Driving Inclusion Through Innovation: UNILAG Hosts Pan-African Assistive Technology Workshop
Stakeholders across higher education, technology innovation, and disability inclusion have identified assistive technology as a critical driver for building inclusive and equitable learning systems across Africa. They have also called for stronger institutional collaboration, increased research investment, and student-led innovation to bridge accessibility gaps and reduce inequalities within universities. This position emerged at the two-day Pan-African workshop and international conference on Assistive Technology, hosted by the University of Lagos under the auspices of AFRETEC Network. […]
Professor Babalola Delivers 13th Inaugural Lecture, May 6
Professor Faith Uchenna Babalola of the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering will deliver the 13th Inaugural Lecture of the 2025/2026 Academic Session on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00p.m. (Guests are to be seated by 3:45p.m.) at the J. F. Ade. Ajayi (Main) Auditorium, UNILAG. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, will preside over the Lecture entitled: “ TRANSLATING ABSTRACT THERMODYNAMICS INTO CONCRETE USEFUL TANGIBILITIES ”. Members of the University community and […]
Mr. Amida Steps-In as Coordinator, Building & Facilities Maintenance
Mr. Waheed Oladoye Amida has been appointed Coordinator, Building and Facilities Maintenance Division in the Works and Physical Planning Department. His appointment takes effect from Monday, April 20, 2026, and will run until Sunday, January 31, 2027. In his role, he is expected to coordinate the duties and responsibilities of the Division, ensuring efficient management, maintenance, and sustainability of the University’s buildings and facilities. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Tolulope Ogunsola, OON, FAS, on behalf of […]
Prof. Ajibola Appointed to Technical Advisory Committee of Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe
Professor Olawale Ajibola, Director of the National Centre for Energy Efficiency and Conservation, has been appointed as a member of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe, Lagos. The appointment is a recognition of his distinguished contributions to academia, research, and institutional development, as well as his extensive experience in advancing science and technology. His expertise is expected to provide valuable strategic guidance in shaping the University’s vision […]
Charting New Waters: UNILAG Powers Nigeria’s Blue Economy Future
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has reinforced its position at the forefront of Nigeria’s development agenda, with Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS, describing the institution as the engine room of the nation’s blue economy; driving the production of knowledge, skilled professionals, and practical solution. She made this known on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the commissioning of the Institute of Maritime Studies (IMS) multi-purpose building, an event widely regarded as a significant milestone […]
