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UNILAG Postgraduate School Issues Scam Alert Over Fake Staff

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Emmanuel Charles

Senior Admissions Analyst

December 6, 2025

The School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS), University of Lagos (UNILAG), has issued an urgent fraud alert warning prospective postgraduate students and the general public against an admission impostor.

UNILAG scam alert notice to prospective postgraduate students

Details of the Reported Impostor

  • Fake Identity Used: "Dr. Taiwo (UNILAG)" operating with the phone number +234 902 659 1695.
  • False Claim: The individual has been falsely claiming to be a staff member of SPGS-UNILAG with the power to influence postgraduate admissions and course placements.
  • Official Stance: UNILAG SPGS has confirmed that this person has zero affiliation with the university and has reported the matter to security agencies.

Verified UNILAG SPGS Contact Channels

Never pay anyone to influence your admission. For authentic enquiries regarding UNILAG Postgraduate admissions, use only these official channels:

  • Official Website: spgs.unilag.edu.ng
  • Official Email: admissionspgs@unilag.edu.ng
  • Official Phone & WhatsApp: Call 08090931788 or WhatsApp 08090931800
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Community Discussion

Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Damilola Adeleke

Dec 6, 2025

Thank you for sharing this warning! That exact number messaged our WhatsApp group yesterday claiming to help with SPGS admission.

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Mentra Admissions Team

Dec 6, 2025

Please alert everyone in that group immediately Damilola! Block and report the number, and rely strictly on spgs.unilag.edu.ng.

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