UNILAG Celebrates Prof. Soyombo at 70 With Exaugural Lectute on Nigeria’s Security Challenges
Professor Theophilus Omololu Soyombo, a Professor of Sociology, has called for a broader, society-wide response to Nigeria’s worsening security challenges, stressing that the country cannot overcome insecurity through the efforts of security agencies alone. He made the call on Friday, September 4, 2026, while delivering his exaugural lecture titled “ Why We Are Where We Are: A Sociological Analysis of the Trials and Travails of Security Control in Nigeria ” at the Faculty of Social […]
Prof. Amira Delivers 21st Inaugural Lecture, September 9
Professor Christiana Oluwatoyin Amira of the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL), will deliver the 21st Inaugural Lecture of the 2025/2026 Academic Session on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The lecture, titled “The Silent Storm: Transforming Kidney Care from Late Rescue to Early Prevention,” is scheduled for *4:00 p.m. (Guests are expected to be seated by 3:45 p.m.) at the J.F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium, UNILAG. It will explore […]
From Micro to Nano: Prof. Obidi Links Microbes, Industry And Innovation At 20th Inaugural Lecture
The Head of Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Lagos, Professor Olayide Folashade Obidi has stressed the need for research to translate into solutions for real-world problems, through stronger collaboration among universities, industry, and society. She stated this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while delivering the University’s 20th Inaugural Lecture of the 2025/2026 academic session. Titled: From Micro to Nano: The Colourful Voyage of an Industrial Microbiologist, the hybrid lecture was held […]
Guidelines and Criteria for Conversion of Staff
The approved Criteria and Guidelines for the Conversion of Staff of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) from one cadre to another cadre is as indicated below: A. GUIDELINES FOR STAFF CONVERSION Staff requesting for conversion must possess the relevant degree including demonstrable capacity and skill required to effectively perform in the desired cadre. Please note that: B. CRITERIA FOR STAFF CONVERSION
UNILAG Hosts 5th African Conservation Biology Congress, Champions Indigenous-Led Climate Action
The 5th Africa Congress for Conservation Biology (ACCB 2026) has commenced at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Nigeria with conservation experts and policymakers calling for stronger integration of indigenous knowledge into efforts to protect Africa’s biodiversity and address the growing threats posed by climate change. This is the first time Nigeria will be hosting the continental congress since its inception in 2009. The 5-day congress, organised by the Natural Resources Conservation Unit of the Department […]
