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The Digest:

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is set to hold a decisive National Executive Council meeting today to determine the future of its ongoing strike, as branch congresses indicate strong support for continuing the industrial action. This comes despite the federal government's negotiation team presenting documented offers on key demands, including withheld salaries and promotion arrears.

Key Points:
  • ASUU's NEC meets Tuesday to evaluate the ongoing strike and government offers.
  • Branch congresses held Monday showed strong support for continuing the strike.
  • The government negotiation team presented documented responses to union demands.
  • Progress noted on third-party deductions, promotion arrears, and victimization cases.
  • The Nigeria Labour Congress issued a 4-week ultimatum to resolve the crisis.
  • NLC threatened a nationwide shutdown if government fails to meet union demands.
  • Education analysts blame government's "passive attitude" for recurring strikes.
With both sides maintaining firm positions and the NLC escalating pressure, the university system remains paralyzed as students face extended academic disruption.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria