News Archive

Prof. Mark Nwagwu Presented Insibidi and The Cultural Stem Cell Theory at Archeology and Anthropology Departmental Seminar

The presentation generated conversations around the interdisciplinary discourse of bringing Nsibidi (sociology) through biology (science) to the Humanities (Osofisan's Extra-verbal theatre).

African Studies Students’ Association (ASSA), IAS, Elect New Executives

Ms Oyinkansola Adisa was elected the new President of the graduate students' association on Wednesday 9th September, 2026. Ms Adisa secured 39 votes ahead of Beatrice Ekpeyong, who polled 24 votes in the presidential race.

Ms. Cassandra Wilson and Me: A Musical and Human Journey

Global Black Music Lost a Voice, Cassandra Wilson ... Lekan Babalola, jazz percussionist, musician, Grammy Award Winner --incluing _Lovely_ with Cassandra, and a cultural collaborator with our Institute gives a perspective...

Prof. Bolanle Awe, UI Vice Chancellor, and Others Grace WORDOC, IAS, 2026 Children's Summit

While welcoming guests to the event, the Director of the Institute, Prof. Sola Olorunyomi thanked Prof. Awe, the VC, the children and their parents for honouring the event.

IAS Collaborates with African Governance Institute for Development on AI Workshop

Master's Students Defend Dissertation in IAS

The two-day exercise was successfully conducted, and the candidates showed their understanding of their respective research. Overall, the presentation served as an important academic milestone towards the completion of the M.A. programme.