Eni Award 2027: Call for Applications from African PhD Students
Eligible members of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Community (PhD students and researchers) are hereby encouraged to apply for the Young Talents from Africa initiative of the Eni Award 2027. The prestigious international opportunity is now open for applications from outstanding African PhD students conducting research in the fields of energy, environment, and sustainable development. As part of its commitment to promoting scientific excellence and innovation, the Eni Award will confer two prizes to eligible […]
UNILAG Retains Position as Nigeria’s Top University in THE World University Rankings 2027
It is time to roll out the drums once again, as the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has retained its position as Nigeria’s highest-ranked university in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027. According to the ranking released on September 30, 2026, UNILAG shares the top position in Nigeria with the University of Ibadan and Covenant University. Globally, the three institutions are placed in the 801–1000 band among two thousand, two hundred and ninety […]
UNILAG GST Director, Prof. Blessing Anyikwa, Receives Lagos State Literacy and Adult Education Recognition
The Lagos State Agency for Mass Education has formally recognised the outstanding contributions of the Director, Centre for General Studies, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Blessing E. Anyikwa, to literacy, adult education and lifelong learning in Lagos State. Professor Anyikwa, a Professor of Adult Basic and Non-Formal Education, received the Award of Recognition on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The award acknowledges her remarkable commitment to advancing Adult and Mass Education through nearly two decades of […]
IADS-AMRC, UNILAG Bag Multiple DFG Grants: A Landmark Achievement in African Scholarship
The Africa Multiple Research Centre (AMRC), University of Lagos (UNILAG), proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone as distinguished researchers at the Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS) and their associates from other departments in UNILAG have secured prestigious research grants from the German Research Foundation (DFG) through the Cluster of Excellence in African Studies, University of Bayreuth, Germany. This outstanding achievement is a testament to the intellectual excellence, innovation, and global impact of UNILAG scholars […]
UNILAG Librarian, Prof. Olatokunbo Christopher Okiki Elected AULNU Chairman
The University Librarian, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Olatokunbo Christopher Okiki, has been elected Chairman of the Association of University Librarians of Nigerian Universities (AULNU) for the 2026 Executive Term. This prestigious appointment is a recognition of his leadership, professional excellence, and contributions to academic librarianship. The Certificate of Return confirming his appointment was issued on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, by the AULNU Electoral Committee after he successfully completed the required screening process. As Chairman, […]
