LASUSTECH Watch

By Adeyemi Oluwanifemi  Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), has revealed that the Air Quality in some areas of Lagos State is hazardous  and unhealthy. An index released by LASEPA over the weekend, shows that areas across Lagos like Ojo, Shomolu, Ketu and Ikorodu environments are very damaging and harmful. LASEPA has thereby admonished everyone to be careful and advised parents, careers and child minders to be more involved in the well-being of children and adults as well. According to LASEPA, some precautions are to be made in order to prevent any form of disease/ailment. These precautions include: Using of nose mask when going out, dressing in layers to prevent cold, staying hydrated, fruits and vegetables intake to boost immunity, well ventilated rooms and offices and to also pay attention to health, body changes and to seek prompt medical attention when necessary. LASEPA, however encouraged the citizens to adhere to the above precautions follo...

By Ibrahim Habeeb The online registration portal at Lagos State University Of Science And Technology (LASUSTECH) was temporarily shut down, causing confusion and frustration for students who were unable to register for courses.  However, thanks to the intervention of the University's Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olumuyiwa Omotola Odusanya, the portal has been reopened and students are now able to register for their courses. The Vice Chancellor graciously approved the extension of registration and payment of school fees till 2nd of February, planned as the final extension.  The information was contained in a release dropped by the Directorate Of Student Affairs, Dr. Ademola Aderogba stating that "the portal was reported to have been shut down and students could not do their course registration as we instructed them. The portal is now open on the intervention of the VC. Kindly tell your students again that the portal is open and they should proceed to register...

By Ibrahim Habeeb and Ajide Muminat Taiwo Okeowo a lecturer in the department of Mass Communication, Lagos state university of science and technology has been conferred with a doctor of philosophy.  He completed his programme at the Lagos state university (LASU) after successfully defended his thesis on Framing of farmers and herdsmen’s conflicts in selected Nigerian Newspapers (2020-2021) on Thursday 25th of January, 2024 bringing the number of doctoral degree holders among academic staffs in the department to 3. The viva oral defense featured a number of distinguished academics, including Dr. T.OS Owolabi, the head of department of journalism, and Dr. Julius Adeyemo, his dissertation supervisor. The panel of examiners also included Prof. Sunday Olatola, a notable scholar in the field. He said in his words that the thesis came at the right time because "the period I started my Ph.D was when the herdsmen were disturbing the farmers and I tried to see how ne...

Ibrahim Habeeb  Ekundayo Titilayo has emerged as the new chairperson of the National Female Student Association of Nigeria (NFSAN).  Ekundayo poll a total of twenty votes to defeat her closest rival Olukolu Nimotallah Omowunmi, who poll eleven votes while two votes were voided. The election was conducted at LASUSTECH SUG building over the weekend. During an interview session with the Chairperson - elect Comrade Ekundayo Titilayo, "I'm proud and happy today and I want to assure every woman out there that I won't fail you. I promise to serve you to the best of my knowledge." The immediate past chairperson of the group ,Comrade Kamaldeen Ameera Oriyomi said: "I'm the most happiest person today. It's not easy to conduct an election, and I thank my CPC members and my executive for standing by me. The executives should not relent; they should keep pushing and always keep in touch with the Almighty God. Lastly, they should alw...

By Ibrahim Habeeb Photos by Agogo Olatayo  The Mass Communication department at Lagos State University of Science and Technology organized a seminar at PE 101 in the Ikorodu campus. The event aimed to inform returning students about career specifications and choices in their chosen field. The event featured senior lecturers in the department, including the Head of Department, Dr. Prosper Zannu, Mr. Sammy Ogunsanya, Mr. Olugbenga Akanmu, Mr. Bidemi Balogun, Mrs. Olayinka Idowu, Mr. Hassan Nurudeen, Mr. Agogo, Mrs. Bridget, and the host, Mr. Ibrahim Fatoyinbo. Mrs. Olayinka Idowu, the Course Advisor, introduced the students to the purpose of the seminar, advising them to make wise choices as these decisions would be irreversible. She informed the students about the available sequences: Print and Journalism, Broadcast and Film, and Public Relations and Advertising. Idowu emphasized that she would oversee the selection, and registration would be on a first-come, first-s...

LASUSTECH Unveils Second Semester Results for 2022/2023 Academic Session By Ibrahim Habeeb LASUSTECH took a significant stride in academic transparency by releasing the results for the second semester of the  2022/2023 school year. Anticipation filled the air as students eagerly awaited the outcomes of their hard work and dedication throughout the preceding months. The results, now available, have evoked a spectrum of emotions, with some celebrating their achievements and others taking a reflective pause. The unveiling of these results underscores the collective effort invested by both students and teachers in the pursuit of academic excellence.  It serves as a crucial checkpoint, allowing individuals to gauge their progress in their respective courses of study. LASUSTECH, committed to ensuring fairness and clarity, opted to make the results easily accessible online.  This initiative aims to empower students to review their performance promptly. Moreover, reco...

By Ibrahim Habeeb  In a recent announcement from Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), formerly Laspotech, the  candidates from the current set have been informed that the portal is now open for the uploading of approved results.  This development comes as a crucial step in the mobilization process for prospective corps members. Candidates whose results are ready are urged to promptly submit the required documents, including the Mobilization Form, to the Directorate of Student Affairs (DSA).  This proactive measure ensures immediate processing and swift progression through the NYSC procedures. From the desk of the DSA, candidates are encouraged to seize this opportunity and facilitate a seamless transition into the next phase of their service year.  The DSA office remains dedicated to expediting the processing of mobilization forms, thereby enabling eligible candidates to embark on their NYSC service without unnecessary delays. This a...