“The Registrar and Secretary to Council is to proceed on leave with immediate effect till the end of the process for the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor…” Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, after consideration of the report of the Special Visitation Panel on the appointment of the 9th Vice-Chancellor, has dissolved the Governing Council of … Read more
There was panic around Iyano Iba market, situated a few meters from the Lagos State University (LASU), on Monday as sounds of gunshots rented the air. The clash was said to have occurred between some motorcycle riders and the members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the area. There was panic … Read more
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three policemen for allegedly extorting the student of Lagos State University (LASU), Hezekiah Oluwaponmile, the sum of N153,000 at gunpoint. The LASU student alleged that the cops, who were on stop-and-search duty on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, stopped his vehicle and ordered him to alight. The Ogun State Police … Read more
The University of Lagos (UNILAG), University of Ibadan (UI), and Lagos State University (LASU) have been rated among the top 800 universities in the world. The Times Higher Education (THE) ranked UI, LASU, and UNILAG as first, second, and third respectively in Nigeria. The University of Lagos (UNILAG), University of Ibadan (UI), and Lagos State … Read more
Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, has emerged the second position on the “Time Higher Education 2021 Emerging Economies University Ranking”. In 2020, LASU was ranked among the best three Nigerian universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking. Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, has emerged the second position on the “Time Higher Education … Read more
On Saturday February 27th, 2021, the Governing Council of Lagos State University (LASU), announced that it has shortlisted nine professors considered eligible to succeed the vacant Vice Chancellorship of the institution. As earlier reported by EKO HOT BLOG, at the close of submission of applications, 13 professors applied from within and outside LASU for the … Read more
13 professors applied from within and outside LASU for the Vice-Chancellor position The Governing Council, according to reports, adopted an unconventional interview method as the nine professors will write a Computer test No fewer than nine professors have been shortlisted by the Governing Council of Lagos State University (LASU) for the vacant Vice-Chancellor of the … Read more
Lagos State Government on Friday has reduced the tuition fees of Lagos State University (LASU). The Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education made this known via Twitter. This is coming after students of the school protested over the hike in tuition fees by the institution’s authorities. In its reaction, SA Education … Read more
Student told to leave the hostel and isolate themselves at home for two weeks. Courses and examinations have been put on hold. The Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) has announced closure of its campus following outbreak of COVID-19 among students and officials. In a statement, the institutions said closure of the college became … Read more
Ex-Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Olanrewaju Adigun Fagbohun, has expressed gratitude to the state government, university staff, and students for accepting his administration with open arms. He showed forth his appreciation while giving his final speech, saying, “exactly five years ago, I made my way into this campus and you welcomed me … Read more
The Senate of the Lagos State University (LASU) has appointed the institution’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof. Damola Oke, as the acting vice-chancellor. He was appointed at the varsity’s emergency Senate meeting on Monday. Oke is expected to replace the outgoing vice-chancellor, Olanrewaju Fagbohun. Fagbohun’s tenure expires today, January 11, 2021. Recall that the State Governor, … Read more
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, rewarded LASU best graduating Students with 5million naira cheque and automatic employment. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu Nullifies LASU VC Appointment; Orders Fresh Process “Today, as part of our promise to reward academic excellence in Lagos State, I presented cheques of N5 million each to the best graduating students … Read more
LASU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, says the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University, Prof. Folabi Olumide, is dead. Prof. Fagbohun, who confirmed this on Friday in a press statement, added that he died at 81. The statement was titled, ‘LASU announces the passing away of its Pioneer Vice-Chancellor, professor Folabi Olumide at 81 years’. … Read more
The University College of Medicine has thrown out belongings of students from halls of residence in the institution. SaharaReporters gathered the institution had asked graduating students to resume as ordered by the state government and informed others to move out their properties from the hostels. Schools in the state had been closed since March as … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has blasted ASUU, SSANU, NASU for holding a protest in LASU over salary increment. Sanwo-Olu revealed that his administration pays N450 million monthly subvention to the university which is expected to be used in meeting staff demands, among other needs. He appealed to the protesters to have a rethink because … Read more
Four staff unions at Lagos State University, LASU have locked out their Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagboun, and students as the university resumed today after the coronavirus break. The unions involved in the protest are the Academic Staff Union of Universities, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, Non-Academic Staff Union, and the National Association of … Read more
September 11, 2020. Lagos State University, LASU, has fixed September 14 and November 9 as resumption date for final year undergraduate and postgraduate students. Mr Ademola Adekoya, press and public Relations, made this known on Friday. His statement revealed that 200 to 500 level students will commence academic activities on Monday 9th November … Read more
The University of Ibadan (UI) has overtaken Covenant University (CU) as Nigeria’s best institution in the 2021 Times Higher Education’s (THE) rankings. In 2019, Covenant University had retained its position as the best in Nigeria, according to THE’s 2020 report for the world university rankings. This was after CU usurped UI in 2018. However, in … Read more
Lagos State University, LASU, has called on members of the public to ignore the news that the school will commence the first-semester examination on September 28, 2020. This was made known by the Coordinator, Centre for Information, Press and Public Relations, LASU, Ademola Adekoya, through a statement. He said, “ It has come to the … Read more
By Idris Tele Olukoya The National Association of Nigerian Students, Joint Campus Committee, Lagos Axis, had just concluded its election, where Comrade Ogunsanya Rasheed defeated Comrade Akintoye Ifeoluwa with 7votes as against 1vote. The Lagos convention election took place at Michael Otedola College of Education (Mocped) in Noforija-Epe, on Saturday. The arrival and accreditation started … Read more