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 […]
UNILAG Students Make History at TIEC 4.0, Win ₦3.5 Million for Innovative Food Preservation Solution
Four brilliant 300‑level students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have etched their names in history as the first UNILAG team to win the Tertiary Institutions Energy Pitch Challenge (TIEC 4.0), organized by the Nigeria Energy Forum (NEF) and sponsored by All On. The team – Samuel‑Rotua Richard (Chemical Engineering), Ogunsanwo Emmanuel O. (Chemical Engineering), Chiugo Joy Okpalanedu (Law), and Babayanju Covenant Priscilla (Economics) – mentored by Professor Faith Uchenna Babalola of the Department of […]
UNILAG Students Showcase Intellectual Excellence at 2026 Inter-Faculty Academic Competitions
The University of Lagos reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing intellectual excellence as the University of Lagos Students’ Union (ULSU), in partnership with the University of Lagos Debate Society (ULDS) and Junior Chamber International (JCI), hosted the grand finale of the 2026 Inter-Faculty Debate, Spelling Bee and Public Speaking Competitions on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Tayo Aderinokun Auditorium. The three-day academic showcase, held on June 24, 26 and 27, 2026, brought together some of […]
Innovation Meets Impact: UNILAG Students, OAU Collaborator Win Genomics Hackathon with AI Tool for Rare Disease Diagnosis
Two students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), in collaboration with a student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), have emerged champions at the Genomics Health Hackathon 2025 finals held on May 22, 2026, in Lagos. The winning team, with their innovation GenRARE Africa, comprises: GenRARE Africa is an AI-powered clinical decision support tool designed to revolutionize rare disease diagnosis across Africa. By training on African ancestry genomic data, a dimension largely overlooked by conventional, Western-trained […]
UNILAG Students Receive Sage-Grey Finance Scholarship for Academic Excellence
The Student Affairs Division of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, hosted Sage-Grey Finance Limited for the presentation of scholarship awards to five outstanding undergraduate students of the University. The Vice President of Sage-Grey Finance, Mr. Sijuade Adeyeye, presented scholarship awards of one hundred thousand naira (₦100,000) each to the five 200-level students with the highest CGPAs. The event, held at the Faculty of Engineering Lecture Theatre (ELT), recognised five exceptional […]
