UNILAG Don Shares His Journey through the World of Haematology at 14th Inaugural Lecture
Professor of Haematology and Blood Transfusion at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL), Alani Sulaimon Akanmu, at the 14th Inaugural Lecture for the 2023/2024 academic session, has shared his journey through the world of haematology and blood transfusion. The Inaugural Lecture titled: The Virus and the Malnourished Red Cells: It is a Matter of Time; Humanity is Set to have the last LAUGH over the Virus was held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 […]
Prof. Oremosu Solicits Unbundling of Anatomy
A Professor of Anatomy in the University of Lagos, Professor Ademola Ayodeji Oremosu has called for an unbundling of the Department of Anatomy as currently obtainable in many tertiary institutions in Nigeria. He suggests a re-naming of the department as the Department of Anatomical Sciences with units as: Neurosciences, Reproductive Biology, Optics and Advanced Microscopy, Anthropometry and Growth Science, Gross and Clinical Anatomy, Development Anatomy and Genetics and AI Anatomy to remain relevant to the […]
Faculty of Dental Sciences Celebrates World Oral Health Day, March 20

The Faculty of Dental Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi Araba, will mark this year’s World Oral Health Day as follows; Theme: A Happy Mouth…is a Happy Body Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Venue: UNILAG Medical Centre, Akoka Campus Events earmarked for the day include; FREE Dental Screening, Scaling and Polishing. Members of the university community are cordially invited.
Centre for Culture & Environment Promotion/CMUL Holds Ecosystem Restoration Programme, March 7
The Centre for Culture and Environment Promotion in partnership with College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL), Idi-Araba will hold a special event tagged “Operation Clean Our Beaches” campaign as follows: Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024 Time: 11:00a.m. Venue: Old Great Hall, College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL), Idi-Araba, Lagos. The Campaign is an ecosystem restoration programme which will include cleaning, tree planting as well as sensitization on drug & substance abuse and eradication […]
UNILAG Alumnus, Dr. Olajide Idris, Appointed DG/CEO NCDC

An alumnus of the College of Medicine University of Lagos (CMUL), Dr. Olajide Idris, has been appointed the new Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). His appointment was approved on Thursday, February 15, 2024, by the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, along with the appointment and reappointment of other Board Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers under the Federal Ministry of Health and […]