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SMBS and Mass Communication Department merge as Management releases 33 take-off programmes ahead of new session (See Full list of Programmes below) • Both faculties welcome the new development • MACSA and MABUSSA look towards sorting out their differences • MABUSSA President calls for constitutional reform ahead of new session. • MACSA President highlights possible challenges attached to the convergence Safiu Kehinde There has been mergers of schools and departments across Lagos State university of science and technology, (Lasustech) formerly Lagos State Polytechnic (Laspotech) ahead of 2022/ 2023 academic session. This was contained in last week’s release of thirty three programs by the school authority which saw the School of Management and Business Studies (SMBS) merged with Mass Communication Department. With the establishment of five colleges which replaced the initial seven schools that made up the institution, programmes offered at SMBS were combined with Mass Communicatio...

  LASUSTECH releases new anthem week after launching new website (see new lyrics below)  Campus' ariel view dons new website's homepage No more "My LASPOTECH! My LASPOTECH!" Safiu Kehinde Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has released a new anthem one week after launching new website in preparation ahead of 2022/2023 session. Following the transition from Lagos State Polytechnic (Laspotech) to University, the institution has ever since experienced changes across several sectors including last week's launching of the school’s new official website, www.lasustech.edu.ng ,with the new anthem adding to the collections. Prior to the transition, the institution boasts of a well-versed anthem with energizing chorus that lit every students up. However, significant changes have been melted on the anthem- although the rhythmic flow still remains intact. Noticeable among the changes is the “My Laspotech! My Laspotech!!” chorus which is ...

Bread Vendors Relocation: Students frown against Management’s decision Photocredit: Blackbox Nigeria • Expressed concern over intrusion of campus by strangers in guise of buying bread • Identifies loss of customers to competitors • Suggests establishment of mobile shops for vendors Safiu Kehinde A cross section of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) students has frowned against Management’s decision to relocate bread vendors to the activities centre. Following the issuance of the relocation directive by the school management, the bread vendors expressed their displeasure while the students also shared their thoughts as regards the development. According to a HND2 (Higher National Diploma) student from the Accountancy department, Adesanya Israel, such a decision will give room for strangers to infiltrate into the campus to perform other plans in the guise of buying bread. “These vendors selling at the gates are a form of intermediary between the students insi...

  Bread Vendors Relocation: “Our mandate is not to sell bread…” Management reacts, gives reason for directive Photo: The Impact Newspaper Claims directive was aimed towards sanitizing the campus Emphasized on school's major mandate SUG backs directive Safiu Kehinde The Management of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has reacted over its bread vendors displeasure towards the relocation directive issued earlier this week. In response to the situation, LASUSTECH’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Olanrewaju Kuye, disclosed that the Management’s decision is geared   towards sanitizing and   maintaining the proliferation of the vendors across the campus while noting that the Institution’s mandate is to train students. “The Dean of Students Affairs wrote to me that they don’t want proliferation of bread vendors on campus. Most of the time, you will see people selling bread here and there. This is a tertiary Institution. Even though we produ...

Lasustech Bread Vendors lament over Management’s directive to relocate to Students Activities Center Laspotech Bread      Photocredit: Adekoya Adebowale • Decried low patronage and conflict among vendors • Bakery records low sales after the directive was issued Safiu Kehinde LASUSTECH Bread Vendors have lamented the school directive to relocate them to the Students Activities Center. The Governing Council and Management of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) had, earlier this week, ordered the relocation of the bread vendors across its Ikorodu main campus. As contained in a newsflash issued by the Institution’s Directorate of Information and Public Relations, the bread vendors were to relocate with immediate effect and are write to the Directorate of Students Affairs for space allocation at the activities centre. In reaction to this, several vendors expressed their displeasure over the decision as they pointed low patronage and conflicts, amon...

How to get rid of anxiety in the face of Laspostress and Sapa Ashuike Esther If you recall the day you got your admission letter, I am pretty sure that moment of excitement and joy will bring a grin to your face. While some considered getting admitted as a form of escape, others perceived it as that ticket to chop school life . But with a semester gone now, you surely have tasted a douse of Laspostress- our very own version of anxiety. Endless fees, assignments, and examination fear has created anxiety in most of us, making us wish to step in a time-machine and teleport to sign-out day. Basically, as a higher institution student, you are prone to facing a lot of challenges which would birth anxiety. Attempts to meet up with school expenses and endless demands may get you off balance amid ceaseless questions – “when is the deadline”, “which Practical are we to do?” “how much is it? ” “what time?” “where?” Subconsciously, these affect the psychological state of most students where the...

  2022 WAFCON:Rasheedat Ajibade’s lone goal secures Semi-Final spot and World Cup’s ticket for Nigeria Recorded one shot on target Qualifies for Ninth successive World Cup Eyes Tenth WAFCON Cup Safiu Kehinde It was a tale of killing two birds with a stone for Super Falcons as Rasheedat Ajibade’s lone goal defeated Cameroon at the ongoing Women African Cup of Nations to secure a Semi-Final spot and 2023 FiFA Women World Cup ticket for the Nigerian female football team earlier today. Following a second-place finish at the group stage, Randy Waldrum’s led Super Falcons were tied   against the Lioness of Cameroon at the quarter-finals which also stand as the decider of countries to represent Africa at the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women World Cup. The defending champions, despite their dominant display, endured a frustrating goalless first-half against Cameroon as both team failed to find the back of the net. However, the second-half saw   the Cameroonians succumbed to Nig...

Management embarks on fumigation and de-rating exercise as Ileya break commences Exercise started at Surulere and Isolo campuses on Friday Officers to be delegated to monitor exercise at sensitive offices Safiu Kehinde The management of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (formerly Laspotech) has embarked on fumigation and de-rating exercise across its Ikorodu main campus as the 2-day Ileya break announced by the Federal Government commences. Prior to the end of work on Friday, copies of the institution’s weekly newsflash containing information on the fumigation exercise from the Directorate of Information and Public Relations were circulated across offices. As contained in a report published in the newsflash, members of staff were instructed to drop their office keys at the end work for the day ahead of the exercise. “All members of staffs are enjoined to drop their office keys with the security or in the case of sensitive offices, delegate an officer that will be physi...

FESSU commence preparation ahead of 4-day Ekiti Tour (See pictures below) Safiu Kehinde ·        Tour aimed towards promoting cultural heritage among members ·        Members to visit site of the first plane crash in Nigeria ·        President guarantees security and welfare of members The Federation of Ekiti State Students Union (Lasustech Chapter) has commenced preparation ahead of a 4-day tour trip to Ekiti State which is slated for the 25 th to 28 th of August. Organized as the association’s attempt to promote the cultural heritage of the South-west state among its members in Lagos State University of Science and Technology, the tour will see students visit some monumental sites such as the site of the first plane crash in Nigeria,   Olosunta Hill, Ugheli Cave, Arinta Waterfall, and the famous Ikogosi warmspring, just to mention a few. Speaking on the essence of the tour, t...