LASUSTECH Watch

By Emmanuel Uduak-Obong Esther Officials from the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) are set to visit Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) on Thursday, July 23, from 9:00 a.m., to monitor staff compliance with the state government's directive making the Ilera Eko Health Insurance Scheme compulsory for all university employees. The visit, which was confirmed in a memo from the Registrar's office, comes as the university renews pressure on staff who have yet to subscribe to the scheme. The memo describes continued non-compliance as "unacceptable," noting that the directive has been in force for some time and that staff were previously informed of the government's intent to enforce it. According to the memo, the government will use the LASHMA team's findings from the visit to gauge the university's overall level of compliance and determine further action. Sanctions have already been flagged for staff who continue...

By Irikefe Oghenetega Victor  Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has reinforced its dedication to ethical innovation and responsible research as the world marked the World Day for International Justice on July 17.  The World Day for International Justice is observed annually to commemorate the adoption of the Rome Statute that established the International Criminal Court, which aligns with LASUSTECH’s mission to harness science and technology for justice, fairness, and societal progress. The university used the occasion to highlight its commitment to producing graduates who are both technically competent and ethically responsible. Under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, LASUSTECH is advancing its IMPACT Agenda, focusing on infrastructure, academic excellence, innovation, and industry partnerships. This agenda strongly supports the ideals of international justice through ethical practices in research and technology...

By Irikefe Oghenetega Victor Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has recorded another academic milestone after its Building Technology students emerged first runners-up at the National Association of Building Students (NAOBS) Inter-University British Parliamentary Debate Competition hosted by the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Wednesday. The competition focused on the theme, "Construction Approval Systems and Materials Quality Standards," with the motion: "This House Believes That Builders Should Bear Sole Legal Liability for Building Collapse Resulting from the Use of Substandard Materials." Representing LASUSTECH as the Opening Opposition Team were Chief Speaker Abubakr Mudashiru, a 400-level student, Co-Speaker Osho Daniel, Adenekan Qudus, a 200-level student, and Eze Godwins, a 100-level student. Speaking after the competition, Chief Speaker Abubakr Mudashiru described the experience as rewarding despite the team's secon...

Igwe Grace Chiamaka Officials of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Sagamu Road Division, Ikorodu, CSP Olukayode Awe, to strengthen security and law enforcement collaboration within the university community. The delegation, led by the university's Chief Security Officer, Col. S. O. Alli (Rtd.), included the Director of Information and Public Relations, Mr. Olanrewaju Kuye, and his Deputy, Mr. Ahmed Kadiri. During the visit, the team discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the university and the Nigeria Police Force to ensure the safety of lives and property. Speaking during the visit, Col. Alli commended the DPO for his professionalism and dedication to safeguarding the community, stressing the importance of collaboration between the police and the university. CSP Awe, on the other hand, appreciated the visit and assured the delegation of th...

By Shuaib Abdulquadri , Igwe Grace The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has commenced the implementation of the revised 2026 Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) Tax Law, introducing a new tax structure that will affect employees' monthly salary deductions from July 2026. The development was disclosed in an official memorandum issued by the Office of the Registrar and signed by the Registrar, Mr. David Semawon Ogungbe. The memorandum informed members of staff that the university has begun full implementation of the Revised Tax Law in line with statutory requirements governing public institutions. According to the circular, the new PAYE framework introduces marginal adjustments to taxable income bands while maintaining a progressive tax system designed to ensure that higher-income earners pay proportionately higher tax rates. Under the revised tax schedule, the first ₦800,000 of annual income remains exempt from taxation. The next ₦2.2 million will be taxed...

By Adenuga Toheeb Ayoola The Mechatronics Department of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has recorded a remarkable achievement at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Nigeria National Finals 2026, held at The Podium, Lekki, Lagos, winning first place in three competition categories and third place in another category.  The World Robot Olympiad is an international robotics competition that encourages young people to develop creativity, problem-solving abilities, and engineering skills through practical robotics challenges. The annual competition serves as a platform for participants to design, build, and program robots while promoting Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) education and technological innovation.   The competition was organised by Arc Light Foundation and WRO Nigeria, with support from Google, Camden Education Trust, Oando Foundation, The Coca-Cola Company, the Federal Ministry of Education, the National Info...