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UNILAG Int’l Week: LASUSTECH Charges Varsities On Digital Transformation Strategies

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The Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, has disclosed the need for higher institutions to embrace digitisation of their activities, saying digital transformation has become a must in this digital era. Speaking as one of the panelists at the 4th UNILAG International Week & 17th Annual Research Conference, the VC stated that digital transformation is a strategy that enables universities become more efficient and productive. The panel dissected the theme of the conference “Inclusive Digital Transformation and The University Promises” with…

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Lagos Rolls Out Plans For 2024 IBILE Youth Academy

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has announced plans to hold the 2024 IBILE Youth Academy with a comprehensive month-long series of leadership training activities. The Honourable Commissioner for the Ministry, Mr. Mobolaji Abubakre Ogunlende announced at the Alausa Secretariat, outlining the schedule for the Academy to include a Five-Day Divisional Training scheduled for 28th October – 1st November 2024, as well as One-Day Leadership Seminar with the Governor planned for 8th November 2024. He said that there will also be a Leadership Camp from…

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Subsidy Funds: What We Have Been Using It For – FG

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Kunle Adelabu The Federal government has said that so much gains have been made with the funds accruable from the subsidy removal in the past months in a bid to reposition the economy. It listed the increased in the monthly allocations to state and local governments; payment of foreign debts; releasing billions to support students’ education and massive infrastructural projects among many others as what the funds from the subsidy have been used for. The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, revealed this on his social…

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Theatre For Education Project Supports Students With Stage Performance Of Soyinka’s “The Lion And The Jewel”

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Kunle Adelabu In an attempt to reverse the poor students’ performance in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), group, under the aegis of Theatre For Education Project, has taken the lead in ensuring students take the necessary leap forward. To achieve this, Ugo Obiayo, Esq, TEE-EF-EE Project Coordinator, said that students, especially those studying Arts, would have the opportunity to watch line drama of recommended dramas for them to have better understanding of the arts. Aside the educative aspect of the TEE – EF – EE project, the exercise…

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Igbogbo Day Planning Committee Chair’s Son, AbdulMujeeb Andu Balogun Bags First Class

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Wale Jagun Master AbdulMujeeb Olamide Andu BALOGUN, the 19 year-old son of the Chairman, Igbogbo Day Planning Committee, Mr Titilope Andu Balogun, has bagged a First Class Honour in Computer Science from the Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. The young Computer Scientist, who is an indigene of Igbogbo in Ikorodu Local Government Area, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, received the honour at the 12th convocation ceremonies of the university on Monday. AbdulMujeeb graduated with 4.88 CGPA to attain the First-Class Honour status. A total of 1,662 students…

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Ikorodu Constituency II Unity Cup Kicks – Off November 9

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Kune Adelabu The much – anticipated Ikorodu Constituency II Unity Cup, which is being sponsored by Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), the representative of the lkorodu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, will kick – off November 9, as announced by the organisers. According to the organisers, the initiative is part of the lawmaker’s efforts to promote unity and strengthen bonds within Ikorodu Constituency II. The tournament aims to foster sportsmanship, teamwork, and camaraderie among residents, fulfilling one of the major promises made during his campaign. In…

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Apo Anu Food Bank Program: Residents Laud Rep. Benson Monthly Food Support Program

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Wale Jagun with Bolu Orebajo, Faizah Oyediran and Ayoola Oladipu[o (SIWES Students) Residents from different parts of Ikorodu Federal Constituency have continued to laud the representation of their federal representative, Rep. Babajimi Benson, especially regarding his direct impacts on them. They resumed their commendations at the October edition of the ‘Apo – Anu’ Foodbank of the lawmaker, which caters for 500 households every month. Beneficiaries, which came from Ikorodu LG, Ikorodu West, Ikorodu North, Igbogbo/Bayeku, Ijede and Imota Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), spoke with THE IMPACT reporters that covered…

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TOS Benson Estate Residents Send ‘Save Our Souls’ To Sanwo -Olu, Obasa, Others

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Kunle Adelabu-Alleged connivance between GRA residents, LASBCA officials to take over their lands Residents of Otunba Theophilus O. S. Benson Estate located between the GRA Scheme II and the Alogba Estate in Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, have called on the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu and Speaker, Lagos State Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Obasa, to save their souls from those terrorising them and demolishing their houses. They alleged that residents of GRA Scheme II, are…

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IKODASS Unveils ‘Ankara’ for 33rd Ikorodu – Oga Festival

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Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu – Oga Development Association, (IKODASS), the organisers of the lkorodu-Oga Day, has unveiled ‘Ankara’ fabric for this year’s edition of the annual celebrations. The unveiling was done by the Chairman of the association, Asiwaju Rotimi Erogbogbo, at the IKODASS Secretariat at the Ikorodu Town Hall, on Monday. Joining him for the unveiling were the Iyaloja General of Ikorodu Division, Deaconess (Chief) Mrs Busola Isikalu, markets chieftains and club representatives. At the unveiling, the IKODASS Chairman announced that the ‘Ankara’ fabric, which he said was designed in…

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Toxicology Report On Mohbad Out – LASG

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State government has said the toxicologist report conducted in the United States on the late singer Mohbad is out. The state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro SAN, made the disclosure on Monday, October 21 2024, while answering questions from journalists at a press conference held at the Ministry of Justice Conference Room in Ikeja, to commemorate his first year in office. While revealing the government’s plan to commence trial to unravel the persons behind Mohbad’s death, Pedro attributed the delay of the case…

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