Tag: ASUU
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a four-week ultimatum to conclude negotiations with all tertiary institution unions, warning of a possible nationwide strike if talks remain unresolved. NLC President Joe Ajaero issued the warning on Monday in Abuja after a meeting with leaders of university-based unions, including Academic Staff Union of Universities…
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National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government (FG) and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to resolve their ongoing dispute and avert another strike that could disrupt the academic calendar. In a statement signed by NANS President, Olushola Oladoja, the students’ body expressed concern over the…
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Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has began a two-week warning strike from midnight on October 13, 2025, after the expiration of a 14-day notice. The strike was announced by ASUU President Prof. Chris Piwuna, citing insufficient progress in negotiations with the Federal Government over issues like welfare, funding, and the 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement.…
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Education Minister Olatunji Alausa has assured that the Federal Government will prevent university strikes by engaging with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) respectfully to address issues like the 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement, which covers university funding, salary arrears, and promotions. He emphasized keeping children in school and avoiding publicizing private talks. Additionally, Alausa highlighted…
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Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticized Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa for claiming that the government never signed any agreements with the union, stating that the documents cited are merely proposals, not binding agreements. Alausa clarified that no formal agreements were signed, although the government is committed to resolving issues with ASUU. Earlier,…
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Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has organized coordinated protests across various university campuses nationwide, two days before an important meeting in Abuja. Lecturers from institutions including Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Ilorin, and others, marched with placards, sang solidarity songs, and warned of an imminent strike if their demands were not met. Their key…
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Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced plans to mobilize members nationwide for a rally on August 26, 2025, to pressure the Federal Government to address longstanding demands. The rally, announced by Zonal Coordinator Adeola Oyebisi Egbedokun at a press conference, will involve suspending academic activities across universities and serve as a decisive response…
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National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has cautioned the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) against a potential strike that could destabilize the education system. In a statement issued on Friday by NANS President Olushola Oladoja and PRO Adeyemi Samson, the association acknowledged ASUU’s grievances, including issues with the 2009 ASUU-FGN…
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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed that the legal voting age remains 18 years. INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner in Yobe State, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, clarified this during an advocacy visit to the Emir of Bade, emphasizing that only citizens aged 18 and above are eligible to register and vote. He highlighted the importance of…
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New National President of ASUU Prof Christopher Piwuna has vowed to continue advocating for university autonomy, academic freedom, and better working conditions for lecturers during a reception for his predecessor, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. Piwuna emphasized that strikes remain a universal tool for ASUU but would only be…
