UNILAG Hosts 5th African Conservation Biology Congress, Champions Indigenous-Led Climate Action
The 5th Africa Congress for Conservation Biology (ACCB 2026) has commenced at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Nigeria with conservation experts and policymakers calling for stronger integration of indigenous knowledge into efforts to protect Africa’s biodiversity and address the growing threats posed by climate change. This is the first time Nigeria will be hosting the continental congress since its inception in 2009. The 5-day congress, organised by the Natural Resources Conservation Unit of the Department […]
UNILAG Inaugurates 2026 Genomics Summer School to Advance Precision Healthcare and Cancer Research
As scientists continue to unlock the secrets of the human genome in the quest to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has inaugurated the 2026 Genomics Summer School. Hosted by the Centre for Genomics of Non-Communicable Diseases and Personalised Healthcare (CGNPH), the opening ceremony featured a keynote presentation and a plenary session. It was held via Zoom on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The virtual ceremony, broadcast from the D.K. Olukoya Central […]
UNILAG Students Showcase Intellectual Excellence at 2026 Inter-Faculty Academic Competitions
The University of Lagos reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing intellectual excellence as the University of Lagos Students’ Union (ULSU), in partnership with the University of Lagos Debate Society (ULDS) and Junior Chamber International (JCI), hosted the grand finale of the 2026 Inter-Faculty Debate, Spelling Bee and Public Speaking Competitions on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Tayo Aderinokun Auditorium. The three-day academic showcase, held on June 24, 26 and 27, 2026, brought together some of […]
UNILAG OGESP Hosts 2026 Lagos Study Fair, Expands Students’ Access to Global Academic Opportunities
The Director of the Office of Global Engagement and Strategic Partnership, University of Lagos (OGESP, UNILAG), Prof. Abimbola Sowemimo has re-affirmed the University’s commitment to strengthening global partnerships that enhance students’ academic and professional prospects. Professor Sowemimo stated this on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the 2026 Study Fair hosted by OGESP, UNILAG at the J.F. Ade. Ajayi (Main) Auditorium. The event connected students with international academic, career, and migration opportunities. It featured presentations from […]
UNILAG Commences Distribution of Smart ID Cards to Students
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Monday, May 11, 2026, officially commenced the distribution of Smart Identification (ID) Cards to students at a symbolic ceremony held at the Adetokunbo Babatunde Sofoluwe Centre for Information Technology and Systems (ABS-CITS), UNILAG, Akoka. During the ceremony, members of the UNILAG Students Union Executive Council were issued their ID cards to kick off the subsequent distribution to the general student body. The Smart ID initiative, developed in partnership with […]
