Category: UNILAG GIST

By Charles Maduka Two students from the University of Lagos, Unilag, Oluwatoyin Odulana and Imisioluwa Aliya Onafeso, have won the Gold Prize at the 2024 SDG Olympiad in Paris, France. Odulana and Onafeso are both postgraduate and undergraduate students in the Department of Geography, respectively. They represented the University of Lagos against students from twelve…

By Charles Maduka The University of Lagos (UNILAG), through the office of the Vice-Chancellor, has issued a public warning against fraudulent “discretionary admission” offers being promoted by unauthorised individuals and groups. This was contained in a statement on the university’s website on the 24th of October 2024. According to the statement, all admissions are strictly…

By Charles Maduka The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, has disclosed that the ongoing “japa” trend, where Nigerians seek opportunities abroad, has caused a rise in transcript requests from alumni. Speaking at UNILAG’s 2024 International Week and 17th Annual Research Conference, themed “Inclusive Digital Transformation and the University…

By Charles Maduka The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has been ranked 2nd in Nigeria and placed in the 1001-1200 range globally, according to the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. This ranking, released on 9 October 2024, highlights over 2,000 universities worldwide. The rankings were based on 18 carefully selected performance indicators that assess…

By Charles Maduka The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Folasade Ogunsola (OON, FAS), announced on Sunday, 29th September 2024, that the university plans to establish a sports academy to help maintain its sporting facilities in good condition. She made this known while speaking to reporters at the 11th Africa University Games (FASU),…

By Charles Maduka, Azeezat Olatunde, Testimony Olalekan, and Adebisi Bolarinwa Ololade Ayelabola, a recent graduate of the University of Lagos, is on a mission to challenge the stereotypes in the fashion and modelling industry by attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest distance walked on a catwalk by a model from September…

By Charles Maduka The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has cancelled the previously scheduled online 2024/2025 School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS) Qualifying Entrance Examination. This was contained in a statement published by the university’s communication unit on their website on Friday, 20th September 2024. According to the statement, the previously scheduled online entrance examination has been…

By Charles Maduka The 11th All African University Games, FASU, also known as “Lagos 2024,” will take place from Friday, 20 September to Sunday, 29 September 2024. The games will be hosted across two campuses – the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Lagos State University (LASU). The opening ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, 21 September…