Faculty of Law News Archives - University Of Lagos /category/faculty-of-law-news/ Sat, 02 May 2026 14:15:40 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2024/02/UNILAGLOGO-150x150.png Faculty of Law News Archives - University Of Lagos /category/faculty-of-law-news/ 32 32 Legacy of Excellence: UNILAGMarks 20th Memorial of Prof. Jelili Omotola /legacy-of-excellence-unilag-marks-20th-memorial-of-prof-jelili-omotola/ /legacy-of-excellence-unilag-marks-20th-memorial-of-prof-jelili-omotola/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 11:47:32 +0000 /?p=72861 Twenty years after his passing, the UNILAG(Ƶ) has once again brought to the fore the enduring legacy of one of its most distinguished leaders, Professor Jelili Adebisi Omotola, SAN. On Thursday, April 30, 2026, the Faculty of Law hosted a commemorative event marking the 20th memorial anniversary of the University’s seventh Vice-Chancellor, an academic, administrator, and legal luminary whose impact continues to resonate across generations. Held at the J.F. Ade. Ajayi (Main) […]

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]]> /legacy-of-excellence-unilag-marks-20th-memorial-of-prof-jelili-omotola/feed/ 0 UNILAGInaugural Lecture: Prof. Bello Clarifies Marital Rape Law, Highlights Criminal Justice Reforms /unilag-inaugural-lecture-prof-bello-clarifies-marital-rape-law-highlights-criminal-justice-reforms/ /unilag-inaugural-lecture-prof-bello-clarifies-marital-rape-law-highlights-criminal-justice-reforms/#respond Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:51:05 +0000 /?p=72666 A husband cannot be guilty of raping his wife under the Criminal Law of Lagos State, but may still face life imprisonment for sexual assault by penetration, Professor Akeem Olajide Bello has clarified. The Professor of Public Law made this known while delivering the 12th Inaugural Lecture of the 2025/2026 Academic Session (458th in the series) of the UNILAGon Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the J.F. Ade-Ajayi Auditorium. Speaking on the topic, […]

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]]> /unilag-inaugural-lecture-prof-bello-clarifies-marital-rape-law-highlights-criminal-justice-reforms/feed/ 0 UNILAGFaculty of Law Commemorates 20th Memorial of Prof. Jelili Omotola, April 30 /unilag-faculty-of-law-commemorates-20th-memorial-of-prof-jelili-omotola-april-30/ /unilag-faculty-of-law-commemorates-20th-memorial-of-prof-jelili-omotola-april-30/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:59:29 +0000 /?p=72509 The Faculty of Law, UNILAG(Ƶ), will on Thursday, April 30, 2026, commemorate the 20th memorial anniversary of the Seventh (7th) Vice-Chancellor of the University,Professor Jelili Adebisi Omotola, SAN. Activities scheduled to hold at 3:00 p.m. at the J.F. Ade Ajayi Hall include a Moot Court Competition, presentation of Scholarship Awards, and official launch of the Faculty of Law Master of Law (LL.M) Alumni Association. Members of the University community and general public […]

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]]> /unilag-faculty-of-law-commemorates-20th-memorial-of-prof-jelili-omotola-april-30/feed/ 0 “Give to Gain”: UNILAG2026 Public Law Gender Roundtable Reinforces Commitment to Gender Justice /give-to-gain-unilag-2026-public-law-gender-roundtable-reinforces-commitment-to-gender-justice/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:58:22 +0000 /?p=70194 It was a day of robust conversation on courage, credibility, character, integrity, competence, and purpose in the pursuit of justice, as the Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNILAG(Ƶ) hosted its 2026 Gender Roundtable to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day. Held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Ayo Ajomo Hall of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), Ƶ; the event served as a strategic platform for legal […]

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]]> Prof. Ogunsola Signals Return of Students’ Union as UNILAGSwears In Faculty, Departmental Executives /prof-ogunsola-signals-return-of-students-union-as-unilag-swears-in-faculty-departmental-executives/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:57:00 +0000 /?p=68988 The Vice-Chancellor of the UNILAG(Ƶ), Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS, has reaffirmed the University’s commitment to responsible and ethical student leadership, while formally unveiling plans for the revival of the Students’ Union. Professor Ogunsola made this known on Monday, February 2, 2026, during the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected Faculty and Departmental executives for the 2025/2026 academic session. The ceremony, held at the Faculty of Social Sciences Lecture Theatre, attracted members […]

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]]> 2025 Nigeria Tax Act (NTA): Prof Sanni Recommends Constitutional Legitimacy, Institutional Clarity, Genuine Intergovernmental Cooperation to Drive Efficiency /2025-nigeria-tax-act-nta-prof-sanni-recommends-constitutional-legitimacy-institutional-clarity-genuine-intergovernmental-cooperation-to-drive-efficiency/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:02:09 +0000 /?p=68546 As Nigeria begins the implementation of the 2025 Nigeria Tax Act (NTA), the Dean, Faculty of Law, UNILAGand Occupier, Lagos State Professorial Chair in Tax and Fiscal Matters, Professor Abiola Sanni, SAN, has advocated for constitutional legitimacy, clarity on roles peculiar to relevant institutions and genuine intergovernmental cooperation to ensure the effectiveness of the new tax law. He stated this on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, while delivering the 2026 Lagos State Professorial Chair […]

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]]> UNILAGLaw Triumphs at Nigerian Edition of Cape Town Convention Moot Competition /unilag-law-triumphs-at-nigerian-edition-of-cape-town-convention-moot-competition/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:02:38 +0000 http://196.45.48.45/?p=65438 The UNILAGhas once again demonstrated its leadership in legal education and competitive advocacy as the Faculty of Law Mooting Society emerged first place at the 6th edition of the Cape Town Convention Moot Competition, the first time the globally recognised competition has been hosted in Nigeria. Previously held in countries including Ireland, England, and Singapore, the Cape Town Convention Moot attracts some of the most brilliant young legal minds from universities around […]

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]]> Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Hosts UNILAGDelegates to 2025 NALT Conference /minister-of-industry-trade-and-investment-hosts-unilag-delegates-to-2025-nalt-conference/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:35:54 +0000 http://196.45.48.45/?p=64458 The UNILAG(Ƶ) Delegates to the 56th National Association of Law Teachers (NALT) Conference were guests of the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, on Monday, 27 October 2025. The 56th Annual Conference of NALT, hosted by the Faculty of Law, University of Abuja; was held from Sunday, October 26 to Thursday, October 30, 2025. Dr Oduwole hosted the UNILAGdelegates in the evening of Monday, 27 October 2025, along […]

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]]> Female Academic Network (FAN) Pre-Launch Roundtable: Building a Functional Network for Females in Academia /female-academic-network-fan-pre-launch-roundtable-building-a-functional-network-for-females-in-academia/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:58:47 +0000 http://196.45.48.45/?p=59713 The Faculty of Law, UNILAG(Ƶ), took a bold step towards reshaping the academic landscape for women with the successful hosting of the Female Academic Network (FAN) Pre-Launch Roundtable on Monday, August 4, 2025. Held at the Faculty of Law Boardroom, the event convened leading voices, physically and virtually, from academia in the Ƶ, Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) and other institutions […]

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]]> 3RD VOLUME OF THE AFRICAN JOURNAL ON PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION: CALL FOR PAPERS /3rd-volume-of-the-african-journal-on-privacy-and-data-protection-call-for-papers/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:22:54 +0000 http://196.45.48.45/?p=58892 The African Journal on Privacy and Data Protection (the Journal) is domiciled in the Faculty of Law, Ƶ, Akoka-Lagos, Nigeria, and published once a year by the Pretoria University Law Press (PULP) in South Africa. The second volume of the Journal has been published and is available at https://ajpdp.unilag.edu.ng/index.php/volumes/volume-2. The Journal is peer-reviewed and open access. The Editorial Board of the Journal hereby invites articles, book/reviews and notes/comments with a special focus on […]

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