The 14-day ultimatum issued by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to the Federal Government to sign and implement its long-awaited agreement expires on Sunday, October 12. ASUU warned that the government’s continued delay in addressing issues affecting university lecturers and learning conditions could trigger fresh industrial action across Nigerian universities. The Calabar Zonal
The Federal Government has launched a new effort to stop the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) from going on another nationwide strike. Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, said President Bola Tinubu has ordered that every step be taken to keep students in school and end recurring disruptions in the university calendar. Alausa
Leaders of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) have called for stronger unity among university unions to improve education standards in Nigeria. ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, and NAAT President, Ibeji Nwokoma, appealed during the 60th National Executive Council meeting of NAAT held at the Federal
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has begun mobilising its members across campuses nationwide for a potential strike over the Federal Government’s failure to address long-standing demands. The union had earlier issued a 14-day ultimatum urging the government to conclude the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement and resolve other pending issues. According to
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned the federal government to resolve its unresolved demands within 14 days, or risk a fresh strike. The ultimatum was issued following the meeting of the ASUU National Executive Council on Sunday at the University of Abuja. ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, said the government has neglected
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) chapter, has warned that academic activities, including the forthcoming resumption and convocation ceremonies, may be disrupted if the state government fails to address lingering issues of poor funding and unpaid salaries. Speaking in Akure on Sunday, the Chairman of AAUA ASUU, Dr Boluwaji
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri, Prof Mohammed Laminu Mele, has lauded the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for prioritising staff welfare through the renovation and construction of the perimeter wall of its Secretariat. Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Services), Prof Mohammed Ahmed Waziri, the vice-chancellor gave the commendation during a courtesy
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, has welcomed the appointment of Professor Eboserehimen Eunice Omonzejie as the institution’s substantive vice-chancellor. In a statement signed by the chapter’s chairman, Dr Cyril Onogbosele, and secretary, Dr William Odion, the union described the decision by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, as
The Federal Ministry of Education has confirmed that the last binding agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) was signed in 2009. In a statement released on its official X handle, the ministry explained that the clarification followed recent comments by Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa,
The Education Rights Campaign (ERC) has thrown its weight behind the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in rejecting the Federal Government’s new Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a loan scheme for university workers. In a statement signed by Deputy National Coordinator, Ogunjimi Isaac, and National Mobilisation Officer, Adaramoye Michael, ERC described the scheme
