Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) Honours Professor Odukoya with Distinguished Fellow Award
Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Adelaja O. Odukoya has been honoured with the prestigious Distinguished Fellow Award of the Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP). The prestigious award was conferred during the Society’s investiture ceremony on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State. The event also marked the opening of the 19th Conference and General Assembly of the SPSP. The Society for Peace […]
“Every First Class Graduate of Our Universities Should Create A Forest…”
Those were the words of Mr. Adeyemi Adebayo, Agriculture Enthusiast, and one of the expert-panellists at Agroween ’25 Food, Agriculture and Innovation Festival which was held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at the Faculty of Social Sciences Lecture Theatre, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka. According to him, all first-class graduates recorded in each university should create a forest by sowing a tree plant each in their respective universities. This symbolic act could grow into a […]
UNILAG Don Appointed National Representative, IUPAC Division III
A Senior Lecturer at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical and Earth Sciences, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Dr Josephat Izunobi, FICCON, has been appointed as a National Representative of the Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry Division (Division III) of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). This appointment is for a two-year renewable term commencing in 2026. IUPAC, founded in 1919, is the world authority on digital standards in chemistry, chemical nomenclature and […]
How Africa Eats: A Bold Look at Trade, Food Security, and Climate Risks
On Friday, November 7, 2025, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) hosted the public presentation of the book, How Africa Eats: Trade, Food Security and Climate Risks, an event which brought together scholars, and development practitioners to discuss one of the continent’s most pressing challenges: food security. The event, held at Boardroom 2 of the Faculty of Social Sciences, was a collaborative effort between the Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, UNILAG; London School of […]
UNILAG Celebrates Governor Diri of Bayelsa State with Triple Landmark Honour – Professorial Chair, Book Presentation, and Public Lecture
It was a momentous day of celebration, reflection, and inspiration at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, as the institution rolled out the red carpet for the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri. The event, a triple landmark celebration, was held at the Tayo Aderinokun Hall. It featured the formal presentation of a new book, the institution of a Professorial Chair in Leadership and Good Governance, and […]
