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 […]
Research Prof. Yusuff Conferred with Fellowship of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria
The Director of the Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS), Research Professor Luqman Ayodele Yusuff, has been conferred Fellow of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria (FLAN). The honour was bestowed on him at the 36th Conference of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria, held at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to Linguistics, Language Documentation, and African Studies. His conferment with the Fellowship underscores his sustained dedication to advancing […]
UNILAG Deepens Strategic Partnership, Hosts University of Bayreuth Delegation
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Thursday, October 16, 2025, welcomed a high-level delegation from the University of Bayreuth, Germany. The visit came on the heels of a landmark development as the Africa Multiple Research Centre (formerly known as Lagos African Cluster Centre: LACC), Institute of African… (IADS), UNILAG transitioned into another phase, backed by a recent seven-year grant extension from the German Research Foundation (DFG). The delegation was led to the Vice Chancellor’s Office […]
UNILAG International Week 2025: Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ogunsola Receives High-Level Delegation
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) International Week 2025 continued on a remarkable note on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, as the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS, received a high-powered delegation at her 11th Floor, Senate House office. The courtesy visit heralded a day of strategic engagement and forward-looking dialogue. The delegation, accompanied by the Director of the Office of International Relations, Partnerships & Prospects (IRPP), Professor Ismail A. Ibraheem, included: Dr. Bunmi Ajala (Senior […]
UNILAG Triumphs at 2025 Bode Osunkoya Research Competition With Three Outstanding Students
Three (3) University of Lagos students have emerged top winners of the 2025 Bode Osunkoya Research Competition. The competition was part of the line-up of activities for the 2025 PSRG-Richardson Oil & Gas HSSE Forum, recently held in Lagos. The three outstanding students are:First Place – Oluwaseun Amaize (Department of Chemical Engineering)Second Place – Justice Esiri (Department of Mechanical Engineering)Third Place – Ojo Babajide (Department of Pharmacy) The competition, which spotlighted innovative research in Health, […]
