Tag: UNILAG

Matriculated in UNILAG, Graduated in LASU; Thrilling Tale of AbdulBasit AbdulSalam

Ganiyu Amodu

“One of the mentors I called said something that stuck with me: Failure is not the opposite of success. It is part of it. Today, I do not only graduate with a degree, but also with a story.” Fresh Graduate gives from the ‘horses mouth’ details of his turning point from failure to favour   When I received my Admission notification around October 2016, I was sure that my life had been cut out for me, especially the next five years. It took two attempts at Jamb to gain admission…

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Former UNILAG Chief Imam Prof. Murtala Bidmos Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Professor Murtala Bidmos, former Chief Imam of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has returned to his Lord, Allah. His son, Faisal Bidmos, announced his death on Monday, expressing gratitude to God and praying for his father’s soul. Prof. Bidmos died in the afternoon and will be laid to rest in his hometown, Ayete, Ibarapa North, in accordance with Islamic rites. The late scholar was a respected religious leader and academic, known for his contributions to Islamic studies and spiritual guidance at UNILAG. Prof. Bidmos was widely respected for his unwavering…

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2025 Rankings: UNILAG, OAU Miss Out On Top 10 Most Prestigious Universities In Nigeria

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigeria’s higher education sector continues to gain global recognition, with several universities making strides in academic excellence, research output, and innovation. According to the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, ten Nigerian institutions have emerged as the most prestigious, setting the pace for quality education and groundbreaking research. Leading the list is the American University of Nigeria (AUN), renowned for its American-style curriculum and commitment to entrepreneurship and leadership development. Following closely is Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), a historically significant institution known for its impact on science, engineering,…

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Why UNILAG Cancel Biochemistry, Petroleum Engineering Admission For 2024

Ganiyu Amodu

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced the suspension of admissions into its Biochemistry and Petroleum & Gas Engineering departments, effective from the 2024/2025 academic session. This information was shared in a statement by the Registrar, Mrs. Olakunle Makinde. While the university did not provide specific reasons for halting admissions into these programmes, it advised prospective UTME and Direct Entry candidates to be aware of the change. The statement emphasised that no new students would be admitted into these programs until further notice. “All prospective UTME and Direct Entry candidates…

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I Had 18 Girlfriends When I Got F9 Parallel In WASSCE – UNILAG Lecturer

ADEOLA YUSUF

A lecturer in the Department of European Languages and Integration Studies at the University of Lagos, Dr Adewale Tiamiyu, has recalled how he flatly failed the first time he sat for the West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination in 1987. He got what is called F9 parallel, meaning he secured F9 in all the subjects he sat for. The reason, he said bordered on lack of seriousness and lack of focus as he had 18 girlfriends at the time, while he was also break dancing. Tiamiyu’s story, is however,…

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How Am I Going to Cope? – Lai Oso’s Widow As Late Prof For Burial July 14

Damilola Olonade

“We’ll publish all,” Platforms Africa collates heart-rending  tributes written by acquaintances and ex-students of the late communication giant, including Olota of Ota, Prof. Yemi Obalanlege, and those from BBC, AriseTV, The Nation, Premium Times, IPC, IPI, WSCIJ, ACSPN,  Leicester University, De Montfort University, England, UNILAG, LASU, Covenant University, Crescent University, and other newsrooms and classrooms across the World       Abimbola, widow of the late renowned Professor of communication , Lai Oso, has declared that she did not know how she would cope with the “terrible loss” of her…

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Reopen Varsities, Commence Lectures Now – Govt To UI, UNILAG, Others’ VCs

Aliyu Aliyu

The Nigerian Government through the National Universities Commission has ordered vice-chancellors to re-open schools and allow students resume lectures. This was made known in a letter signed by the Director, Finance and Accounts of the NUC, Sam Onazi, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the commission, Professor Abubakar Rasheed. Platforms Africa reports that the order was meant for the VCs of University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Nigeria, Ahmadu Bello University, University of Maiduguri and other federal government-owned universities. READ ALSO: ASUU Has Been…

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UI, UNILAG, OAU, Two Other Varsities Secure €30,000 Research Grants

Abibat Babalola

The Obafemi Awolowo University; University of Lagos; University of Ibadan; Bayero University Kano; and the University of Jo’s have secured €30,000 research grants to support innovative health research projects. Hayward Mafuyaih, a lecturer and researcher at the University of Jos, said the grant would enable them “get to more sentinel sites” in Plateau State. “We will now be able to take statewide sentinel data that is more robust that will give us precise accuracy in terms of what we are measuring,” said Mr Mafuyaih, a professor of public health, entomology,…

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Lekan Otufodunrin Bags UNILAG MCAA Print Journalist of The Year Award

Amodu Ganiyu

Media Career Development Network Boss, Lekan Otufodunrin, recalls journey 36 after graduating from UNILAG Mass Communication Department   Nigerian Journalist and media trainer, Lekan Otufodunrin, has been recognised as the Print Journalist of the Year in an Award of Excellence organised by the Distinguished UNILAG Mass Communication Alumni Association (UMCAA). Platforms Africa reports that an excited Otufodunrin who announced this on his verified Facebook Page, also recalled his career journey 36 after graduating from the Department of Mass Communication, UNILAG. READ ALSO: Meet Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika, UNILAG first female Professor of…

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How UI, UNILAG, LASU Researchers, Others Broke Guiness World Record

ADEOLA YUSUF

“Implementation of the research, which Guiness World Record tagged ‘Most authors on a single peer-reviewed academic paper,’ could prevent an additional 58,687 COVID-19-related deaths in one year.”   A study carried out by researchers from the University of Lagos, University of Ibadan, Lagos State University in conjunction with counterparts from other leading universities in Nigeria, has been awarded the Guinness World Records title for the world’s largest scientific collaboration. Platforms Africa reports that the study led by University of Birmingham and Edinburgh experts involved over 140,000 (One hundred and forty…

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