The Federal Government has proposed a 40% salary increase for members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as part of ongoing efforts to avert another nationwide strike. Sources familiar with the negotiation told our correspondent in Abuja that the offer will be tabled when ASUU resumes talks with the government delegation led by…
The Federal Government, through the Yayale Ahmed Renegotiation Committee, has scheduled meetings on Monday, November 24, 2025, and Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in a bid to prevent a looming strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) is expected to convene shortly after the government talks to decide whether…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Bauchi Zone, has warned that another nationwide strike may soon erupt, accusing the Federal Government of failing to resolve longstanding issues in the university system. Speaking at Plateau State University, Bokkos, on November 15, Zonal Coordinator Dr. Timothy Namo said the government had shown “little commitment” since ASUU…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced the suspension of its ongoing two-week warning strike. This was revealed on Wednesday by the National President of ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna, during a press briefing held in Abuja. According to Prof. Piwuna, the decision followed a meeting of the union’s National Executive Council (NEC), which…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to meet the long-standing demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) or face a nationwide shutdown by organised labour. The warning was delivered by NLC President, Joe Ajaero, on Monday in Abuja, following a strategic meeting with leaders…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has reassured stakeholders that its operations will not be disrupted by the ongoing industrial action declared by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Speaking on The Morning Brief, a breakfast programme on Channels Television, NELFUND’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Akintunde Sawyerr, expressed optimism that the strike…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed its readiness to resume negotiations with the Federal Government to resolve the ongoing two-week nationwide strike declared on Sunday. ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, disclosed this on Monday during an interview on Channels Television, stating that the union has received encouraging signals from government officials indicating…
The Federal Government has issued a warning to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), threatening to enforce the “no-work-no-pay” policy following the union’s declaration of a nationwide warning strike. In a statement released Sunday night by Folasade Boriowo, spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, the government expressed disappointment over ASUU’s decision to embark…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a nationwide two-week warning strike, beginning midnight, Monday, October 13, 2025, in all public universities across Nigeria. The union’s National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, announced the decision during a press conference on Sunday at the University of Abuja, citing the government’s continued inaction on longstanding issues…
The Federal Government has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to suspend its proposed strike action, assuring the union of its dedication to resolving all outstanding issues. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, stated that the government is actively engaging with the…
