By Monday Favour Onyimowo The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Folashade Ogunsola, has announced plans to build a dedicated hostel for student-athletes in a bid to improve their welfare, academic balance, and sporting performance. The announcement was made on February 9, 2026, during a meet-and-greet session organised to celebrate UNILAG athletes for their […]
By Deborah Adeko-jinadu, Misturah Lamidi and Chidinma Amadi The maiden edition of the S.H.E Conference, themed “Herfluence: Changing the Narrative,” brought together students, professionals and advocates from diverse fields on February 5 in a gathering that highlighted women’s leadership, collaboration and societal impact. The event featured keynote addresses, intergenerational panel sessions and practical discussions on
By Lamidi Misturah Opeyemi The search for UNILAG’s finest artists is reaching its final hours. With the 5th edition of the Library Lovers’ Day just around the corner, students have until Friday, February 6th, to submit their Spoken Word and Poetry entries to the Main Library to secure a spot in this landmark anniversary celebration.
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By Feyisayo Arowolo The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has opened its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, offering financial support to students across tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The application period will run from Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 to Saturday, January 31, 2026. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday
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By Mariam Tijani It is perhaps one of the most significant events in the University of Lagos (UNILAG) at the moment. Ololade Ayelabola, after walking 130.62 km in 103 hours, has set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest distance walked on a catwalk. The attempt, which began on the 1st of October,
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By Temiloluwa Erinle (American University of Cairo topped the medal table. Image Credit: FASU) American University of Cairo (AUC) became the winner of the 2024 FASU Games. The private university, based in Egypt, won 46 golds, 28 silvers and 8 bronze (82 in total) to go top of the table. Behind them: Lagos State University
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By Temiloluwa Erinle (Final result of the final match between UNILAG and UDS. Image Credit: FASU) The University of Lagos (UNILAG) male football team lost their campaign for gold after a sinking 3-0 defeat to University for Development Studies (UDS), Ghana. The final match, which happened on the last day of the 11th FASU Games,
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By Peace Onyekwelu, Temiloluwa Erinle (LASU male basketball team celebrating their gold victory. Image Credit: FASU) The male basketball team of Lagos State University (LASU) won the gold medal of the basketball event in the 2024 FASU Games. The co-host and victors defeated Nile University 73 – 68 in the final stage of the tournament,
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My FASU Games experience. By Motunrayo Sanyaolu (Motunrayo in UNILAG Design Studio. Image Credit: Motunrayo Sanyaolu) On behalf of the innovation hubs in the University of Lagos, a few of the students working at these hubs were asked to represent the hubs and invite people to come for a tour of design, engineering and innovation.
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Temiloluwa Erinle (Fans of UNILAG Marines. Image Credit: University of Lagos Communications Unit) After coming second in Group B, UNILAG male football team qualified into the semi-finals of the football tournament of the 11th FASU Games. Today, at 4 pm, the Marine will take their conquest to the Lagos State University (LASU), where they will
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