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Independence or Another Word to Describe Hardship?

By Popoola Idayat We say we gained freedom, but are we really free? We say we are independent, but are we sure we are not held down by the shackles? We say we are Nigerians, that we are one, but are we truly one? Independent but still we fight over religion, tribe, ethnicity and gender. Independence cannot be independence by saying we are one but despise one other.  O Nigeria! Oh my dear Motherland! 65 years it has been—of hardship and suffering,  Sixty-five years of struggle, of hoping, and believing what will be will be.  Of hoping it will get better. How long? How long shall we swallow hope and wait for it to digest? How long shall we wait? Sixty-five years it has been, Sixteen President we have had, and we still believe that our success is in another man's land.  O Nigeria! Oh my dear Nigerians! When shall we wake up from this slumber? When shall we stand together? When shall we fight for the actual independence? So, happy independence day, just for saying and no...
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LASUSTECH Transforms into Construction Hub as VC Unveils Legacy Projects

Habeeb Ibrahim   The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) is undergoing one of the most ambitious infrastructural overhauls in its history, with new academic and research facilities springing up across its Ikorodu campus. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olumuyiwa Omotola Odusanya, disclosed this on Tuesday, September 9, during the university’s Congregation, describing the campus as “a huge construction zone” that reflects LASUSTECH’s vision of becoming a world-class institution. Among the projects underway are a professorial building, a central research laboratory, and multiple auditoria. The university also recently hosted the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) for the commissioning of a state-of-the-art Automotive Testing Centre, further cementing its growing reputation in technology and innovation. “These are not just buildings; they are the foundation of the future LASUSTECH we are building — a university that competes with...

LASUSTECH Records Three Uninterrupted Academic Sessions, Secures 22 Full Accreditations

Habeeb Ibrahim   The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has achieved three consecutive academic sessions without major disruptions, a milestone the institution says underpins its growing reputation as a centre of excellence. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olumuyiwa Omotola Odusanya, disclosed this on Tuesday, September 9, during the university’s Congregation, where he outlined efforts to position LASUSTECH as a world-class brand. “We have completed three academic sessions without major disruptions. Teaching has continued to improve, and the resources for teaching and learning are continuously being upgraded,” he said. Backing the academic stability is the recent accreditation of 25 undergraduate programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC), with 22 securing full accreditation and three earning interim status. The university is also preparing for the accreditation of 14 additional programmes in October. Odusanya credited the feat to the ...

LASUSTECH Sets September 5 Deadline for NELFUND Loan Applications

The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has announced that the window for students to apply for the National Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) for the 2024/2025 academic session will close on Friday, September 5, 2025. In a statement issued by Dr. A. O. Oduntan, the institution’s NELFUND Desk Officer, students who are yet to complete their applications have been urged to do so before the deadline. She explained that the closure is to allow adequate time for verification and processing of all applications ahead of the new academic session. Oduntan also noted that late applications will not be treated for the current academic year. “Any application after the deadline may not be treated and will be migrated to the NELFUND Loan Application for the 2025/26 session,” the statement read. The NELFUND scheme, introduced by the Federal Government, is designed to provide financial support for students across tertiary institutions in Nigeria, helping them to co...

Dr. Zannu Returns as Mass Comm HoD

Dr. Zannu Returns as HoD Mass Comm Dr. Zannu Nunayo has been reappointed as the Head of Department (HOD) of Mass Communication at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu. He officially took over the department's leadership on Thursday, July 31, 2025, during a formal handover ceremony. He succeeds Dr. Steven Anuoluwapo Adesemoye, who had led the department since the end of Dr. Nunayo’s previous tenure. More information soon...

LASUSTECH Begins 2025/2026 Post-UTME Screening, Increases Form Fee to ₦10,000

The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, has announced the commencement of its online admission screening exercise for the 2025/2026 academic session, with a new application fee of ₦10,000. According to a statement signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mr. David Semawon Ogungbe, the screening exercise is open to both Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry candidates who selected LASUSTECH as their first choice institution. The online screening portal opened on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, and will close on Sunday, August 31, 2025. To be eligible, UTME candidates must have scored a minimum of 195 and obtained credit-level passes in relevant O’Level subjects in not more than two sittings. Direct Entry candidates must have obtained a JAMB Direct Entry Form and selected LASUSTECH as their first choice. Only candidates of Lagos State origin who have completed the State of Origin Verification Committee (SO...

FEDSA LASUSTECH Hosts Webinar on Balancing Unionism and Academics

By Ademuyiwa Balikis  The Federation of Epe Division Students Association (FEDSA), Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), recently held a virtual webinar themed “Balancing Unionism with Academics” to educate students on managing student activism alongside academic responsibilities. The webinar, hosted via Google Meet, was organized by Hon. Hassan Taiwo Bisiriyu, Chief Press Secretary of FEDSA LASUSTECH DRC. He said the aim was to enlighten student leaders on how to thrive in unionism without neglecting their academic performance. “I want students who are interested in unionism to learn how it works and how to properly balance it with their studies,” Hon. Hassan said, adding that his own success as a student leader comes from building good relationships with lecturers, attending classes, and delegating tasks effectively. Mr. Fatoyinbo Ibrahim, a lecturer in the Mass Communication Department, described unionism as a task that requires intelligence a...