The need for emerging African scholars to produce research that reflects the continent’s realities, interrogates dominant narratives, and contributes meaningfully to Africa’s development took centre stage at the opening of the 2026 Graduate Workshop of the Africa Multiple Research Cluster (AMRC), University of Lagos (UNILAG). The workshop commenced on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the Arthur Mbanefo Digital Research Centre (AMDRC), UNILAG, under the auspices of the Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS), UNILAG. […]
UNILAG Inaugurates 2026/2027 Students’ Union Leadership, Charges Officials on Responsible Leadership
The Management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has inaugurated the 2026/2027 Executive Council of the University of Lagos Students’ Union (ULSU), the Students’ Union Parliament, Faculty Presidents, Departmental Executives, and Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) representatives. The inauguration ceremony held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the Tayo Aderinokun Hall, UNILAG, Akoka, marking the second swearing-in of elected student leaders since the restoration of student unionism by the University Management led by the Vice-Chancellor, […]
UNILAG Receives NAEC Leadership, Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Education
The Management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, received the leadership of the National Association of Exceptional Children (NAEC) and reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to inclusive education and equal learning opportunities for persons with special needs. The NAEC delegation, led by its National President, Professor Julius Abiola Ademokoya, paid a courtesy visit to the University Management as part of activities marking the Association’s 36th Annual National Conference, holding in UNILAG […]
UNILAG Celebrates Prof. Ayo Ogunye at 84, Spotlights Green Technology for Cleaner Air
As concerns over air pollution and environmental sustainability continue to grow globally, researchers have identified green nanotechnology as a promising pathway for developing affordable, locally sourced solutions capable of improving air quality and protecting public health. The recommendation emerged at the 84th Birthday Celebration and 3rd Professor Ayo Francis Ogunye Chemical Engineering Education Forum, held on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Tayo Aderinokun Hall, University of Lagos (UNILAG). Organised by the Professor Ayo Francis Ogunye Trust […]
