LASUSTECH Watch

Berachah Adetoyinbo Students of the Department of Mass Communication at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) on Thursday organised the second edition of the Beyond the Degree conference to prepare undergraduates for entrepreneurial opportunities and career success beyond graduation. The event, themed “Graduating into Entrepreneurship: The Future of Media Practitioners,” was held at the College of Agriculture Auditorium in Ikorodu, Lagos. ‎Delivering a keynote address, Strategic Communication Expert Ibrahim Fatoyinbo encouraged students to begin creating value with the opportunities and resources available to them. He advised participants to maximise their networks and immediate environment, noting that success often starts with identifying and utilising existing opportunities. ‎Other speakers at the event included Mr Biolatiri Victor, who urged students to understand their purpose and the impact they hope to make in society, and documentary, photographer and aut...

Favour C. Ogbonnaya The Department of Mass Communication, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, through the collaborative efforts of the Mass Communication Students Association (MACSA) and the Union of Campus Journalists (UCJ), is set to host the second edition of its career development programme, “Beyond the Degree 2.0,” aimed at preparing students for entrepreneurial opportunities in the evolving media landscape. The event, scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., will hold at the 500-Seater Auditorium, LASUSTECH, Ikorodu Campus, with the theme: “Graduating into Entrepreneurship: The Future of Media Practitioners.” According to the organisers, the programme seeks to equip students and aspiring media professionals with the entrepreneurial knowledge, practical skills, and strategic mindset needed to navigate the changing realities of the media industry. With traditional employment opportunities becoming increasingly competitive, the event is...

By Emmanuel Esther and Adenuga Toheeb Mass Communication Department of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, partnered with Dataphyte Academy to train its 300-level students in data journalism through a two-day programme held on May 21 and 22, 2026, at the university's ICT Centre. The programme covered data-driven storytelling, infographics, and data visualization, taking participants through the full journalism workflow, from sourcing and verification to analysis and visual presentation using real-world datasets. Students also engaged in hands-on exercises and explored ethical considerations in data reporting. Head of Department, Dr. Zannu Prosper, said the initiative was introduced to meet the growing demand for data-literate journalists in the modern media landscape, while lead facilitator, Mr. Kehinde Ogunyale, stressed that future practitioners must master data interpretation, pattern identification, and visual presentation to remain releva...

By Habeeb Ibrahim   The Lagos State University of Science and Technology has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SGH Warsaw School of Economics to establish academic and research collaboration between both institutions. In a statement signed by Mr ‘Lanre Kuye of the Directorate of Information and Public Relations, LASUSTECH, the agreement was described as part of the university’s efforts to strengthen its international academic presence and expand opportunities for students and staff. The agreement was signed on Monday, 11 May 2026, at the SGH campus in Warsaw by LASUSTECH Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya, and SGH Rector, Professor Piotr Wachowiak. The LASUSTECH delegation included Professor Olumuyiwa Olamade, Dean of the College of Applied Social Sciences, and Dr Ayo Eso of the Department of Economics. The delegation visited the institution from May 11 to May 14, 2026, to discuss implementation plans for the partnership. According to the university, t...

Favour C. Ogbonnaya, Shakiru Samuel Students of the Nigeria Union of Engineering Students Association (NUESA), Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) Chapter, have carried out a community service exercise aimed at giving back to the College of Engineering and promoting practical engineering solutions within the institution. The exercise, organised as part of the NUESA Student Week programme, involved electrical maintenance works, replacement of faulty sockets and bulbs, repairs of lamp holders, and washing of lecturers’ vehicles within the college environment. Speaking during the exercise, the Head of Department, Engr. Adigun Muritala, described community service as one of the three major responsibilities of students in the university system alongside teaching and research. According to him, community service is as important as classroom learning and research activities, stressing that it exposes students to practical experiences beyond the classroom. “Community ...

"Dear Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, this is another opportunity for you to lead with compassion. The new pact is meant to be reviewed in three years; more than three months have passed, and the ministry of tertiary education has not done anything despite the submission of the financial implications by the three chapters of ASUU in Lagos State-owned universities." At exactly 7:10 am on the 103rd day of 2026, Dr Lola Kosoko, a 46-year-old soil scientist with 18 years at a Lagos State public university and over 38 peer-reviewed publications, arrived at the Oshodi BRT terminal. The absence of BRT buses was less daunting than the crowd, which kept swelling. Waiting endlessly for buses that never arrived wasn’t an option if she was to make her 8:00 am lecture. Meanwhile, Uber or inDrive was simply out of reach. So, she hopped into a danfo- Lagos’s yellow-painted, black-striped ‘moving menace’. Around 7:42 am, just after crossing the Mile 12 overhead bridge, the bus was s...