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Nigeria’s University Lecturers Warn Of Looming Strike As ASUU Accuses Government Of Failing To Honour Commitments

Kingsley Chukwu2 weeks ago04 mins

University lecturers in Nigeria have warned that the country may face another wave of industrial action unless the Federal Government urgently addresses long-standing disputes affecting public higher education. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abuja Zone, issued the warning at a press conference in the capital on Monday. The Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Al-Amin Abdullahi—represented…

ASUU Urges FG To Prioritise Education, Warns Against Lip Service

Kingsley Chukwu2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the Federal Government to show genuine commitment to resolving all outstanding issues in the nation’s university system, warning that continued neglect of education threatens the future of Nigerian youths. In a statement issued at the end of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at…

ASUU Rejects FG’s ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy, Says Union Won’t Be Intimidated

Kingsley Chukwu2 months ago03 mins

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the Federal Government’s ‘No Work, No Pay’ directive, insisting that the union will not be intimidated by threats. ASUU President, Dr. Chris Piwuna, stated this on Monday while speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today. Piwuna said the union remained united and would not…

FG Warns ASUU Against Strike, Reaffirms ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy

Kingsley Chukwu2 months ago05 mins

The Federal Government has cautioned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) against embarking on a strike, reiterating that the “no work, no pay” policy remains in full effect. The warning was issued in a statement released on Saturday by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, and…

ASUU Declares Two-Week Warning Strike Over Unmet Demands

Kingsley Chukwu2 months ago03 mins

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a two-week warning strike beginning from midnight of Monday, Oct. 13, over the Federal Government’s failure to address its outstanding demands. ASUU President, Mr Chris Piwuna, announced the decision at a news conference on Sunday in Abuja. Piwuna said the strike followed the expiration of a…

ASUU Issues 14-Day Ultimatum To FG, Threatens Nationwide Strike

Kingsley Chukwu2 months ago03 mins

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government 14 days to resolve lingering issues affecting Nigeria’s university system or face a nationwide strike. The ultimatum was contained in a communiqué issued after the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja). ASUU President, Prof….

Former ASUU Official Accused Of Withholding ₦138m In Union Dues

Kingsley Chukwu2 months ago03 mins

The University of Calabar chapter of Nigeria’s Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is embroiled in a major financial dispute after lecturers accused its former leadership of failing to remit more than ₦138 million (£80,000) in union contributions. The allegations centre on Dr John Edor, who chaired the Unical ASUU chapter until recently. According to…

ASUU-AAUA Threatens Strike Over Unpaid Salaries

Kingsley Chukwu3 months ago02 mins

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) Branch, has threatened to withdraw services over alleged unpaid salaries by the state government. The Chairman of ASUU, AAUA Chapter, Dr Boluwaji Oshodi, announced this in a memo to the university management on Sunday. He said the directive followed the resolution reached at…

ASUU-UniAbuja Warns Of University System Collapse, Demands Action

Kingsley Chukwu3 months ago02 mins

The University of Abuja chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned that Nigeria’s higher education system is on the brink of collapse unless the Federal Government urgently addresses long-standing welfare and funding concerns. During a peaceful protest on campus on Tuesday, lecturers carried placards reading “What is good for the politicians…

ASUU OAU Chapter Protests, Demands Government Action On Universities

Kingsley Chukwu3 months ago02 mins

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) chapter, has staged a peaceful protest over the Federal Government’s continued failure to implement agreements with the union, warning of possible strike action. Led by branch chairman Prof. Anthony Odiwe, lecturers carried placards and sang solidarity songs across the campus in Ile-Ife, demanding improved…