UNILAG Introduces Staff Laptop Ownership Scheme, Commences Data Collection Exercise
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has taken another step in advancing its Digital Transformation Project with the approval of a Personal Mobile Computing Device Ownership Initiative for members of staff. The initiative, approved by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS, is designed to enhance productivity, flexibility, and digital access across the University community by enabling staff to own personal computing devices tailored to their work needs. To ensure a seamless rollout, the University […]
Commissioning of Geosciences Centre of Excellence Holds, April 17
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to host the commissioning of the Geosciences Centre of Excellence situated at its Science Complex (formerly the Faculty of Science) on Friday, April 17, 2026. More than just a new building, the Centre represents a significant step forward in the University’s commitment to strengthening teaching, research, and real-world impact in the geosciences. The project is the result of a strong collaboration, funded by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company […]
Professor Yinka-Banjo becomes Pioneer Director, AI-UniPod, UNILAG
Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in the Department of Artificial Intelligent Systems and Robotics, Faculty of Computing and Informatics, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Chika Yinka-Banjo, Ph.D., has been appointed as first Director of the AI University Innovation Pod, (AI UniPod) at UNILAG. The appointment, which is for a period of two (2) years, is effective from Monday, March 16, 2026 to Wednesday, March 15, 2028. Professor Yinka-Banjo, who is also the coordinator of the […]
UNILAG AI UniPod Launch: Traffic Advisory
Members of the University community, particularly staff and students, are hereby informed that the UNILAG AI UniPod will be unveiled on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, GCON, alongside other high-level dignitaries. In view of this, and due to heightened security arrangements, movement will be temporarily restricted before and during the event at various locations within the Main Campus, including the Senate […]
UNILAG Leads Nigeria’s AI Future with First AI UniPod Commissioning, Showcasing Student Innovation
A new pulse of innovation is set to course through Akoka, as the University of Lagos (UNILAG) boldly steps forward to lead Nigeria’s AI future with the commissioning of the nation’s first AI UniPod; an AI University Innovation Pod designed to power cutting-edge research, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and accelerate real-world, AI-driven solutions. On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, this landmark initiative will be formally unveiled in a high-level event led by the Vice President of the […]
