LASUSTECH Watch

By Adenuga Toheeb Ayoola Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) is preparing to host its 2nd Research, Innovation and Development Fair (LRIDF 2026) on Thursday, 26th November 2026, in a major push to turn academic research into practical solutions that can drive Nigeria’s economy. The fair, which will hold at the 700-seat capacity auditorium of the College of Applied Social Sciences, Ikorodu Campus, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., is themed “Innovation to Industry: Leveraging Market-Ready Research in Nigeria.” Its sub-theme focuses on how automation can help transform research findings into market-ready products that support national economic development. Organisers say the event is designed to move research beyond the classroom and laboratory by creating a platform where innovative ideas can meet industry needs. Participants will showcase research projects, prototypes, inventions, and technological solutions, while also exploring opportunities for collab...

By Adenuga Toheeb Ayoola Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) have partnered to promote practical research, innovation and technological development that respond to the needs of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. The partnership was made formal through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on Friday, September 11, 2026, at MAN House, Ikeja, Lagos. The agreement provides a framework for both institutions to pursue strategic initiatives under the Triple Helix model of innovation, which encourages collaboration among academia, industry and government in addressing real-world challenges. Speaking at the ceremony, the Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Mr Segun Ajayi-Kadiri, described the partnership as an important step towards closing the trust and collaboration gap between industry and academia. Ajayi-Kadiri said the initiative would move engagements between both sectors be...

By Irikefe Oghenetega Victor  Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) is set to graduate 1,364 pioneer undergraduate students at its maiden convocation ceremony scheduled for 2027. The graduands known as the IMPACT Pioneers, were admitted following the institution’s transition from Lagos State Polytechnic to a university on February 2022, and matriculated on March 29, 2023. The students will receive their degrees across four colleges: Agriculture; Applied and Social Sciences; Basic Sciences; and Environmental Design and Technology, with programmes spanning 25 fields of study. Their areas of study include: Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Mass Communication, Computer Science, Biochemistry, Estate Management, Urban and Regional Planning, and Building Technology, among others. During their programmes, the pioneer students received academic and practical training through laboratory work, industry-focused learning, research, innovation an...

By Irikefe Oghenetega Victor Somoye Muiz Adeola, a 400-level student of the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), has been named the institution’s Best Engineering Student and awarded the H.O.B. Lawal Foundation Scholarship. Adeola, who has a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.73 out of 5.0, received a scholarship cheque of ₦120,000 and was also recognised as the Best Overall Student in his department. The award was presented on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the OLAC Event Centre, RAONI Bus Stop, Ibeshe Road, Ikorodu, Lagos. The event was organised by the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE), Lagos State Chapter, in partnership with the H.O.B. Lawal Foundation. Speaking after receiving the award, Adeola said the recognition would motivate him to maintain his academic performance. “Being recognised as the Best Engineering Student means a lot to me. It is a reminder that the hard w...

By Adenuga Toheeb Ayoola The Funmi Babington-Ashaye Foundation has awarded ₦100,000 each to five outstanding students of the Department of Insurance and Actuarial Science at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH),  on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the College of Applied Social Sciences Conference Hall, in recognition of their academic excellence. Representing the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, the Dean, College of Applied Social Sciences, Prof. Olumuyiwa Olamade, appreciated the Foundation for its support, noting that the award would encourage the beneficiaries to remain committed to their studies. The Head of Department, Dr. Mrs. Adeola Banjo, also commended the Foundation for sustaining the initiative over the years. She noted that the founder, an alumna of the university, established the award as a way of giving back to her alma mater. At the event, the Foundation’s representative, Mr. Sunday Oyeniyi, said the award was establish...

By Irikefe Oghenetega Victor Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) on Monday received a National Universities Commission (NUC) resource verification team as part of the university’s bid to unbundle the Mass Communication and Computer Science programmes. The visit forms part of the NUC’s standard procedure to ensure that universities meet the required academic and infrastructural standards before expanding their programme offerings. Under the proposed unbundling, Mass Communication is expected to be split into three distinct programmes: Broadcasting, Journalism and Media Studies, and Public Relations, while Computer Science will be divided into Software Engineering and Cybersecurity. Leading the NUC panel was Mr. Idris Omowale Ibrahim. Other members of the team included Professor Uwaoma Kalu Uche, Ibu Simon Tertsegha, Professor Ibrahim Abdullahi, Mr. Bayero Ibrahim, and Mr. Chinegwu Kenneth Kenechukwu. In his welcome address, Vice-Chancellor, Professor...