LASUSTECH Watch

By Irikefe Oghenetega Victor Staff unions at Lagos State-owned universities have begun an indefinite strike following the expiration of their final seven-day ultimatum to the state government on Friday, October 2, 2026. The decision was announced by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of state-owned universities, comprising the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT). The affected institutions are Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) and Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM). Addressing a press conference at the LASU Ojo Campus, JAC Chairman and ASUU-LASU Chairman, Prof. Ibrahim Bakare, said the unions had exhausted all avenues for dialogue, noting that indu...

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...

By Irikefe Oghenetega Victor Academic activities at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Lagos State University (LASU) and Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) have been disrupted following the declaration of a total and indefinite strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The decision was reached on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, after separate branch congresses of ASUU at the three Lagos State-owned universities. The declaration was contained in a joint statement signed by the Coordinator, Steering Committee, ASUU-LASU, Olusegun Babalola; Acting Chairman, ASUU-LASUED, Grace Abimbola; and Chairman, ASUU-LASUSTECH, Murisiku Onigemo. The union said the action followed the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the Lagos State Government on August 31, 2026, without what it described as a satisfactory resolution or concrete plan to address its demands. In the statement, ASUU declared: "Following the expiration of the...

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...