LASUSTECH Watch

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...

By Irikefe Oghenetega Victor  Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) is set to graduate 1,364 pioneer undergraduate students at its maiden convocation ceremony scheduled for 2027. The graduands known as the IMPACT Pioneers, were admitted following the institution’s transition from Lagos State Polytechnic to a university on February 2022, and matriculated on March 29, 2023. The students will receive their degrees across four colleges: Agriculture; Applied and Social Sciences; Basic Sciences; and Environmental Design and Technology, with programmes spanning 25 fields of study. Their areas of study include: Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Mass Communication, Computer Science, Biochemistry, Estate Management, Urban and Regional Planning, and Building Technology, among others. During their programmes, the pioneer students received academic and practical training through laboratory work, industry-focused learning, research, innovation an...

By Irikefe Oghenetega Victor Somoye Muiz Adeola, a 400-level student of the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), has been named the institution’s Best Engineering Student and awarded the H.O.B. Lawal Foundation Scholarship. Adeola, who has a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.73 out of 5.0, received a scholarship cheque of ₦120,000 and was also recognised as the Best Overall Student in his department. The award was presented on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the OLAC Event Centre, RAONI Bus Stop, Ibeshe Road, Ikorodu, Lagos. The event was organised by the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE), Lagos State Chapter, in partnership with the H.O.B. Lawal Foundation. Speaking after receiving the award, Adeola said the recognition would motivate him to maintain his academic performance. “Being recognised as the Best Engineering Student means a lot to me. It is a reminder that the hard w...

By Adenuga Toheeb Ayoola The Funmi Babington-Ashaye Foundation has awarded ₦100,000 each to five outstanding students of the Department of Insurance and Actuarial Science at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH),  on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the College of Applied Social Sciences Conference Hall, in recognition of their academic excellence. Representing the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, the Dean, College of Applied Social Sciences, Prof. Olumuyiwa Olamade, appreciated the Foundation for its support, noting that the award would encourage the beneficiaries to remain committed to their studies. The Head of Department, Dr. Mrs. Adeola Banjo, also commended the Foundation for sustaining the initiative over the years. She noted that the founder, an alumna of the university, established the award as a way of giving back to her alma mater. At the event, the Foundation’s representative, Mr. Sunday Oyeniyi, said the award was establish...

By Irikefe Oghenetega Victor Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) on Monday received a National Universities Commission (NUC) resource verification team as part of the university’s bid to unbundle the Mass Communication and Computer Science programmes. The visit forms part of the NUC’s standard procedure to ensure that universities meet the required academic and infrastructural standards before expanding their programme offerings. Under the proposed unbundling, Mass Communication is expected to be split into three distinct programmes: Broadcasting, Journalism and Media Studies, and Public Relations, while Computer Science will be divided into Software Engineering and Cybersecurity. Leading the NUC panel was Mr. Idris Omowale Ibrahim. Other members of the team included Professor Uwaoma Kalu Uche, Ibu Simon Tertsegha, Professor Ibrahim Abdullahi, Mr. Bayero Ibrahim, and Mr. Chinegwu Kenneth Kenechukwu. In his welcome address, Vice-Chancellor, Professor...

By Shittu Simbiat Abimbola Ncha Success, a 100-level Hospitality and Tourism Management student of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), has emerged winner of the 2026 Build Afrika Hospitality and Tourism Career Contest, following an impressive presentation on strategic communication and destination branding. The Build Afrika Hospitality and Tourism Career Contest is aimed at fostering innovation, leadership, and career development among young professionals and students within Africa's hospitality and tourism industry.  Success secured the top position after competing against contestants from various institutions, earning praise from organizers for her confidence, innovation, and clear vision for the hospitality and tourism sector. Her winning presentation, titled “Rebranding Africa Through Strategic Communication,” emphasized the use of storytelling, digital media, strategic partnerships, and destination branding to reshape global perceptions of...

By Igwe Grace Chiamaka  Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has approved an increase in the housing loan available to members of staff to help them cope with the country's rising cost of living.  The decision was approved by the university's Executive Management Committee (EMC) during its recent meeting. Under the new arrangement, staff on CONUASS/CONUNASS 5–7 and 13–15 will now receive housing loans ranging from ₦3 million to ₦5 million, up from the previous ₦1.5 million to ₦3 million.  Similarly, staff on CONUASS/CONUNASS 3–4 and 11–12 will now access loans of ₦2 million to ₦3 million, compared to the previous ₦1 million to ₦1.5 million. Staff on CONUASS/CONUNASS 1–2 and 6–9 will receive between ₦1.5 million and ₦2 million, up from ₦900,000 to ₦1.5 million, while CONUNASS 2–5 will now receive ₦700,000 to ₦1 million, instead of the previous ₦500,000 to ₦700,000. Furthermore, the committee approved the introduction of site inspections ...

By: Adenuga Toheeb Ayoola, Emmanuel Uduak-Obong Esther The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has appointed Dr Steven Anu’ Adesemoye, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, as its pioneer Director of Advancement and Internationalisation. The appointment establishes the university’s new Directorate of Advancement and Internationalisation, a strategic office created to deepen global partnerships, attract international staff and students, and strengthen LASUSTECH’s position as a globally competitive institution. In his new role, Dr Adesemoye will champion the university’s vision by fostering collaborations with international organisations, corporate partners, and academic institutions, while promoting the university’s research and academic excellence. Speaking on his appointment, Dr Adesemoye described the opportunity as both an honour and a responsibility. “I am deeply honoured to take up this assignment and grateful to the Vice-C...

By Igwe Grace Chiamaka   The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has urged the Federal and State Governments to immediately release funds for the implementation of the 2026 agreement signed with the union on June 29, 2026, including the payment of outstanding salary arrears.  The demand was made in a communiqué issued after the union's 55th National Executive Council meeting held at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, from July 22 to 24. In the communiqué signed after the meeting,  SSANU said the June 29 agreement was a product of prolonged negotiations and must not be treated as optional. The union warned that failure to implement the salary increase, allowances and other welfare provisions would undermine morale among non-teaching staff and jeopardize industrial harmony in universities. The union noted that the agreement provides a 35 per cent salary increase for non-teaching staff, improved allowances, staff training, protection...

 By Shuaib Abdulquadri The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has appealed to individuals, corporate organisations, alumni and other well-meaning stakeholders to support the institution's forthcoming maiden convocation ceremony through sponsorship of academic awards. Prof. Mayowa O. Ajibola, Chairman of the Senate Awards Committee, said the sponsorship drive is critical to ensuring that the university’s first convocation is memorable and impactful. He noted that by rewarding outstanding academic performance, the awards will not only celebrate excellence but also set a standard for future graduating classes at LASUSTECH. According to Prof. Ajibola, the awards are designed to encourage academic excellence while celebrating students who have distinguished themselves in their various fields of study. He added that each college and department within the university is expected to sponsor prizes for deserving graduates. To facilitate the initiative, i...

By Emmanuel Uduak-Obong Esther For many academics, a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) represents the culmination of years of research and perseverance. For one lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), it was much more, it was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. On July 20, 2026, during Babcock University’s postgraduate convocation and doctoral hooding ceremony, Dr. Ade Inasa Thomas, a lecturer at LASUSTECH, joined the ranks of scholars awarded the prestigious doctoral degree. Behind the academic gown and hood lies a story of determination, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to personal and professional growth. "I feel a sense of completion," he reflects on the moment he finally reached what he calls "the pinnacle of my academic career." It's a journey he attributes fully to God's grace, yet one shaped equally by years of quiet determination. A Brand Communication expert ...

By Adenuga Toheeb Ayoola The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has intensified efforts to commercialise research by partnering with the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) to establish technology incubation hubs on its Ikorodu campus. Speaking on the university’s commitment to the partnership, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Prof. Abiodun Denloye, said the institution would provide land for the proposed incubation hubs and involve students in innovation programmes to support the commercialisation of research. He said the initiative would create opportunities for research findings to be transformed into market-ready products. Explaining the significance of the partnership, the Director-General of the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI), Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji, said the initiative would bridge the gap between research and the marketplace by ensuring research outcomes are commercialised. He noted that the collaborati...

By Irikefe Oghenetega Victor and Saba AbdulBasit The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) on Thursday, July 23, 2026, convened media professionals, academics, policymakers, and political leaders for the 4th Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, to discuss the role of key stakeholders in advancing credible elections in Nigeria. The memorial lecture, themed “The Media, INEC, Voters and Path to Credible Elections,” focused on the responsibilities of the media, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the electorate in promoting transparent and credible electoral processes. Delivering the keynote lecture, Professor Sylvester Odion Akhaine of the Department of Political Science, Lagos State University (LASU), traced the evolution of the media as the fourth estate of the realm with a strong libertarian tradition in Nigeria. He noted that the Nigerian media, which predated the Nigerian state, has historically been defined by the principle...

By Irikefe Oghenetega Victor   The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commenced the disbursement of accumulated June and July upkeep allowances to eligible student beneficiaries following the successful completion of a platform system upgrade. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) confirmed the development on Friday, with many students across the country sharing screenshots of credit alerts on X. In a statement, NANS National President Akinteye Babatunde welcomed the payments and assured students that all outstanding backlogs would be settled. “The payment of June and July NELFUND upkeep allowances has officially commenced. As I assured you, every outstanding backlog will be paid. We remain committed to ensuring that no eligible Nigerian student is left behind,” he said. Akinteye appealed to beneficiaries who are yet to receive their funds to exercise patience, noting that the payments are being released in phases. The update brings much-needed relief after w...

By Emmanuel Uduak-Obong Esther The Federal Government has opened applications for its C.L.I.C.K.D. laptop credit scheme, giving students and other Nigerians enrolled in approved digital skills programmes the opportunity to acquire subsidised laptops through flexible instalment payments. The scheme, which stands for Credit for Laptops, Internet, Connectivity and Knowledge Digital Devices, was launched by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to improve access to digital devices for learners. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, said bridging Nigeria's digital divide requires equipping citizens with both digital skills and the tools needed to apply them. CREDICORP Managing Director, Uzoma Nwagba said the initiative would remove the burden of high upfront device costs and create more opportunities for...

By Jegede Adesoji Muhammed, irikefe Oghenetega Victor  For many students of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), finding accommodation is no longer just about getting a place close to school. It has become a difficult struggle between paying high rent and enduring poor living conditions. Across First Gate, Second Gate, and Odogunyan, students are spending a significant part of their finances on rent, agent fees, and agreement charges. Yet, many still live in houses with poor maintenance, unreliable water supply, bad roads, and landlords who pay little attention to their welfare.   Although, landlords and property agents insist that inflation and the increasing cost of building materials are responsible for the constant rise in rent, many students believe they are paying more without receiving better living conditions.   According to Shittu Balikis Morenikeji, a 300-level student of Food Science and Technology living in Odogun...

  By Adenuga Toheeb Ayoola The truck accident that occurred on Wednesday, July 16, 2026, along the Ikorodu-Sagamu road in the vicinity of the Lagos State University of Science and technology (LASUSTECH) affecting the movement of students and other commuters, is a reminder that road safety should never be taken for granted. Although no injuries were officially confirmed, the incident caused heavy traffic congestion, delayed students sitting for their examinations, and increased transport fares, placing unnecessary hardship on commuters. Truck drivers must take greater responsibility whenever they are transporting heavy loads. Roads around schools and other busy areas require extra caution, especially during the rainy season when road conditions may become more challenging. Careless or excessive speeding by drivers of heavy-duty vehicles can have serious consequences for innocent road users. The Ikorodu–Sagamu Road is an important route used daily by thousands of commuter...

By Emmanuel Uduak-Obong Esther Officials from the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) are set to visit Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) on Thursday, July 23, from 9:00 a.m., to monitor staff compliance with the state government's directive making the Ilera Eko Health Insurance Scheme compulsory for all university employees. The visit, which was confirmed in a memo from the Registrar's office, comes as the university renews pressure on staff who have yet to subscribe to the scheme. The memo describes continued non-compliance as "unacceptable," noting that the directive has been in force for some time and that staff were previously informed of the government's intent to enforce it. According to the memo, the government will use the LASHMA team's findings from the visit to gauge the university's overall level of compliance and determine further action. Sanctions have already been flagged for staff who continue...

By Emmanuel Uduak-Obong Esther Officials from the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) are set to visit Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) on Thursday, July 23, from 9:00 a.m., to monitor staff compliance with the state government's directive making the Ilera Eko Health Insurance Scheme compulsory for all university employees. The visit, which was confirmed in a memo from the Registrar's office, comes as the university renews pressure on staff who have yet to subscribe to the scheme. The memo describes continued non-compliance as "unacceptable," noting that the directive has been in force for some time and that staff were previously informed of the government's intent to enforce it. According to the memo, the government will use the LASHMA team's findings from the visit to gauge the university's overall level of compliance and determine further action. Sanctions have already been flagged for staff who continue...