The Digest:
The Federal Government has announced the release of N2.3 billion for university staff salary and promotion arrears, a key concession aimed at addressing the grievances of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and preventing another industrial action. According to Premium Times, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, confirmed the disbursement, alongside other concessions, including the full mainstreaming of the Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) into salaries from 2026.
Key Points:
- The Federal Government has released N2.3 billion for Batch 8 salary and promotion arrears.
- The move aims to address ASUU's demands and avert a renewed strike.
- The government is finalising the release of third-party deductions and pension remittances.
- Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) will be fully mainstreamed into salaries from 2026.
- Funds have been released under the Needs Assessment of Nigerian Universities.
- ASUU recently suspended a two-week warning strike after "fruitful engagement."
- The Yayale Ahmed committee will continue dialogue with the university-based unions.
Sources: Premium Times
