LASUSTECH Watch

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...