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Chinedu Okafor 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…

Bernard Dayo 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…

Bernard Dayo 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…

Sponsor April 11, 2019

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…

Editor July 5, 2017

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…

Omoleye Omoruyi July 3, 2017

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…

Azeez April 4, 2017

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…

Editor April 3, 2017

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…

Azeez 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…

Isime Esene 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…

Roqeebah 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…

Kolapo Olapoju 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…

Kolapo Olapoju 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…

YEditor 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…

Kolapo Olapoju 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…

Kolapo Olapoju 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…

Kolapo Olapoju 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…

Kolapo Olapoju 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…

Isime Esene 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…

Sola August 5, 2014

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,…

July 2, 2014

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…

June 6, 2014

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…

January 9, 2014

Come & be inspired! ‘Crocodile in the Yangtze’ (The Alibaba story) powered by Konga

by Oge Okonkwo In a social responsibility drive to give internet access to the Yaba Police station and to power Nigerian entrepreneurs, Nigeria’s Largest Online Mall,Konga.com will be bringing the movie/documentary…

January 8, 2014

Femi Aribisala: Jonathan’s open letter OBJ, his dear Godfather

by Femi Aribisala I need more time to persuade the National Assembly to add five or ten billion naira to my future pension. I also need time to allocate some…

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…

November 19, 2013

Prof. Pat Utomi, Chude Jideonwo, Sim Shagaya & Mario Valles are keynote speakers at Techie. Entrepreneurial. Nigerian. Talented event [DETAILS]

Techie. Entrepreneurial. Nigerian. Talented (TENT), a platform that showcases, connects, adds value and inspires is hosted by Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN). The platform fills an existing gap and also provides a place where…

August 17, 2013

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