UNILAG to confer honorary doctorate degrees on Falola, Jega

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UNILAG to confer honorary doctorate degrees on Falola, Jega

Meanwhile, Mr Falola, historian and Professor of African Studies, will deliver the university’s convocation lecture on Monday.

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