University Of Lagos

OCDS UNILAG Holds “Beyond the Campus" Career Programme for Final Year Students, July 14
2026-06-18 08:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Lagos)
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!
