Seven students of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, who faced dropping out over unpaid tuition fees, have received scholarships from the university’s branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Branch chair, Dr Angulu Haruna, said the intervention was prompted by the economic difficulties students face. Two of the awards, worth ₦200,000 each,
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has said the ₦20,000 annual uniform allowance given to nurses is not enough. They are calling for significant changes, including the creation of a Directorate of Nursing Services at the Federal Ministry of Health, to be led by a registered nurse. The statement was made during
President Bola Tinubu has told his education team to stop university and college workers from going on strike again. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, revealed this during an interview on Channels Television. Alausa said the Federal Government is now meeting regularly with school unions like ASUU, NASU, SSANU, and COEASU to prevent future problems.
The Federal Government (FG) has urged the staff of Nigerian universities not to embark on their proposed nationwide strike. The appeal came after the 21-day ultimatum issued to the government by the leaders of the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT). To prevent the looming industrial action, the Federal Governmentmet with the leadership of the
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Yobe State University chapter, has called off its industrial strike action embarked upon on July 11, 2025. The Chairman of the branch, Ahmed Karage, revealed that the Association has reached a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Yobe State Government to address the remaining demands. “Following the Memoranda
The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has applauded the Federal Government (FG) for the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF) initiative for improving staff welfare. In addition, the association urged the Federal Government to ensure that the fund does not shift attention from more pressing issues affecting universities. Dr Niyi Sunmonu, the CONUA National President,
Medical services at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, were halted yesterday, as doctors began a strike over unresolved salary deductions and welfare issues. The nation observed that the usually bustling medical facility was deserted, with many wards and consulting rooms under lock and key. No patients were seen around the hospital premises,
Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, have called on the Federal Government to caution members of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, Warri Zone, against any further invasion of the premises of the Federal University
Members of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Warri Zone, on Wednesday shut down the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), Delta State, demanding the immediate removal of Vice Chancellor Professor Ezekiel Agbalagba over alleged intimidation and abuse
Dr Smart Olugbeko, the President of the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), has applauded the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for its performance under its leader, Arc. Sonny Echono. Olugbeko gave the commendation during a student visit to appreciate the body for its role in getting the Federal Government’s approval of the Dual
