Mr. Akinwunmi Earns Prestigious Professional Honours

Mr. Abolade A. Akinwunmi, FNIM, FCAI, Deputy Registrar in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, has earned prestigious professional honours in recognition of his exceptional contributions to management consulting, administration, and professional development. The feat brings further distinction to the University. His latest achievements include: A seasoned administrator, these accomplishments reflect Mr. Akinwunmi’s unwavering commitment to professional excellence and the promotion of global best practices in management, administration, and leadership. On behalf of […]
UNILAG Inaugural Lecture: Professor Emmanuel Makes Strong Case for Fish Conservation as Foundation for Sustainable Development

Where there is water, there is life. Beneath the tranquil surfaces of rivers, lagoons, creeks, and coastal waters exists an intricate ecosystem that nourishes communities, sustains livelihoods, preserves biodiversity, and quietly supports human existence. Yet, these invaluable aquatic resources are increasingly threatened by pollution, habitat degradation, overexploitation, climate change, and unsustainable fishing practices, placing both nature and humanity at risk. It was this silent crisis that formed the focus of an illuminating Inaugural Lecture titled […]
UNILAG Hosts UN Assistant Secretary General, Showcases AI Innovation for Inclusive Development

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Management, on Friday, July 3, 2026, received the United Nations (UN) Assistant Secretary General and UNDP Regional Director for Africa, Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa. Ms. Eziakonwa was on an official visit to the UNILAG Artificial Intelligence (AI) UniPod in company of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Nigeria, Ms. Elsie Attafuah, alongside other UNDP officials. The delegation was received by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development Services), Professor Foluso Afolabi […]
Stakeholders Examine Nigeria’s New Tax Era as UNILAG, Nodeori Group Convene 2026 National Tax Forum

Stakeholders across government, academia, the private sector, and the tax profession have begun examining the practical implications of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax reforms. Conversations are centring on how the emerging regime can balance improved revenue generation, business competitiveness, investment attraction, and voluntary compliance without placing disproportionate burdens on citizens and enterprises. Those questions set the tone for the opening of the 2026 National Tax Forum on Thursday, July 2, 2026, as the University of Lagos, […]
UNILAG, ARSC Advance Research Security Through Continental Knowledge-Sharing Webinar

As global scientific collaboration continues to expand, researchers across Africa are being encouraged to strengthen research security practices to safeguard innovation while preserving the principles of open science. This message resonated throughout the African Research Security Consortium (ARSC) bi-monthly webinar, hosted virtually on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The session brought together researchers, research administrators and institutional partners from across the continent to explore strategies for managing risks associated with international research collaborations. The webinar featured […]