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​ By Kehinde Akintan On Friday, May 26, 2023, the Lagos State University (LASU) held a comprehensive orientation program for the 2022 Modular Year of its Sandwich Degree Programme. The event which  took place at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, Ojo campus, Lagos was organised to acquaint and acclimate the recently enrolled students with the university's cultural values, rules, and guidelines. In his welcome address, the Dean of the Faculty of Education emphasized the institution's unwavering dedication to providing exceptional education for all its students. He reaffirmed the university's commitment, stating, "Our priority is to ensure that our students receive a quality education. and we have put in place highly qualified academic staff and well-equipped non-academic staff to support this endeavor. We are dedicated to helping students develop into responsible, educated, and well-rounded individuals." As the event progressed, Prof. Adejuwon A. Adeneye, the Director of t...

​ By Prosper Adegun   The esteemed group of skilled orators from Lagos State University, known as the "LASU Debate Society," recently arranged a four-day excursion dedicated to enhancing public speaking skills. The trip, held in Badagry, aimed to equip participants with improved speaking abilities and boost their confidence levels. The retreat commenced on Thursday, 18th, 2023, with a social session led by Agosu Seide, a Law student and Public Speaking Coach. During this session, the participants had the opportunity to connect with one another and get acquainted. On Day 2 of the event, the participants had the chance to learn about various aspects of public speaking. Coach Ehrwu provided insights into content creation, Coach Victory shared expertise in spoken word, and Coach Tolu conducted a session on British Parliamentary Debate. Continuing with the retreat, Coach Kiah, widely recognized as the "Beast of Public Speaking," took the stage on Day 3 to discuss "t...

​ By  Ajayi Samiat In a remarkable initiative aimed at promoting inclusivity and accessibility in the media industry, TheCable officially launched Nigeria's first disability-friendly news application on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. As pioneers in the Nigerian industry, TheCable has taken a significant leap towards creating an inclusive system by developing a mobile application that ensures equal access to information for individuals with disabilities. Named "Dina," this disability-inclusive news app incorporates assistive features to cater to the diverse needs of people with visual impairment, auditory challenges, certain limb impairments and more. While its primary purpose is to provide information, Dina is designed to serve both disabled and able-bodied individuals. The launch of the Dina app, held at Amber Residence in GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, was made possible through the support of esteemed partners such as the Google News Initiative, Project Enable Africa, and Stanford Edgeproje...

​ By Toheeb Idris  3mins read. “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” — Malcolm X. As this famous quote underscores, “Education is an important element in the struggle for human rights”, it highlights the significance of the educational sector in the transformation of socio-economic activities of a nation. Today, Nigeria educational sector has dilapidated. The financial difficulties caused by Nigerian leadership are indicative of the root of our country's problems. Strikes in higher education institutions have consistently been caused by unmet agreements, insufficient academic funding, mismanagement of financial resources, non-payment of staff salaries and unfavorable government policies. However, some people could still be asking who is to be blame? Sincerely, the government particularly the federal government, which President Muhammadu Buhari is steering its wheel. The is due to the government's perceived inadequacy ...

​ By Rose Orenuga and Kehinde Akintan On Monday, May 8, 2023, the 33rd Lagos State University Student Union (LASUSU) Executives and parliamentarians were officially inaugurated at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, Main Campus, Ojo. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji Bello, mni, and other university officials, as well as past LASUSU executives and students, were present at the ceremony. The event began with the National Assembly and School Assembly, followed by opening remarks from the Dean of Students Affairs, Prof. T. A. Olumoko, and an opening speech from the IEC Chairman, Comrade Aina Oluwafemi Ayobami. The newly elected executives and parliamentarians, who will represent over 80,000 students from the three campuses of the university, were then sworn in. The Vice Chancellor congratulated the new leaders and urged them to prioritize the students' interests in all their decisions. The LASUSU President, Comrade Agoro Oreoluwa Abdulrahman Clyde, was inaugurated by the Chief judge,...