About ULBS
Nigeria's leading postgraduate business school, raising visionary business leaders and driving enterprise transformation across Africa.
Autonomous Charter & Genesis
The University of Lagos Business School (ULBS) was set up in 2013 and became operational in 2019, to advance the culture of excellence in Business education, Management, Leadership, Sciences, and related fields as an autonomous unit of the University of Lagos.
The University of Lagos is the first university to establish a Faculty of Business Administration in Nigeria and has a longstanding tradition of producing top-tier managers and public leaders. Situated along the serene shores of the Lagos Lagoon at Akoka, ULBS also looks ahead to expanding its executive presence with a planned campus in Ikoyi, Lagos.
To be a world-class Business School, recognized globally for excellence and knowledge, capable of realizing Business potentials.
To provide innovative business research and training, building capacity to deliver sound business and entrepreneurial success.
The ULBS Core Values
Four enduring principles that guide academic excellence, executive scholarship, and governance
Uniqueness
Setting ourselves apart through student-centred learning, tailor-made executive solutions, and unmatched real-world industrial applicability.
Leadership Integrity
Inculcating the highest ethical principles, transparency, governance standards, and moral courage into private and public sector leaders.
Business Innovation
Fostering breakthrough entrepreneurial thinking, digital disruption capabilities, and sustainable market creation across Africa.
Synergy
Creating powerful collaborative networks bridging academia, C-suite executives, global business schools, and policymakers.
The ULBS Learning Laboratory
Our unique educational culture bridges the gap between theory and practice, preparing participants to immediately apply new skills in their executive roles.
Interactive Amphitheater Learning
Real-time boardroom simulations, case study debates, and high-level strategy diagnostics.
Small Class Sizes
Intimate seminar cohorts that enable close collaboration, peer learning, and personalized executive mentorship from seasoned faculty.
Case-Based Method & Simulations
Real-world business scenarios, boardroom simulations, and live case studies drawn from Nigerian, African, and global markets.
Industry-Experienced Faculty
Courses taught by distinguished full professors alongside active CEOs, managing directors, and international industry fellows.
Global Immersion & Exchange
International study trips, partner school immersions, and dual-perspective learning with leading global business networks.
World-Class Executive Facilities
Purpose-built spaces designed to stimulate executive collaboration, peer debate, and applied strategic innovation
Campus Hub
Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe House
Akoka Lagoon-Front Complex
A serene, ultra-modern academic environment overlooking the Lagos Lagoon, insulated from urban distractions.
Lecture Suites
Executive Amphitheaters
Multimedia Learning Suites
Tiered conference amphitheaters equipped with state-of-the-art presentation technology and digital teleconferencing.
Simulation Labs
Corporate Boardroom Suites
Strategy & Boardroom Labs
Dedicated executive suites designed for syndicate breakout discussions, policy deliberations, and live business pitching.
Six Core Strategic Objectives
Guided by our foundational charter to drive economic transformation and executive excellence across Africa
Highest Level of Executive Education
Provide the highest standard of postgraduate education and cutting-edge applied research to corporate executives, practitioners, and policymakers.
Fostering Business Innovation
Catalyze innovations leading to an improved enabling business environment that prompts, incubates, and nurtures new enterprise ideas.
Strengthening Human Resource Capacity
Equip national and multinational organizations with high-performing talent capable of multiplying productivity and long-term shareholder value.
Melting Pot for Best Practice
Serve as the continental meeting point for creative business ideas, executive mentorship, and global leadership best practices.
Informing National Policy Debate
Disseminate empirical business intelligence, inform legislative policy debate, and elevate sensitivities to emerging economic opportunities.
Commitment to Sustainability
Promote unwavering dedication to the principles of ESG, circular economy, and social sustainability across all business undertakings.
Key Institutional Milestones
From our founding vision to premier global accreditations and 17 Council-approved programmes
Founding Charter
ULBS conceived by University of Lagos Council as an autonomous centre of excellence.
NUC Accreditation & Launch
Formal verification on 29th April; accreditation granted 22nd July 2019; inaugural executive programmes launched.
BGA London & AMBA Recognition
First business school in Nigeria admitted into Business Graduates Association (BGA), London.
Pan-African Expansion
Admitted to Association of African Business Schools (AABS), Sandton, South Africa.
AACSB Global Milestone
First business school in West Africa admitted into AACSB International (Tampa, Florida, USA).
17 Approved Programmes & Ikoyi Campus
Rapid expansion to 17 Council-approved Master’s & Doctoral offerings with planned Ikoyi Campus.
Founding Charter
ULBS conceived by University of Lagos Council as an autonomous centre of excellence.
NUC Accreditation & Launch
Formal verification on 29th April; accreditation granted 22nd July 2019; inaugural executive programmes launched.
BGA London & AMBA Recognition
First business school in Nigeria admitted into Business Graduates Association (BGA), London.
Pan-African Expansion
Admitted to Association of African Business Schools (AABS), Sandton, South Africa.
AACSB Global Milestone
First business school in West Africa admitted into AACSB International (Tampa, Florida, USA).
17 Approved Programmes & Ikoyi Campus
Rapid expansion to 17 Council-approved Master’s & Doctoral offerings with planned Ikoyi Campus.
Leadership & Programme Facilitators
Meet the distinguished academic leaders, industry icons, and scholar-practitioners driving world-class executive education at ULBS
Mrs. Olufunke Iyabo Osibodu
Chairperson, Advisory Board
University of Lagos Business School
Mrs. Adeola Akinyeye
Deputy Registrar & Administrative Secretary
University of Lagos Business School
Administrative & Operational Team
Meet the dedicated administrative leaders, bursary stewards, and registry officers driving excellence in institutional operations and executive services at ULBS
Mr. Obanor, Efosa Dominic
Senior Assistant Registrar
University of Lagos Business School (ULBS)
Mrs. Ayoola, Oluwadamilola Abiodun
Administrative Officer I
University of Lagos Business School (ULBS)
Miss Adeyemi Adedamola Rebecca
Administrative Officer I
University of Lagos Business School (ULBS)
Accreditations & Global Alliances
Formally verified by national regulatory bodies and recognized by the world's foremost collegiate business education authorities.
AACSB International
AACSB Business Education Alliance (USA)
First business school in West Africa admitted into the prestigious AACSB Business Education Alliance, connecting ULBS to the world’s elite business educators.
AMBA & BGA
Association of MBAs & Business Graduates Association (UK)
Global benchmark for executive MBA quality, curriculum rigor, and doctoral management programme governance.
BGA & AABS
Business Graduates Association (London) & Association of African Business Schools
First and currently the only business school in Nigeria admitted into prestigious BGA membership, coupled with continental leadership in AABS.
NUC Nigeria
National Universities Commission (Federal Republic of Nigeria)
Full statutory approval and resource verification empowering ULBS to operate autonomous postgraduate executive programmes.
Corporate & Strategic Collaborators
ULBS partners with leading corporate conglomerates, regulatory authorities, and industry pioneers to co-create executive learning and applied research.
Ready to Accelerate Your Executive Career?
Explore our 17 Council-approved postgraduate programmes and join an influential network of alumni, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs transforming business across Africa and globally.