UNILAG Leads Dialogue on Nigeria’s Corruption Crisis as Professor Babawale Charts Actionable Pathways
“…Corruption in Nigeria is no longer just a national crisis; it is a malignant tumor, a wickedness that eats away at the soul of our nation “ With these scathing words, a renowned political scientist and immediate-past Provost of the National Anti-Corruption Academy, Abuja, Professor Babatunde Babawale on Thursday, September 18, 2025 set the tone for a high-level anti-corruption conference hosted by the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos (UNILAG). Themed: Politics, Governance, Probity, […]
UNILAG CONGREGATION MEETING: VC Reflects on Milestones, Pays Tribute as Members Elect Prof. Obalola as Rep. in Governing Council
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) held its statutory Congregation meeting on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the J.F. Ade-Ajayi Auditorium; a session marked by progress reports, solemn tributes, and a key election. The Vice-Chancellor and Chairman of Congregation, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS, used the occasion to review the activities of her administration, fifty-four (54) days to the end of her third year in office. The tone of the gathering shifted as the Vice-Chancellor announced […]
UNILAG DON, Professor Temitope Onuminya Steps In as NYA President
The Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) has elected Professor Temitope Olabisi Onuminya, of the Department of Botany, University of Lagos as its new President. Her election marks a historic milestone, as she becomes the first female to assume the role of President in the Academy’s 15-year history. Professor Onuminya, widely acknowledged for her expertise in Plant Systematics and Conservation will lead the 8th Executive Council of the NYA, bringing visionary leadership, scholarly depth, and a strong […]
UNILAG-DLI Colloquium Sparks Bold Vision for Inclusive, Digital Education
A rallying call to transform education echoed powerfully on Thursday, September 11, 2025, as stakeholders from academia, government, and industry, gathered at the 4th International Colloquium of the Distance Learning Institute (DLI), University of Lagos (UNILAG). United by a shared commitment to shaping a more inclusive, innovative, and sustainable future for learning, participants came together under the theme: Future-Proofing Open Flexible Distance Learning: Balancing Innovation, Inclusion and Sustainability. Held at the Nurudeen Alao Auditorium, UNILAG, […]
Forging Future Leaders: ULBS and Citadel School of Government Launch Advanced Diploma Programme in Public Leadership and Statecraft
In a significant stride towards reshaping leadership across Nigeria’s public sector, the University of Lagos Business School (ULBS) in collaboration with the Citadel School of Government, an auspice of the Citadel Global Community Church, on Saturday, September 6, 2025 formally inaugurated the Advanced Diploma Programme in Public Leadership and Statecraft. The onboarding ceremony, held at the Citadel School of Governance Auditorium welcomed seventy (70) pioneering participants into the 9-month programme which is designed to train […]
