LASUSTECH Watch

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...