University of Lagos

August 20, 2021

Breaking barriers to innovation: the Professor Ayodele Awojobi Design Competition returns with 2.5 million naira cash prizes to support undergraduate startups

The Professor Ayodele Awojobi Design Competition (PAADC), Nigeria’s largest undergraduate design competition has launched the application season for its fifth edition with the theme: ‘Breaking Barriers to Innovation’. The organization’s Planning Committee, which announced the commencement of applications on the 28th of July, 2021, declared it would reward three undergraduate start-ups with cash prizes that... Read More

University of Lagos

October 8, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: University of Lagos has shut down the ”Cold Room” where lecturers sexually harass female students

Following the BBC Africa Eye investigation that unearthed sexual harassment in West African universities, the University of Lagos announced the shut down of the ‘Cold Room’, where lecturers reportedly harass students sexually. This was disclosed by Taiwo Oloyede, the Principal Assistant Registrar (Communication Unit) of the university. The ‘Cold Room’ was mentioned by a lecturer... Read More

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October 7, 2019

The BBC Africa Eye exposé on sexual harassment in West African universities is what we need right now

It’s been a year since BBC Africa Eye’s groundbreaking documentary Sweet Sweet Codeine was released, receiving a 2019 Emmy nod and continues to be the ”magnum opus” from the media platform. But in the twilight of yesterday’s Big Brother Naija, journalist Kiki Mordi dropped a bombshell: an explosive documentary from BBC Africa Eye going undercover... Read More

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Zenith Bank Chairman, Jim Ovia speaks on the need for more private sector involvement in education

The Founder/Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Jim Ovia, recently encouraged the Federal Government to license more private universities and academic institutions of higher learning in order to improve the quality of education in Nigeria. Mr. Ovia made this statement while delivering his acceptance speech following his award of the honorary Doctor of Science (DSc.)... Read More

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Nigerian and British Universities join The Future Awards Africa for summit on Leadership, Career Development

The University of Lagos hosted the University of Sussex (UK) and winners of The Future Awards Africa on Friday, June 30, 2017, to engage the youth audience on leadership and empowering strategies for productive careers. The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) are a set of awards given to young individuals between the ages of 18-31 who have... Read More

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UI, UNILAG, OAU, lead the Nigerian University rankings (FULL LIST)

The 2017 national universities ranking has been released by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The University of Ibadan is ranked number one on the list. Covenant University is the only Private University in the top 10. University of Lagos takes the second position. See the full list below: 1 University of Ibadan 2 University of... Read More

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Students remanded in prison are not from our institution – UNILAG

by Azeez Adeniyi The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Tuesday said 13 students remanded in KiriKiri Prisons are not students of the institution. The students had been arrested and remanded in prison for protesting against the rustication of a blind student by the institution. They were arraigned before a Mobile Court which... Read More

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YNaija Editorial: On this trial of students for protesting, UNILAG is playing with fire

In September 2015, students of the University of Lagos brought activities at their school to a halt when they came out to protest an invasion of their halls of residences by bed bugs and mosquitoes. The university responded by fumigating the heavily-infested hostels as well as replacing infested mattresses with new ones. Normalcy was thought... Read More

Citizenship, Thinking Through

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February 7, 2017

UNILAG releases new dress code for students

The Management of the University of Lagos ( UNILAG) has released dress code for the institution’s students. In a circular, the school warned against tight outfits, revealing outfits and skirts above the knees. Lecturers have also been empowered to send improperly dressed students out of the classroom. The circular read, “The management warned undergraduates to... Read More

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January 17, 2017

CHURCH CRAWLER: KISSING IN THE CHURCH – SUNDAY AT THE CHAPEL OF CHRIST OUR LIGHT

by Damilola Fowowe This Sunday, Church Crawler duties took us to Chapel of Christ our Light, University of Lagos. It’s the official church of the University of Lagos. We are still confused as to what kind of church it is. We can’t say whether it was a Catholic, Pentecostal or Orthodox. Let’s just say it... Read More

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October 23, 2016

[The Presidential blog]: Bringing the anti-corruption crusade to a campus near you

What’s the motto of this administration? That’s right, anti-corruption. It started with pending issues like James Ibori’s, and we’ve all had to bear witness to how much the Buhari-led administration is invested in fighting corruption in Nigeria. You can complain about the recession all you want. This government is committed to seeing an end to all... Read More

The Presidential Blog

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November 5, 2015

What inspired me to become a teacher – VP Osinbajo

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has revealed that his love for teaching was ignited by an encounter he had with Professor Akin Oyebode. Osinbajo however added that he made the decision to go into the profession, as a result of the impact, the University of Lagos had on him. Speaking on Wednesday, at the home coming... Read More

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November 1, 2014

Gbenga Sesan, Arese Ugwu, Toke Makinwa, Uche Nnaji others educate University of Lagos students at ‘The Future Young & Emerging Leaders Program 2014

by Jewel Stephen The Future Project in partnership with the University Of Lagos organised a conference tagged ‘Beyond the Gate’ on Tuesday October 21, 2014. The program which held at the Julius Berger Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka was aimed at helping young students identify the opportunities that abound in their immediate surroundings. It featured... Read More

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October 15, 2014

Another fire hits Unilag

by Mayowa Aboah Another fire incident has happened in the University of Lagos. A supermarket in Yem-Yem within the school premises, opposite Makama hostel. Students eventually resorted to self-help when the fire service failed to arrive, and used drinks found in stores within the premises to put out the fire.

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October 14, 2014

The Future Project and University of Lagos presents ‘Beyond the Gate’

by Damilola Jagun The Future Project in partnership with the University of Lagos will be be organising an entrepeneurship and leadership conference, tagged ‘Beyond the Gate’. The conference which is part of the activities of ‘The Future Project’ towards empowering emerging leaders, will hold on Tuesday, 21 October, at the Julius Berger Hall of the University... Read More

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October 8, 2014

Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo to run for political office under PDP

by Azubuike Azikiwe Veteran Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo has made known his intention to run for political office, following the example of entertainers like Julius Agwu, 9ice, Kate Henshaw, Bob Manuel, Desmond Elliot and several others who have hopped aboard the political train. Reports say that Okonkwo declared to represent Nsukka/Igboeze South Federal Constituency at... Read More

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October 6, 2014

Beauty over Brains! Miss Unilag gets a new car, while the University’s best debater gets a laptop

by Damilola Jagun In Nigeria, and sveral other parts of the world for that matter, beauty seems to earn more reward than brains. It becomes extremely discouraging for youths who are holed up in the library or laboratory studying hard, when someone who probably has little or no brain tend to get a lot more... Read More

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September 27, 2014

@olamide_YBNL, @Iyanya, Patoranking, others to perform at Coke Studio Africa concert in Unilag

by Jewel Stephen Coca-Cola’s youth-centric music platform, Coke Studio, is set to storm the University of Lagos, Akoka, on Friday October 3, 2014, with electrifying performances from top acts like Olamide and Iyanya who would headline the event alongside trending vocalist Tekno, Emma Nyra and dancehall maestro Patoranking. According to the Brand Manager, Colas, Coca-Cola... Read More

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August 29, 2014

What’s your excuse? Africa’s richest woman, Folorunsho Alakija reveals her secrets to success

by Isi Esene Africa’s richest woman, Folorunsho Alakija shared her success secret with young people at the University of Lagos yesterday during this year’s United Nations International Youth Day. The chairman of Famfa Oil told the audience that it takes more than a university education to become successful in business. “It has not been a... Read More

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Why we must not trade our mother tongue [READ]

By Adedayo Ademuwagun Language is an important part of any society and a principal component of a people’s culture. It is not only a means by which people communicate, it is also a distinct part of their identity. In Nigeria, there are more than 200 indigenous languages. There are concerns though that fewer and... Read More

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Okey Ndibe: Towards an ethnicity of values

by Okey Ndibe When we see Nigeria’s parade of PhDs act and speak as if each issue is defined by their particular ethnicity or religion, then we must pause and ask salient questions. Here’s one fundamental question: Is the possession of an academic degree (or degrees) synonymous with being educated? For me, one of the... Read More

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UNILAG announces reversal of fees following protests

by Oge Okonkwo The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced a reversal of the increased fees for course registration, and other charges, which initially led to a protest by the students on Friday morning. The students were addressed by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic & Research, Babajide Alo as the students occupied the Senate... Read More

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December 5, 2013

Report: ASUU chief blames Education Minister for on-going strike

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Dr. Karo Ogbinaka, the Chairman, University of Lagos Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike, of incompetence in the administrative affairs of the Ministry. He blamed the extended strike caused by the communication break down between the federal goverment and university lecturers on... Read More

August 17, 2013

Opinion: What they did not tell us about the ASUU strike

by Adeola Adelabu Where was ASUU when Governor Fashola successfully commercialized education in Lagos State University? Who rents out their Boys Quaters to students who are not connected enough to get accommodation in the Halls of residence at outrageous prices (even though it’s illegal)? Nigerians were once reputed to be the happiest people in the... Read More

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UNILAG students unseat chairman of ‘Faculties Council’ (Report)

by Rachel Ogbu Executives of the Council of Faculty Presidents University of Lagos (UNILAG) have sacked the Chairman of the Council, Seun Lari-Williams due to said irregular conduct during their recent protest against inflation on campus. According to reports, the Council of Faculty Presidents, a union set up by the students following UNILAG’s ban of... Read More

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UNILAG students protest high food prices, shut shops

by Rachel Ogbu Students of the University of Lagos have protested for the third day against high food prices in the school. On Tuesday, business owners were counting their losses as adamant student went on to force shop owners in some of the school halls of residence and others within the school to close. Report... Read More

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The Amstel Malta Tuface Campus Connect Tour ends with a showstopper in Lagos (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene The Indoor sports hall of the University of Lagos was a beehive of heightened performances by Nigeria’s hip hop super stars as well as the huge turnout of students to round up the thrilling Tuface and friends campus connect tour sponsored by Amstel Malt, the premium low sugar malt drink from... Read More

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