University Of Lagos

1st Annual Conference of Faculty of Life Sciences, UNILAG: Call for Abstracts
2026-08-04 - 2026-08-06
The Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Lagos (UNILAG) is inviting researchers, academics, industry professionals, policymakers, students and other stakeholders to submit abstracts for its 1st Annual Conference, scheduled to hold for Tuesday , August 4 to Thursday , August 6 , 2026 .

The theme of the inaugural conference is One Health: Preparing the Next Generation for a Changing World, and the sub-themes include:

Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases

Zoonotic spillover prevention in wildlife-livestock contact zones

Conservation, climate change and environmental health

Drug discovery and design

Non-communicable diseases: monogenic and complex traits

Antimicrobial resistance at the human-animal-environment interface

Forensics, integrated data systems and biosurveillance

Food security, biosecurity and safety

With the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Lagos State, Professor Emmanuel Akinola Abayomi as the Keynote Speaker, the conference will serve as a multidisciplinary platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration on emerging global health and environmental challenges. Discussions will explore innovative solutions and research at the intersection of human, animal and environmental health.

Prospective participants are required to submit:

Abstracts of not more than 300 words, accompanied by five (5) keywords, in Times New Roman, 12-point font, with 1.5 line spacing, indicating their preferred sub-theme. Abstract processing is free of charge.

Abstracts via flsconference@unilag.edu.ng.

For further enquiries, please contact 0703 556 9436 or 0803 395 4967 .

UNILAG Hosts 2026 Southern Urbanism Conference, Aug. 24-25
2026-08-24 - 2026-08-25
The Department of Interior Architecture and Design, Faculty of Architecture, University of Lagos (UNILAG) will host the 2026 Southern Urbanism Conference (Southern Urbanism Co-Net 2026) from Monday, August 24, 2026 to Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at the Arthur Mbanefo Digital Research Centre (AMDRC), UNILAG.

The conference is expected to bring together faculty members, industry professionals, policymakers, development practitioners, architects, community leaders, researchers and students from diverse regions of Africa, Europe and Asia to engage in critical conversations on contemporary rural-urban transitions and emerging spatial challenges.

Ahead of the Southern Urbanism Co-Net 2026, the Department will also host a Students’ Workshop and Exhibition from Monday, August 17 to Saturday, August 22, 2026. The event will showcase students’ innovative projects, ideas, and solutions addressing contemporary urban and spatial challenges.

Members of the University community are cordially invited to participate in the conference, workshop, and exhibition.

UNILAG Sandwich Week 2026 Begins, Aug. 24
2026-08-24 - 2026-08-28
Students of the Sandwich Programme, Institute of Continuing Education, University of Lagos (ICE, UNILAG) will celebrate the Annual Sandwich Week from Monday, August 24 to Friday, August 28, 2026
The week-long event will feature the following activities:
Day One: Monday, August 24, 2026:

Walk with the Coordinator: 7:00a.m. | Starting point: Front of the Sandwich Building, Faculty of Education, proceeding through DLI and the Faculty of Science to the Sports Centre.
Opening Ceremony/Indoor Games/Paint & Sip event at 11:00a.m. at the Sports Centre

Day Two: Tuesday, August 25, 2026:

Picnic & Entrepreneur Talk at 10:00a.m. at UBA Park, UNILAG Main Gate

Day Three: Wednesday, August 26, 2026:

Finals of all sporting activities

Day Four: Thursday, August 27, 2026:

Orientation Ceremony at 10:00a.m. at the Glass House, Faculty of Education, UNILAG, Akoka.

Day Five: Friday, August 28, 2026:

Matriculation Ceremony at 9:00a.m. at the Glass House, Faculty of Education, UNILAG, Akoka
Faux Traditional Wedding party at 2:00p.m. at the Faculty of Education, UNILAG, Akoka

Members of the University community are cordially invited.

UNILAG Opens Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Learning Hub, Aug. 25
2026-08-25 08:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Lagos)
The new Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Learning Hub, University of Lagos (UNILAG) will be commissioned on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Donated by the immediate past Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Research) of the University, Professor Bolanle O. Oboh, the hub has the following objectives:

To provide a state-of-the-art facility that enables researchers to compete on a global scale;
To serve as a learning hub in bioinformatics and computational biology;
To foster collaborative research in allied biological fields; and
To enable continuous technical adaptation to the reality of the global village

The world-class centre is for practical learning, research, mentorship, and collaborative opportunities. It will enable researchers and students transform biological data into scientific and innovative solutions for biologically related challenges, effectively and efficiently.

UNILAG Hosts Grand Finale of AFRETEC inclusive Education Innovative Challenge, Aug. 27
2026-08-27 08:00 - 17:00
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) will host the Grand Finale of the AFRETEC Inclusive Education Innovation Challenge on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the UNILAG Design Studio, UNILAG, Akoka.

A total of ninety four (94) entries from teams across Nigeria and Ghana were received for the Challenge which promotes innovative solutions for more inclusive and accessible education. Following a competitive selection process and a finalists’ bootcamp, fifteen (15) teams from the following thirteen (13) universities will compete for a total prize pool of ₦4.5 million at the Grand Finale:
1. University of Lagos (UNILAG),
2. University of Ibadan (UI),
3. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH),
4. University of Medical Sciences, Ondo (UNIMED),
5. Kwara State University (KWASU),
6. Lagos State University (LASU),
7. Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH),
8. Thomas Adewumi University (TAU),
9. University of Benin (UNIBEN),
10. Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO),
11. Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMinna),
12. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), and
13. Koforidua Technical University (KTU), Ghana.
Attendance is open to members of the University community but it is strictly by registration via: https://tally.so/r/ja4LvE
Come, support the finalists as they present their ideas for a more inclusive future in education!

UNILAG Hosts 5th Africa Congress for Conservation Biology Aug 31–Sept 4
2026-08-31 09:00 - 2026-09-04 17:00
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, ACCB 2026 will commence with an Opening Ceremony on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.at the J.F. Ade. Ajayi (Main) Auditorium, UNILAG.
Members of the university community and general public are cordially invited.

ST&DU, UNILAG Holds Training on Leading With Purpose, Sept. 1 & 2
2026-09-01 - 2026-09-02
The Staff Training and Development Unit, University of Lagos (ST&DU, UNILAG) will hold a two-day training programme for Senior Non-Teaching Staff in the Registry and Bursary (Deputy Registrars, Deputy Bursars, Principal Assistant Registrars, and Chief Accountants) as scheduled below:

Date: Tuesday, September 1 and Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily
Venue: Training Room, ST&DU, UNILAG, Akoka
Theme: Leading with Purpose: Strategic Leadership for University Excellence
Registration: Deputy Registrars, Deputy Bursars, Principal Assistant Registrars, and Chief Accountants whose names appear on the attached list should register to confirm attendance on or before 6:00p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2026 via: https://forms.gle/aJb5nHKb5fimyxPJ6

The training is designed to equip participants with strategic mindset, communication competencies, and executive capabilities required for effective performance at senior administrative levels.
List of Participants for Leading With Purpose Training

No.
Name
Post
No.
Name
Post

1
ADEFOPE, Adepeju Olawanle
Deputy Bursar
42
UGOCHUKWU, Nneka Linda
Deputy Registrar

2
AZEEZ, Oladele Olayinka
Deputy Bursar
43
SALAUDEEN, Hakeem A.
Deputy Registrar

3
ADEEYO, Juliana Oluwatoyin
Deputy Bursar
44
SANYA, Oluwaseyi Olalekan
Deputy Registrar

4
OROLEKE, Adebimpe M.
Deputy Bursar
45
ORIBAYO, Helen Chukwudi
Deputy Registrar

5
OLALEYE, Adebayo Idowu
Deputy Bursar
46
ALAGA, Adejoke Rasheedat
Deputy Registrar

6
ALABI, Tajudeen
Deputy Bursar
47
ADENIYI, Jacob Adebisi
Prin. Asst Reg.

7
AHMAD, Sofiu Oyejide
Deputy Bursar
48
DADA, Olusegun Isaac
Prin. Asst Reg.

8
OGUNNUBI, Sheriff-Deen H.
Deputy Bursar
49
SHOGA, Bolanle Olubunmi
Prin. Asst Reg.

9
ADERIBIGBE, Kehinde O.
Deputy Bursar
50
FAKOLADE, Eunice Omonike
Prin. Asst Reg.

10
ADEJUMO, Olusegun
Deputy Bursar
51
OLORUNLEKE, Oluwatomi I.
Prin. Asst Reg.

11
TAIWO, Alabi Sunday
Chief Accountant
52
MENDIE, Mfon Udoma
Prin. Asst Reg.

12
ADEYEMI, Olaide Muinat
Chief Accountant
53
AKINOLA, Emmanuel Oludare
Prin. Asst Reg.

13
OHAM, Oliver Agbasiere
Chief Accountant
54
ODUNUBI, Funmilayo Mercy
Prin. Asst Reg.

14
LAMIDI, Fatai Adeyinka
Chief Accountant
55
AWONUSI, Anna Obiajulu
Prin. Asst Reg.

15
SOWUNMI, Olusola Abiodun
Chief Accountant
56
CHUKWU, Mercy Ujunwa
Prin. Asst Reg.

16
JOGUNOMI, Musediku O.
Chief Accountant
57
OLASUNMADE, Olawale K.
Prin. Asst Reg.

17
AJANI, Eniola Olanrewaju
Chief Accountant
58
AKEJU, Felix Oluwatuyi
Prin. Asst Reg.

18
IWASOKUN, Samuel Rotimi
Chief Accountant
59
AJUWON, Phebe Ebedamere
Prin. Asst Reg.

19
OSEGHALE, Comfort Busola
Chief Accountant
60
OWOOTORI, Toyin Sarah
Prin. Asst Reg.

20
ADEGOKE, Adesina Samuel
Chief Accountant
61
OLABODE, Evelyn Olayinka
Prin. Asst Reg.

21
RAJI, Ismaila Idowu
Chief Accountant
62
AGBETILE, Samuel Oluwatoyin
Prin. Asst Reg.

22
SHOBAJO, Adetoun Adejoke
Chief Accountant
63
AREGBESOLA, Janet O.
Prin. Asst Reg.

23
ADEOSUN, Bunmi Abike
Chief Accountant
64
AJELABI, Adebimpe Adenike
Prin. Asst Reg.

24
ONADELE, Abiola Adesola
Chief Accountant
65
OKEME, Iganya Ochoniya
Prin. Asst Reg.

25
OLUSANYA, Abidemi Joshua
Chief Accountant
66
OSHINOWO, Abayomi O.
Prin. Asst Reg.

26
AYINLA, Comfort Iyabode
Deputy Registrar
67
ADENEKAN, Yetunde Oyemola
Prin. Asst Reg.

27
KESHINRO, Obafemi Adegoke
Deputy Registrar
68
ADEGBITE, Gboyega Adebayo
Prin. Asst Reg.

28
AKINYEYE, Adeola Aderonke
Deputy Registrar
69
JOHNSON, Yetunde O.
Prin. Asst Reg.

29
YUSUFF, Afolabi Ganiyu
Deputy Registrar
70
FOLAMI, Adeoluwa O.
Prin. Asst Reg.

30
AKINYEYE, Stella Eserie
Deputy Registrar
71
AWORETAN, Olumuyiwa O.
Prin. Asst Reg.

31
OLANITORI, Olabode Saboro
Deputy Registrar
72
BAKARE, Nimota Adefunke
Prin. Asst Reg.

32
ADEDUNYE, Rotimi Martins
Deputy Registrar
73
AJU, Sola
Prin. Asst Reg.

33
OSOATA, Dora Omuvwie
Deputy Registrar
74
EBUN, Oluranti
Prin. Asst Reg.

34
ADEFARAKAN, Samson O.
Deputy Registrar
75
ADEWUYI, Atinuke Abolanle
Prin. Asst Reg.

35
OGUAMA, Nonye Patience
Deputy Registrar
76
AKEJU, Temidayo Oluseun
Prin. Asst Reg.

36
ONAKOYA, Kehinde Nureni
Deputy Registrar
77
OLOJEDE, Emmanuel Oluwole
Prin. Asst Reg.

37
DUROJAIYE, Abimbola Afolake
Deputy Registrar
78
UDONWA, Mathias
Prin. Asst Reg.

38
OLOYEDE, Christiana Taiwo
Deputy Registrar
79
GODFREY, Flora Ebunola
Prin. Asst Reg.

39
AKINWUNMI, Abolade A.
Deputy Registrar
80
AJOKU-OKORO, Vivian Ogechi
Prin. Asst Reg.

40
JAYEOLA, Rotimi Williams
Deputy Registrar
81
OMOTOLA, Olayinka Ayinde
Prin. Asst Reg.

41
AKINLEYE, Olufadeke O.
Deputy Registrar
82
ADISA, Olugbemi Olohimai
Prin. Asst Reg.

UNILAG Hosts Arts Exhibition by German Exchange Student, Sept. 2
2026-09-02 12:00 - 15:00
The Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Faculty of Creative Arts, University of Lagos (UNILAG), will host an art exhibition featuring works by Bjørg Elttør, an exchange student from the HFBK University of Fine Arts, Hamburg, Germany, as follows:
• Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
• Time: 12:00 noon
• Venue: Lagoon Art Gallery, Faculty of Creative Arts, University of Lagos, Akoka
The exhibition will highlight the works created by Bjørg during her residency at UNILAG, marking the rounding off of her programme under the academic exchange collaboration between the two institutions.
Members of the university community are encouraged to attend and support creative scholarship and international collaboration at UNILAG.

UNILAG Pharmacognosy Dept. Marks Africa Traditional Medicine Day, Sept. 3
2026-09-03 11:00 - 17:00
The Model Herbal Clinic of the Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos (UNILAG) will commemorate the 2026 Africa Traditional Medicine Day (ATMD) on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Old Great Hall, College of Medicine (CMUL), Idi-Araba.
With the theme: Safe, Effective and Regulated: The Future of Herbal Medicine, the event will feature keynote presentations by renowned practitioners, herbal medicine exhibition and product showcase.
Members of the University Community and general public are cordially invited.

UNILAG - FSS Honours Professor Soyombo as He Retires, September 4
2026-09-04 10:00 - 17:00
The Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos (UNILAG), will on Friday, September 4, 2026 , honour one of its distinguished academics, Professor Omololu Soyombo, at a special event celebrating his 70th birthday, retirement from the University, and the presentation of his autobiography.
A major highlight of the occasion will be the delivery of Professor Soyombo’s Exaugural Lecture, titled “Why We Are Where We Are,” scheduled for 10:00 a.m at the Faculty of Social Sciences Lecture Theatre, UNILAG.
Members of the University community and general public are cordially invited.

Special Valedictory Lecture for Prof. Okanlawon Holds, Sept 4
2026-09-04 10:00 - 17:00
The Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL) will hold a Special Valedictory Lecture in Honour of Prof Olugbenga Abayomi Okanlawon as follows:
Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
Time: 10:00a.m.
Venue: Old Great Hall, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Lagos.
The Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, UNILAG, Prof. Abraham A. A. Osinubi, will deliver the valedictory lecture titled: Beyond Anatomy: Custodian of Memory, Maker of Scholars, Builder of Institutions, while the former Vice-Chancellor of UNILAG, Prof. Oluwatoyin Temidayo Ogundipe, FAS will chair the occasion.
Members of the university community are cordially invited.

Postgraduate Students’ Association Holds “OPERATION CLEAN UNILAG” Exercise, Sept.10
2026-09-10 10:00 - 17:00
The Postgraduate Students’ Association (PSA), University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to hold OPERATION CLEAN UNILAG exercise on Thursday, September 10, 2026, by 10:00a.m. at the UNILAG Main Campus, Akoka.
The initiative is aimed at promoting environmental cleanliness and a more conducive campus environment for the University community.
Postgraduate students and members of the University community are encouraged to support the initiative and help keep the campus clean.

KAAF Specialist Hospital Quarterly Health Information Webinar Holds, Sept. 29
2026-09-29 10:00 - 11:00
Join Kesington Adebukola Adebutu Foundation (KAAF) Specialist Hospital for its Quarterly Health Information Webinar on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
With the theme, “Know Your Numbers, Take Action – Beat Hypertension,” the webinar is open to members of the university community and the general public. Participants are required to register via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WDAUb2dTQX6J7LED-FGxCgis

This special edition, which coincides with World Heart Day 2026, themed “Use Heart for Every Heart,” will feature Dr. Val Agbakwuru of KAAF Specialist Hospital, who will discuss:
– Hypertension basics – what it really means for your health
– Causes and risk factors you should watch out for
– Practical management tips to help keep your numbers in check
– Hypertension in pregnancy
The session aims to empower individuals and families with practical knowledge that can help prevent complications and save lives. Register today and be part of this important conversation on heart health.
