Bold Leap into the Future: UNILAG Unveils Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Learning Hub, Paving the Way for Next-Gen Research
On a beautiful sunny public holiday, Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) marked a significant milestone in scientific advancement with the commissioning of the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Learning Hub at the Faculty of Life Sciences. The facility, located at S001 in the Science Complex, was generously donated by Prof. Bola Oboh, immediate past Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Research), who left office on March 28, 2026. The commissioning ceremony drew an impressive […]
UNILAG Building Dept. Hosts Town & Gown Discourse and Annual Project Management Lecture, Sept. 8
The Department of Building, University of Lagos (UNILAG) will hold a two-in-one programme, comprising a Town and Gown Discourse and 2026 Annual Project Management Lecture, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Hall B, Jelili Omotola (Multi-Purpose Hall), UNILAG. The two-in-one programme is as outlined below: Members of the University community, industry practitioners, and general public are cordially invited. For further enquiries, please call or send WhatsApp messages to: 08035613467 or 08026671776.
UNILAG Hosts 5th Africa Congress for Conservation Biology Aug 31–Sept 4
The Natural Resources Conservation Unit of the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Lagos (UNILAG), in collaboration with the Nigerian Society for Conservation Biology, will host the 5th Africa Congress for Conservation Biology (ACCB 2026) from Monday, August 31 to Friday, September 4, 2026. Themed Embracing Indigenous Solutions and Strengthening Policies for Conserving Africa’s Biodiversity in a Changing Climate, the ACCB 2026 will commence with an Opening Ceremony on Tuesday, September 1, […]
5th DLI Colloquium: Experts Call for Stronger ODL Ecosystem, Ethical AI Integration to Expand Access to Quality Education
Nigeria’s growing demand for higher education, coupled with the limited capacity of conventional university infrastructure, has made Open and Distance Learning (ODL) an increasingly important pathway for expanding access, developing skills and preparing learners for a contemporary labour market being transformed by artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies. This was the thrust of discussions at the 5th Colloquium of the Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos (DLI-UNILAG). Held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the […]
Professor Obidi Delivers 20th Inaugural Lecture, September 2
The 20th Inaugural Lecture of the 2025/2026 Academic Session of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) will hold on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 4:00p.m. (Guests are to be seated by 3:45p.m.) at the J. F. Ade. Ajayi (Main) Auditorium, UNILAG. The lecture entitled: “From Micro to Nano: The Colourful Voyage of an Industrial Microbiologist,” will be delivered by Professor Olayide Folashade Obidi of the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, under the Chairmanship of […]
