Institute of Africa Diaspora News Archives - University Of Lagos

UNILAGIADS Marks World Malaria Day 2026, Advocates Synergy Between Traditional and Orthodox Medicine

Gbenga Gbelee — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:18:20 +0000

The Institute of African and Diaspora Studies, UNILAG(IADS, ��Ƶ), on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, convened a one-day seminar to commemorate World Malaria Day 2026, with stakeholders advocating stronger collaboration between traditional (herbal) medicine practitioners and orthodox (Western) medical professionals to improve malaria diagnosis and treatment outcomes. The seminar, themed “The Place of Traditional Medicine in the Fight Against Malaria”, was held at the J.P. Clark Building, ��Ƶ. It aligned with the global […]

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UNILAGIADS Hosts 2026 Malaria Day Seminar, April 22

Gbenga Gbelee — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:15:36 +0000

The Gender, Culture and Identity Research Cluster of the Institute of African and Diaspora Studies, UNILAG(IADS, ��Ƶ) will host a one-day seminar in commemoration of the 2026 Malaria Day as follows: Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026Time: 10 a.m.Venue: IADS Gallery, J.P. Clark Building, ��ƵTheme: “The Place of Traditional Medicine in the Fight Against Malaria“ The seminar will focus on the current state of malaria prevention in Nigeria, with particular emphasis […]

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Inspiring the Next Generation: : Maryland Comprehensive Triumphs at UNILAGBlack History Month Event

Bayo Salau — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:48:00 +0000

Students of Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School have emerged winners of the 2026 Black History Month Inter-School Quiz Competition hosted by the Institute of African and Diaspora Studies, UNILAG(IADS, ��Ƶ). Represented by the outstanding duo of Wellington Ekemini and Tofunmi Elizabeth Ojo, the school secured the winning title after a thrilling and intellectually charged competition. The competition formed a core part of the line up of events at a programme organised by IADS, […]

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“When Languages Die, Cultures Die”: IADS-UNILAGMarks International Mother Language Day with Urgent Call for Revival

Isaiah Kumuyi — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:49:39 +0000

Ahead of the February 21 commemoration of International Mother Language Day (IMLD), the Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS), ��Ƶ, hosted a thought-provoking public lecture titled: “When Mother Language is Deliberately Reduced to Zero.” The lecture, delivered by Professor Dayo Akanmu, a Professor of Linguistics Stylistics at Lagos State University of Education, held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the J.P. Clark Building and attracted a large audience of students, scholars, and […]

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IADS-UNILAGCelebrates Black History Month, Feb. 25

Isaiah Kumuyi — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:04:58 +0000

The Institute of African and Diaspora Studies, UNILAGcordially invites members of the university community and the interested public to the celebration of Black History Month. Details of the event are as follows: Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026.Time: 10:30 AM (WAT).Venue: IADS Gallery, J.P. Clark Building Come One, Come All!

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IADS-UNILAGHonours 2025 Rahamon Bello Best PhD Thesis Award Winner

Gbenga Gbelee — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:11:15 +0000

The Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS), UNILAG(��Ƶ), on Thursday, December 4, 2025, rolled out the red carpet to honour the winner of its 2025 Rahamon Bello Best Ph.D. Thesis Award in African Studies. The J.P. Clark Building of the Institute served as the venue of the formal award presentation ceremony. Setting the Tone The event was flagged off by the University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development Services), Professor Foluso Afolabi Lesi who […]

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IADS-UNILAGNames Rotimi Obateru Winner of 2025 Rahamon Bello Best PhD Thesis Award

Gbenga Gbelee — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:17:10 +0000

The Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS), UNILAG(��Ƶ) has announced Rotimi Oluseyi Obateru, a lecturer at the Department of Geography, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, as the winner of the 2025 Rahamon Bello Best PhD Thesis Award in African Studies. Director of the Institute, Research Professor Ayodele Yusuff, made the announcement on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the J.P. Clark Building of the Institute. According to Research Professor Yusuff, the institute received […]

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IADS, UNILAGTo Announce & Present Rahamon Bello Best Ph.D Thesis Award Winner, Nov. 24 & Dec. 4

Gbenga Gbelee — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:09:36 +0000

The Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS), UNILAG(��Ƶ) is set to announce this year’s Winner of the Rahamon Bello Best Ph.D. Thesis in African and Diaspora Studies on Monday, November 24, 2025 , and hold the Award Presentation Ceremony on Thursday, December 4, 2025 . Further details of the two events are as follows:Time: 10 a. m.Venue: J.P Clark Building, UNILAGThe Rahamon Bello Best Ph.D. Thesis in African and Diaspora […]

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Research Prof. Yusuff Conferred with Fellowship of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria

Bayo Salau — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:10:12 +0000

The Director of the Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS), Research Professor Luqman Ayodele Yusuff, has been conferred Fellow of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria (FLAN). The honour was bestowed on him at the 36th Conference of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria, held at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to Linguistics, Language Documentation, and African Studies. His conferment with the Fellowship underscores his sustained dedication to advancing […]

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UNILAGDeepens Strategic Partnership, Hosts University of Bayreuth Delegation

Bayo Salau — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:23:00 +0000

The UNILAG(��Ƶ) on Thursday, October 16, 2025, welcomed a high-level delegation from the University of Bayreuth, Germany. The visit came on the heels of a landmark development as the Africa Multiple Research Centre (formerly known as Lagos African Cluster Centre: LACC), Institute of African… (IADS), UNILAGtransitioned into another phase, backed by a recent seven-year grant extension from the German Research Foundation (DFG). The delegation was led to the Vice Chancellor’s Office […]

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