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MIRG-ICAIR: Empowering Africa Through AI and Robotics Research The International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (ICAIR) is Africa’s leading platform for advancing research, innovation, and collaboration in AI and robotics. The 5th edition of ICAIR in 2025 will bring together over 900 participants from more than 20 countries across 4 continents, all focused on […]
7th Abimbola Aina Omololu-Mulele Annual Lecture: Expert Advocates Increased Awareness & Political Will in Addressing Sexual and Reproductive Health Challenges
The need for a more holistic approach to promoting sexual health education, access to comprehensive healthcare services, and the political will to address all forms of inequalities, were the crux of the matter at the 7th Abimbola Aina Omololu-Mulele Annual Lecture in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. All roads led to the Old Great Hall, College of Medicine, […]
Gov. Sanwo-Olu Commissions Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu Research Centre at College of Medicine, UNILAG
Amid fanfare, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, October 20, 2025, commissioned the Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu Research Centre (KAARC) at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL). The commissioning of the research centre was part of activities leading to the 90th Birthday celebration of the donor, Sir (Dr.) Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu, Odole-Oodua of […]
UNILAG partners OpenAI to launch Africa’s first AI Academy
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to make history as the first African institution to launch an OpenAI Academy, following a new partnership with the global artificial intelligence research and development company, OpenAI. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Emmanuel Lubanzadio, OpenAI’s Africa Lead, during his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the university’s […]
Professor Frank Okafor confirmed as chairman, Anambra state electricity regulatory commission
The University of Lagos, Office of Advancement proudly congratulates Professor Frank Okafor, the Donor of the Engr. Seke Somolu Professorial Chair in Electric Power Engineering, on his recent confirmation as the Chairman and Chief Executive Commissioner of the Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission by the Anambra State House of Assembly. Professor Okafor’s appointment, alongside four […]
UNILAG Ranks 1st in Nigeria in 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings
The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings has ranked the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Nigeria as 1st in Nigeria. The 2026 THE World University Rankings, released on Thursday, October 9, 2025, indicates that UNILAG is sharing the 1st spot in Nigeria along with University of Ibadan in the 801–1000 range, out of over two […]
UNILAG Honours 43 Law Graduates Who Achieved 1st Class Honours at 2024 NLS Bar Exams
The Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, rolled out the red carpet on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, to celebrate forty-three (43) exceptional alumni of the Faculty who achieved First-Class honors at the 2024 Nigerian Law School Bar Examinations This remarkable feat, one of the highest numbers recorded by a single university in Nigeria, was celebrated […]
National Pension Commission Partners UNILAG on Training for Acturial Science and Insurance lecturers
The National Pension Commission (PenCom), under the leadership of its Director-General, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, has reaffirmed its partnership with the University of Lagos by organizing a specialized training programme for lecturers in the Department of Actuarial Science and Insurance, Faculty of Management Sciences. The training, held from Monday, 22nd to Wednesday, 24th September 2025 at […]
Inaugural Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Seke Somolu Professorial Chair in Electric Power Engineering
On Friday, September 19, 2025, the University of Lagos, in collaboration with Ukpaka Nigeria Limited, held the Inaugural Meeting of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Seke Somolu Professorial Chair in Electric Power Engineering (SSPCEPE).In his opening remarks, the Chairman of the Board, speaking on behalf of the donor organization, Ukpaka Nigeria Limited, highlighted […]
ULWS Pupils Visit Office of Advancement during Omele Ariya 2025
As part of the Omele Ariya 2025 Summer Day Camp, pupils of the University of Lagos Women’s Society Nursery and Primary School (ULWS) visited the Office of Advancement, University of Lagos. The visit, which formed part of their holiday learning and engagement activities, provided the children with a unique opportunity to interact with the University […]