UNILAG Doctoral Academy Kicks Off, May 26
2025-05-26 08:00 - 2025-05-30 17:00 (Africa/Lagos) | UNILAG RICE 360 Design Studio, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nigeria
The golden moment is here, as the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Doctoral Academy, a 5-day intensive training programme powered by African Engineering and Technology (AFRETEC) Network at UNILAG, is set to commence on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Following a rigorous selection process after the call for applicants was made in April, a total of 40 applicants have been carefully selected out of about 249 applications received, taking into account special considerations to ensure regional balance, institutional representation, and inclusivity. The breakdown of selected participants is as follows:
University of Lagos (UNILAG) – 15
Lagos-based Universities – 2
South-West Nigeria Universities – 10
AFRETEC Network Universities across Africa – 8
Inclusiveness and Equal Opportunity Clause – 5
Thus, from Monday, May 26, 2025 to Friday, May 30, 2025, the selected candidates will converge at the UNILAG RICE 360 Design Studio, Faculty of Science, University of Lagos from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.
Focused on the theme, “Empowering the Next Generation of African Research Leaders in a Digital World”, the programme is designed to equip doctoral candidates with essential leadership skills, enhance their digital capabilities, and deepen their research competencies. The essence is to ultimately strengthen the quality and impact of doctoral education in Africa.
Did you miss the cut this time, worry not, you can join virtually via:
Zoom URL: https://bit.ly/UDA2025
Meeting ID: 889 0347 1185
Passcode: [REDACTED]

UNILAG’s ITMO Joins Hands with ATII and Sabi Africa Network to Launch “From Africa to the World” Innovation Series
2025-05-28 15:00 - 17:00
The Innovation and Technology Management Office (ITMO), of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) in collaboration with the African Technology & Innovation Institute (ATII) and Sabi Africa Network is set to launch an innovation series tagged: “From Africa to the World Innovation Series”
This visionary initiative is targeted at spotlighting Africa’s unique contributions to global innovation.
With the inaugural edition themed, “Sustainable Innovations: Harnessing Indigenous African Science for Sustainable Innovations of the Future,” this virtual event will explore the powerful synergy between indigenous African knowledge systems and contemporary scientific advancement.
Participants will gain invaluable insights into how traditional African science and technologies are shaping sustainable, culturally grounded, and eco-friendly solutions to today’s most pressing global challenges.
The keynote speaker is none other than Professor Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua, Founder of ATII and Sabi Africa Network, and one of Silicon Valley’s Top 100 Most Influential People. With her wealth of experience and deep commitment to African-led innovation, Professor Ekeng-Itua will guide the conversation towards actionable ideas and impactful change.
Members of the Univeristy of Lagos community and public are cordially invited to make it a date with the trio, ITMO, ATII and Sabi Africa network on:
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Time: 3:00p.m. (WAT)
Platform: Zoom (please register via —-> https://bit.ly/Africa2WorldInnovationSeries)
Join conversations that matter!
Tune in to “From Africa to the World Innovation Series”
Come, let’s reimagine the future through the lens of African ingenuity.
The Innovation and Technology Management Office (ITMO), of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), is revolutionising the world of innovation in tertiary institutions by facilitating and implementing the process of identifying, protecting, marketing/disseminating and licensing inventions, technologies, and creations of members of the UNILAG community. This is done in order to benefit the public in keeping with the vision of the University in its pursuit of excellence in knowledge, character and service to serve humanity.
African Technology & Innovation Institute (ATII), is a global technology knowledge transfer hub for policy relevant and needs-based research & development focused on Africa.
Sabi Africa Network, with the word ‘Sabi’ meaning ‘know’ in the Nigerian Pidgin, was founded to amplify the true narrative of the African innovations in Science Engineering, & Technology (SET). It echoes the voice of African accomplishments in SET, thereby inspiring the next generation to position Africa as a global leader in scientific and technological development.

NUASA, UNILAG Chapter Hosts ACCESS 5.0, May 29
2025-05-29 09:00 - 17:00
This May 2025, ACCESS 5.0 is here to connect the dots between classroom theories and industrial realities… Where will you be?!
The Nigerian Universities Accounting Students Association (NUASA), University of Lagos (UNILAG) Chapter is set to host the fifth (5th) edition of its Accounting and Entrepreneurship Summit for Students (ACCESS) tagged ACCESS 5.0 as scheduled below:
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Venue: Jelili Adebisi Omotola Halls (formerly, UNILAG Multipurpose Halls)
Themed, “Pioneering New Frontiers: Unlocking Diverse Career Paths in Accounting and Achieving Entrepreneurial Excellence”, ACCESS 5.0 will feature a Keynote Speech by Ms. Yemi Keri, CEO, Heckerbella Limited. Students and active participants in ACCESS 5.0, will have the opportunity to tap from her wealth of knowledge, the blueprint to building confidence, making impact and establishing relevance in an ever-evolving world of work.
Register to attend NOW by clicking —-> http://bit.ly/4jXc0yK
The Accounting and Entrepreneurship Summit for Students (ACCESS) came into existence in 2018, as an annual educational summit hosted by students of the Department of Accounting, University of Lagos. Since then, it has significantly unlocked the potentials of over 11,000 students and served as a platform for fostering connections between students, aspiring professionals, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders.
So, where would you be on Thursday, May 29, 2025?
Don’t miss ACCESS 5.0!
Come, and gain viable insights into the evolving accounting landscape and the entrepreneurial world.
Register to attend NOW by clicking —-> http://bit.ly/4jXc0yK

When the Body Whispers New Stories: KAAF Specialist Hospital Holds Quarterly Health Information Webinar, June 2
2025-06-02 10:00 - 14:30
The Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu Foundation (KAAF) Specialist Hospital is set to host its Health Information Webinar for the second (2nd) quarter of the year 2025 as scheduled below:
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Zoom Meeting URL: https://bit.ly/KAAFWebinar2https://bit.ly/KAAFWebinar2
Theme: Embracing the Beauty of Aging: Perimenopause and Menopause
As a woman, there comes a point in time when your rhythm shifts. It may present as a warm flush, a racing heart, or a sudden change you just can’t explain. And then you wonder and even perhaps worry that: “is it just me?”
Guess what? It’s not just you. You are not weird or alone and there is no cause for alarm. Perimenopause and menopause are natural seasons in every woman’s life. It is not an ending, but a powerful becoming.
Still, the journey can feel lonely when no one talks about it. So, this edition of the KAAF Specialist Hospital Health Information Webinar opens the conversation on this crucial topic.
Dr Adesumbo Odeseye, Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist & Medical Director, KAAF Specialist Hospital and Mrs Oluwatoyin Aremu, Librarian, Institutional Repository, UNILAG will explore what’s happening, what helps, and why you’re not alone with clarity, compassion, and care.
You are welcome to leave questions you specifically need answered in the comments or email them to kaafmlmclagos@outlook.com, ahead of the webinar.
Save the date to join this insightful webinar.
Come as you are.
Leave informed, equipped, and unafraid!

IADS, UNILAG Holds Stakeholder Workshop, June 11
2025-06-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS) Gallery, J.P. Clark Building, UNILAG, Nigeria
The Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS), a research hub in University of Lagos (UNILAG), will hold a Stakeholder Workshop as scheduled below:
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Venue: IADS Gallery, J.P. Clark Building, UNILAG.
The Workshop, with the theme: “Lagos, Yet Not Lagos – Plan for a Heritage-Based Detty December”, will explore how stakeholders can rethink and reshape the structure and impact of Detty December in Lagos to showcase Lagos, its culture and heritage.
Members of the University community and the public are cordially invited to come be a part of this insightful discussion. Come share your experience, insights and contributions for a more impactful Detty December going forward.

The Colloquium 2025 Holds, July 3
2025-06-26 00:00
The Colloquium 2025, an event organized by The Investment Society (TIS), University of Lagos, is scheduled to hold as follows:
Date: Thursday, July 3rd, 2025
Venue: Jelili Adebisi Omotola Hall (formerly UNILAG Multipurpose Hall).
The Colloquium is an annual high-impact academic and professional development conference that drives conversations on finance, technology, creativity, and sustainable development in Africa. The Colloquium 2025 is expected to feature over 3,500 students, finance professionals, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators.
Members of the university community are cordially invited.

UNILAG’s APC Hosts BookHub Workshop, July 2 - 4
2025-07-02 09:00 - 2025-07-04 17:00
The Academic Publishing Centre (APC), University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to host the BookHub Collaborative Authoring Workshop as scheduled below:
Date: Wednesday, July 2 – Friday July 4, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. daily
Venue: Academic Publishing Centre (APC), University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Interested participants are to apply via: https://indico.wacren.net/event/246/abstracts/ , on or before Saturday, May 31, 2025.
The Workshop, which is funded by Open Book Collective (OBC) with technical support from Datasphir, is aimed at promoting collaborative authoring and capacity building in Open Access book development across disciplines. It is the first of a series of workshops which will be curated for university academics, early-career researchers, librarians, and authors affiliated with the Academic Publishing Centers (APCs) or university presses interested in collaborative open access publishing with BookHub.
BookHub is a digital publishing platform that streamlines book creation, collaboration, publication, and distribution, powered by an open-source technology.
The Academic Publishing Centre (APC), UNILAG, is a SouthWest TETFund publishing centre that specialises in academic publishing through provision of various services for textbooks, journals, theses, magazines etc.
For more details and to apply, kindly visit —> https://indico.wacren.net/event/246/
Remember, application submission closes —> Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Department of English Holds Book Reading Session with Chimamanda Adichie, July 9
2025-07-02 10:00 - 2025-07-09 14:00 | Tayo Aderinokun Lecture Theatre, UNILAG, Unilag, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria
Department of English, Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to hold a Book Reading Session with award-winning Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as follows:
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Time: 10:00a.m.
Venue: Tayo Aderinokun Lecture Theatre, UNILAG
The esteemed writer will read portions from her latest book “Dream Count” and deliver a thought-provoking one-hour lecture on any topic of her choice. Attendees will be treated to a Question and Answer session.

Members of the University community are cordially invited.

Book Reading Session with Chimamanda Adichie, Postponed
2025-07-03 16:46
The highly anticipated Book Reading Session with renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has been postponed until further notice.
The event, organized by the Department of English, Faculty of Arts, UNILAG, was expected to draw a large audience of book lovers and literary enthusiasts. The new date for the session will be announced soon.
Any inconvenience this postponement may cause is deeply regretted.

CCTRIS-UNILAG holds Academic Seminar Series, July 18
2025-07-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Old Great Hall, CMUL, Idi-Araba, Lagos, Nigeria
The Centre for Clinical Trials, Research and Implementation Science (CCTRIS), College of Medicine, University of Lagos, will hold the July edition of its academic seminar series as follows:
Date: Friday. July 18, 2025
Time: 9:00a.m.
Venue: Old Great Hall, CMUL, Idi-Araba
Topic: From Protocol to Proof: How Clinical Trials Deliver Trustworthy Evidence
Speaker: Dr. Ibraheem Abioye (Associate Researcher, CCTRIS, StatsClinic Faculty Lead and Medical Director, Genentech)
Members of the University Community are encouraged to register to attend via https://forms.gle/PYHYTquchzo8MUDe9

UNESCO Hosts Webinar Series on Global Convention on Higher Education, July 24 & Sept. 18
2025-07-24 13:00 - 14:00
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is set to host a new series of webinars to deepen understanding of the Global Convention on Higher Education. The series is also aimed at:

Exploring emerging trends in higher education, skills development, and mobility to identify how recognition practices can better support national development priorities.
Initiating action planning among policymakers and stakeholders to prepare for ratification and implementation.

The first edition of the webinar titled Unpacking National Benefits of the Global Convention on Higher Education is scheduled for Thursday, 24 July, 2025 from 14:00 to 15:00 CET. Members of the University community are encouraged to register for the webinar via: https://unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V-vpCQ1MTs-NIHEVAC1ovQ
The second edition of the webinar which will focus more on concrete implementation of the recognition conventions is scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 14:00 to 15:00 CET. Prior registration is required via: https://unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O-lv-NsORXizQ3v1elzhOw
Since coming into force in 2023, the Global Convention on Higher Education now has 38 States Parties in each world region, and this number continues to grow rapidly. It complements UNESCO’s five regional conventions, creating a cohesive international system for higher education recognition.
Key features and general benefits of the Global Convention on Higher Education include:
➢ Promoting and strengthening international cooperation in higher education;
➢ Supporting academic exchange that strengthens research, innovation and student learning;
➢ Fostering trust and confidence in the quality and reliability of qualifications;
➢ Promoting inclusion and lifelong learning by recognizing diverse learning pathways, skills, and non-traditional learning modes;
➢ Providing guidance on recognizing refugees’ and displaced persons’ qualifications, even when official documents are missing;
➢ Promoting the sharing of accessible, up-to-date, reliable, transparent, and relevant information on higher education qualifications and systems;
➢ Networking with others and joining leading conversations on higher education developments at global and regional levels.

CEPAR-UNILAG Hosts Online Policy Discourse, July 24
2025-07-24 15:00 - 18:00
The Centre for Economic Policy Analysis and Research (CEPAR), University of Lagos (UNILAG) will host an Online Policy Discourse on Research Integrity in the Age of Digitalization: Challenges, Policy, and Institutional Responses on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom: Meeting ID: 714 8795 3938 and Passcode: [REDACTED]

The discourse will feature Prof. Olu Ajakaiye, FNES, FHAMN, Former Director-General of NISER and Chairman of the African Centre for Shared Development Capacity Building (ACSDCB), as Guest Speaker. It will be moderated by the Interim Director of CEPAR, Prof. Solomon Akinboye.

Members of the University Community and general public are cordially invited to join the session via Zoom Meeting ID: 714 8795 3938 and Passcode: [REDACTED]

2nd CRISPR Hands-on Workshop Commences, July 28
2025-07-28 08:00 - 2025-08-01 17:00
Are you interested in participating in the 2nd CRISPR CAS9 Gene Editing Hands-on-workshop scheduled for *Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1, 2025* at the*D.K. Olukoya Central Research and Reference Laboratory, UNILAG?
Apply now as registration for the Workshop with the theme: *_FROM LAB TO LIFE: CRISPR PROMISE FOR HEALTHCARE AND HUNGER SOLUTION, will close on *Monday, July 21, 2025.*
Anchored by the Genome Editing Research Group, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, University of Lagos (UNILAG), the Workshop promises to be really insightful as it would feature lectures, hands-on training using some materials & reagents, and a testimony from a sickle cell patient who has received the CRISPR therapy for over five years.
For more enquiries, kindly call 08069095738, 07045654114 or send an email to geneediting@unilag.edu.ng

400l UNILAG Creative Arts Students Present Stage Play: Ládìgbòlù, August 8
2025-07-29 08:00 - 17:00
Final-year students of the Theatre Arts Unit, Department of Creative Arts, University of Lagos are set to rock the stage with: LÁDÌGBÒLÙ on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 12noon (1st show) and 4:00p.m. (2nd show) at the Department’s Theatre Hall, UNILAG, Akoka.
LÁDÌGBÒLÙ is a powerful Yoruba historical drama that unearths the treachery buried beneath royal honor. The stage production is part of the students’ final examination for one of their courses: Special Practical Project (THA 487), and is expected to reflect the skills, creativity, and training the students have acquired over the course of their studies.
Students, members of staff and the general public are enjoined to support our students by purchasing tickets to any of the shows:
Students: ₦3, 000 (available for the 12noon show at the venue)
Regular: ₦5, 000
VIP: ₦10, 000
Tickets are available via: https://shorturl.at/3z2Ky
Come enjoy yourselves as our students wow you with this stage production.

DLI Holds Monthly Seminar Series, July 31
2025-07-31 11:00 - 12:00
The July edition of the monthly seminar series of the Distance Learning Institute (DLI), University of
Lagos (UNILAG) will hold on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at DLI Boardroom, Red Bricks, UNILAG.
The Seminar, titled “Victimization of Children with Special Needs, Parental Knowledge, and Responses in Southwest Nigeria: Counselling Implications,” will be delivered by Dr. Adeduni O. Adegun.
Members of the University Community are cordially invited to participate physically or virtually via Zoom Meeting ID: 86758194994 and Passcode: [REDACTED]

Al-Yusra UNILAG Staff Cooperative Society Holds AGM, July 31
2025-07-31 14:00
The Al-Yusra UNILAG (Akoka) Staff Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited (CMSL) will hold its 11th Annual General Meeting (Virtual) on Thursday, July 31, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting will feature key updates on the Society’s activities, financial reports, and future plans.
ALL members of the Cooperative Society community are enjoined to attend the virtual meeting with the details below:
Zoom URL: https://bit.ly/3UgBpJ3
Meeting ID: 869 5980 5061
Passcode: [REDACTED]

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS (ISL): Transfer Admission Exercise into Basic 8 (JS2) and SS1 For 2025/2026 Session
2025-08-04 08:00 - 17:00
The International School, University of Lagos (ISL) has commenced the sale of application forms for admission into Basic 8 (JS 2) and SS 1. These forms are available for sale to interested applicants seeking transfer admission into the school.
Interested applicants are to note the following:

Vacancies exist only in Basic 8 (JS2) and SS1.
Application forms are available for sale from Monday, July 28, to Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Basic Entry Requirements:
Age: Candidates seeking admission into Basic 8(JS2) must be 11years old by Friday, October 31, 2025, while those seeking admission into SS1 must be 13 years old by Friday, October 31, 2025. Candidates are expected to bring original and photocopy of their birth certificate.
Basic 8(JS2): Overall average of 50% including English Language and Mathematics in the annual assessment for JS1 (original copy for sighting and photocopy is required for submission).

SS1: Minimum of 50%in overall performance, including 50% in English Language and Mathematics in annual results for Basic 7 (JS1) and Basic 8 (JS2). Second term Basic 9 (JS3) and BECE results are also required before the admission process is completed (original copies are for sighting, while photocopies will be submitted).

Recommendation form (to be obtained from the office of the Administrative Officer, Records, ISL) must be endorsed by the Principal of the former school, which must also be submitted to the office of the Vice-Principal (Administration), before admission letter can be issued.
Applicants are to present the requirements in 3i–iii at the office of the Vice-Principal (Academics) or the Administrative Officer (Records), for screening.
Successfully screened applicants will be issued a clearance slip with which they can pay for the application form. Payment for the application form should not be made until candidates have been screened by the office of the Vice-Principal (Academics) or the Administrative Officer. Please note that payment for the application form is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Procedure For Payment: Pay the sum of Twenty Five Thousand Naira only ₦25,000:00 only (non-refundable fee) into any of the school’s bank accounts below:

BANK
ACCOUNT NAME
ACCOUNT NUMBER

ECO BANK PLC
ISL FUND
1960069219

UNILAG MICROFINANCE BANK LTD.
ISL FUND
100087135

Collection of Application Form: Take evidence of payment for application form to the Office of the Vice-Principal (Academics) or the office of the Administrative Officer (Records) to collect the application form.
Submission of Application Form: Candidates are to submit the application form on or before Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Date of Examination: Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

TIME: 9.00a.m – 11.00a.m. (for JS2) and 9.00a.m –1.00p.m. (for SS1).
VENUE: International School, University of Lagos.

Mode of ExaminationCandidates will be tested in English Language and Mathematics (paper-based). Candidates applying to SS1 will also write an Aptitude Test for class placement.
Release of Result: Friday, September 5, 2025.
Issuance of Admission Letter and Payment of All Fees: Friday, September 5 to Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Orientation for New(Transfer) Students: Wednesday, September 10 to Thursday, September 12, 2025.

Signed:
ISL MANAGEMENT

UNILAG Hosts Annual French Club Day, August 6
2025-08-06 11:00
The Department of European Languages and Integration Studies, University of Lagos (UNILAG), will host its annual French Club Day (La Journée du Cercle Français) on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m, at the Afe Babalola Hall, UNILAG.
The event is designed to celebrate and promote the French language and Francophone culture through a variety of engaging activities such as cultural performances, and academic presentations.
Members of the university community and general public are cordially invited

Professor Usman Delivers 19th Inaugural Lecture in 2024/2025 Academic Session, August 6
2025-08-06 15:30 - 17:30 | Nurudeen Alao Auditorium, DLI UILAG, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria
Professor Mohammed Awwalu Usman of the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Lagos (UNILAG) will deliver the nineteenth (19th) Inaugural Lecture of the 2024/2025 Academic Session on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at the Nurudeen Alao Auditorium, Distance Learning Institute (DLI), University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS, will preside over the Lecture entitled: IS CARBON TRULY AS GUILTY AS CHARGED? THE PERSPECTIVE OF A PROCESS SYSTEMS ENGINEER ON SUSTAINABILITY
Members of the University community and the public are cordially invited. Please be seated at the venue by 3:45 p.m.
You can also join virtually via:
Zoom Meeting ID: 898 8587 6375
Passcode: [REDACTED]
URL: https://bit.ly/UsmanM

UNILAG Hosts Project Management Training for Students & Lecturers, Aug 8
2025-08-08 08:00 - 13:00
The Faculty of Engineering, University of Lagos (UNILAG), in partnership with Casting Crown Limited, is set to host a Project Management Training Programme on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. at the Faculty of Engineering Lecture Theatre, UNILAG.
The training marks the first phase of a long-term capacity-building initiative for five hundred (500) undergraduate students and fifty (50) lecturers over a five-year period. The initiative aims to equip members of the university community with practical skills in project design, implementation, and evaluation.
This first edition will benefit a cohort of fifty (50) students and ten (10) lecturers, who will gain essential tools to drive excellence in project execution across academic and professional settings.

UNILAG Theatre Arts Students Bring House of Aguba to Life, Aug 11
2025-08-11 00:00 - 15:00
A special presentation of House of Aguba by 400-level Theatre Arts students (Group 2) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) will hold on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. (red carpet will begin at 3:00 p.m.) at the Theatre Hall, Faculty of Creative Arts, UNILAG .
The performance is one of several special practical projects designed to assess the academic and creative development of final-year Theatre Arts students of the University.
Members of the University Community and the general public are invited to attend and support this showcase of talent and dedication by UNILAG Theatre Arts students.

UNILAG, PAAF Hosts 8th Annual Africa Interdisciplinary Health Conference (AFIHC), Aug. 13 - 15
2025-08-11 - 2025-08-14
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) in collaboration with Push Aid Africa, Inc. (PAAF) will host the 8th Annual Africa Interdisciplinary Health Conference (AfIHC) from Wednesday, August 13, 2025 to Friday, August 15, 2025 at the Faculty of Social Sciences Lecture Theatre, UNILAG.

AfIHC 2025 will commence with a 2-day pre-conference workshop scheduled for Monday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Faculty of Social Sciences Lecture Theatre, UNILAG. The Conference, with the theme: Advancing Sustainable Healthcare and Environmental Resilience in Africa: Integrating Health, Ecology, and Community Well-being, is aimed at creating a platform for various healthcare providers and stakeholders in both clinical and academic/research settings to meet, discuss research findings and promote evidence-based practice.

AfIHC is an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary health-focused international conference hosted annually in Africa. It is targeted at researchers, students, clinicians, and policymakers across Africa and beyond. This year’s conference will also promote awareness of interdisciplinary approaches to the care and management of patients with chronic diseases. It will feature exhibitions, keynote speeches and panel sessions, among other things. Keynote Speakers include:

Prof. Mojisola Christiana Adeyeye (Director-General, National Agency for Food and Administration Control (NAFDAC))
Prof. Ademola Ayodele Oremosu (Provost, College of Medicine, University of Lagos) and
Prof. Oladele Ogunseitan (Distinguished Professor of Population, Health and Disease Prevention, University of California and Presidential Chair, University of California, Irvine.)

2-Day Training Programme For Security Personnel Begins, Aug 11
2025-08-11 08:00 - 16:00
The Staff Training and Development Unit (ST&DU) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) will hold a two-day training programme for UNILAG security personnel from Monday, August 11, to Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the Faculty of Science Boardroom, UNILAG, Akoka .
With the theme: Enhancing Security Excellence: Protecting Life, Property and Community , the capacity-building programme is designed to sharpen the skills and broaden the knowledge of security personnel to strengthen campus safety and improve overall service delivery within the University community.
Selected security personnel are to check their emails and complete the registration process to confirm attendance.

UNILAG to Spotlight Youth Mental Health and Creativity at YLAH Lagos Summit, August 12
2025-08-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Faculty of Creative Arts Theatre, Nigeria
The University of Lagos is set to host the Young Leaders for Arts and Health (YLAH) Lagos Summit 2025 on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Faculty of Creative Arts Theatre, Akoka Campus.
With the theme, “Reimagining Health: Creativity, Community & the Future of Youth Wellbeing,” the summit is a global youth-led initiative co-produced by the Global Arts in Medicine Fellowship (GAIMF), the Commonwealth Leadership Institute (UK), the Faculty of Creative Arts, UNILAG, and Uwevwi Studios.
Expected to convene over 300 participants from the cultural, academic, health, and development sectors, the event will feature a dynamic lineup of activities, including keynote addresses, interdisciplinary panel discussions, spoken word and musical performances, a wellness lounge, live art, and a fireside chat between the Vice Chancellor, Professor Folasdae T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS and a youth delegate.
Members of the University community and the general public are cordially invited to this important dialogue.

8th International Academic Conference on Taxation: Call for Participation
2025-08-13 08:00 - 2025-08-14 17:00
The 8th International Academic Conference on Taxation, organised by the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), will hold from Wednesday, August 13, to Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Lagos State University, Ojo.
Themed: Taxation in a Digitalized and Globalized Economy: Challenges, Opportunities, and Sustainable Solutions, the conference will feature keynote addresses by distinguished experts, scholarly paper presentations, panel discussions, a PhD colloquium, and capacity-building workshops for students and early-career researchers.
Interested members of staff, especially those engaged in Research and Development, the Legal Department, or Strategy and Policy Implementation, are encouraged to submit abstracts and full papers for presentation.
Submissions should be relevant to the conference theme and its associated sub-themes. Please note that: The deadline for submission of Abstracts is Wednesday, July 30, 2025, while the deadline for Full Papers is Friday, August 8, 2025.
Conference Fee is ₦40,000
Participants will receive a certificate of attendance. In addition, members of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) will earn 12 credit hours, with an additional 2 credit units per paper presented (maximum of 2 papers). For abstract/paper submission guidelines and further details, please contact: Conference Secretary, Mr. Segun Ajibowo via 08069681497 and acadconf@citn.org; Mr. Lanre Oni via 07062773011 and olanrewaju.oni@citn.org.

Cycles: Special Invitation to a Stage Play by UNILAG 400 Level Theatre Arts Students
2025-08-13 15:00 - 19:00 | Creative Arts Theatre
400-level students of the Department of Theatre Arts and Film Studies, Faculty of Creative Arts, University of Lagos (UNILAG) cordially invites the University community and the public to a stage play titled: Cycles, scheduled for:
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. (Red Carpet begins at 3:00 p.m.)
Venue: Theatre Hall, Faculty of Creative Arts, UNILAG
This performance, which will be delivered by Group 3 members of the Class, forms part of the fulfilment of the Course THA487 (Special Practical Project), a final-year practical assessment designed to showcase the students’ academic and creative journey.
Cycles, themed “Every curse has its first victim… and its last”, is a play written, directed and produced by students of the group and it explores powerful social and cultural narratives through a dramatic performance. The play promises an engaging evening of thought-provoking storytelling, artistic excellence, and cultural reflection.
Members of staff, students, alumni, friends of the University and members of the public are encouraged to attend and support our emerging theatre professionals as they bring their learning to life on stage.
Get Your Tickets:
Students: ₦2,000
Regular: ₦5,000
VIP: ₦10,000
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For enquiries and sponsorship, call/WhatsApp ——> 08176520956, 09121095354

Professor Osuntoki Delivers 20th Inaugural Lecture in 2024/2025 Academic Session, August 20
2025-08-20 15:30 - 17:30 | Tayo Aderinokun Lecture Theatre, UNILAG, Unilag, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria
Professor Akinniyi Adediran Osuntoki of the Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Lagos (UNILAG) will deliver the twentieth (20th) Inaugural Lecture of the 2024/2025 Academic Session on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at the Tayo Aderinokun Lecture Theatre, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS, will preside over the Lecture entitled: DANCING ON SHIFTING CARPETS: BETWEEN MOLECULES AND DEVICES
Members of the University community and the public are cordially invited. Please be seated at the venue by 3:45 p.m.
You can also join virtually via:
Zoom Meeting ID: 848 7856 7004
Passcode: [REDACTED]
URL: https://bit.ly/OsuntokiA

NITHUB Incubation Demo Day Holds, August 28
2025-08-28 12:00 - 17:00
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) IT Hub, (NITHub), University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to host the 2025 NITHub Incubation Demo Day as scheduled below:
Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Venue: NITHUB, University of Lagos
The Demo Day, which marks the conclusion of the current incubation cycle in the Hub, will feature a session where early-stage founders would showcase the innovative solutions they developed during the programme.
The NITHub Incubation Demo Day is aimed at highlighting the University’s commitment to tech innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as its drive to foster the birthing of impactful startups within the University of Lagos community.

2025 UNILAG Int’l Customer Service Week Holds, Oct. 7 – 9
2025-09-12 08:00 - 17:00
The Quality Assurance & SERVICOM Unit of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to join the world in celebrating International Customer Service Week (ICSW) from Tuesday, October 7 to Thursday, October 9, 2025.
With the theme: Mission Possible, UNILAG-ICSW will serve as an avenue to recognize:

the efforts of those who have contributed immensely to the success of activities on campus, and
the importance of excellent customer service in UNILAG.

The entire university community is enjoined to partake in the International Customer Service Week which will feature the following line-up of events:

Date
Event
Time
Venue

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
1. Media Engagement
9:00a.m.
Senate Chamber

2. Awareness Walk
11:00a.m.
Starting from Senate House

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
1. Student Essay Competition
10:00a.m.
Tayo Aderinokun Lecture Theatre

2. Sponsorship Exhibition & Fair

3. Fun/Team Bonding Games
2:00p.m.

Thursday, October 9, 2025
1. Stakeholders’ Forum and Award & Prize Giving Ceremony
11:00a.m.
Tayo Aderinokun Lecture Theatre

2. Magazine Launch

For more information, kindly contact the Quality Assurance and SERVICOM Unit on info-qaservicom@unilag.edu.ng, or call 08054724176, and 08023688442.

UNILAG Design Studio, Others Host Femme Tech 2.0 Grand Finale, September 12
2025-09-12 10:00 - 13:00 | UNILAG Design Studio, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nigeria
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Design Studio, in collaboration with the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Chevron, Rice 360°, and NEST 360°, is set to host the Grand Finale of Femme Tech 2.0 as follows:
Date: Friday, September, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Venue: UNILAG Design Studio, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, Nigeria
Zoom URL: https://rebrand.ly/femmetechfinalehttps://rebrand.ly/femmetechfinale
Theme: Building a Future of Innovations
Femme Tech 2.0, which is co-funded by the African Engineering and Technology (AFRETEC) Network, is an intensive bootcamp designed to introduce young girls to practical experience in technology. The grand finale will feature team presentations and prototype demonstrations.
Join in via Zoom to witness this amazing wave of positive change in the engineering landscape.
