When Termites Eat a Nation’s Future: UNILAG Professor Calls for Bold Fiscal Reforms at 447th Inaugural Lecture
It was an afternoon of piercing truths and sobering insights at the J.F. Ade.Ajayi Auditorium on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 as Professor Olufemi Otusanya of the Department of Accounting, University of Lagos took the podium to deliver the university’s four hundred and forty seventh (447th) Inaugural Lecture, aptly titled “Fiscal Termites: Creating Endless Cycle of Underdevelopment.” With a blend of scholarly depth and patriotic concern, the renowned Accounting expert painted a vivid picture of how […]
Prof. Onwuama to Deliver UNILAG’s 448th Inaugural Lecture, Nov. 12
Professor Mercy Adaku Chigemezu Onwuama of the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Lagos, will deliver the four hundred and forty-eighth (448th) Inaugural Lecture of the University of Lagos and the second (2nd) of the 2025/2026 Academic Session on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The lecture, titled “Breaking Barriers in Disease Prevention: Health Education a Lifeline” will be chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS, and will […]
UNILAG Bursary Marks 2025 Day, Advocates for Future-Ready Financial Leadership
It was a day of colour, camaraderie, and conversation at the University of Lagos as the Bursary Unit celebrated its 2025 Bursary Day on Thursday, October 30. The event kicked off with an awareness walk and climaxed with a thought-provoking public lecture themed “Reimagining our Roles as Financial Managers” held at the Tolu Odugbemi Hall, Akoka. Representing the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Professor Olumuyiwa Falaiye, applauded the Bursary […]
Chief S.L. Edu Memorial Ph.D. Research Grant 2026: Call for Applications
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) is pleased to announce the 2026 Edition of the Chief S.L. Edu Memorial Ph.D. Research Grant, generously sponsored by Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL). This grant supports Nigerian Ph.D. researchers pursuing innovative, impactful work in fields aligned with conservation, sustainability, and biodiversity. Key Details Eligibility: Nigerian citizens currently enrolled in or recently admitted to Ph.D. programs; applicants must demonstrate the potential to contribute significantly to conservation and related discipline. Application Link: […]
University of Lagos to Host Intensive Workshop on PCR and Molecular Biology Techniques, Dec. 4-5
The University of Lagos (UNILAG), through its D.K Olukoya Central Research & Reference Laboratories and in collaboration with Alliance Global West Africa, is proud to announce an upcoming workshop: “Master Molecular Biology Techniques with PCR.” This intensive, hands-on training is specially curated for undergraduate and postgraduate students seeking to gain practical, real-world skills in biotechnology. The workshop is designed to provide deep, practical knowledge in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and other core molecular biology methods. […]
