IVON – PP Trial: Press Release
In women after childbirth, blood levels and iron stores are more quickly corrected and safe when iron is given through the vein than by mouth: a novel Nigerian study Researchers across multidisciplinary specialities at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria, led by Professor Bosede B Afolabi as Principal Investigator, in collaboration with scientists from the United Kingdom, conducted the IVON-PP TRIAL. In the trial, the team tested a medicine (ferric carboxymaltose) to treat […]
UNILAG Scholar, Dr. Akpan, Publishes Landmark Works and Earns National Recognition
A Lecturer at the Department of Journalism, Broadcasting and Media Studies, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Lagos, Dr. Unwana Samuel Akpan has achieved a significant milestone in Nigerian academia. He has been ranked among Nigeria’s top 500 researchers for 2026. According to Scholarly Output in Nigeria (2022–2026), Dr. Unwana is listed at number four hundred and eighty four (484), with sixteen (16) publications, the most recent appearing in 2025. He recently published […]
UNILAG Alumna, Dr. Adetoun Akitoye, Showcases Innovative Research at University of Pretoria, bags Prize for Best Presentation at the ARUA Mastercard Training Workshop
The Best PhD Thesis Awardee at the 2024/2025 University of Lagos (UNILAG) Convocation Ceremonies, Dr. Adetoun Akitoye, recently presented her groundbreaking research at the University of Pretoria’s Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship. The UNILAG alumna is currently a visiting research fellow at the Centre and an ARUA Mastercard Postdoctoral Fellow at the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Food Systems. Her presentation, titled “Active Intelligent Food Packages Based on Valorized Agricultural Wastes – Cassava Peels […]
Call for Applications for Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on Doctoral Education at the University of Lille, France
The Office of International Relations, Partnerships and Prospects (IRPP), University of Lagos (UNILAG) wishes to inform members of the University community that applications are currently open for the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on Doctoral Education, hosted by the University of Lille, France, in collaboration with the University of Valladolid and SGroup – Universities in Europe. The programme is designed to bring together PhD candidates, supervisors, researchers, and administrative staff to reflect on emerging trends and […]
From Workers to Strategic Staff: UNILAG Registrar Champions Administrative Excellence with Maiden Registry Table Talks
The Registrar of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Mrs. V. Abosede Wickliffe, convened the maiden edition of Registry Table Talks on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Senate Chamber, 2nd Floor, Senate House, UNILAG. The forum was conceived as a platform for strategic reflection, capacity building, and the promotion of administrative excellence, professionalism, and institutional effectiveness. Are You a Worker or a Staff?The inaugural session featured a thought-provoking presentation on Are You a Worker or […]
