2-Day Training Programme For Security Personnel (2nd Batch) Begins, April 8

The Staff Training and Development Unit (ST&DU) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) will hold a two-day training programme for UNILAG security personnel (2nd Batch) from Wednesday, April 8 to Thursday, April 9, 2026 at the Training Room, ST&DU, UNILAG, Akoka. With the theme: Enhancing Security Excellence: Protecting Life, Property and Community, the capacity-building programme is designed to sharpen the skills and broaden the knowledge of security personnel to strengthen campus safety and improve overall service delivery within the University […]
2026 Int’l Conference & 35th Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Meteorological Society Begins, March 30

The Nigerian Meteorological Society (NMS) in conjunction with the Department of Geography, University of Lagos (UNILAG) will hold its 2026 International Conference and 35th Annual General Meeting as follows: The event will feature keynote presentations and intellectual discourse on the theme: Advancing Meteorology: Harnessing AI, Satellites and Big Data for Climate Resilience and Sustainability . The Nigerian Meteorological Society (NMS) is made up of multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary experts committed to meteorological and climate research in […]
UNILAG Senate Honours Retiring Fakinlede, Distinguished Prof. Unah

The Senate of the University of Lagos, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, honoured two of its members: Professor Omotayo Abayomi Fakinlede and Distinguished Professor Jim Unah, as they conclude their meritorious service to the University. Professor Fakinlede of the Department of Systems Engineering will retire on April 1, 2026, while Distinguished Professor Unah of the Department of Philosophy will retire on April 15, 2026. In her remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, congratulated […]
UNILAG Senate Elects Prof. Matthew Ilori as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics & Research)

The Senate of the University of Lagos has elected the current Director of Academic Planning (DAP), Professor Matthew Olusoji Ilori, as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Research). Professor Ilori emerged victorious at the statutory meeting of Senate held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, securing a decisive 192 votes (91%) against Professor Michael Babatunde Adegbile of the Faculty of Architecture, who polled 19 votes (9%). His appointment, subject to ratification by the University Governing Council, is […]
UNILAG Revives Students’ Union After 10-Year Hiatus, Inaugurates ‘Renaissance Administration’

In what marks a significant return of students’ unionism at the University of Lagos, the Vice-Chancellor, Folasade Ogunsola, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, presided over the swearing-in and inauguration of the University’s Students’ Union Executives, Hall Executives, and representatives of the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) programme. Flagging off the ceremony at Tayo Aderinokun Hall, the Dean of Students’ Affairs, Professor Johnson Agunsoye described the event as a major milestone in the resuscitation of student […]