LASUSTECH Watch

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...