Academic Staff Union of Universities

February 9, 2019

ASUU suspend 3-month old strike, Boko Haram attacks Adamawa town and other stories that made the headlines this week

Here are the top stories that made the headlines this week: Atiku not Nigerian, caused Ekwueme’s presidential loss in 1999 – Nnamdi Kanu The self-exiled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu stirred another controversy from his hideout, alleging that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is... Read More

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The Late 5: Saraki, Tambuwal calls for sack of security chiefs, Don says higher degrees has had no impact on national growth and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki says drastic action has to be taken to end the killings in the country and protect Nigerians, including the removal of “incapable” security chiefs. Saraki who made the call on Saturday in Ilorin during a visit to communities in his home state affected... Read More

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November 14, 2016

ASUU to embark on nationwide warning strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said it would commence a nationwide warning strike on Wednesday. In a statement by ASUU President, Biodun Ogunyemi, the union asked the Federal Government to honour the agreement it made with teachers in 2013. “The NEC of our union at its meeting of 12th November 2016, declared... Read More

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November 3, 2016

This is not the change Nigerians voted for – ASUU

The National President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi has said the situation of the country was not the change Nigerians voted for. Ogunyemi said this while speaking at a public lecture and distinguished service award organised by the University of Ibadan chapter of the union on Wednesday. He regarded the change... Read More

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September 14, 2016

No decision has been made to embark on strike- ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Tuesday said it has not taken any decision to declare an industrial strike, contrary to reports in the media. There had been reports credited to the ASUU Chairman Abuja chapter, Dr. Ben Ugheoke, that the union would embark on a one-week warning strike, starting from October 2.... Read More

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September 13, 2016

ASUU to embark on warning strike on October 2

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday said it would commence a warning strike on October 2, as the Federal Government has failed to meet its demands. In a statement signed by Ben Ugheoke, the Chairman, University of Abuja chapter of ASUU, it stated that the Federal Government had failed to embark on... Read More

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September 2, 2016

We can no longer guarantee industrial peace | ASUU wants N124billion from FG now

The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Friday demanded the payment of N124 billion it claims the Federal Government owes lecturers from 2013 to 2016. The ASUU Calabar Zone at a conference in the Cross River state capital said the debt has started having effects on the operations of universities. The group also said the government has refused... Read More

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Olu Onemola: Let’s recognise the ‘tree shakers’ who got Buhari elected

by Olu Onemola …those that have worked to make Nigeria better – the activists, the vibrant academics, the ‘tell-the-truth-as-it-is’ journalists, the fearless politicians, and the everyday Nigerians that have wrestled against overwhelming odds to achieve the objectives of our common struggles have never been the inheritors of their own successes. The ‘Tree Shakers’ have existed... Read More

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September 5, 2014

Nigerian universities will be ranked among top 500 – GEJ

by Laila Ibrahim ‎President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians that subsequent governments after his administration will not have challenges in the power sector, as he was doing everything possible to ensure that the sector becomes stable. While recieving a delegation of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), led by Senior Special Assistant on Youth... Read More

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December 11, 2013

ASUU strike update: FG finally signs agreement with Union, classes to resume

by Isi Esene The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has finally signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Government after it was confirmed that the disputed N200 billion expected to be paid into the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) account has been paid. The FG had before now given the Union an ultimatum... Read More

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December 5, 2013

Report: ASUU chief blames Education Minister for on-going strike

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Dr. Karo Ogbinaka, the Chairman, University of Lagos Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike, of incompetence in the administrative affairs of the Ministry. He blamed the extended strike caused by the communication break down between the federal goverment and university lecturers on... Read More

December 4, 2013

ASUU strike: “I have personally seen the balance” – Presidency provides ‘proof of payment’ of N200billion into account

The presidency on Wednesday laboured to prove it has actually paid the sum of N200bn into an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria designated for funding the nation’s comatose universities. The Senior Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe, said at a press briefing in Abuja that the account,... Read More

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December 3, 2013

ASUU strike update: FG reveals it has now paid N200 billion for striking Union

by Rachel Ogbu Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe has confirmed that the N200 billion demanded by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been paid. The money was paid into an account with the CBN and is meant for renewal of infrastructure facilities in public universities in the country,... Read More

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December 2, 2013

We “shall never be cowed:” ASUU President vows to continue strike

by Muyiwa Daropale The president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nasir Fagge has insisted that the strike will continue until all it’s demands are met by the Federal Government. He said this at a press briefing in Abuja this morning. Daily Trust reports: ASUU president Nasir Fagge said the union “shall never be cowed.”... Read More

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November 28, 2013

UNILAG ASUU crisis deepens as lecturers bicker over resumption

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The crisis between the leadership of the University of Lagos and a faction of the union has deepened with the disputing factions slinging accusation, allegations, profane words at each other. The Academic Staff Union of Universities started discussions on Monday with The University of Lagos to find a resting point for the... Read More

November 23, 2013

ASUU lecturers secretly meet in Kano, aim for consensus agreement

The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, National Executive Council, weekend, met in Kano. The secret meeting,Vanguard gathered lasted from Friday night to Saturday morning. However, at the end of the meeting, lecturers were not forthcoming with the outcome, which sources say was borne out of the promise made to President Goodluck... Read More

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November 21, 2013

Things fall apart: AAUA dumps ASUU strike, orders students to resume on Monday

by Akan Ido Things appear to be falling apart for the ongoing Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike as the authorities of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA) has ordered its students back to school by Monday. Sources say the institution’s registrar, R.B Olotu sent a circular to staff and students to resume... Read More

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November 20, 2013

YNaija Editorial: ASUU, you are irresponsible

While we support the ASUU strike and their goal of improving our university education system, we have to also point out that we believe that ASUU is stretching the support… from the Nigerian people too thin. It has been five months now since students of Nigerian public universities have been forced to stay at home,... Read More

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November 12, 2013

ASUU Strike: 20 out of 28 unions vote to return to school, end in sight

by YNaija2015 Five months after, looks like Christmas might be coming early for students in Federal (and a few state) universities all over the country as more units of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, including the University of Ibadan and Ahmadu Bello University chapters, have voted for the suspension of the strike by the union... Read More

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November 12, 2013

Ex-ASUU president’s death: 7 things you should know about Festus Iyayi

by Chi Ibe Today, the former president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and author, Dr. Festus Iyayi died in a car crash in Lokoja. Whilst he is known for fiery statements, he was a lot more than just an ASUU advocate. Herewith 5 things you should know about him 1. His brilliance... Read More

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October 1, 2013

ASUU strike: Students to stage Independence Day protests

by ‘Jola Sotubo Following the more than 3-month old academic strike undertaken by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and indications that same is not nearing its end, Nigerian students have decided to embark on a protest. The protest is slated to hold today, the 1st of October, as the country marks its 53rd... Read More

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Opinion: The ASUU strike and its effect on Nigerian students

by Dapo Egunjobi There are other factors; the instability in electricity that adversely affects teaching, clinical trials and laboratory researches, inappropriate funding of the educational sector by the government… Before I got to the University, I never really knew much about strike actions. I do hear about it but showed little concern probably because I finished... Read More

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UNIUYO protest: NUC, University Council, police investigates student’s death

by Rachel Ogbu Investigation into the killing a University of Uyo student began yesterday as the National Universities Commission, the Nigerian Police and the council of the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State met. The student was said to have been shot by the police on Wednesday while students were protesting the introduction of fee... Read More

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: NANS Senate President, 4 others die in car crash on their way to UNIUYO

by Rachel Ogbu The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) is mourning the death of its Senate President, Donald Onukaogu and four other students who reportedly died on Wednesday in a car accident on their way to the University of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State. They were on a mission to mediate in the current crisis and... Read More

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UNIUYO mayhem: One student dead, 45 arrested by police (PHOTO)

by Rachel Ogbu At least one student has been reported dead following Wednesday’s protest by students of the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. On Thursday, the state police commissioner, Umar Gwadabe, who confirmed the death also said that 45 students were arrested in connection with the disturbance which also led to the burning of... Read More

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November 26, 2012

“NYSC is a failure” – Rochas Okorocha calls for a scrapping of the scheme

by Rachel Ogbu The governor of Imo State maintains that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has run its course and government needs to forget it and find new avenues to unite the country instead. Governor Rochas Okorocha, speaking at the 50th anniversary lecture of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria in Kaduna State said the NYSC... Read More

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