UNILAG Computing and Informatics Faculty Holds Orientation Programme for Fresh Students

The Faculty of Computing and Informatics, University of Lagos (UNILAG), in conjunction with the Computer and Informatics Students Association (CISA UNILAG) and in collaboration with the Nigeria Society of Computing Students, organised an orientation programme for newly admitted students on Tuesday, February 4, 2026, at the Design Studio, Faculty of Social and Management Sciences. The orientation, which focused on academic excellence and successful navigation of university life, provided fresh students with guidance on academic focus, […]
Prof. Ogunsola Signals Return of Students’ Union as UNILAG Swears In Faculty, Departmental Executives

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS, has reaffirmed the University’s commitment to responsible and ethical student leadership, while formally unveiling plans for the revival of the Students’ Union. Professor Ogunsola made this known on Monday, February 2, 2026, during the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected Faculty and Departmental executives for the 2025/2026 academic session. The ceremony, held at the Faculty of Social Sciences Lecture Theatre, attracted members […]
UNILAG 56th Convocation Ceremonies: 5,665 Graduating Students Step Into Alumni League At Day One of Congregation For Awards of Diplomas, Certificates, First Degrees And Prizes

A total of Five Thousand, Six Hundred and Sixty Five (5,665) graduating students stepped into the alumni league of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as the 56th Convocation Ceremonies gathered momentum with Day One of the Congregation for the awards of dipomas, certificates, first degrees and prizes on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Held at the J.F. Ade. Ajayi (Main) Auditorium in two sessions (Morning: 9 a.m to 12 noon and Afternoon: 1p.m. to 3p.m.), the event […]
Dr Chika Yinka-Banjo Bags Nigerian Achievement Award

The Head, Department of Computer Sciences, University of Lagos, Dr. Chika Yinka-Banjo was among distinguished Nigerians who recently bagged the 2025 Nigerian Achievement Awards, courtesy of People and Power Communications Limited: publishers of People State & Resource (PSR) Magazine. Dr. Yinka-Banjo’s award served as recognition of her notable role as a leading female voice shaping the future of intelligence systems and STEM innovation in Africa as well as her contributions to nation building through the […]
MIRG-ICAIR 2025: African AI Leaders Converge at UNILAG to Chart Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Roadmap

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) hosted the 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (MIRG-ICAIR 2025) from November 4 to 6, 2025, cementing its position at the forefront of AI innovation in Nigeria and across Africa. The 3-day conference, organised by the Machine Intelligence Research Group (MIRG), in collaboration with the NITDA Information Technology Hub (NITHub) and Nigeria Artificial Intelligence Lab (NAIL), served as a critical platform for academics, policymakers, innovators, and industry partners […]