UNILAG 2025 Convocation Lecture: Orondaam Otto Advocates 3-12-4 Education System to Replace Existing 9-3-4 Model
The Founder and Executive Director, Slum2School Africa, Mr. Orondaam Otto has called for an amendment of Nigeria’s Universal Basic Education (UBE) Act to give room for a 3-12-4 system in place of the current 9-3-4. According to him, the current 9-3-4 system fails to capture the early childhood years (one to five years) which are the formative years for major brain development, speech/language formation, values and social. The Nigerian Social Entrepreneur made this known on […]
UNILAG 56th Convocation Ceremonies: 1,211 Bag First Class, Distinctions as 16,506 Graduate
A total of One Thousand, Two Hundred and Eleven (1,211) students will bag first class and distinction categories of degrees at the 56th Convocation Ceremonies of the University of Lagos. The number is made up of 617 first class honours and 92 distinctions all in the Bachelors’ Degree category, and 502 distinctions in the Postgraduate category. Convocation Statistics Speaking on Tuesday, January 14, 2026 at the Convocation Press Conference to outline activities for the University’s 56th Convocation […]
Notice on Quarterly Disposal of Unserviceable Items in the Senate House
The quarterly disposal of unserviceable items within the Senate House in collaboration with the Board of Survey has commenced. This move is part of efforts aimed at: Ensuring a cleaner, safer and improved working environment; Preventing the obstruction of corridors and staircases; Enhancing housekeeping standards; and Mitigating health and safety risks associated with the indiscriminate accumulation of unserviceable items within the Senate House. Please note that all departments and units within Senate House are to: […]
Prof Anyikwa Steps In As Director, General Studies (GST)
Professor Blessing Anyikwa of the Department of Adult Education, Faculty of Education, has been appointed as the Director, General Studies (GST), University of Lagos (UNILAG). The appointment is for a period of two (2) years, with effect from January 5, 2026 to January 4, 2028. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, on behalf of the University Management, Staff and Students, wishes Prof Anyikwa success in her new assignment.
UNILAG 56th Convocation: Hooding Ceremony for PhD Graduates Holds, Jan. 21
The School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos will hold the Hooding Ceremony for the 2025 PhD graduates on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the Pavilion, UNILAG Sports Centre. Red carpet and photo-shoot for the PhD graduates will begin at 3:00 p.m. while official hooding ceremony will commence at 4:00 p.m.
