UNILAG Inaugural Lecture: Prof. Bello Clarifies Marital Rape Law, Highlights Criminal Justice Reforms
A husband cannot be guilty of raping his wife under the Criminal Law of Lagos State, but may still face life imprisonment for sexual assault by penetration, Professor Akeem Olajide Bello has clarified. The Professor of Public Law made this known while delivering the 12th Inaugural Lecture of the 2025/2026 Academic Session (458th in the series) of the University of Lagos on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the J.F. Ade-Ajayi Auditorium. Speaking on the topic, […]
UNILAG Faculty of Law Commemorates 20th Memorial of Prof. Jelili Omotola, April 30
The Faculty of Law, University of Lagos (UNILAG), will on Thursday, April 30, 2026, commemorate the 20th memorial anniversary of the Seventh (7th) Vice-Chancellor of the University,Professor Jelili Adebisi Omotola, SAN. Activities scheduled to hold at 3:00 p.m. at the J.F. Ade Ajayi Hall include a Moot Court Competition, presentation of Scholarship Awards, and official launch of the Faculty of Law Master of Law (LL.M) Alumni Association. Members of the University community and general public […]
“Give to Gain”: UNILAG 2026 Public Law Gender Roundtable Reinforces Commitment to Gender Justice
It was a day of robust conversation on courage, credibility, character, integrity, competence, and purpose in the pursuit of justice, as the Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos (UNILAG) hosted its 2026 Gender Roundtable to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day. Held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Ayo Ajomo Hall of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), UNILAG; the event served as a strategic platform for legal […]
Prof. Ogunsola Signals Return of Students’ Union as UNILAG Swears In Faculty, Departmental Executives
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS, has reaffirmed the University’s commitment to responsible and ethical student leadership, while formally unveiling plans for the revival of the Students’ Union. Professor Ogunsola made this known on Monday, February 2, 2026, during the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected Faculty and Departmental executives for the 2025/2026 academic session. The ceremony, held at the Faculty of Social Sciences Lecture Theatre, attracted members […]
2025 Nigeria Tax Act (NTA): Prof Sanni Recommends Constitutional Legitimacy, Institutional Clarity, Genuine Intergovernmental Cooperation to Drive Efficiency
As Nigeria begins the implementation of the 2025 Nigeria Tax Act (NTA), the Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos and Occupier, Lagos State Professorial Chair in Tax and Fiscal Matters, Professor Abiola Sanni, SAN, has advocated for constitutional legitimacy, clarity on roles peculiar to relevant institutions and genuine intergovernmental cooperation to ensure the effectiveness of the new tax law. He stated this on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, while delivering the 2026 Lagos State Professorial Chair […]
