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As a film student, my evaluation of Seven Doors, the Netflix mini-series produced and directed by Femi Adebayo and others, may differ from the general audience's. While the audience is integral to the film's meaning, my academic perspective allows me to appreciate the cinematic craftsmanship that underlies the narrative. Unarguably, in the same way that auteur theory highlights the director's creative vision and Schreiber theory emphasises the screenwriter's role, mise-en-scène theory underscores the art director/production designer's contributions to the film's visual language. The art director/production designer plays a crucial role in creating the mise-en-scène, encompassing settings and props, costumes, facial and body expressions, lighting and colour, and character positioning within the frame. Therefore, the art director of *Seven Doors*, Olatunji Afolayan deserves a special recognition for designing visual elements that evoke nostalgia and cu...

By Habeeb Ibrahim   The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has long opened its portal for students from 36 state-owned and federal tertiary institutions to apply for student loans. The programme, which is part of the President Bola Tinubu administration’s efforts to enhance access to education, provides financial support to students who might otherwise struggle with tuition and living expenses. For students interested in applying, here is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to navigate the NELFUND loan application process: Step 1: Creating an Account 1. Visit the NELFUND website Go to nelf.gov.ng, where you can access the loan portal. 2. Click “Apply Now” Once on the homepage, click the “Apply Now” button and select “Get Started” to begin your application. 3. Confirm Your Nigerian Citizenship Answer the questions presented and click “Yes, I am a Nigerian” to proceed with your application. 4. Verify Your Educational Information Click “Verify with JAMB” to authenticate your educa...

By Habeeb Ibrahim     The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has acknowledged the receipt of ₦112,057,000.00 (One Hundred and Twelve Million, Fifty-Seven Thousand Naira Only) from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).  The funds were allocated to 1,233 students under the NELFUND student loan program. This announcement contradicts an earlier statement by NELFUND, which indicated that only 82 LASUSTECH students would benefit from a total disbursement of ₦7,853,000. The development was disclosed in a letter signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olumuyiwa Omotola Odusanya, and addressed to the Managing Director/CEO of NELFUND.  "The institution acknowledges the receipt of payment of ₦112,057,000.00 for 1,233 students who applied for the NELFUND student loan program," Prof. Odusanya stated in the letter. Earlier in the week, LASUSTECH WATCH had received an anonymous tip regarding the payment but refrained from publish...

By: Aladegbola Queen and Habeeb Ibrahim  The Head of the Mass Communication Department at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Dr. Steven Anuoluwapo Adesemoye, has cautioned students against participating in informal thrift contributions, popularly known as ajo.  The warning was issued during a departmental meeting held on Wednesday to address key concerns affecting students. Speaking to students, Dr. Adesemoye emphasized the potential risks associated with such financial arrangements, advising them to focus instead on prudent personal financial management. The meeting, convened to clarify the department’s policies and address pressing issues, covered a wide range of topics, including harassment, classroom usage, and exam preparation. Dr. Adesemoye urged students to follow proper channels when reporting complaints. "The proper line of communication is from Students/HOC to Level Adviser to HOD," he explained, adding that the department woul...

  By Hassan Bisiriyu and Gabriel Suraju Students from the Department of Mass Communication, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) yesterday, won the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) Capacity Building Challenge, defeating contenders from other institutions. The event, held at Afe Babalola Hall, University of Lagos (UNILAG), featured students from leading institutions including UNILAG, Lagos State University (LASU), Trinity University, and Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH).  LASUSTECH’s Agbonware Favour emerged as the overall winner, receiving a cash prize of ₦100,000. While her colleague, Williams Peniel, placed sixth and won ₦25,000. The programme, tagged Media Literacy and Capacity Building, included training sessions on filmmaking disciplines such as directing, cinematography, acting, and screenwriting. The challenge required participants to create videos under the theme Naija Spirit, which were shared on social media using the hashtag...

  By ThankGod Wekpa No fewer than 500 students across five Lagos State owned Tertiary Institutions have bagged   certificates of participation and awards of exceptional performance at the grand finale of the 2024 edition of the Job Initiative Lagos(JIL) training programme. The grand finale which took place on Tuesday, 12th November, 2024 at the Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, came after a 3-week intensive training of the students on job readiness for the 21st century job market. The programme ran for 3 consecutive Saturdays at the LASUSTECH, Ikorodu and  LASUED, Ijanikin training centres beginning from 26th October to 9th November, 2024. It was put together by the Lagos State government through its Ministry of Tertiary Education in collaboration with the Greendrive Resources Limited. The five participating institutions were the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu; Lagos State College of Nursing (LASCON), I...

Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), today  won the 3rd Inter-University Debate, organized by the Africa Foundation for Young Media Professionals at the Centre for Management and Development (CMD), Magodo Lagos.  Competing against Lagos State University (LASU) and Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), LASUSTECH emerged victorious, with LASU taking second place while YABATECH took the third position. The debate was part of the 2024 Africa Media Come Alive Forum, themed Media Narrative & National Development More details soon...