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Tinubu Declares Era Of ASUU Strikes Over, Pledges Lasting Stability In Tertiary Education

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President Bola Tinubu has declared that the era of strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is over, assuring that his administration is committed to lasting peace and stability in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. He made the statement during the 56th convocation of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), where he was represented by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa. The president emphasized that the cycle of prolonged academic disruptions will be replaced by sustained dialogue, mutual respect, and timely implementation of agreements. “Since the beginning of my administration, we have seen two uninterrupted academic sessions across our tertiary institutions. This is the result of firm political will, ongoing dialogue, and responsible leadership,” Tinubu said. He highlighted that, under his direct oversight, the federal government recently signed a new agreement with ASUU, resolving a long-standing dispute that had previously undermined confidence in Nigeria’s university system. “This milestone ensures industrial harmony and a predictable academic calendar. It restores the dignity of learning and signals the end of perennial strikes in our universities,” he added. The president also outlined key initiatives introduced by his administration, including the Nigerian Education Loans Fund (NELFUND) for students, the Institutional Staff Support Fund for university workers, and other programs aimed at strengthening the education sector. He stressed the need for universities to produce graduates who are not only employable but capable of creating jobs and driving innovation. “My administration will continue to implement reforms for a technology-driven education system, including curriculum restructuring, quality assurance, skill-based learning, and fostering innovation-led problem solving,” Tinubu said. UNILAG Vice-Chancellor Folasade Ogunsola praised the university Senate, staff, and stakeholders for their dedication, and congratulated the graduates and their sponsors. She encouraged the graduates to turn challenges into opportunities and contribute positively to society.

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FG, ASUU Sign Landmark Agreement To Strengthen Universities

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The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have reached a new agreement aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s university system and promoting academic stability. The pact, which replaces the 2009 agreement that had repeatedly triggered strikes over unresolved issues, was signed and unveiled on Wednesday at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Conference Hall in Maitama, Abuja. The event was attended by top officials, including the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad. ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, expressed cautious optimism about the deal, noting the union’s long history of industrial disputes with the government. He said the union hopes the new agreement will be implemented fully without the need for strike threats. “We are optimistic that the government will implement this agreement in totality, but pessimism still exists because of our history,” Piwuna said. “It is our belief that Dr. Tunji Alausa will be different, and that our union will not need to issue a strike threat before any part of this agreement is implemented. ASUU is open and accessible, and we expect the same from the government.” Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, described the agreement as a landmark moment for Nigeria’s tertiary education system. He credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritizing quality education and ensuring that academic calendars remain uninterrupted across universities. “This occasion represents far more than the presentation of a document; it symbolises renewed trust, restored confidence, and a decisive turning point in the history of Nigeria’s tertiary education system,” Alausa said. “It is a clear demonstration of President Tinubu’s commitment to quality education and a stable academic calendar for all students in Nigerian tertiary institutions.” The new agreement sets the stage for improved collaboration between the government and ASUU, aiming to reduce strikes and enhance the overall quality of higher education in Nigeria.

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ASUU, Federal Government Finalize New Agreement On Salaries, Pensions And University Funding

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government have reached a new agreement, bringing an end to the long-running renegotiation of the 2009 FGN–ASUU Agreement. The resolution marks a major milestone in addressing disputes over academics’ welfare and funding for public universities. ASUU announced the development on its official Facebook page on Wednesday, confirming that the agreement will take effect from January 1, 2026, with a scheduled review after three years. The deal was finalized on December 23, 2025, following extensive negotiations between the union and government representatives. Under the new terms, academic staff in public universities will receive a 40 per cent salary increase, alongside significantly enhanced pension benefits. Professors retiring at age 70 are now entitled to a pension equivalent to their annual salary. The agreement also introduces a revamped funding model for universities, allocating dedicated resources for research, libraries, laboratories, equipment, and staff development. Additionally, a National Research Council will be established to oversee research activities, with at least one per cent of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product committed to funding research. Other key provisions include strengthened university autonomy and academic freedom, the election of academic leaders such as Deans and Provosts restricted to professors, and assurances that no staff member will be penalized for participating in previous industrial actions.

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Federal Government Offers 40% Salary Increase As ASUU Resumes Fresh Negotiations

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The Federal Government has moved to ease the growing tension in public universities by presenting a fresh proposal to increase the salaries of Academic Staff Union of Universities members by 40 per cent, according to officials familiar with the talks in Abuja. The offer surfaced just as ASUU prepares for another round of negotiations with the government committee chaired by Yayale Ahmed. The decision to return to the table followed lengthy deliberations at the union’s National Executive Council meeting held in Abuja on Sunday, where branch leaders were mandated to brief their members before discussions continue. A NEC participant, who avoided being named due to restrictions on speaking during bargaining, confirmed that talks would resume next week. The official said the government “made a proposal of a 40% salary increment. Branch leaders will go back and update members on the situation. As it stands, negotiations continue with the government next week.” The union’s one-month ultimatum to the government expired last Saturday, raising fears of a major shutdown in public universities nationwide. In response, federal officials quickly summoned ASUU to a meeting that stretched from Monday into Tuesday, but both sides kept the outcome under wraps because of the confidential nature of the process. ASUU has warned that a full strike remains on the table if government agencies continue what the union describes as a “nonchalant” approach to long-standing issues. Central to the dispute are the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement, payment of outstanding salaries and earned allowances, and the release of funds for university revitalisation. While the tension grows, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa—currently outside the country—has insisted that the administration has addressed the union’s concerns. He recently told State House correspondents that President Bola Tinubu had made it clear he wanted stability in public universities. According to him, “the President has mandated us that he doesn’t want ASUU to go on strike, and we’re doing everything humanly possible to ensure that our students stay in school. The last strike they went on for about six days was not really needed. We’ve met literally all their requirements and are back at the negotiation table. We will resolve this.” The Nigeria Labour Congress has also entered the picture, backing ASUU and warning that it will step in if the government fails to meet the lecturers’ demands.

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FG Warns ASUU Against Strike, Vows To Enforce No Work No Pay Policy

ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike If Federal Government Fails To Meet Demands

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to resume its nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands by the end of a one-month ultimatum. ASUU Kano Zonal Coordinator, Abdulkadir Muhammad, issued the warning on Monday during a press conference in Kano following a zonal meeting. The lecturers had suspended their warning strike in October, giving the government a month to address issues relating to staff welfare and the provision of a conducive teaching and learning environment. Muhammad expressed frustration over what he described as the government’s slow approach to renegotiating key agreements aimed at revitalising Nigeria’s public university system. The meeting included representatives from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria; Bayero University Kano (BUK); Kaduna State University (KASU); Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil; Federal University Dutse (FUD); Northwest University (NWU), Kano; and Sule Lamido University (SLUK), Kafin Hausa. He said the warning follows the report presented at ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on November 8 and 9 at Taraba State University. NEC expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of ongoing negotiations, describing it as a major obstacle to reaching a meaningful resolution. “The suspension of the strike in October was meant to create an enabling environment and a gesture of goodwill toward Nigerians. However, our hope for a holistic and timely resolution of the issues is increasingly being dashed,” Muhammad said. He also criticised certain government officials for allegedly undermining the negotiation process and misleading the public about the state of talks. According to him, the government has yet to show genuine commitment to improving lecturers’ welfare or addressing conditions that drive brain drain in the university system. “What the government has offered will neither improve the working conditions of academics nor attract scholars from other countries to our universities,” he added, noting that some officials have falsely claimed that ASUU’s demands have been met. Muhammad further urged the Federal Government to place a moratorium on the establishment of new state universities, similar to the policy for federal institutions, saying, “Governors have cultivated the habit of establishing universities in their states without commitment to funding them.”

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ASUU Dismisses Minister’s ₦50 Billion Claim, Issues Warning Of Possible Strike

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The University of His branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has dismissed the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Maruf Alausa’s claim that the federal government released ₦50 billion for university revitalisation, accusing him of making “misleading statements” about the government’s fulfillment of agreements with university staff. In a statement signed by branch chairperson Prof. Jurbe Joseph Molwus, ASUU recalled that it issued a four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government on October 22, 2025, demanding the payment of outstanding entitlements or risk a total strike. The union warned that industrial action may resume if the issues are not addressed within the next two weeks. According to the union, “not much progress has been recorded” since the ultimatum, with staff yet to receive withheld salaries, wage award arrears, promotion arrears, and other entitlements. “As we prepare for our National Executive Council (NEC) meeting scheduled for November 8–9, we expect that outstanding entitlements, including 3.5 months of withheld salaries, 25–35 per cent wage award arrears, promotion arrears, and unpaid salaries of some members, would have been settled. But all we get are press releases from the Honourable Minister of Education. What we need are credit alerts, not misleading statements,” the statement read. Reacting to Dr. Alausa’s claim that ₦2.3 billion had been disbursed to clear salary and promotion arrears across federal universities, ASUU described the figure as “grossly inadequate and almost insulting,” noting it could barely cover three universities. “The Minister’s claim of clearing the backlog exists only in his imagination. He must clarify what portion of the outstanding entitlements this money is meant to cover and for whom,” ASUU said. The union also criticized the minister for “inconsistent and contradictory statements” regarding ASUU’s demands, urging him to engage sincerely with stakeholders rather than issue “empty rhetoric.” “It is time the Honourable Minister of Education recognized that only genuine engagement can resolve ASUU’s demands. Palliatives do not solve systemic problems; perhaps he should take a cue from his counterpart in the Ministry of Health,” the statement added. ASUU further questioned the effectiveness of the Minister of State for Education, stating that, as a former member of the university system, she should have demonstrated greater understanding and commitment to addressing the challenges. The union called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to show genuine commitment to resolving the longstanding crisis in tertiary education by appointing a minister who understands the sector’s issues. “If President Tinubu truly wants to end the prolonged dispute with university unions, he needs a competent minister who understands the challenges facing higher education,” ASUU said. The union urged students, parents, and the public to pressure the government to act promptly, warning that the four-week ultimatum expires on November 21, 2025. “The strike was only suspended as a mark of goodwill in collective bargaining. We expect the government to reciprocate by addressing our demands without further delay,” Prof. Molwus said.

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BREAKING: ASUU Suspends Two-Week Strike

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has lifted its two-week warning strike, which had paralyzed academic activities across public universities since last week. The announcement was made on Wednesday during a press conference at the union’s national secretariat in Abuja. ASUU President, Chris Piwuna, said the decision came after interventions from the Senate and several respected Nigerians who urged the union to give dialogue another chance. He explained that the National Executive Council (NEC) resolved to suspend the strike temporarily, granting the federal government a one-month window to fulfill its promises and address all outstanding issues. Piwuna warned that the union would not hesitate to resume industrial action if the government fails to take concrete steps within the given timeframe.

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Senate Steps In To End ASUU Strike, Sets Meeting With Education Minister And NUC

Senate Steps In To End ASUU Strike, Sets Meeting With Education Minister And NUC

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The Senate has stepped into the ongoing standoff between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as efforts intensify to end the current two-week warning strike. The Senate Committees on Labour, Tertiary Institutions, and TETFUND are set to meet with Education Minister Tunji Alausa and the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu, on Tuesday next week. This session will follow a committee meeting with ASUU leadership held today at the National Assembly. Speaking to journalists in Abuja after the closed-door meeting with ASUU, Senator Muntari Dandutse (APC, Katsina South), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, said the committees had carefully considered ASUU’s demands and are prepared to present them to the relevant authorities. He stated, “After meeting with ASUU’s national leadership on resolving the ongoing strike and preventing it from becoming indefinite, we agreed to convene a critical meeting with key government agencies, particularly the Minister of Education and the Executive Secretary of NUC, on Tuesday or Wednesday next week. “We have also decided to engage the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, to halt any encroachment on the University of Abuja’s land.” Before the closed-door session, ASUU National President, Professor Christopher Piwuna, stressed that increased funding for universities by the Federal Government, in line with previous agreements, is crucial to ending the strike. He highlighted that sustainable investment in education is essential to preventing recurring industrial actions and improving the global ranking of Nigerian universities. The current two-week warning strike, he said, stems from unresolved issues dating back to 2011. “We engaged the Federal Government for eight years without tangible results. The Yayale Ahmed Committee report, submitted in December 2024, was largely ignored until this strike began,” Piwuna explained. On delayed funding, he revealed that although the National Assembly approved N150 billion for universities, only N50 billion has been released. He claimed the funds remain with the Ministry of Education, where the minister reportedly intends to distribute it among universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, despite separate budget allocations. Piwuna warned that the N150 billion approved specifically for universities must be used solely for that purpose.

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