Afretec Seed Grants for Inclusive Innovation: Call for Proposals
Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa), in collaboration with the African Engineering and Technology Network (Afretec), is inviting bold, collaborative research proposals. This is an opportunity to secure seed funding to build research capacity in engineering and technology while driving inclusive digital transformation across the African continent. Grant Details• Award Grant: Up to $30,000 USD per project• Duration: 12 months, starting Monday, February 1, 2027• Scale: Approximately 8 grants available Who should apply?• Teams led by […]
UNILAG Management Receives International Delegates Ahead of Southern Urbanism Co-Net 2026
The Management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Monday, August 17, 2026, received international delegates participating in the 2026 Southern Urbanism Conference (Southern Urbanism Co-Net 2026), ahead of the commencement of the Students’ Workshop and Exhibition. The delegation, comprising international resource persons, students, and other participants, paid a courtesy visit to the Office of the Vice-Chancellor of UNILAG. They were received by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development Services), Professor Foluso Afolabi Lesi, at the Vice-Chancellor’s […]
UNILAG Reimagines Global Engagement, Anchoring International Partnerships in African Identity
Global engagement is most meaningful when crossing borders does not mean losing sight of where one comes from. This conviction resonated at the Strategic Retreat convened by the Office of Global Engagement and Strategic Partnerships (OGESP), University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Themed, “Reimagining Global Engagement: Strengthening Partnerships,” the retreat brought together members of the Global Engagement Committee representing the University’s nineteen (19) faculties, other strategic arms of the institution, and staff […]
From Training to Enterprise: UNILAG ESDC Graduates 196 Staff After 12-Week Skills Training
A new cohort of entrepreneurs have received certificates of participation, marking their successful completion of 3rd Staff Skills Acquisition Programme organised by the Entrepreneurship and Skills Development Centre, University of Lagos (ESDC, UNILAG). The 12-week programme, designed to equip University staff with practical and entrepreneurial skills for sustainable livelihoods and additional income generation, culminated in an exhibition fair on Friday, August 14, 2026, at the Glass House, Faculty of Education, UNILAG. A total of three […]
Renaissance Innovation Challenge for Students: Call for Participation
The Innovation and Technology Management Office, University of Lagos (ITMO), UNILAG) is inviting undergraduate and postgraduate students of the University to participate in the Renaissance Student Business Challenge. Organized by Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited to source practical, innovative solutions to real industry challenges, the competition is a unique opportunity for students to apply their knowledge, showcase their creativity, and gain visibility with a major industry player. Challenge Categories Participants may submit solutions under any […]
