From Mammograms to Memory Maps: Philip Nkwam’s Mission to Humanize AI in African Healthcare
At the University of Lagos, excellence is a tradition. Philip Nkwam, a final-year Radiography student at the College of Medicine, lives up to that standard. As an ISTAART Ambassador and CONNExIN Fellow, he is breaking new ground in Artificial Intelligence, Neuroimaging, and Brain Health Research. His work recently took him to Toronto, Canada, where he attended the 2025 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC). Who is Philip? My name is Philip Nkwam. I am a final-year […]
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This is to inform members of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Community that a programme tagged “Glitz and Glam”, being organised by an unrecognised entity known as the Post Graduate Students’ Award is illegal and does not have the permission of the Dean of Student Affairs Division. The public is informed that the University accepts no liability for any loss, damage, injury, or mishap that may occur during the event. By attending, participants acknowledge that […]
UNILAG Hosts James Hope University Delegation
Authorities of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) received a delegation from James Hope University, Lagos, on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The team, led by the former Acting Vice Chancellor of the university and current Dean of the Business School, Prof. Abiola Babajide, included the Librarian, Dr. O. A. Shorunke; Director of Academic Planning; Dr. Samuel Utulu, Dr. John Nsikan, a Researcher, Consultant at the Business School, and Human Resources and Administrative Lead, Miss Chidiebere Chima. […]
NAEng Innovation Competition (3rd Edition): Call for Entries
The Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAEng) is calling for entries for the 3rd edition of its National Innovation Competition. This call is for submission of innovative works by individuals or groups in any discipline or aspect of Engineering, including but not limited to the following: ICT / Telecommunications, Agriculture & Food Processing, Energy & Energy Transition, Renewables, Infrastructure Development, Health & Health Management, Waste Management and Environmental Protection, Transportation, Mining & Mineral Processing, Artificial Intelligence (AI) […]
UNILAG Advances Entrepreneurial Education Through Entrepreneurial Hangout Event (1.0)
In a dynamic bid to reshape the academic landscape and empower students with the tools for self-reliance and innovation, the University of Lagos hosted the inaugural edition of the Entrepreneurial Hangout Event (1.0) on Friday, October 31, 2025. The gathering brought together thought leaders, industry experts, and students who explored pathways aimed at instilling entrepreneurship into the university’s culture and curriculum. Held at the Tayo Aderinokun Lecture Theatre, the event had the theme: Fostering an […]
