Nigerian lecturers, including professors, are reported to be the lowest-paid globally, earning approximately $300 per month. ASUU President Emmanuel Osodeke highlighted the disparity between their salaries and those of other government officials, urging for better compensation to enhance the...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Nigerian government, demanding the resolution of longstanding issues including unpaid salaries and the finalization of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement. The union warns of potential industrial action if concerns...
ASUU criticizes President Bola Tinubu's administration as the worst in anti-labor policies, citing unmet demands, lack of engagement, and inadequate funding for public universities. The union issues a four-week ultimatum, threatening industrial action if the government does not address their...
ASUU criticizes federal and state governments for politicizing education, likening universities to constituency projects. Issues include inadequate funding, salary delays despite workload coverage during strikes, and unresolved disputes leading to threats of strikes in seven universities. ASUU...
Nigerian academic and non-academic staff unions embark on nationwide indefinite strike, demanding a new minimum wage and a review of electricity tariffs. Despite government warnings, unions stand firm, with ASUU, SSANU, and NUT urging full participation.
Academic and non-academic staff unions...
The Federal Government has taken a significant step in addressing the longstanding issue of withheld salaries for the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Prof. Gbolahan Bolarin, ASUU’s chairperson at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, confirmed the commencement of salary...
In a bid to combat mismanagement and ensure the efficient utilization of student loans, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELF) has announced a significant policy overhaul. Akin Sawyerr, the Executive Secretary of NELF, unveiled plans to revolutionize the disbursement process, aiming to channel...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) expressed deep concern over the alleged unfulfilled promises of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, leading to the recent nationwide strike.
During a press conference in Umuahia, Abia State, ASUU's National President, Emmanuel Osodeke...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is gearing up for another clash with the Federal Government over unresolved issues, including members' welfare and unmet promises. Discontent has grown among university workers, with disappointment over President Bola Tinubu's unfulfilled...
In a recent interview with The PUNCH, Prof. Emmanuel Oshodeke, a representative of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), disclosed that universities across Nigeria may witness strikes in 2024 due to the insufficient budget allocated to the education sector and poor remuneration...
The Bauchi Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has firmly rejected the federal government's student loan scheme, proposing non-refundable grants as a more suitable solution for Nigerian students.
Lazarus Maig-oro, the ASUU Bauchi Zonal Coordinator, emphasized this stance...
Nigerian universities are grappling with a significant shortage of academic staff, exacerbated by a surge in lecturers leaving for opportunities abroad and challenges associated with the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS).
The Academic Staff Union of Universities...
Workers have effectively shut down the National Assembly complex in Abuja, causing a stir in the capital. The complex's access is restricted, leading to stranded individuals and vehicles.
Even journalists are denied entry, with a sergeant-at-arms stating, "We are on strike." This impactful...
Members of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) have enforced the shutdown of Tin-can Island Port in Apapa, Lagos, aligning with the nationwide strike orchestrated by the organized labor following directives from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
This collective action stems from...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a directive for its members to participate in the nationwide workers' strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, conveyed the compliance directive to zonal...
The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, has warned of a potential crisis in the Nigerian education sector. He expressed concern that if the Federal Government does not intervene to stop the continuous increase in tuition fees at universities, up...
Over the past five years, at least 35 lecturers in Nigerian tertiary institutions have faced dismissal due to allegations of sexual misconduct, according to an analysis of media reports by Sunday PUNCH. Sexual harassment remains a recurring issue in higher education in Nigeria, with a 2018...
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