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Sanwo-Olu awards LASU’s best graduate N10m cash prize

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 11, 2025

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu gifted N10 million to Miss Isioma Sybil Nwosu for being the overall best graduate at Lagos State University for the 2023/2024 academic year with a CGPA of 4.93. The governor presented the cash prize to Nwosu, a student from the Department of Biochemistry

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Sanwo-Olu extols education as key to shaping individuals, societal development

Angel Ojonugwa April 11, 2025

LAGOS (Sundiata Sholar) – Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reiterated the transformative power of education in shaping individuals, addressing societal needs and fostering human development. Sanwo-Olu stated this at the 28th Convocation Ceremony of Lagos State University (LASU). The Governor, represented by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, highlighted the

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No plan to extend service year by NYSC, says Education Minister

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 9, 2025

Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has dismissed rumours claiming he called for the extension of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) duration from one year to two years. ‘’I didn’t say NYSC should be extended for two years,” Alausa stated during his address at the 28th convocation lecture of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, held […]

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Education Minister to Present Convocation Lecture at LASU Today

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 8, 2025

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, is scheduled to deliver the 28th convocation lecture at Lagos State University (LASU) today, April 8, 2025. Speaking to reporters in Lagos yesterday, LASU’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Ojo, revealed that the lecture will be chaired by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi

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LASU to graduate 11,917 students as 315 emerge with first-class

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 6, 2025

Lagos State University (LASU), situated in Ojo, will award degrees to 11,917 students during its 28th convocation for the 2023/2024 academic session. Of these graduates, 315 have attained first-class honours, representing a key achievement in the university’s dedication to academic excellence. LASU Vice Chancellor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello revealed this information during a

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Pastor apprehended over murder of 28-year-old LASU graduate

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 5, 2025

The hopes of 28-year-old Ogubode Adedamola, a graduate of Lagos State University (LASU), to participate in the upcoming April 3rd, 2025 convocation have been dashed following his alleged killing by a Pastor. Reports indicated that the clergyman, Evangelist Whepetoji Babaniyeh, has been taken into police custody. However, when the Lagos State Police Public Relations

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Only 12,590 out of 50,000 applicants gained admission into LASU, says VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 27, 2025

The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, revealed that out of more than 50,000 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates who applied to the university for the 2024/2025 academic session, only 12,590, accounting for 25.2 per cent, successfully gained admission. Speaking at the matriculation ceremony for the newly

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LASU VC seeks collaboration to curb corruption in African education

Angel Ojonugwa December 4, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), has called for collective effort to combat corruption in African education. Olatunji-Bello made the call at the second education summit, organised by the Centre for General Nigerian Studies (CGNS), LASU, on Tuesday, in Lagos. The theme of the summit is: “Fostering

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LASU study uncovers high incidence of childhood sexual abuse, calls for stronger protection

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 11, 2024

A recent study by the Lagos State University (LASU) Rape Research Team has revealed alarming rates of childhood sexual abuse in Nigeria, with 35% of surveyed women reporting incidents of abuse during their youth. The study sheds light on widespread sexual violence affecting both married and unmarried women across Nigeria’s rural and urban regions. Supported […]

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LASU Releases Part-Time Degree Admission List for 2024/2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 28, 2024

The Lagos State University (LASU) School of Part-Time Studies (SPTS) at the Ojo Campus has released the admission list for the 2024/2025 academic session. This list includes candidates who successfully passed the Computer-Based Test (CBT) entrance exams held on October 19 and 20, 2024. How to Check LASU Part-Time Admission Status: Admission Categories: Important Deadline:

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LASU Part-Time Entrance Examination Dates and Details

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 19, 2024

Lagos State University (LASU) has announced the dates for its Part-Time Entrance Examination for the 2024/2025 academic session. This examination is for applicants seeking admission into various part-time degree programs offered by the university. LASU Part-Time Entrance Examination Schedule The LASU Directorate of School of Part-Time Studies (LASU-DSPTS) has divided the

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LASU, UNILAG, Pan-Atlantic sign agreement with US university to strengthen STEM education

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 18, 2024

The Lagos State University (LASU), the University of Lagos (UNILAG), and the Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) have signed an educational cooperative partnership agreement with Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, to advance women’s education and strengthen STEM education. The partnership intends to build a strong foundation for collaboration among the four universities,