ASUU REPORTS 84 LECTURERS’ DEATHS, DEMANDS FULL PAYMENT OF WITHHELD SALARIES, INCREASED FUNDING

ASUU REPORTS 84 LECTURERS’ DEATHS, DEMANDS FULL PAYMENT OF WITHHELD SALARIES, INCREASED FUNDING(DETAILS)   ASUU reports that 84 lecturers have died between May and August 2024 due to economic hardship and unpaid salaries ASUU president Emmanuel Osodeke, who disclosed this, called for increased funding and full payment of withheld salaries to motivate lecturers ASUU also … Read more

FG CREATES VARSITIES TO ACCESS TETFUND, ASUU SLAMS

President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, has slammed governors for establishing state universities they cannot fund.   He also alleged that most governors duplicate universities in their states to get a piece of the pie that is the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund.   Osodeke, who made the allegation … Read more

UNILORIN ASUU DESCRIBES TINUBU GOVT AS WORST IN ANTI-LABOUR POLICIES

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ilọrin chapter, on Tuesday described the President Bola Tinubu-led administration as the worst in anti-labour policies.   The union disclosed this while addressing newsmen shortly after a peaceful protest to lament the state of the nation and the educational system.   Speaking during the event, the … Read more

ASUU HOLDS CRUCIAL NEC MEETING

ASUU HOLDS CRUCIAL NEC MEETING(DETAILS)   The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has scheduled an important National Executive Council (NEC) meeting to address issues impacting members’ welfare. This meeting will be held at the ASUU Secretariat in Abuja and will be attended by principal and national officers, zonal coordinators, and branch chairmen. Notifications have … Read more

STRIKE IS UNAVOIDABLE, ASUU SLAMS

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, has warned that its members are on the verge of embarking on a total strike over the failure of the Federation Government to honour agreements reached with the union.   They also cited as reason for the impending strike, the insistence of some subversive individuals reaping off the government … Read more

ASUU PROTEST HITS UNIJOS AS NATIONWIDE STRIKE THREATENS

ASUU PROTEST HITS UNIJOS AS NATIONWIDE STRIKE THREATENS(DETAILS)   The Academic Staff Union of Universities which has been agitating for improved funding of the education sector and better welfare for their members may have decided finally to embark on a national strike following the end of the union’s 14-day ultimatum which expires on Sunday This … Read more

NO MORE UNIVERSITY STRIKES UNDER MY ADMINISTRATION, DECLARES TINUBU.

NO MORE UNIVERSITY STRIKES UNDER MY ADMINISTRATION, DECLARES TINUBU. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has underscored his administration’s determination to prevent university strikes, asserting that all necessary measures will be taken. He highlighted the Federal Government’s willingness to establish collaboration with academic unions and prioritize dialogue before resorting to any strike actions.   Speaking at the … Read more

NLC, TUC SUSPENDS NATIONWIDE STRIKE

NLC, TUC SUSPENDS NATIONWIDE STRIKE The National Executive Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress on Wednesday night suspended the ongoing strike. The unions said the suspension followed the intervention of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. Our correspondent gathered that the meeting which commenced at a few minutes past 7 … Read more