UNILAG Hosts PCN Delegation, Reinforces Commitment to Excellence in Pharmacy Education
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing quality pharmacy education following a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) on Monday, April 13, 2026. The visit was part of activities lined up for the ongoing Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Orientation Programme (FPGOP), being hosted at the Faculty of Pharmacy, UNILAG. Speaking on behalf of the Council, Pharmacist Agbomma Igbokwe, Consultant Pharmacist (University Education) at PCN Abuja, conveyed […]
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 […]
Dr. Margaret Ilomuanya bags Grand Challenges Research Grant
An Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Dr. Margaret Ilomuanya has secured the Grand Challenges research grant. The grant award, which is for a period of 18 months, is for developing a novel, multifunctional microneedle patch for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding. (Read more: https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/grant/heles-patch-novel-microneedle-patch-treatment-heavy-menstrual-bleeding) This award is funded by the Gates Foundation through Grand Challenges, a global partnership that catalyzes innovation and […]
8th Abisogun-Afodu Lecture:Experts Push for Stronger National Strategy To Mental Health Management
The Senior Vice President, Market Access at Advantage Health Africa (Advantages Network Holdings Ltd), Parm. Adewale Oladigbolu has advocated for a stronger national response to mental health issues; one that places community pharmacists at the forefront of care. Pharm. Oladigbolu made the call while delivering the 8th Ladipo Mobolaji Abisogun-Afodu Annual Lecture, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Old Great Hall, College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL), Idi-Araba. The event, under the auspices […]
UNILAG Triumphs at 2025 Bode Osunkoya Research Competition With Three Outstanding Students
Three (3) University of Lagos students have emerged top winners of the 2025 Bode Osunkoya Research Competition. The competition was part of the line-up of activities for the 2025 PSRG-Richardson Oil & Gas HSSE Forum, recently held in Lagos. The three outstanding students are:First Place – Oluwaseun Amaize (Department of Chemical Engineering)Second Place – Justice Esiri (Department of Mechanical Engineering)Third Place – Ojo Babajide (Department of Pharmacy) The competition, which spotlighted innovative research in Health, […]
