Barrister Jubril Salami is my good friend. Our friendship started at Henry Carr Hall, University of Lagos. I cannot immediately remember how our friendship started but we became friends and shared ideas about different things including Nigeria’s political situation. Then,…
Covenant University tops Nigerian universities in global rankings
Covenant University (CU) has emerged as Nigeria’s top-ranked university in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2024 World Rankings. The university outperformed other Nigerian institutions, including traditional powerhouses like the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the University of Ibadan (UI). The…
Oyo judiciary mourns as Justice Adegboye Gbolagunte passes on at 64
The Oyo State Judiciary and the legal community are in mourning following the death of Justice Adegboye Gbolagunte, a prominent judge of the Oyo State High Court. Justice Gbolagunte passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, after a brief illness,…
Stanbic IBTC Holdings to host the 7th Youth Leadership Series
Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a leading financial services group committed to fostering growth and innovation in Nigeria’s economic landscape has unveiled plans for its much-anticipated annual event, the Youth Leadership Series (YLS). Now in its seventh year running, the YLS serves…
Sahara Group rewards outstanding students at UNILAG convocation
•From left: Executive Director, Sahara Group, Moroti Adedoyin-Adeyinka, Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, Director, Governance and Sustainability, Sahara Group, Ejiro Gray and Head, Corporate Communications, Sahara Group, Bethel Obioma at the 54th Convocation of the University of…
Obaseki appoints Andrew Okungbowa as CPS
Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has appointed Mr Andrew Okungbowa as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS). The appointment of Okungbowa, a journalist and communication expert, takes immediate effect. Okungbowa has vast experience as an editor and media consultant, having…
Africa Sings 2023 holds in honour of Professor Daniel K. Olukoya at UNILAG Tuesday
The Intercollegiate Choral Festival organised by Africa Sings of the Department of Creative Arts, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, will hold Tuesday, May 16, 2023, with Red Carpet Reception at 3 pm at the JF Ade Ajayi (University Main) Auditorium. …
UNILAG VC identifies import of stage performances
The Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, has identified stage performances as a unique tool for entertainment and raising awareness on the societal ills in the society. This is contained in a statement by Mrs Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, Head,…
Ogundipe put UNILAG on institute of repute map – Sanwo-Olu
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday commended the Vice Chancellor of University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, for his leadership in the institution. Sanwo-Olu commended Ogundipe during the launch of a book titled: ”The Captain, Steering a…