Beyond the Thesis: How AFRETEC Doctoral Academy 2.0 is Redefining Research for Africa’s Future
For five (5) remarkable days, the University of Lagos became a living laboratory of ideas where Africa’s next generation of researchers gathered not simply to strengthen their doctoral work, but to rethink what research itself should accomplish. Scholars arrived not merely to improve their research proposals or refine their academic writing, but to confront a far more fundamental question: What is the true purpose of doctoral research in twenty-first-century Africa? Conversations extended beyond lecture halls […]
Mr. Akinwunmi Earns Prestigious Professional Honours
Mr. Abolade A. Akinwunmi, FNIM, FCAI, Deputy Registrar in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, has earned prestigious professional honours in recognition of his exceptional contributions to management consulting, administration, and professional development. The feat brings further distinction to the University. His latest achievements include: A seasoned administrator, these accomplishments reflect Mr. Akinwunmi’s unwavering commitment to professional excellence and the promotion of global best practices in management, administration, and leadership. On behalf of […]
Stakeholders Examine Nigeria’s New Tax Era as UNILAG, Nodeori Group Convene 2026 National Tax Forum
Stakeholders across government, academia, the private sector, and the tax profession have begun examining the practical implications of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax reforms. Conversations are centring on how the emerging regime can balance improved revenue generation, business competitiveness, investment attraction, and voluntary compliance without placing disproportionate burdens on citizens and enterprises. Those questions set the tone for the opening of the 2026 National Tax Forum on Thursday, July 2, 2026, as the University of Lagos, […]
UNILAG Explores Responsible AI Adoption to Strengthen Quality Assurance and Service Delivery
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has reaffirmed its commitment to institutional excellence and innovation with a thought-provoking seminar examining how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform quality assurance and public service delivery while preserving the University’s core values of integrity, accountability and excellence. Organised by the Quality Assurance and SERVICOM (QAS) Unit, the Second Quarter Seminar/Workshop was held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Arthur Mbanefo Digital Research Centre (AMDRC). Themed “Quality Assurance in the […]
Senate Intensifies NELFUND Awareness Campaign in South-West, Urges Greater Student Participation
The Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund has intensified efforts to boost enrolment in the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme, with a renewed call on students in the South-West to take advantage of the Federal Government’s student loan initiative. The call was made during the South-West Zonal Sensitisation Programme on NELFUND, hosted by the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Friday, June 26, 2026. The programme brought together federal lawmakers, education regulators, vice-chancellors, heads […]
