Category: Education

Kunle Adelabu The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) branch, has called for a new salary structure for its members. The union said that the 2009 agreement which was reached when the institution was Lagos a State  Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), and upon which the member staff are still placed on, is not in tandem with the new realities. ASUU LASUSTECH Chairman, Comrade Tayo Okulaja, made the demand on behalf of the union during a press conference held in solidarity with the national ASUU,…

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Jare Olukotun Pupils of the Kith & Kin Nursery and Primary Schools, on Thursday, June 27, 2024, held their third tem project exhibition. The presentation was complemented with a photo session to capture these special moments. According to the school in a statement on Sunday, the event was to showcase their pupils’ talents and creativity. The school authority thanked parents for their support for their children. “The event was a vivid demonstration of the philosophy expressed by Benjamin Franklin: “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve…

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Kunle Adelabu -Warns of another strike The national body of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has received maximum support from its Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) branch, on its demands from the Federal Government. ASUU LASUSTECH also backed its national body on its opposition to the replacement of the Chairmen and members of the Governing Councils across Federal institutions which the FG reconstituted. The union expressed its support at a press conference held at the LASUSTECH Ikorodu campus on Thursday. Some of the demands of…

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`Kunle Adelabu Professor Elvis Efe Otobo, a distinguished scholar and former spokesperson of Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, has made history as Africa’s first Archival Science and Diplomatics professor. His dual appointment in 2022 as both an associate and a full professor at Ballsbridge University underscores his profound impact and expertise in the field. Ballsbridge University is a dynamic open international academic centre known for its innovative approach to education, including open learning, online learning, blended transnational learning, and virtual learning. Incorporated in Dominica, the university operates in multiple countries, fostering…

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Kunle Adelabu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday, announced the appointment of several prominent individuals as chairmen and members of the Governing Councils of various Federal Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education across Nigeria. Among over 500 names announced is the Ikorodu – born Architect, Arch. Taiwo Akintunde Kara who doubles as the Chairman, Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG) and that of the Ikorodu Town Hall Management Board (ITHMB). He was announced as Member of the Governing Council, Federal Polytechnic Ado – Ekiti, Ekiti State. The reviewed list was…

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Kunle Adelabu Two students of Oriwu Junior Model College, Ikorodu, in Education District II, have emerged as the winners of the prestigious Lagos State Junior Secondary School Quiz Competition, organized by the Irene Onwuka Peace Foundation. Masters Lemboye Abdulrahman and Miss Agbede Oyindamola, students of Junior Secondary School (JSS) 2 and 3, won the competition and received the star prize of one million naira and two laptops for their outstanding performance. They also received one plot of land each around the Ibeju-Lekki, Epe axis, in recognition of their academic excellence.…

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Mariam Akinloye Executives and members of the Igbogbo Students’ Union (ISU) have been called for the sustenance of the legacy of the union’s founding fathers and that of the succeeding generations. The charged was issued by a Director with the National Assembly and a community leader, Barr. Adeboye Dankuwo, at the grand finale of the Children Education Fund (C.H.E.F) Week Program, an annual week – long celebration of the union, held at the Adeboruwa Palace, Igbogbo recently. The week – long celebration was themed: “An Endearing Legacy of Learning: Celebrating…

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Jare Olukotun The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary (TGPS) of the Lagos State Education District II, Mrs. Anike Adekanye, has urged benefitting schools of the multi-million – naira furniture and office equipment donated by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to justify the gestures by making judicious use of them as well as protecting them. Adekanye gave the advice recently during the presentation of the donated furniture and office equipment to Junior High Schools under the Education District II at the District’s Headquarters in Maryland, Lagos. She stated that the items were donated to new schools…

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and the immediate past Minister of Works and Housing, Dr. Babatunde Raji Fashola have urged the graduating Students of the Lagos State University to embrace the future with their acquired skills, technological marvel and self-discipline for enormous possibilities of prosperity. The duo gave the charge today at the 27th Convocation Lecture of Lagos State University (LASU), themed: “Embracing the Future: Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Humanity”, held at the School Campus, Ojo, Lagos. LASU, during the Convocation event conferred Bachelor’s…

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye -Charge them on academic excellence The celebration of the milestone 75th anniversary of Oriwu College Ikorodu (now Oriwu Senior and Junior Model Colleges, Ikorodu) has kicked – off with the celebration of the school’s Founders’ Day. Oriwu College Founders’ Day, which comes up every May 29, was celebrated with the chieftains and members of the Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN) mentoring the current students and charging them to sustain the college’s tradition of excellence. The celebration is themed, “Journey Through Time: 75…

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