University Of Lagos

UNILAG Hosts Bridging Borders Project Showcase Event, February 18
2026-02-18 09:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Lagos)
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to host the Bridging Borders Project Impact Showcase Event on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:00a.m. at the Arthur Mbanefo Digital and Research Centre, UNILAG, Akoka
The event, sponsored by UNILAG along with the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), British Council, Covenant University and University of Ibadan, has the theme: Transnational Education Pathways Between the UK and Nigeria. It will feature:
• Policy and Partnership Dialogue;
• Case Study Panels; and
• Impact Presentations
Members of the University community are cordially invited.

Public Law Dept. Marks Int’l Women’s Day With Gender Roundtable, Feb. 27
2026-02-19 08:00 - 17:00
The Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos (UNILAG) will mark the 2026 International Women’s Day with its Gender Roundtable on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Ayo Ajomo Hall, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), UNILAG, Akoka.
With the theme: Give to Gain, the Roundtable will feature a keynote presentation by the Chairman of ECOBANK Nigeria, Mrs Bola Adesola and the following Panelists: Mrs Folashade Alli, SAN (Head, Folashade Alli and Associates) and Dr. Princess Olufemi Kayode (Executive Director, WARDC)
Members of the University Community are invited to join the event physically or virtually via Zoom Meeting ID: 820 2315 7835 and Password: [REDACTED]

Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye Professorial Chair in Mathematics Public Lecture, February 19
2026-02-19 10:00 - 17:00
The Office of Advancement in collaboration with the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Earth & Physical Sciences will hold the Public Lecture of Pastor Enoch Adejare Professorial Chair in Mathematics scheduled for:
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 10:00a.m.
Venue: Tayo Aderinokun Hall, University of Lagos
The lecture titled, Algebraic Structures and their Applications to Cryptography and Complex Systems will be delivered by Professor Jaiyeola Temitope Gbolahan, Professor of Mathematics at the Obafemi Awolowo University and 3rd Occupier of the Pastor Enoch A. Adeboye Professorial Chair of Mathematics at the Faculty of Science.
Members of the university community is cordially invited.

Faculty of Communication and Media Studies Holds Staff Retreat, March 3
2026-02-23 08:00 - 17:00
The Staff Retreat of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Lagos (UNILAG) will hold on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Biodun Shobanjo Multimedia Centre of Excellence, UNILAG.
With the theme: Roadmap for Attaining and Sustaining Academic Excellence in a New Faculty, the retreat aims to:

strengthen the Faculty’s academic foundation, and
advance excellence in teaching, research, and professional practice.

Event on the Future of Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges Holds, Feb. 24
2026-02-24 14:30 - 17:00
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to host an event on The Future of Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges, as follows:
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Time: 12:30p.m.
Venue: J.F. Ade. Ajayi (Main) Auditorium, UNILAG, Akoka.
Organised by the US Mission in Nigeria, the programme which will feature a presentation by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FIMIO, Omoju Miller promises to provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence.
The event is open to students, faculty members, and alumni of all universities in Lagos State. However, registration of interest to attend is essential via: https://forms.gle/unRcUN7z7TV5vPJF8

Students’ Hackathon Competition & Safe-Guarding Training Holds, February 25
2026-02-25 10:00 - 17:00
The Safeguarding Center, University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to hold a students’ hackathon competition and safe-guarding training programme on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00a.m. at Hall B, Academic Publishing Center (APC), opposite Faculty of Social Sciences, UNILAG.
The event aims to:

Train and certify students as safeguarding officers for digital security and harm prevention.
Develop an app addressing technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) and other new/emerging campus violence.

The app is to provide:

Clear information on recognizing and reporting TFGBV;
Immediate resources and support for survivors; and
Efficient and discreet response protocols within the university environment.

Members of the University community are cordially invited.

Quality Assurance & SERVICOM Holds 1st Quarter Seminar/Workshop, Feb 26
2026-02-26 10:00 - 17:00
The Quality Assurance & SERVICOM (QAS) Unit, University of Lagos (UNILAG) will hold its first (1st) Quarter Seminar/Workshop for the year 2026 as follows:
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 10:00a.m.
Venue: Tafawa Balewa Lecture Hall, College of Medicine, UNILAG
Topic: Building a Safe and Inclusive Environment: Addressing Unique Vulnerabilities and Role of Quality Assurance Officers in the University of Lagos
Speaker: Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi (Acting Director, Safeguarding Centre, UNILAG)
The seminar is aimed at promoting knowledge about creating a safe and conducive environment for all members of the university community and enhancing competence of the QAS members in driving quality assurance processes to support the Future-Ready Agenda of the University.
All members of the QAS team are enjoined to be punctual.

DLI UNILAG Holds Monthly Seminar Series, Feb. 26
2026-02-26 11:00 - 13:00
The Distance Learning Institute (DLI), University of Lagos (UNILAG) will hold the February edition of its seminar series on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at DLI Boardroom, Red Bricks, UNILAG.
The Seminar titled: Trade and Gender Gap in Labour Force Participation in Sub-Saharan African Countries: Unveiling the Role of Financial Inclusion, will be delivered by Dr. Lukman Oyelami.
Members of the University Community are cordially invited to participate physically or virtually via:
Zoom Meeting ID: 817 7772 8260
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Consultation Forum on Ajegunle–Ikorodu Action Research Holds, March 3
2026-03-03 10:00 - 17:00
A Stakeholders Consultation Forum on the Ajegunle–Ikorodu Action Research on Climate Resilience will hold on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Arthur Mbanefo Digital Research Centre, University of Lagos (AMDRC, UNILAG), Akoka, Lagos.
Organized by the Centre for Housing and Sustainable Development (CHSD), ARUA Centre of Excellence in Urbanization and Habitable Cities, University of Lagos (UNILAG) in collaboration with the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC), University of Manchester, United Kingdom (UK), the forum aims to:

Obtain stakeholders feedback to address knowledge gaps; and
Strengthen the final Climate Hazard and Vulnerability Assessment Report being developed under the project.

KAAF Specialist Hospital Holds Quarterly Health Information Webinar, Mar. 4
2026-03-04 10:00 - 11:00
Kesington Adebukola Adebutu Foundation (KAAF) Specialist Hospital will hold its Quarterly Health Information webinar with the theme: “Screen, Spot, Prevent: How Early Testing Saves Lives” as follows:
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 10:00a.m.
Zoom URL: https://tinyurl.com/dfwux673
Meeting ID: 813 2818 9189
Passcode: [REDACTED]
The webinar, which will be delivered by Dr. Sonia Aroh, a doctor at KAAF Specialist Hospital, is aimed at enlightening the university community on the essential screening required at different stages of life, debunk common myths surrounding diagnostic tests and empower individuals to take proactive control of their long-term health.
Members of the university community and public are enjoined to register to attend.

UNILAG AI UniPod Open Day for Students & Staff Holds, March 12
2026-03-11 08:00 - 17:00
Want to get a chance to tour the UNILAG AI UniPod, the recently completed innovation hub located in the Akoka campus of the University?
Register now via https://forms.gle/KdXBjLBUdJ2GD7MD7 for the AI Unipod Open Day for Students and Staff scheduled for TOMORROW, Thursday, March 12, 2026!
The open day will hold from 10:00a.m to 4:00p.m., and only registered students and staff will be granted access to view the masterpiece.

Registry Table Talks Holds, March 12 & 31
2026-03-12 08:30 - 2026-03-31 17:00
Are you ready for Registry Table Talks, an initiative of the Registrar and Secretary to Council of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) for sustained professional dialogue within the Registry?
The maiden edition of the forum, which aims to promote administrative excellence, professionalism and institutional excellence, will hold as indicated below:

Day 1: Thursday, March 12, 2026: Registry staff on CONTISS 6 – 11
Day 2: Tuesday, March 31, 2026: Registry staff on CONTISS 12 – 15
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Venue: Senate Chamber, 2nd Floor, Senate House, UNILAG, Akoka, Lagos

Registry staff are to attend punctually in line with the above schedule.

AMSA, WHO (Africa Region) holds Hybrid Medical Education Conference, March 26 - 29
2026-03-17 08:00 - 17:00
Association of Medical Schools in Africa (AMSA) in partnership with World Health Organization (Africa Region) will hold a hybrid Medical Education Conference from Thursday, March 26 to Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Marriott Lagos Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria.
The Conference with the theme: “Increasing Capacity and Retention of the Global Health Workforce” will also feature Faculty Development pre-conference workshops slated for Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Interested members of the university community are encouraged to register for the conference and pre-conference workshops, FREE, via www.amsafricaconference.org on or before Friday, March 20, 2026.

UNILAG Hosts LSE’s Global Goals Roundtables, March 18
2026-03-18 11:00 - 13:00 | UNILAG Design Studio, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nigeria
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) will host the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) as scheduled below:

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Venue: Design Studio, Faculty of Social Science, UNILAG
Theme: The Global Goals Roundtables: Co-creating Sustainable Futures for Africa

The event will feature:
•⁠ ⁠a Presidential Keynote to be delivered by Professor Larry Kramer, President and Vice Chancellor, LSE
•⁠ ⁠⁠Roundtable discussions
•⁠ ⁠⁠Shared group reflections
•⁠ ⁠⁠Networking, and so much more.

Members of the University community and the public are cordially invited to join the conversation.

LSE is a world-leading social science specialist university, awarded University of the Year 2025 and ranked 1st in London and the UK in 2025 and 2026.

UNILAG is one of the highly esteemed universities in Africa. For over 6 decades, UNILAG has provided qualitative and research-oriented education to Nigerians and all those who have entered its domain in search of knowledge.

UNILAG IADS Hosts 2026 Malaria Day Seminar, April 22
2026-04-22 10:00 - 17:00 | Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS) Gallery, J.P. Clark Building, UNILAG, Nigeria
The Gender, Culture and Identity Research Cluster of the Institute of African and Diaspora Studies, University of Lagos (IADS, UNILAG) will host a one-day seminar in commemoration of the 2026 Malaria Day as follows:
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 10 a.m
Venue: IADS Gallery, J.P. Clark Building, University of Lagos
Theme: The Place of Traditional Medicine in the Fight Against Malaria
The seminar will focus on the current state of malaria prevention in Nigeria, with particular emphasis on the role of indigenous knowledge systems in combating the disease.
Members of the University Community and general public are cordially invited.

Professor Bello Delivers 12th Inaugural Lecture, April 22
2026-04-22 16:00 - 17:00 | J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, UNILAG, Akoka, Lagos, 101017, Nigeria
Professor Akeem Olajide Bello of the Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos will deliver the 12th Inaugural Lecture of the 2025/2026 Academic Session (458th in the series) on April 22, 2026 at4:00 p.m. (Guests are to be seated by 3:45 p.m.) at the J.F. Ade. Ajayi (Main) Auditorium.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS, will preside over the Lecture titled: “Law As An Instrument of Social Engineering – A Scholar’s Contributions To Criminal Law And Criminal Justice Reforms In Nigeria.”

Members of the University Community and general public are cordially invited.

You can also join virtually via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88396878569?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 883 9687 8569 Passcode: [REDACTED]

UNILAG, ASLTON Mark World Laboratory Day 2026, April 23
2026-04-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Science Complex Boardroom, UNILAG, Science Complex Boardoom, UNILAG, Akoka Campus., Lagos, Nigeria
The D.K. Olukoya Central Research and Reference Laboratories, University of Lagos (UNILAG), in collaboration with the Association of Science Laboratory Technologists of Nigeria (ASLTON), Lagos State Chapter, will mark World Laboratory Day 2026 as follows:
* Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
* Time: 9:00 a.m.
* Venue: Faculty of Life Sciences Board Room, UNILAG
* Theme: From Bench to Policy
The event will feature a keynote presentation by the Director, D.K. Olukoya Central Research and Reference Laboratories, Prof. L. Adams; a technical workshop; lab tour sessions; and other activities. As part of the lab tour, registered participants will have access to the following laboratories:
1. Chemical Analysis Laboratory
2. Life Sciences Laboratory (Molecular Biology Laboratory)
3. Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Laboratory
The event is open to ASLTON members, laboratory professionals, and other stakeholders. Participants are required to register to reserve a space via: https://forms.gle/KAjE53Chc8VRAuZF6

UNILAG AFRETEC Network Hosts Conference on Assistive Technology in Higher Education , April 28-29
2026-04-28 09:00 - 2026-04-29 17:00
The University of Lagos AFRETEC Network will host a two-day conference on Assistive Technology in Higher Education as follows:
Date: Tuesday, April 28 and Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time: 9 a.m.
Venue: Design Studio, Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS), UNILAG.
Members of the campus community and general public are cordially invited to join the conference virtually via Zoom Meeting ID: 868 9795 1232; and Password: [REDACTED]

UNILAG FACULTY OF PHYSICAL AND EARTH SCIENCES (FPES) HOLDS MONTHLY SEMINAR, APRIL 28
2026-04-28 11:00 | Science Complex Boardroom, UNILAG, Science Complex Boardoom, UNILAG, Akoka Campus., Lagos, Nigeria
The Faculty of Physical and Earth Sciences (FPES), University of Lagos cordially invites members of the University community and the interested public to its Monthly Seminar Series, scheduled for Tuesday, 28th April, 2026 at 11 am at the Science Complex Boardroom.
Titled: “Reducing Subsurface Uncertainties in Hydrocarbon Prospecting: Quantitative Approaches and Insights”, the seminar will be facilitated by a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geosciences, Dr. Oluwakemi Yemisi Adeogun.

DLI Holds Monthly Seminar Series, April 28
2026-04-28 12:00 - 17:00
The Distance Learning Institute (DLI), University of Lagos (UNILAG) will hold the March edition of its seminar series on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 12:00 noon at DLI Boardroom, Red Bricks, UNILAG .
The Seminar titled: Teachers Awareness of Dyslexia among Lower and Upper Basic School Students in Oyo State, Nigeria , will be delivered by Professor Temitope Abiodun Balogun.
Members of the University Community are cordially invited to participate physically or virtually via Zoom Meeting ID: 842 3302 9846 and Passcode: [REDACTED]

UNILAG Faculty of Health Professions Holds Two-Day Retreat, May 5- 6
2026-05-05 08:00 - 2026-05-06 17:00
The Faculty of Health Professions, University of Lagos (UNILAG) will hold a two-day Faculty Retreat from Tuesday, May 5 to Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the New Boardroom, College of Medicine, UNILAG (CMUL), Idi-Araba.
The retreat is scheduled to run from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm daily, with the theme: Excellence in Teaching, Research and Clinical Practice .
It will be a platform for the faculty stakeholders to deliberate on strategies to strengthen teaching quality, advance research output, and enhance standards in clinical service delivery.

UNILAG Hosts Workshop on Mental Health and Stress Management for Men, May 14
2026-05-14 10:00 - 17:00
A workshop on Mental Health and Stress Management for Men will hold on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00 am at the J.F. Ade Ajayi (Main) Auditorium Foyer, University of Lagos (UNILAG).
With the theme: Mental Health and Stress Management for Men in Academic Environment, the Workshop is an initiative of HearMan Initiative founded by Elder Oluropo Adedini of the University’s Bursary Department. It will feature Dr. Olugbenga Owoeye (Medical Director, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba) as Guest Speaker.
Members of the University Community and general public are cordially invited.

DLI-UNILAG to Host Monthly Seminar on Climate-Proof Food Security, May 25
2026-05-25 12:00
The Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos will host the May edition of its Monthly Seminar Series on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 12:00 Noon at the DLI Board Room, Red Brick.

Titled: “Climate-Proof Food Security: Antibiotic Stress in Underutilised Crops”, the seminar will be presented by Dr. Kehinde Bolarinwa.

Members of the University community are warmly encouraged to attend and participate in the blended event via Zoom Meeting ID: 897 5497 1266 and Passcode: [REDACTED]

Afretec UNILAG commences Inclusive Education Innovation Challenge with a Demo Session
2026-06-01 15:00 - 17:00
Ahead of its Inclusive Education Innovation Challenge, AFRETEC UNILAG will hold a Demo Session by one of its partners, MATLAB on Monday, June 1, 2025 at 3:00pm on Zoom.
Interested? Register via https://bit.ly/InclusiveEducationChallengeMATLABSession1
The session will be anchored by Mathworks Academic Support, James Drummond who will speak on “Innovate faster with MATLAB”.
Interested members of the university are enjoined to register.

AFRETEC Sustainability & Environment Cluster organises Workshop, June 2 - 4
2026-06-02 09:00 - 2026-06-04 18:00
Afretec Sustainability & Environment Cluster, University of Lagos (UNILAG), is organizing a workshop from June 2 to 4, 2026.
The workshop titled: “Empowering Africa’s Energy Transition: Innovations, Challenges, and Collaborative Pathways” is designed to foster dialogue among policymakers, researchers, and technical experts from Africa with the goal of advancing a shared vision for sustainable energy systems and research infrastructures across the continent.
The workshop will hold as follows:
• June 2, 2026 – Online (Webinar)
• June 3-4, 2026 – Physical workshop by 9:00am (strictly by invitation)
• Venue for Physical Workshop: University of Lagos, Nigeria
It will feature collaborative sessions focused on case studies of successful energy projects in Africa; expert-led panels and working groups which will address financing, technology, and policy integration; interactive sessions which will map key barriers such as grid infrastructure and policy inconsistency as well as a hands-on dialogue on off-grid and mini-grid innovations.

Afretec UNILAG holds Pre-selection Boot camp, June 3, 5 and 9
2026-06-03 09:00 - 2026-06-05 17:00
As part of its inclusive Education Innovation Challenge, AFRETEC UNILAG is organizing a series of bootcamps before the selection of contestants are made.
The bootcamp will hold as follows:
Module 1: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Topic : Innovation Mindset & Design Thinking
Facilitator : Prof. Sunday Adebisi (Professor of Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Strategic Management, UNILAG)
Module 2A : Friday, June 5, 2026
Topic: Problem Solving Frameworks & Root Cause Analysis
Facilitator: Nnaemeka Praise Ifeakor (Founder, Student Paddy & UniSpend)
Module 2B: Friday, June 5, 2026
Topic: Critical Thinking & Decision-Making Skills
*Facilitator: Jeremiah Olu-Daniel (Tech Entrepreneur, CEO ODJTECH Multimedia & CTO Unispend)
Module 3: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Topic: Communication & Pitching Fundamentals
Facilitator: Salvation Alibor (Venture Bulider. Entrepreneur. Founder & President, Salvy VentureCorp)
Each session will hold at 4:00pm WAT on Zoom. Interested persons can register via https://bit.ly/InclusiveEducationChallengeBootcamp1
The bootcamp is funded by AFRETEC NETWORK with the support of MathWorks

Prof. Oduyebo Delivers 16th Inaugural Lecture, June 17
2026-06-10 08:00 - 17:00
Professor Oyinlola Omoniyi Oduyebo of the Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine University of Lagos, will deliver the Sixteenth (16th) Inaugural Lecture in the 2025/2026 Academic Session of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as follows:
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. (Guests are expected to be seated by 3:45 p.m.)
Venue: J.F. Ade. Ajayi (Main) Auditorium, UNILAG, Akoka.
The lecture titled: “Preserving and Safeguarding The Weapons of Our Warfare Against Unseen Enemies: Diary of An Antibiotic Guardian” will hold under the Chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS.
Members of the University Community and general public are cordially invited.

The Investment Society, UNILAG Hosts 2026 Colloquium, June 18
2026-06-13 08:00 - 17:00
The Investment Society, University of Lagos (TIS, UNILAG) is set to host its 2026 Colloquium on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the J. F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos.
With the theme, Unlocking A New Era: The Future of Nigerian Financial Markets, Renewable Energy, and Infrastructure Development, this year’s edition will bring together seasoned professionals, industry leaders, policymakers, and thought leaders from the finance, energy, human capital, and infrastructure sectors to explore emerging opportunities and challenges shaping Nigeria’s economic future.
The Colloquium is the flagship annual conference of The Investment Society, UNILAG. It is designed to foster meaningful dialogue on critical issues at the intersection of finance, innovation, sustainability, and development.
Members of the University Community and general public are cordially invited to register to participate in the conference via: https://tix.africa/discover/thecolloquium2026

UNILAG Staff School @ 60: Meet & Greet holds, June 13
2026-06-13 10:00 - 17:00
This October, the University of Lagos Staff School will celebrate 60 years of excellence (1966-2026).
As a build up to this milestone celebration, the primary school will hold a Meet & Greet as well as launch its Global Alumni Association on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:00a.m. at the Tolu Odugbemi Hall (former Staff School Hall).
The University community, parents, friends and proud alumni of the primary school are cordially invited to join in this celebration. Alumni are encouraged to register to attend physically or virtually via 👉🏽 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftxI8ajFmbqVB5Q88t9VusoI4I_InxlSts84LYs5SaV9-HSA/viewform

NASP Begins 2026 AGM & Scientific Conference, June 17
2026-06-17 10:00
The Nigerian Association of Social Psychologists (NASP), a division of the Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA), Department of Psychology, University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to host its 2026 Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference as follows:
Date: Wednesday, June 17 – Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. daily
Venue: Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) Auditorium, UNILAG
With the theme: “Human Minds and Machine Intelligence: Rethinking Social Behaviours in the Age of AI”
The conference will bring together scholars, researchers, practitioners, and other stakeholders to examine the evolving relationship between human behaviour and artificial intelligence in contemporary society.
Members of the University Community and general public are cordially invited
