By Opeloyeru Dolapo Hafsoh Lagos Government Moves to Resolve ASUU Strike The Lagos State Government has taken steps to resolve the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in the state’s three public universities, with approval for the release of funds now awaiting Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The strike, which began on September 15, 2026, has disrupted academic activities at Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu. The industrial action followed the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued by the Joint Campus Group of ASUU in Lagos State on August 31. The union’s demands include the domestication and implementation of the Federal Government-ASUU agreement signed in December 2025. The agreement provides for a 40 per cent salary increase for academic staff, payment of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA), and other welfare provisi...
By Irikefe Oghenetega Victor Students of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) currently participating in the Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) have shared experiences of a programme that has exposed them to practical learning, workplace demands, unexpected challenges and personal growth. In interviews with correspondent, students from the Departments of Mass Communication, Computer Science, Food Science and Technology, Chemistry, and Arts and Industrial Design reflected on their experiences so far, highlighting both the benefits and difficulties of adapting to professional environments. For some students, SIWES has provided an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings. For others, it has come with unexpected placements, demanding schedules and challenges that have tested their patience and resilience. Ademuyiwa Balikis, a 300-level Mass Communication student undergoing her training at The Guardian newspaper...