UNILAG Celebrates Prof. Soyombo at 70 With Exaugural Lectute on Nigeria’s Security Challenges
Professor Theophilus Omololu Soyombo, a Professor of Sociology, has called for a broader, society-wide response to Nigeria’s worsening security challenges, stressing that the country cannot overcome insecurity through the efforts of security agencies alone. He made the call on Friday, September 4, 2026, while delivering his exaugural lecture titled “ Why We Are Where We Are: A Sociological Analysis of the Trials and Travails of Security Control in Nigeria ” at the Faculty of Social […]
UNILAG Holds Maiden NES Induction for Final-Year Economics Students
As part of efforts to position its students for leadership, industry, and national development, the Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos (UNILAG), on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, inducted its final-year students into the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), making them Associate Members of the Society even before graduation. The maiden Induction and Oath-Taking Ceremony, organised by the NES Lagos Chapter in collaboration with the Nigerian Economics Students Association (NESA), UNILAG Chapter, was […]
UNILAG Lecturer, Dr. Bukola Bada, Emerges IAAP Division 5 President-Elect
Dr. Bukola Victoria Bada, Lecturer I in the Department of Psychology, University of Lagos (UNILAG), has been elected President-Elect of Division 5 (Education and School Psychology) of the International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP). Her election is a testament to her outstanding scholarship, distinguished leadership, and unwavering commitment to advancing applied psychology both nationally and globally. IAAP is the oldest and largest international association of individual psychologists and affiliate organizations. Its mission is to promote […]
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 Launches Professorial Chair on Leadership & Good Governance
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has recorded another significant academic milestone with the establishment of a Professorial Chair on Leadership and Good Governance, further strengthening its commitment to advancing scholarship, research, and policy engagement in critical areas of national development. Domiciled in the Department of Political Science, the Chair was instituted following the successful launch of a book and endowment initiative by UNILAG Consult Limited (UCL) on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The Chair is established […]
