25 July 2026

Academic Staff Welfare

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ASUU

ASUU Demands Feedback from Federal Government

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has requested a response from the federal government (FG) about their demands. Responding to ASUU’s strike, Jibrin Barau, the Deputy Senate President, said the National Assembly is ready to settle the ongoing conflict between the union and the federal governmentto prevent it from intensifying. Dr Tunji Alausa, the

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Features

Investigation: Nigerian Professors Earn Among the Lowest in Africa

An investigation has shown that Nigerian university professors are among the worst paid in Africa, earning an average of just \$366 (about N500,000) per month. This is far below what their colleagues take home in other countries, including those with smaller economies. According to salary data of professors with less than 10 years on the

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Nigeria’s Seven-Year Pause on New Universities: A Chance for Real Change

The federal government has said no new federal universities, polytechnics, or colleges of education will be created for the next seven years. Many people believe this decision makes sense because Nigeria already has many schools, yet many of them are struggling to survive. Right now, the country has over 70 federal universities, 42 polytechnics, and

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Application Opens for Tertiary Institutions’ Staff Support Fund
Universities

Application Opens for Tertiary Institutions’ Staff Support Fund

The University of Jos has announced that applications are now open for the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF). According to the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, interested staff can submit their applications through the school’s official portal. The virtual launch of the initiative will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to

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