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  By Hassan Bisiriyu and Gabriel Suraju Students from the Department of Mass Communication, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) yesterday, won the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) Capacity Building Challenge, defeating contenders from other institutions. The event, held at Afe Babalola Hall, University of Lagos (UNILAG), featured students from leading institutions including UNILAG, Lagos State University (LASU), Trinity University, and Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH).  LASUSTECH’s Agbonware Favour emerged as the overall winner, receiving a cash prize of ₦100,000. While her colleague, Williams Peniel, placed sixth and won ₦25,000. The programme, tagged Media Literacy and Capacity Building, included training sessions on filmmaking disciplines such as directing, cinematography, acting, and screenwriting. The challenge required participants to create videos under the theme Naija Spirit, which were shared on social media using the hashtag...

  By ThankGod Wekpa No fewer than 500 students across five Lagos State owned Tertiary Institutions have bagged   certificates of participation and awards of exceptional performance at the grand finale of the 2024 edition of the Job Initiative Lagos(JIL) training programme. The grand finale which took place on Tuesday, 12th November, 2024 at the Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, came after a 3-week intensive training of the students on job readiness for the 21st century job market. The programme ran for 3 consecutive Saturdays at the LASUSTECH, Ikorodu and  LASUED, Ijanikin training centres beginning from 26th October to 9th November, 2024. It was put together by the Lagos State government through its Ministry of Tertiary Education in collaboration with the Greendrive Resources Limited. The five participating institutions were the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu; Lagos State College of Nursing (LASCON), I...

Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), today  won the 3rd Inter-University Debate, organized by the Africa Foundation for Young Media Professionals at the Centre for Management and Development (CMD), Magodo Lagos.  Competing against Lagos State University (LASU) and Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), LASUSTECH emerged victorious, with LASU taking second place while YABATECH took the third position. The debate was part of the 2024 Africa Media Come Alive Forum, themed Media Narrative & National Development More details soon...

  By Tiamiyu Al-Amin and Ramos Taofeeqat Photos by: Ajide Muminat The Department of Mass Communication at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has donated a collection of 47 academic journals and books to the university library in preparation for the National Universities Commission (NUC) accreditation. This includes an additional 35 academic books and journals to the College of Applied Social Sciences, along with further resources to the university library. The donation is aimed at supporting the accreditation process and fostering a culture of reading and intellectual development among students. Dr. Steven Anu’ Adesemoye, Acting Head of the Mass Communication Department, emphasized the importance of reading for both academic and professional growth. "Book reading is a vital component in Mass Communication. It expands vocabulary, enhances critical thinking, and improves writing skills," he said.  He noted that the department, in collaboration with the...

Habeeb Ibrahim, Ajide Muminat and Suraju Gabriel The Senior Special Assistant on Social Development to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Mr. Biliamin Olalekan Oba, has encouraged students to seek mentorship from elders, teachers, and counselors, especially when dealing with academic or personal challenges.  He shared this message during the 38th Imota Ayayo Lecture Day, held at Sh-Sholaja Multipurpose Hall in Imota, Lagos, themed “The Struggle for Youth Participation in Politics and Community Development: Lessons from Nigeria’s Democratic Process.” The event, attended by over 200 students, educators, community leaders, and dignitaries, including Oba Ajibade Agoro, the Ranodu of Imota, focused on the role of youth in creating an inclusive and progressive society.  Oba emphasized that national development hinges on investing in youth, referencing the National Youth Council’s motto, “Build the Youth; Build the Nation.” He applauded the organizers for encouraging youth involvement and ...