Important Medical Advisory: Lassa fever Outbreak
The Medical Centre, University of Lagos wishes to inform members of the University community of the current Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria. Lassa fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic illness that can lead to severe complications if not addressed promptly. Key Information: All members of the University of Lagos community are enjoined to adhere strictly to these precautions. By doing so, we can collectively contribute to preventing the spread of Lassa fever and ensuring the […]
UNILAG Students Shine at CFA Institute National Finance Challenge, Set to Represent Nigeria on African Stage
Students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Nigeria, have etched the University’s name with gold in the halls of fame, by once again, emerging winners of the CFA Institute Research Challenge for the fifth (5th) time in a row. Indeed, Team UNILAG came first (1st) place in the 2023/2024 CFA Institute Research Challenge held at the Civic Centre, Lagos, Nigeria on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Staking a claim on the championship title once or twice […]
BITE 2.0 Shortlists First Set of Applicants
The Business Innovation and Talent Expression (BITE) 2.0 Competition which called for applications from students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) in December 2023 has shortlisted its first set of successful applicants. After conducting online training for all applicants and careful review, one hundred and twenty-three (123) applicants were selected to move on to the next phase of the BITE 2.0 Competition. They are: S/N Name Business Name Department 1. Abdulkhaliq Olanrewaju Abdulrasaq AmorTydesigns Physiotherapy […]
UNILAG Alumnus, Dr. Olajide Idris, Appointed DG/CEO NCDC
An alumnus of the College of Medicine University of Lagos (CMUL), Dr. Olajide Idris, has been appointed the new Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). His appointment was approved on Thursday, February 15, 2024, by the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, along with the appointment and reappointment of other Board Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers under the Federal Ministry of Health and […]
UNILAG Don, Professor Afolabi Lesi, Appointed MDCN Board Chairperson
The immediate past Provost, College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL), Professor Foluso Ebun Afolabi Lesi, has been appointed the new Board Chairperson of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). His appointment was approved on Thursday, February 15, 2024, by the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, along with the appointment and reappointment of other Board Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social […]
