It appears difficult but this perennial ASUU ‘strike festival’ can be stopped

It appears difficult but this perennial ASUU ‘strike festival’ can be stopped

In what has now become almost an annual ritual, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) embarked on an industrial action which has now lasted about 8 months. With no foreseeable end in sight, students in public universities in Nigeria have now lost hope in the system. And, when school resumes, the ongoing session might... Read More

ASUU, education, Federal Government, FG, strike

November 3, 2020

What the Federal Government can do to end the ASUU strike

With the way the Federal Government is handling the ASUU strike, one would think that it is a problem that defies solution. Meanwhile, possible resolutions to the long-standing impasse between the FG and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is as simple as finding a middle ground or simply meeting the demands of the... Read More

ASUU, FG, Malam Adamu Adamu, Minister of Education

October 31, 2020

IPPIS: ASUU refuses to call off strike if FG insists on paying lecturers ₦8000

For months on end now, it’s been a seemingly futile standoff between the Nigerian Federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over school resumption. ASUU has been insistent on keeping the strike going unless their demands are met, but the government wants them to resume lectures so that academic sessions can begin,... Read More

Abiodun Ogunyemi, ASUU, IPPIS, nigerian government

October 24, 2020

#EndSARS: ASUU finally speaks on #LekkiMassacre but Nigerians smell foul play

Nigerian students, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the federal government have always had a discontented marriage. While the three are connected in more ways than one, they regularly disagree. Now, the #EndSARS protest has brought the three together again. ASUU was still on strike before the start of the protest, as their... Read More

#EndSARS vs NLC strikes: Older generation-inclined Labour Unions can learn from a youth-led movement

If we were to go down history lane, we will realise that ‘industrial strike actions’ – the threats of strikes – and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) are interchangeable terms. It has got to a stage where no one listens to their threats. In fact, you will not be making backward leaps if you said... Read More

#EndSARS, #EndSWAT, ASUU, nlc

October 16, 2020

#YNaijaEndSARSupdate: FG agreeing to pay ASUU is another sign of progress but it’s not enough

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) always seem to be in ‘talks’ with hardly any concrete resolution. However, on Friday, things made headway with regards to unpaid earned academic allowances (EAA) of University teachers. Reports indicate that the Federal Government has promised to pay N30 billion out of the total... Read More

#ASUU, NYSC, #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria | All the #EndSWAT inspired trends saying #EnoughisEnough

As we continue to protest police brutality and call for an end to the Federal Special Anti Robbery Squad (FSARS), it’s only natural that similar issues and underlining events catalysing the original movement are highlighted. Here are some of the campaigns that have come to light owing to the #EndSARS movement. 1. #AlausaProtest: This campaign began... Read More

#AlausaProtest, #EndsSars, #EndSWAT, #SecureNorthNow, Abba Kyari, ASUU, James Nwafor, MC Oluomo, Northern Governors, Ondo, sacking, Willie Obiano

September 14, 2020

LASU proposes, ASUU disposes | The #YNaijaCover

In the early hours of Monday, the Lagos State University (LASU) opened doors to its students; ready to begin school activities since the beginning of the pandemic. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), had other plans as members of the association and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) took to the school and... Read More

4 reasons ASUU has insisted on not resuming

The place of education in the advancement and development of a nation cannot be overemphasised. According to Benjamin Franklin, “an investment in knowledge pays the best interest”. This is in line with the maxim that says, education is the bedrock of every sustainable development. With the rot in our educational system made worse by incessant... Read More

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ASUU, FG, Reasons ASUU will not resume

September 1, 2020

#SchoolsReopening: ASUU’s intentions may be right, but how do we know this?

At least the world can agree on one thing this time: ‘2020 came with a big blow that has thrown everyone off their feet‘. With the coronavirus disease, COVID-19, ravaging economies and changing work and lifestyles, 2020 is definitely not the kind of year anyone expected. But, while we are recovering from the heavy punch,... Read More

ASUU, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, IPPIS, nuc, Prof. Olusiji Sowande

August 24, 2020

ASUU, Nigeria's educational system, virtual learning

The ASUU strike could spark new conversations on virtual learning

by Uroupa Kiakubu Constant strikes are some of the biggest challenges students in Nigeria’s federal tertiary institutions often have to endure. As the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) continues with its strike action, many of the affected students have taken to their Twitter handles to vent their frustrations on the issue. Going by the... Read More

Deep Dive, Thinking Through

May 19, 2020

With another university strike on its way, will Nigerian students ever catch a break?

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has announced it will be going on a two week warning strike as soon as normal operations in universities begin. It announced its plan to strike as a response to accusations that the union, along with the Academic Staff of Universities Union (ASUU) inflated staff... Read More

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ASUU, NASU, nigerian government, TETFund, University Strike

January 28, 2020

ASUU threatens to go on strike, Ivory Coast tests first person in Africa for Coronavirus | Here are 5 Things that Should Matter Today

13 killed in fresh attack by herdsmen in Plateau 13 people have been confirmed killed in a fresh attack launched by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen on Kwatas village in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau. Confirming the attack, the state’s police command said five others were critically injured and are receiving treatment at the... Read More

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ASUU, Coronavirus, Shehu Sani

December 2, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: EFCC interrogates Air Peace Boss Allen Onyema

Detectives at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have grilled Allen Onyema, the chairman of Air Peace Airline, over his indictment in a $44.9m fraud by the US government. A source in the antigraft agency who spoke with the Nation, said Onyema was interrogated on Wednesday November 27th and has been placed on administrative bail.... Read More

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ASUU, Etsanyi Tukura, IPPSIS

May 24, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 24th of May

Follow the links to read our latest stories and analyses on trending topics: The Big 5: Court fixes June 24 for Saraki’s suit against EFCC; CAN, JNI clash over FG’s radio station for herdsmen | Other top stories The Late 5: Abike Dabiri denies report on Ethiopian and Egypt Airlines running drug cartels in Nigeria;... Read More

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2009 agreement, ASUU, facebook, FG, Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria Air, Rotimi Amaechi

April 24, 2019

Aisha buhari, ASUU, Muhammadu Buhari University, President Muhammadu Buhari

ASUU says Aisha Buhari’s plan to establish a private university would be a disaster

In case you haven’t heard, the First Lady Aisha Buhari intends to establish a private university in Kaduna and name it after President Muhammadu Buhari. It will be named Muhammadu Buhari University. How sweet. Not sure if this would be done after Buhari’s second term as president. Still, of all the problems plaguing the country,... Read More

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February 7, 2019

Just In: ASUU suspends 3-month old strike

Respite appears to have come the way of students of public universities in the country as the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its nationwide industrial action. National President of the union, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, made the announcement at a press briefing at the Nigeria Labour Congress complex in Abuja.... Read More

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February 4, 2019

The Big 5: Atiku is from Cameroon – Nnamdi Kanu; Tinubu resolves Lagos impeachment crisis | Other top stories

Here are stories you should be monitoring today: 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 has stirred another controversy from his hideout, alleging that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not a... Read More

Amnbode, ASUP, ASUU, Impeachment, Nnamdi Kanu, The Big 5, Tinubu

January 22, 2019

The Big 5: ASUU strike continues as meeting with FG ends in deadlock; Obasanjo attacks Osinbajo, calls TraderMoni an “idiotic programme” | Other stories

Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: ASUU strike continues as meeting with FG ends in deadlock Another meeting between the federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) ended on Monday night without an immediate resolution of the ongoing strike. Stop Onnoghen’s trial now, follow due process, NBA tells... Read More

ASUU, Obasanjo, TraderMoni

January 12, 2019

Ganduje drags Kwankwaso to EFCC for alleged corruption; Dangote remains Africa’s richest man in new Forbes’ ranking | Other top stories this week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. Ganduje drags Kwankwaso to EFCC for alleged corruption, diversion of govt. fund While inaugurating 12 campaign committees for his second term bid in Kano, incumbent governor of the state, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has said his administration is probing his predecessor, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso over multi-billion naira... Read More

APC, APC rally, ASUU, Biodun Ogunyemi, Buhari, Dangote, forbes, Ganduje drags Kwankwaso, Khadija Ibrahim, MC Oluomo, PDP, The Big 10

January 11, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 11th of January

Follow the link(s) to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Falz is still shaming sex workers in his new video for ‘Talk’ and we are tired “We’re tired of promises” – ASUU insists strike must go on

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ASUU, asuu strike, Chris Ngige, falz, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, talk, YCover

January 11, 2019

ASUU’s strike is a reminder education means nothing to the Buhari administration

That an administration with a Professor of Law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria will treat education with such disdain means educational qualification and titles are somehow overrated for effective delivery of quality leadership. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) embarked on an indefinite strike on Monday, November 5, 2018. According to the body among... Read More

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ASUU, Buhari, education

January 11, 2019

“We’re tired of promises” – ASUU insists strike must go on

Contrary to expectations that the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will be called off soon, following a widely reported agreement between the union and the Federal Government on Tuesday, the union has said the strike would not be called off until all the offers made to it at the meeting are fully... Read More

ASUU, Biodun Ogunyemi, Chris Ngige

January 8, 2019

The Big 5: Minimum Wage: NLC to hold protest Tuesday; FG, ASUU reach agreement | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today. Minimum wage: NLC to hold protest Tuesday Following the president’s delay in transmitting the new minimm wage of N30,000 to the National Assembly, the National Labour Congress (NLC) has planned to commence nationwide protest on Tuesday. The NLC general secretary, Peter Ozo-Eson, said this in a statement... Read More

ASUU, Kashim Shettima, minimum wage, PDP, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Yul Edochie, Zimbabwean teachers

January 3, 2019

The Big 5: Black New Year: About 18 reportedly killed in fresh Zamfara attack; Rev. Fr. Mbaka predicts doom for Nigeria, endorses Buhari for second term | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: 18 killed in fresh Zamfara attack According to Premium Times, no fewer than 18 persons have allegedly been killed when armed bandits invaded two communities in the already violence-prone Zamfara state on New Year Day. Nine people were killed in Dutse and the other nine were... Read More

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ASUU, FG, Mbaka, Zamfara

January 2, 2019

The Late 5: We will tackle power supply in the first six months – Peter Obi; ASUU strike: NANS to commence mass action against FG on January 7 | Other top stories

Here are the topical news that drove conversations in less than 48 hours into the New Year. ASUU strike: NANS to commence mass action against FG, ASUU, ASUP on January 7 As the ongoing ASUU strike extends into the new year, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a notice to all its... Read More

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ASUP, ASUU, NBA, peter obi

December 31, 2018

The Late 5: INEC to meet ASUU; Obasanjo asks Igbos to be wary of APC | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. The Nigeria Police Force. through its Spokesman, acting DCP Jimoh Moshood disclosed that it had arrested 12 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of twin sisters in Dauran Village in Zurmi Local Government Area, Zamfara. The suspects are, Nafiu Usman, 28; gang leader, Farouk Usman; Alhaji Ibrahim; Ibrahim... Read More