Scripting Africa’s AI Future: UNILAG and OpenAI Host Africa’s First OpenAI Academy
In a world where the hum of technology is re-shaping the rhythm of human progress, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) once again stands where history and innovation meet by hosting the first ever OpenAI Academy in Africa. Tagged UNILAG–OpenAI Academy, the 2-day event was held on Wednesday, October 14 and Thursday, October 15, 2025 as part of the 5th UNILAG International Week. The UNILAG–OpenAI Academy brought together about one hundred and twenty (120) minds eager to explore […]
UNILAG International Week: Where Scholarship Meets Celebration
The University of Lagos once again proved that it knows how to rock – just as it excels in research – as the 2025 International Week treated participants to a Varieties Evening of connection, camaraderie, and cheers. Held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the Arthur Mbanefo Digital Research Centre (AMDRC), the Varieties Evening provided a relaxed atmosphere for delegates, staff, students, and guests to unwind after days of intensive sessions on the theme “Equitable […]
“UNILAG’s Reputation as an Emerging Force for New Technologies in Academia Attracted Us”- OpenAI Africa Lead Reveals at 2025 Int’l Week
The reputation of the University of Lagos as an emerging force for the promotion and deployment of new technologies in academia was the pull factor for OpenAI in its choice of a partner on the African continent. That disclosure was the highlight of the UNILAG-OpenAI Fireside Chat, an event held at the J.F. Ade. Ajayi (Main) Auditorium on Thursday, October 16, 2025 as the climax of the 5th International Week of UNILAG. Mr. Emmanuel Lubanzadio, […]
UNILAG Champions Africa’s Place in the AI Revolution as 2025 Int’l Week Opens
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) re-affirmed its position as a continental hub for innovation, research, and global collaboration as the 2025 International Week formally opened on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the J.F. Ade. Ajayi (Main) Auditorium, Akoka. A gathering for global partnerships Setting the tone for the week-long event, themed: “Equitable Partnerships and the Future of AI in Africa”, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development Services), Professor Afolabi Lesi, FNAMed, FAMeds, welcomed guests, partners, and students to […]
UNILAG Begins 18th Annual Research Conference with Focus on AI and Future of Work
The disruptive realities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its non-negotiable role in shaping the future of education, work and national development, took the centre stage at the commencement of the 18th Annual Research Conference of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Nigeria. Themed: The Future of Work, Education and Well Being in the AI Age, the 3-day conference kicked off with a formal Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the Tayo Aderinokun Hall of UNILAG. The ceremony […]
