IADS-UNILAG Names Rotimi Obateru Winner of 2025 Rahamon Bello Best PhD Thesis Award
The Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS), University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced Rotimi Oluseyi Obateru, a lecturer at the Department of Geography, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, as the winner of the 2025 Rahamon Bello Best PhD Thesis Award in African Studies. Director of the Institute, Research Professor Ayodele Yusuff, made the announcement on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the J.P. Clark Building of the Institute. According to Research Professor Yusuff, the institute received […]
IADS, UNILAG To Announce & Present Rahamon Bello Best Ph.D Thesis Award Winner, Nov. 24 & Dec. 4
The Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS), University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to announce this year’s Winner of the Rahamon Bello Best Ph.D. Thesis in African and Diaspora Studies on Monday, November 24, 2025 , and hold the Award Presentation Ceremony on Thursday, December 4, 2025 . Further details of the two events are as follows:Time: 10 a. m.Venue: J.P Clark Building, UNILAG The Rahamon Bello Best Ph.D. Thesis in African and Diaspora […]
Research Prof. Yusuff Conferred with Fellowship of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria
The Director of the Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS), Research Professor Luqman Ayodele Yusuff, has been conferred Fellow of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria (FLAN). The honour was bestowed on him at the 36th Conference of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria, held at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to Linguistics, Language Documentation, and African Studies. His conferment with the Fellowship underscores his sustained dedication to advancing […]
UNILAG Deepens Strategic Partnership, Hosts University of Bayreuth Delegation
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Thursday, October 16, 2025, welcomed a high-level delegation from the University of Bayreuth, Germany. The visit came on the heels of a landmark development as the Africa Multiple Research Centre (formerly known as Lagos African Cluster Centre: LACC), Institute of African… (IADS), UNILAG transitioned into another phase, backed by a recent seven-year grant extension from the German Research Foundation (DFG). The delegation was led to the Vice Chancellor’s Office […]
AMRC, UNILAG: Internal and External Advertisement
The University of Lagos African Multiple Research Centre (AMRC) is a centre within the Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS), a reputable research institute at the University of Lagos, committed to advancing excellence in cutting-edge research and innovation. The Centre hereby invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following positions: A. Job Title: Head of AdministrationLocation: Lagos StateInstitution: UNILAG AMRCEmployment Type: Contract (3years) Position SummaryThe Head of Administration will be in charge of […]
