As the University of Lagos (UNILAG) celebrates its 60th anniversary, one of its oldest and most respected arms of the institution—the Faculty of Arts—is seizing the opportunity to reflect on six decades of intellectual influence, social contribution, and cultural leadership. The Faculty, which has produced some of Nigeria’s finest journalists, diplomats, authors, and academics, is
The alumni association of the University of Lagos has celebrated its 55th anniversary. The celebration was held on Friday, October 17, 2025, with an award ceremony, dinner, and announcement of key projects. Some of the projects include the Erastus Akingbola Postgraduate Hall, a three-storey building donated by Dr Erastus Akingbola, the Alumni Garden at the
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has denied reports claiming it suspended the profile of a candidate, Monsuru Aduragbemi, describing the allegation as deliberate misinformation. In a statement on Sunday, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, said the board did not disobey any court order in a case involving the candidate and two universities,
Nigerian universities appear to be gradually regaining the global spotlight after several days in obscurity. The 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings has placed the University of Ibadan (UI) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) among the world’s top 1,000 universities, marking a significant comeback for Nigeria’s higher education sector. However, that is
Nigeria may have taken the crown for having the most universities in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa Rankings. However, when it comes to real performance, South Africa is still ahead. The University of Cape Town ranks 164th in the world — the best in Africa — while four other South African universities made
The National Association of Nigerian Visually Impaired Students (NANVIS), University of Lagos Chapter, is set to hold the 4th edition of its annual flagship event, ‘Making A Difference (M.A.D 4.0).’ M.A.D 4.0 is an inclusion-driven initiative designed to raise awareness and empower visually impaired students at the university. Themed ‘Owning the Future, Navigating Life After
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), University of Lagos Branch, is set to host the SSANU Wellness Day 2025, aimed at promoting holistic well-being among staff and the entire university community. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Tolu Odugbemi Hall, University of Lagos. The programme is
The University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom, delivered a lecture on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, through Dr Sam Kadiri of its School of Environment and Life Sciences, highlighting the indispensability of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in managing solid waste and building an innovative and sustainable environment. The lecture, organised by the Centre for Environmental Human Resources Development
