Southern Urbanism Co-Net 2026 Opens with Call for Sustainable Rural-Urban Futures
The need for development approaches that are more responsive to local realities, sustainable, and capable of addressing the pressures created by rapid urbanisation took centre stage at the opening of the 2026 Southern Urbanism Conference (Southern Urbanism Co-Net 2026), which commenced on Monday, August 24, 2026, at the Arthur Mbanefo Digital Research Centre, University of Lagos (AMDRC, UNILAG). Themed “Negotiating Rural-Urban Futures,” the two-day international conference, jointly hosted by the Departments of Interior Architecture and […]
UNILAG 19th Annual Research Conference & Fair: Extension of Early-Bird Registration and Abstract Submission
The deadline for early bird registration and submission of abstracts for the 19th Annual Research Conference and Fair of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has been extended to Monday, September 14, 2026 . All prospective participants are encouraged to take advantage of this extension to complete their registration and submit abstracts via: bit.ly/reg-unilagConference Conference Details Conference Highlights
UNILAG Hosts Maiden Int’l Geospatial and Geoinformatics Conference, Spotlights Technology for Sustainable National Development
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has underscored its growing leadership in research, innovation, and technological advancement with the commencement of the first (1st) International Conference on Geospatial Science and Geoinformatics, bringing together experts, academics, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to examine the role of geospatial technologies in driving sustainable development and effective mineral resource management. The three-day conference, which opened on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Rahmon Bello Hall, Faculty of Engineering, UNILAG is themed […]
Stakeholders Examine Nigeria’s New Tax Era as UNILAG, Nodeori Group Convene 2026 National Tax Forum
Stakeholders across government, academia, the private sector, and the tax profession have begun examining the practical implications of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax reforms. Conversations are centring on how the emerging regime can balance improved revenue generation, business competitiveness, investment attraction, and voluntary compliance without placing disproportionate burdens on citizens and enterprises. Those questions set the tone for the opening of the 2026 National Tax Forum on Thursday, July 2, 2026, as the University of Lagos, […]
NASP 2026 Conference Opens with Call for Responsible AI Adoption and Human-Centred Innovation
Stakeholders at the 2026 National Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Association of Social Psychologists (NASP) have called for the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), emphasising the need for technological advancement to remain grounded in human values, ethical accountability, social inclusion and cultural realities. The call featured prominently in discussions at the conference opening on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, as scholars, policymakers, researchers and technology experts examined the growing impact of […]
