AMSA, WHO (Africa Region) holds Hybrid Medical Education Conference, March 26 - 29
2026-03-17 08:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Lagos)
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

OCDS UNILAG Holds “Beyond the Campus" Career Programme for Final Year Students, July 14
2026-06-18 08:00 - 17:00
The Office of Career Development Services (OCDS), University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to hold a transformative career programme tagged ‘‘Beyond the Campus’’ for final year students of the University of Lagos.
The event is scheduled as follows:
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Venue: Jelili Adebisi Omotola (Multipurpose) Hall, UNILAG, Akoka
The programme is designed to prepare students for life beyond the university environment by equipping them with practical employability, leadership, entrepreneurial, and workplace readiness skills necessary for success in today’s competitive world.
Programme highlights:

Career readiness and employability sessions.
Training on the 12 Core Talent Skills required in the modern workplace.
Recruitment and networking opportunities with employers.
Psychometric assessments for students.
Club inauguration and mentorship engagement activities.

The following developmental and career-focused clubs will be inaugurated:

Enterprise Club
Tech and Coding Club
Creative Club and
Public Speaking Club

To ensure sustainability, each club will be guided by distinguished patrons, matrons and mentors including:

Abike Dabiri
Mo Abudu
Bolanle Austin Peters
Chico of Classic FM
Other distinguished individuals and UNILAG staff representatives.

These mentors will also be honored with awards during the inauguration ceremony.
Registration
All final years students of the University are to register to attend the event via https://bit.ly/4tL5aRk They are to come along with their laptops.
Club registration – Interested students are to register to join any of the clubs via https://bit.ly/42SIEex and also attend the programme. Matrons/Patrons/mentors will interact with members (students) of the various clubs.
For enquiries, send an email to ocds@unilag.edu.ng or mmanuel@unilag.edu.ng or call Dr. Mojisola Manuel via 08054328050 or Mr. Olayinka Omotola via 08023598737.

CSG Hosts Geo-Economic Optimization Summit, June 20
2026-06-20
The Citadel School of Government (CSG) will host the Geo-Economic Optimization Summit Lagos 2026 on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 12:00noon at the Multipurpose Hall, The Citadel, 30 Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Lagos.
With the theme, From South-West Nigeria to the Globe: Lagos State as a Geo-economic Hub, the summit will feature the Executive Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as Keynote Speake, alongside policymakers, academics, business executives, and development practitioners.
Members of the University community are cordially invited to register to attend free of charge via: https://tix.africa/discover/csgevent

5-Day Green and Sustainable Software Engineering Summer School Begins, June 22
2026-06-21 08:00 - 17:00
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to host the Green and Sustainable Software Engineering Summer School 2026 from Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26, 2026.
Organised by the African Engineering and Technology Network (AFRETEC) in collaboration with the UNILAG Software Engineering for Green Deal Africa Hub (SE4GD), the Summer School is open to members of the University community who register via: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/18_XN7-BQDeDKDb0oAgUKw
The programme will feature lectures, discussions, and collaborative learning sessions facilitated by renowned international experts, including:
• Prof. Jari Porras (LUT University, Finland)
• Dr. Birgit Penzenstadler (University of Gothenburg, Sweden)
• Dr. Colin C. Venter (University of Limerick, Ireland)
• Prof. Steffi Betz (Hochschule Furtwangen University, Germany)
• Dr. Shola Oyedeji (LUT University, Finland)
Register now to participate in this enriching programme, which aims to:
• Build capacity in sustainable software engineering; and
• Equip participants with the skills to develop software solutions that address environmental and societal challenges while advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 and 13 — Quality Education and Climate Action.
Members of the University community are encouraged to take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn from leading experts and contribute to the development of sustainable digital solutions.

CSN Lagos Chapter Holds Maiden Conference, June 23-24
2026-06-23 09:00 - 2026-06-24 17:00
The Chemical Society of Nigeria, Lagos chapter will hold its maiden conference from Tuesday, June 23 to Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 9:00a.m daily at ACEDHARS, University of Lagos, Akoka
Other details are as follows:

Theme: Responsible AI in Chemical Sciences for Advancing Security, Ethics and Sustainable Environment
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Omotayo Arotiba, FRSC, FCSN (Professor at the Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Director of the Centre for Nanomaterials Science Research, University of Johannesburg, and Chairman of ElectrochemSA)
Dr. Desmond Moru (Acting Head, Department of Computer Science, Pan-Atlantic University).

The conference will feature:

An inter-institutional debate competition for undergraduate students, and
A science quiz competition involving only the three (3) outstanding winners from the Oluwole AWOKOYA Chemistry Competition from all Lagos State Secondary Schools under the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Alausa, Lagos.

The CSN maiden Conference is expected to serve as an avenue for academics, industry professionals, policy makers and students to explore the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in chemical sciences particularly in addressing critical issues of security, ethical responsibility and environmental sustainability.

Mr & Miss UNILAG 2026: UNILAG’s Biggest Night of Style and Talent Returns, July 17
2026-07-17 16:00 - 22:00 | Indoor Sports Hall, UNILAG Sports Centre, UNILAG Sports Centre, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria
There is something about the University of Lagos (UNILAG) when creativity takes the spotlight. The lights feel brighter as the stage comes alive. And every moment carries pulsating anticipation of the brilliance about to unfold.

That vibrant spirit will once again take centre stage on Friday, July 17, 2026, starting from 4:00 p.m. at the Indoor Sports Hall, Sports Centre, UNILAG, as the Student Affairs Division, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, UNILAG, presents Mr & Miss UNILAG 2026.

The event, the 5th edition since inception, is designed as a colourful showcase of beauty, fashion, talent, music, dance, and youthful expression. It promises an unforgettable experience for students, guests, supporters, and sponsors alike.

Mr & Miss UNILAG is not just the usual “Eko for Show”, it is a celebration of the confidence, originality, and vibrant culture that continue to define UNILAG students as pacemakers among their peers. From electrifying stage moments to creative performances and standout personalities, the event will spotlight the dynamic energy of young people within the University community, as contestants compete for the coveted Mr & Miss UNILAG crowns.

Students, members of the University community, special guests, and sponsors are warmly invited to be part of this experience.

Come and feel the UNILAG Spirit!
