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Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)
November 23, 2020
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Anambra guber aspirant wants to build 21 universities if elected, but here’s why it is ridiculous

As the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) enters its 8th month of strike, any right-thinking person vying for elective office should know better than to promise to build 21 additional universities. It is safe to say, therefore, that Dr. Godwin Maduka has his eyes set on the wrong priorities. The US-based doctor who is... Read More
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November 16, 2020
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A full realisation of ASUU’s powers may just be the game changer Nigeria’s Education sector needs

by Alabi Adewale Paul The ongoing strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is a source of worry to students who have been stopped from receiving lectures since the 24th of March 2020 when the union started its strike action. In as much as this is a painful experience, it does feel... Read More
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August 11, 2020
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Can ASUU’s alternative payroll system find approval from the government?

By Oluwagbemileke Takuro      It is no news that the federal government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are always at loggerheads. After several months of both parties going back and forth on several issues, the union finally spoke up once again about discarding the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) payment... Read More
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June 16, 2020
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ASUU: ‘Don’t dream of E-Learning yet;’ Nigerians respond

by Toluwanimi Onakoya Due to the current pandemic, school operations have been put on hold to curb the further spread of the Coronavirus disease. This activity-halt covers nursery, primary, secondary and tertiary institutions. Some educational institutions had quickly adjusted to the situation by adopting an e-learning approach to carrying out the educating process and students... Read More
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ASUU
January 8, 2019
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Strike to be called off soon as FG reaches agreement with ASUU

The Federal Government has reached an agreement with members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, who disclosed this late Monday in Abuja while addressing journalists after a meeting with the striking lecturers, said majority of the union’s demands have been met including the release of N15.4 billion... Read More
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January 5, 2019
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Fr. Mbaka endorses President Buhari; Labour announces date for indefinite strike over minimum wage | Other top stories this week

These are the stories that drove the conversation this week: Following the state of insecurity in Zamfara, especially after the reported killings of 18 persons in the state on New Year day, Governor Abdulaziz Yari, has said that he is ready to vacate office if that is what is required to restore peace and security to... Read More
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December 21, 2018
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The Big 5: Minimum wage bill must get to NASS by Dec. 31 – Labour threatens FG; ASUU strike is likely to affect 2019 polls – INEC | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed worry that the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will impact negatively on its preparations for next year’s general elections. Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee of INEC, Festus Okoye, who disclosed this on... Read More
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December 18, 2018
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The Big 5: Amnesty International is damaging the morale of our troops – Buhari; Ekiti can’t afford a cabinet now – Fayemi | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The scheduled reconciliation meeting between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government over the ongoing strike by university lectures has been adjourned indefinitely after its two-hour meeting with government late Monday ended without any agreement. While the ASUU President, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi,... Read More
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December 17, 2018
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The Big 5: SSANU commences nationwide protest; Buhari, APC not interested in campaigns for 2019 election, planning to rig – PDP | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) has commenced a three-day nationwide protest this Monday, citing alleged refusal of the Federal Government to obey a court judgment on staff schools and to honour agreements on earned allowance. In a statement by its National Public Relations... Read More
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December 5, 2018
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The Big 5: Police, Army release casualty figures from attacks by bandits and Boko Haram in Zamfara and Yobe; I won’t rest until Chibok girls are released – Buhari | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said eight soldiers have been confirmed dead in an attack on its base in Buni Gari, Yobe by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) faction of Boko Haram, on Saturday. “Eight of our gallant troops paid the supreme price while over 10... Read More
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ASUU
September 18, 2017
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We look forward to a fruitful meeting with the FG – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) through the President, Biodun Ogunyemi, in an interview with the NAN on Sunday in Lagos, says it is looking forward to a fruitful deliberation with the federal government on Monday, in order to put an end to the ongoing strike action. Reference: The lecturers had on August 13... Read More
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August 30, 2016
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ASUU threatens to embark on strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities teachers, on Tuesday, threatened to go on strike if the Federal Government fails to meet their demand. ASUU Lagos zone Coordinator, Prof. Olusiji Sowande, said this during a briefing at the University of Lagos. The union said the Federal Government has not met the terms of the 2009 agreement... Read More
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October 18, 2013
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No, thank you: ASUU strike continues as lecturers refuse FG’s N600 billion offer

by Adeola Balogun Despite continued efforts and promises of more financing made by the Federal Government, striking lecturers under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have refused to budge. According to reports, despite a meeting to seek resolution yesterday, the lecturers insisted that the three-month-old strike would go on. The Nation... Read More
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September 26, 2013
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ASUU strike will end soon – Prof. Okojie

by Tutu Akinlabi Perhaps in a bid to assert the relevance of the National Universities Commission (NUC) after it was pegged as irrelevant by the management of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Executive Secretary of the NUC, Prof. Julius Okojie, has said that he is optimistic that the strike will end soon.... Read More
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