Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers: Lessons on Success, Ethics, and Lifelong Learning
On Friday, November 13, 2026, students, staff and relevant stakeholders of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) participated in an engaging hybrid seminar designed to prepare students for success in engineering education and professional practice. The session highlighted the attitudes, skills, and habits required to thrive in an increasingly competitive and technology-driven world. Speaking on “Developing the Right Mindsets for Academic Success”, experienced engineering educator, industry professional, retired Professor in the School of Petroleum and Geological […]
UNILAG Hosts NIGERCON 2026 as Experts Advocate African-Led Digital Transformation
Experts, policymakers and industry leaders have called for increased investment in local innovation, reliable infrastructure and African-centred approaches to artificial intelligence (AI) governance to address the continent’s digital challenges and drive sustainable development. The call was made at the 2026 International Conference on Digital Transformation (NIGERCON 2026), organised by the Nigeria Section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Lagos. The two-day conference, held from Thursday, […]
CALLING ALL UNILAG STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HUAWEI ICT COMPETITION ROADSHOW, OCT. 19
Would you like to be the next global Information and Communications Technology (ICT) champion? Register for the 2026-2027 Huawei ICT Competition Roadshow for a chance to become a global ICT champion! Event Details:Date: Monday, October 19, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m.Venue: Julius Berger Hall, UNILAG, AkokaRegistration: Free. Interested students should register via https://forms.gle/RMUYmyUsfsCmtXT26 Participants Stand to Gain: UNILAG has done it before. Mr. Peter A. Fagbola of the Department of Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, trained at […]
UNILAG Senate Honours Retiring Profs. Ogunwolu & Mowete
The Senate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, honoured two of its distinguished members, Professor Folorunso Oladimeji Ogunwolu and Professor Alex Ike Mowete, as they conclude their meritorious service to the University. Professor Ogunwolu of the Department of Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, will retire on October 21, 2026, while Professor Mowete of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, who was unavoidably absent at the meeting, […]
From UNILAG to Global Glory: Peter Fagbola Emerges Huawei ICT World Champion
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) proudly celebrates the remarkable achievement of Mr. Peter A. Fagbola, a student of the Department of Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, and the ABS-CITS Huawei Academy, UNILAG. He has brought immense honour to the University by clinching 1st Prize at the Huawei Global ICT Competition, recently held in Shenzhen, China. The competition is one of the world’s most prestigious technology contests. Mr Fagbola’s success reflects not only his exceptional talent […]
