Prof. Akewe Delivers Inaugural Lecture, November 18
Professor Hudson Akewe of the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Physical and Earth Sciences, University of Lagos (UNILAG) will deliver the 2nd Inaugural Lecture of the 2026/2027 Academic Session as follows: The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, will preside over the lecture titled “The Five Senses of Fixed-Point Theory: A Mathematical Journey from Analysis to Application.” Members of the University Community and general public are cordially invited.
Creativity Beyond Campus: UNILAG Students Showcase Lekki Port’s History Through Paintings & Sculptures
Students of the Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Lagos (UNILAG), have demonstrated their creative ingenuity by translating the history and development of Lekki Deep Sea Port, Nigeria’s first deep-sea port, into compelling paintings and sculptures that capture the vision, collaboration, resilience and experiences behind the landmark maritime project. The exhibition, held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Lekki Port, featured artworks by 15 UNILAG students, who creatively interpreted the port’s journey from […]
UNILAG Equips Senior Staff with Emotional Intelligence Skills for Effective Leadership
Management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has reinforced its commitment to effective leadership and administrative productivity with a capacity-building workshop on Emotional Intelligence for senior members of staff. Organized by the Staff Training and Development Unit (ST&DU) on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the one-day workshop brought together senior staff from various units to explore how Emotional Intelligence can enhance leadership effectiveness, workplace relationships and institutional performance. The training featured two resource persons: the Director […]
469th Inaugural Lecture: UNILAG Don Advocates Increased Investment in Space Science Education for National Development
Nigeria and other African countries have been urged to strengthen their space science capabilities through increased investment in research, specialised education and real-time monitoring infrastructure to mitigate the adverse effects of solar activities and harness their benefits for national and continental development. This was the central message of the 469th Inaugural Lecture of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), delivered by Professor Andrew Oke-Ovie Akala of the Department of Physics, Faculty of Physical and Earth Sciences, […]
ICAIR 2026: Experts Advocate Stronger Collaboration to Translate AI Research into Real-World Solutions
The need for African governments, universities and industries to strengthen collaboration and translate Artificial Intelligence (AI) research into practical solutions to the continent’s developmental challenges took centre stage as the 6th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (ICAIR 2026) commenced on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). Organized by the Machine Intelligence Research Group (MIRG), University of Lagos, the conference which commenced with a MasterClass and Opening Ceremony at the Jelili […]
