Kunle Adelabu As part of the Kith and Kin Nursery and Primary Schools’ efforts in improving their pupils’ skills and making them responsible individuals, the schools have introduced what they termed, ‘Group Project’. The initiative, which was introduced as part of the second term assessment, was designed to promote collaboration and teamwork amongst the students. The exercise involves pupils of Kith and Kin Nursery School and Basic six classes. While Basic 6 pupils collectively embarked on designing Human heart; Basic 5 and 4 pupils engaged the designing of the project…
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LASU Appoints Dr Anjorin, Sanni Acting Department Heads
Kunle Adelabu The Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, has announced the appointment of Dr. Abdul-Azeez Anjorin, of the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science as the Acting Head, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science of the prestigious institution. Dr Anjorin, who is from Imota in Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, will serve for two years. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji – Bello, mni, approved his appointment alongside that of Dr. Omolade Sanni, of the Department of Broadcasting, Faculty of Communication and Media…
Read MoreLASUSTECH Mass Comm Holds 4th Town – Gown Summit
Mariam Akinloye Mariam Akinloye As part of its efforts aimed at preparing its students for ‘life after school’, the department of Mass Communication, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, is organising a mentoring programme tagged: ‘Town-Gown’. The event, which is the fourth edition, is themed: ‘Your Skill, Your Future!’, and slated to hold at the LASUSTECH 500-Seater Agric Auditorium, on Thursday, April 13, 2023. In a statement by the Head of the Department (HOD), Dr. Prosper Zannu, this year’s programme will draw expert speakers from a broad…
Read MoreFormer Works Minister, Ogunlewe Warns Of Dire Consequence If University Admission Shortage Not Reversed
Kunle Adelabu The former Minister for Works, Sen. (Otunba) Dr. Adeseye Ogunlewe, has warned of a serious consequence if the country’s Universities are unable to admit a larger percentage of qualified students every year. Ogunlewe, who was a former Pro – Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB), Abeokuta, also charged that Nigeria must take advantage of its population and land, if the country wants to be socially and economically developed. The former Minister spoke at the second edition of Oba Adewamiri Ayokulehin Olaide Memorial & Prince Kayode Olaide Annual Scholarship…
Read MoreOPINION: WHO IS AFRAID OF UNIVERSITY AUTONOMY? (4)
By Dayo Hassan The Academic Staff Union of Universities, or ASUU, has been accused of obstructing universities’ full autonomy in Nigeria in a variety of ways. ASUU has been accused of obstructing university autonomy in a number of ways, including: Strikes: ASUU has a long history of going on strike, usually in response to funding, salary, or other labour disputes. These strikes have the potential to disrupt academic activities on campus as well as impact university autonomy by making it difficult for administrators to plan and implement programmes. Interference with…
Read MorePrince Olaide, Scholarship Beneficiary Returns Gesture To Keme Balogun Students, Staff
Kunle Adelabu-Honours Sen. Ogunlewe, former teachers The truism that investments in young men pay as they are the future of the society, has been proven as a beneficiary of Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe Scholarship returned to his alma mata, Keme Balogun Junior and Senior Colleges, Ibeshe in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, to give back to the school. Prince Kayode Olaide, who, in his secondary days, was one of the beneficiaries of the former Minister of Works’ educational grant, and also had the…
Read MoreOPINION: WHO IS AFRAID OF UNIVERSITY AUTONOMY?
By Dayo Hassan University autonomy is the concept of a university being able to make decisions and take actions independently, without having to answer to external authorities. University autonomy is important in order to help ensure academic freedom, which is the idea that a university should be free to pursue knowledge and scholarship without interference from outside sources. University autonomy also helps to ensure that a university can operate in a manner that is consistent with the values and goals of the institution. When a university is autonomous, it is…
Read MoreUPDATED: 15 Ikorodu Students Awarded Late Justice Akanbi Abiru Scholarship
Kunle Adelabu & Odede Efezino Kenneth -Beneficiaries laud sponsor, Sen. Abiru 15 students in various higher institutions of learning have been awarded the Late Justice Mubasheer Akanbi Abiru Full Scholarship, by the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS). The scholarship programme, which is part of the IKODASS Educational Support Scheme, was sponsored by Sen. Mikhail Adetokunbo Abiru, the Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District. Beneficiaries were presented with N100, 000 cheques each at a brief ceremony held at the Oteju Hall of Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town Hall on…
Read MoreLASUSTECH Holds Maiden Matriculation For Students
Wale Jagun Pioneer students of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, were on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, matriculated into the institution. The students who were admitted into the 2022/2023 academic session of the newly established University were inducted at the 500 – Seater Auditorium, College of Agriculture, LASUSTECH. Prof. Olumuyiwa Omotola Odusanya, who himself the pioneer Vice Chancellor of the University preside over the matriculation ceremony. He charged the students to use the opportunity of their admission into the university to unlock and secure the bright…
Read MoreEducation District II Launches Toll – Free Line, Deliver Other Projects
Wale Jagun Lagos State Education District II has launched the education toll-free line to assist students’ academic performance, provide Guidance and Counselling and also for feedback from members of the public about the state of schools within the Districts. The line which was launched by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, was part of several other projects delivered by the District, including Yoruba and English compilation of Spelling Bee booklets among others. Speaking during the official unveiling of the projects, the Lagos State Head of Service, acknowledged…
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