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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

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LASU Sandwich Programme Entrance Exam/Screening for 2024 Modular Year

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 2, 2024

The Directorate of the Sandwich Degree Programme at Lagos State University (LASU) has scheduled the first batch of Entrance Examination and Screening for the 2024 modular year. This examination is a critical step in the admissions process, and all prospective candidates are encouraged to prepare and attend. Details are as follows: All applicants are advised […]

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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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Temitope Ayeobasan, 21, becomes LASU’s first ever First Class graduate in history after 40 years

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 21, 2024

Temitope Ayeobasan, 21, is the first First-Class Honours graduate in History and International Studies from Lagos State University (LASU) in 40 years. The Senate officially confirmed her achievement early Friday. Professor Adeyeri Olusegun, Head of the History and International Studies Department emphasised the importance of this achievement, citing Ayeobasan’s

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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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ASUU laments victimisation of members

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 11, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, University of Jos Chapter, has expressed concern about the victimisation of its members at some of the country’s public universities. Prof. Jurbe Molwus, Chairperson of the union at the institution, stated this at a news conference in Jos on Tuesday. According to Molwus, the affected employees are from […]

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LASU to resume academic activities Tuesday

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 6, 2024

Authorities at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, have mandated that academic and administrative operations on its campuses resume on Tuesday. Following the nationwide protests, the university stated last Wednesday that all activities would be suspended until further notice. However, Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, Coordinator of the Centre for Information and Public

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Equal distribution of wealth will reduce poverty, corruption – LASU DVC

Angel Ojonugwa August 5, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – A Professor of Economics, Olufunsho Omobitan, has called on governments to distribute wealth equally and reduce unemployment to reduce poverty and corruption.Omobitan, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Lagos State University (LASU), made the call at LASU’s 97th Inaugural Lecture on Tuesday. The inaugural lecture had the theme: “The Logic

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German envoy harps on transition to renewable energy

Angel Ojonugwa July 25, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – Weert Borner, Consulate-General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Nigeria, has reiterated his country’s commitment to partnering with Nigeria and supporting renewable energy transition.Borner gave the assurance at a seminar series of the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Lagos State University (LASU), on

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LASU students hold peaceful protest against CBT and other additional fees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2024

Lagos State University students protested peacefully on Monday against the institution’s adoption of the N10,000 Computer-Based Test (CBT), as well as forensic and counselling fees. On Sunday, the students protested about the fees. During Monday’s protest, students described the price as extortion. They carried placards with phrases such as “Say No

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Sanwo-Olu’s awards N10 million to LASU’s best graduating student

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 7, 2024

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu awarded N10 million to Olaniyi Olawale, the best graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2023/2024 session. Governor Sanwo-Olu made the donation yesterday during the 27th convocation ceremony at LASU’s Buba Marwa Auditorium. Olawale graduated from the Accounting Education Department with a cumulative GPA of

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VC tasks alumni on LASU’s development

Angel Ojonugwa June 4, 2024

LAGOS ( Sundiata Post) – prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), has appealed to the university’s alumni to participate actively in the institution’s development for a monumental growth. Olatunji-Bello made the appeal on Monday at the Coconut Breaking Festival of the university’s alumni association. The event was part of

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2, 000 matriculate as diploma students as LASU charges on excellence

Angel Ojonugwa June 3, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – Prof. Ibrahim Bakare, Director, Lagos State University Consult Ltd., has charged newly-admitted diploma students of the university to determine to have a brighter future. Bakare, a Professor of Development and Economic Studies, gave the charge at a ceremony to swear in diploma students for the 2023/2024 academic session, on Tuesday in […]

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Girls, women pay attention to your menstrual hygiene — Education expert

Angel Ojonugwa June 3, 2024

LAGOS ( Sundiata Post) – Dr. Igot Ofem, Acting Director, Centre for Response and Prevention of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (CRPSGBV), has appealed to girls and women to pay close attention to their menstrual hygiene. Ofem made the plea at the celebration of International Menstrual Hygiene Day organised by the centre in Lagos State University […]

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LASU is now Nigeria’s 3rd most subscribed university — VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 2, 2024

Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), has announced Dr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), former Minister for Works and Housing and Governor of Lagos State, as the institution’s convocation lecturer for its 27th convocation ceremony. Bello announced at a media conference that the ex-governor will deliver the convocation

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Stray bullets hit 2 Lagos varsity students

Angel Ojonugwa May 21, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata post) – Two students of the Lagos State University were hit by stray bullets outside the school campus at a popular students’ residential area called PPL late Monday. While the names of the students are yet to be known, likewise the identity of the shooter(s), it was reported that the victims were hit […]

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9 LASU law graduates get appointed as Lagos high court judges

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 20, 2024

Nine alumni of Lagos State University’s Faculty of Law in Ojo, Lagos, have been appointed judges to the Lagos High Court. The nine were among the 13 judges recently appointed to the Lagos State High Court. On Monday, the institution announced this via a post on its X handle. According to the statement, this is the […]

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Protesters request for the reinstatement of 5 LASU lecturers who were unlawfully dismissed

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 20, 2024

Residents of Ikoga-Zebbe, Badagry Local Government Area, Lagos, have called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to reinstate Anthony Dansu and four other officials of the Lagos State University (LASU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, who were wrongfully sacked in 2019. They were fired after being charged with unlawful removal, retention, dissemination, or

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Provide enabling environment for domestic, foreign investments – Don urges governments

Angel Ojonugwa May 15, 2024

LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – A Professor of Development and Economic Studies, Ibrahim Bakare, has urged governments to provide a friendly and attractive business environment to promote domestic and foreign investments. Bakare, who lectures at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Lagos State University (LASU), made the appeal at LASU’s 96th Inaugural

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LASU VC launches STEM education laboratory

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 6, 2024

The Lagos State University-Africa Centre of Excellence for Innovative and Transformative STEM Education (LASU-ACEITSE) opened its laboratory on Monday to train students in science, mathematics, and technology. Dr Joshua Atah, the National Coordinator of ACE Impact in Nigeria, stated at the ceremony that the project’s success was partly due to outstanding leadership