LASUSTECH Watch

Berachah Adetoyinbo Students of the Department of Mass Communication at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) on Thursday organised the second edition of the Beyond the Degree conference to prepare undergraduates for entrepreneurial opportunities and career success beyond graduation. The event, themed “Graduating into Entrepreneurship: The Future of Media Practitioners,” was held at the College of Agriculture Auditorium in Ikorodu, Lagos. ‎Delivering a keynote address, Strategic Communication Expert Ibrahim Fatoyinbo encouraged students to begin creating value with the opportunities and resources available to them. He advised participants to maximise their networks and immediate environment, noting that success often starts with identifying and utilising existing opportunities. ‎Other speakers at the event included Mr Biolatiri Victor, who urged students to understand their purpose and the impact they hope to make in society, and documentary, photographer and aut...

Favour C. Ogbonnaya The Department of Mass Communication, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, through the collaborative efforts of the Mass Communication Students Association (MACSA) and the Union of Campus Journalists (UCJ), is set to host the second edition of its career development programme, “Beyond the Degree 2.0,” aimed at preparing students for entrepreneurial opportunities in the evolving media landscape. The event, scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., will hold at the 500-Seater Auditorium, LASUSTECH, Ikorodu Campus, with the theme: “Graduating into Entrepreneurship: The Future of Media Practitioners.” According to the organisers, the programme seeks to equip students and aspiring media professionals with the entrepreneurial knowledge, practical skills, and strategic mindset needed to navigate the changing realities of the media industry. With traditional employment opportunities becoming increasingly competitive, the event is...

By Emmanuel Esther and Adenuga Toheeb Mass Communication Department of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, partnered with Dataphyte Academy to train its 300-level students in data journalism through a two-day programme held on May 21 and 22, 2026, at the university's ICT Centre. The programme covered data-driven storytelling, infographics, and data visualization, taking participants through the full journalism workflow, from sourcing and verification to analysis and visual presentation using real-world datasets. Students also engaged in hands-on exercises and explored ethical considerations in data reporting. Head of Department, Dr. Zannu Prosper, said the initiative was introduced to meet the growing demand for data-literate journalists in the modern media landscape, while lead facilitator, Mr. Kehinde Ogunyale, stressed that future practitioners must master data interpretation, pattern identification, and visual presentation to remain releva...

By Habeeb Ibrahim   The Lagos State University of Science and Technology has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SGH Warsaw School of Economics to establish academic and research collaboration between both institutions. In a statement signed by Mr ‘Lanre Kuye of the Directorate of Information and Public Relations, LASUSTECH, the agreement was described as part of the university’s efforts to strengthen its international academic presence and expand opportunities for students and staff. The agreement was signed on Monday, 11 May 2026, at the SGH campus in Warsaw by LASUSTECH Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya, and SGH Rector, Professor Piotr Wachowiak. The LASUSTECH delegation included Professor Olumuyiwa Olamade, Dean of the College of Applied Social Sciences, and Dr Ayo Eso of the Department of Economics. The delegation visited the institution from May 11 to May 14, 2026, to discuss implementation plans for the partnership. According to the university, t...

Favour C. Ogbonnaya, Shakiru Samuel Students of the Nigeria Union of Engineering Students Association (NUESA), Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) Chapter, have carried out a community service exercise aimed at giving back to the College of Engineering and promoting practical engineering solutions within the institution. The exercise, organised as part of the NUESA Student Week programme, involved electrical maintenance works, replacement of faulty sockets and bulbs, repairs of lamp holders, and washing of lecturers’ vehicles within the college environment. Speaking during the exercise, the Head of Department, Engr. Adigun Muritala, described community service as one of the three major responsibilities of students in the university system alongside teaching and research. According to him, community service is as important as classroom learning and research activities, stressing that it exposes students to practical experiences beyond the classroom. “Community ...

"Dear Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, this is another opportunity for you to lead with compassion. The new pact is meant to be reviewed in three years; more than three months have passed, and the ministry of tertiary education has not done anything despite the submission of the financial implications by the three chapters of ASUU in Lagos State-owned universities." At exactly 7:10 am on the 103rd day of 2026, Dr Lola Kosoko, a 46-year-old soil scientist with 18 years at a Lagos State public university and over 38 peer-reviewed publications, arrived at the Oshodi BRT terminal. The absence of BRT buses was less daunting than the crowd, which kept swelling. Waiting endlessly for buses that never arrived wasn’t an option if she was to make her 8:00 am lecture. Meanwhile, Uber or inDrive was simply out of reach. So, she hopped into a danfo- Lagos’s yellow-painted, black-striped ‘moving menace’. Around 7:42 am, just after crossing the Mile 12 overhead bridge, the bus was s...

The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has recorded another major milestone in its academic development, securing full accreditation for 13 out of 14 undergraduate programmes presented during the 2025 accreditation exercise conducted by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The remaining programme received interim accreditation, reinforcing the institution’s strong performance across its academic offerings. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olumuyiwa Omotola Odusanya, who disclosed the outcome, described the results as a reflection of the university’s commitment to quality assurance, academic excellence, and continuous institutional growth. According to the breakdown, programmes across multiple colleges performed impressively. In the College of Basic Sciences, Industrial Mathematics earned full accreditation. The College of Applied Social Sciences saw both Insurance and Tourism and Hospitality Management fully accredited. Similarly, all programmes...

Ademuyiwa Balikis and Habeeb Ibrahim  The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has launched a digital skills initiative aimed at equipping traders and artisans in Ikorodu with tools to improve their businesses. The programme, titled Digital Literacy for Ikorodu Trade (DLIT), is part of the university’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts and targets participants from Lambo Lasunwon, Araromi, and Okegbegun communities in Ikorodu Local Government Area. Twenty participants were selected following a screening process. The four-week training, which commenced on April 11, 2026, and is scheduled to end on May 2, 2026, is being held at the NITDA Digital Learning Centre on the Ikorodu campus. The facility was facilitated by Oluremi Tinubu. Participants are receiving practical training in brand development, digital marketing, search engine optimisation, artificial intelligence applications, and basic graphic design. Delivering a keynote addres...

The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) on Monday marked its 4th Founder’s Day with key announcements on student enrolment growth, programme accreditation, and plans for its first convocation ceremony. At the event held at the College of Agriculture Auditorium, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, disclosed that the university’s student population has surpassed 12,600, four years after its transition to a university. He also revealed that 39 out of the institution’s 41 academic programmes have been presented to the National Universities Commission (NUC) for accreditation. It was announced that LASUSTECH’s pioneer set of degree students will graduate in August 2026, while the institution’s maiden convocation ceremony has been fixed for February 2, 2027 , contrary to an earlier announcement of February 13 made at a previous student engagement meeting. He outlined developments recorded by the university since its establishment, including...

From Left: Prof. (Mrs) Adejoke Oladiji, Guest Speaker and VC, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, VC, LASUSTECH  By Favour Ogbonnaya  Photos by: Ajide Muminat  The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) on Monday, February 2, 2026, marked its fourth Founder’s Day as a university, with the theme, “Mapping the Future.” The event took place at the 500-seat capacity auditorium of the College of Agriculture and featured high-profile dignitaries, including the Vice-Chancellor of LASUSTECH, Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya; the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Prof. Adenike Temidayo Oladiji; principal officers of other universities; heads of departments; lecturers and staff; the President and executive members of the LASUSTECH Students’ Consultative Assembly (LSCA); members of the press; and students. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Odusanya, presented an audio-visual documentary on the uni...

Habeeb Ibrahim   The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) will hold its 4th Founder’s Day Celebration on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the College of Agriculture Main Auditorium, Ikorodu Campus. The celebration is themed “Mapping the Future,” reflecting the institution’s focus on science and technology education. A major feature of the event is the Founder’s Day Lecture, to be delivered by the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Professor Adenike Temidayo Oladiji, FAS, FNISEB, FNSBMB. She will speak on the topic, “Achieving the Objectives of Universities of Science and Technology.” Activities lined up for the day include interactive sessions, programmes highlighting the university’s growth, and a tour of ongoing and completed infrastructure projects across the campus. LASUSTECH was formally established in 2022 following the transmutation of Lagos State Polytechnic into a university. The transformation was sig...

By Habeeb Ibrahim, Adefeso Precious, Umoh emmanuella,  Ikuesan Temiloluwa and Olamilekan Aliat Photos By: Adewusi Aisha and Chilaka Blessing The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has organised a sensitization programme on mental health at its main campus to create awareness on mental wellbeing and effective management of emotional trauma among students. The programme, which attracted students and members of the university community, featured dignitaries on the high table, including a representative of the Vice Chancellor, the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Ademola Aderogba, guest speakers Dr. Nwandu Mary Adaeze and Professor Olubusayo Asikhia, college officers, Heads of Department, other stakeholders, class representatives, and students. In his address, the representative of the Vice Chancellor referenced a recent tragic incident involving the loss of a student to suicide through the use of a chemical substance. He noted that the ...

By Adetoyinbo Berachah The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has announced February 13, 2027, as the date for its maiden convocation. The announcement was made by the Director of Student Affairs (DSA), Dr. Ademola Aderogba, during the first engagement meeting of the 2025/2026 academic session. The meeting featured the introduction of Heads of Class (HOCs) and representatives from various departments. Dr. Aderogba addressed issues relating to the academic session and outlined expectations for students. He presented an overview of academic results across colleges and departments, noting variations in performance. Students were advised to ensure lecturers are invited for scheduled lectures. According to the DSA, all issues relating to academic results must be resolved before January 27, 2026, when the University Senate will review them. He stated that no further consideration would be given to result-related issues after that date. Students were...

By Habeeb Ibrahim and Adefeso Precious Students of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) were on Monday morning restricted from accessing the campus through the First Gate, tagged as West Gate 1, due to safety concerns. The restriction led to confusion among students, who were subsequently directed by security personnel to use the Second Gate for entry into the campus. Speaking on the development, security officials disclosed that the action followed an incident that occurred around 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, when a tension wire was reportedly cut from a pole and fell directly at the entrance of First Gate. According to the security personnel, the fallen wire posed a potential risk of injury, electric shock, or sparks to students and other individuals passing through the gate. As a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of the campus community, movement through First gate was temporarily suspended, while students were instructed to ac...

By Habeeb Ibrahim   The Vice Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Lagos State, Comrade Sadiq Adams (Kiakia), has awarded tuition fee scholarships to five students of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH). The beneficiaries are Adenola David Oluwafemi (Quantity Surveying, 200 level), Salami Priscilla Wuraola (Estate Management, 200 level), Wekpa ThankGod Nelson (Mass Communication, 400 level), Rantilola Olamide Afsat (Mass Communication, 200 level), and Sadiq Olashile Mubarak. The students were selected based on merit and financial need. L-R (Mrs. Dipo Adedoyin, MACSA President,Comr, Kiakia Adams, Wekpa ThankGod (400 Level), Mass Comm HoD, Dr Zannu Prosper, Mr Samuel Ogunsanya, Mrs Ìdòwú, Mr Ade Inasa-Thomas, Dr Taiwo Okeowo) Speaking on the initiative, Adams said the scholarship is part of NANS’ commitment to student development. “Empowering students academically today is an investment in leader...