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UNILAG denies claims of additional fees

Gbemi Banks — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 11:29:45 +0000

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has distanced itself from reports in some sections of the media which claimed that the institution had made additional increase in school fees on the one it made in July. This is contained in a statement by Mrs Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, Head, Communication Unit of the institution, issued to newsmen on […]

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Clinical scientists call for joint collaboration to reach grassroots

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 08:11:05 +0000

The Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos (UNILAG), has called for joint collaboration in research and practice to reach the grassroots. The clinical scientists made the call in Lagos on Tuesday during its 18th annual conference and gathering with the theme: “A Sick Eye in a Sick Body: Multidisciplinary Team as […]

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UNILAG postpones resumption of academic activities to March 21

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:52:33 +0000

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced the postponement of academic activities from March 14 to March 21. This is contained in a statement by the institution’s Head, Communication Unit, Mrs Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, on Friday in Lagos. It would be recalled that the Federal Government had directed that students of higher institutions across the country […]

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UNILAG College of Medicine solicits support from alumni, friends

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 10:53:12 +0000

The College of Medicine of the University of Lagos is seeking support for medical education from alumni, parents, stakeholders, and friends of the college . Speaking on the sidelines of a fundraising and award night in Lagos on Wednesday, the Deputy Provost, Prof. Osaretin Ebuehi, said the fundraising dinner and award night was the third […]

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UNILAG to screen new students for hard drugs

Femi Adewale — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 21:58:34 +0000

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is to screen its newly-admitted students for hard drugs. The university’s Principal Assistant Registrar, Communication Unit, Mrs Taiwo Oloyede, warned that the university would not hesitate to withdraw admission of new students who would test positive to hard drugs. According to her, the screening is to ensure a drug-free academic […]

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UNILAG sexual harassment claim: VC insists victim must show up

Femi Adewale — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 15:53:56 +0000

Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, Vice – Chancellor, University of Lagos (UNILAG), says conclusive investigation into alleged sexual harassment against a lecturer may not be possible if the victim fails to show up. Ogundipe made the clarification on the sidelines of the 6th Prof. Babatunde Sofoluwe Memorial Lecture on Tuesday in Lagos. Ogundipe said the the supposed […]

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UNILAG produces 245 first class graduates, including four in Chinese language

Femi Adewale — Wed, 02 May 2018 20:07:33 +0000

Four students of Chinese language are among 245 first class graduates to take part in the 49th 2016/2017 Convocation of the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, announced this at a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos. Ogundipe said activities lined-up for the three-day ceremonies would begin on May […]

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UNILAG matriculates 9,204 for 2017/2018 academic session as VC appeals to protesting unions to embrace peace

Femi Adewale — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 20:29:42 +0000

A total of 9,204 students, who had been screened, were formally admitted into various academic disciplines of the University of Lagos for the 2017/2018 academic session on Friday. Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, Vice-Chancellor of the institution, administered the oath of allegiance to the new students. The ceremony was held amidst tight security as armed personnel were […]

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Strike: UNILAG postpones UTME candidates’ screening

Femi Adewale — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 10:54:28 +0000

Strike by non-academic staff of universities has compelled the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to postpone screening of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates which was billed to start on Monday. The screening, earlier scheduled to end on December 15, is for the 2017/2018 academic session. In a statement in Lagos by Mrs Taiwo Oloyede, a […]

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UNILAG to admit only 8,000, says VC

Femi Adewale — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 21:53:39 +0000

No fewer than 24,000 applicants to the University of Lagos (UNILAG) who scored 200 marks and above will still be unable to secure admission in the institution in the 2017/2018 academic session. The outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rahamon Bello, gave the indication at a forum with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He said […]

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Ambode congratulates UNILAG VC Ogundipe

Femi Adewale — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 18:37:00 +0000

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday, congratulated Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe on his appointment as the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The University’s Governing Council at the end of its meeting of Friday, October 27, 2017, approved the appointment of Professor Ogundipe as the 12th Vice Chancellor of the UNILAG. […]

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UNILAG begins Post-UTME screening

Femi Adewale — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 18:26:26 +0000

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Tuesday said its Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) aptitude test for prospective students for the 2017/2018 academic session would hold from September 18 to 22 The institution’s Deputy Registrar, Information, Mr Toyin Adebule, said in a statement that online registration for the Post-UTME screening exercise for placement into courses/programmes […]

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Alleged rape: 400 level UNILAG student arraigned

Femi Adewale — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 13:33:04 +0000

A 400 level student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Oluwaseyi Anyiam, has appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly defiling a fellow student. Anyiam, 22, who pleaded not guilty to a charge of sexual assault, is studying Actuarial Sciences. He resides at Ogundare Street in Aguda, Surulere, Lagos. The prosecutor, Inspector […]

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UNILAG engineering students seek ways to generate electricity outside national grid

Femi Adewale — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 01:05:24 +0000

In a bid to promote research and development, engineering students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) are seeking ways to generate electricity outside the national grid for rural communities. The students are making the effort under the umbrella of University of Lagos Engineering Association. “We want to proffer a solution to poor electricity supply. We […]

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UNILAG invents new method of diagnosing malaria

Femi Adewale — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 04:07:46 +0000

University of Lagos (UNILAG) said it invented a new method of diagnosing malaria, following intensive research by its Department of Medical Micro Biology and Parasitology. Prof. Wellington Oyibo, the Director, Research and Innovation of the institution, made this known on Thursday in Lagos. Oyibo, a lecturer in the department, said the university’s research on malaria […]

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