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…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding urgent action on longstanding issues affecting the university system. Following a National Executive Council meeting on Sunday at the University of Abuja, ASUU expressed frustration over government neglect and failure to address their demands despite rallies and public…
At the University of Jos, members of ASUU staged a protest and publicly rejected the Federal Government’s newly introduced Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund loan scheme. Speaking during the demonstration, the ASUU branch chairman, Joseph Molwus, criticised the initiative, describing it as a “poison chalice” that would worsen the financial burdens of lecturers rather than…
At a press conference in Oye-Ekiti, ASUU Zonal Coordinator Adeola Oyebisi Egbedokun announced plans for rallies across Nigerian universities to pressure the Federal Government on unresolved demands. Academic activities will be suspended during the protests. ASUU’s NEC has given the government until August 28 to respond before deciding on further action. Egbedokun warned, “For over…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on both the federal and state governments to urgently address lingering issues to prevent another industrial action in public universities. In a statement signed by its president, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, ASUU expressed deep frustration over unfulfilled agreements, poor funding, and worsening staff welfare. The union’s warning…
