LASUSTECH Watch

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 ...