Aaua strike news

You're looking for updates on the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Nigeria. Here are some recent news articles and updates:

Latest Updates:

  1. ASUU Strike Enters 12th Week: The strike by ASUU, which began on February 14, has entered its 12th week, with no end in sight. The union is demanding improved funding for public universities, better working conditions, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. FG, ASUU Meet Again: The Federal Government and ASUU held another meeting on March 28, but no agreement was reached. The government offered a 10% increase in the 2022 budget for education, which ASUU rejected as insufficient. (Source: The Punch)
  3. Students Protest in Lagos: Students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and other institutions in Lagos protested the strike, calling on the government to resolve the dispute and reopen universities. (Source: Premium Times)

Previous Updates:

  1. ASUU Strike Enters 8th Week: The strike entered its 8th week, with ASUU accusing the government of not taking their demands seriously. (Source: Daily Trust)
  2. FG, ASUU Meet, No Agreement: The government and ASUU met on March 14, but no agreement was reached. The government offered a 10% increase in the 2022 budget for education, which ASUU rejected. (Source: The Nation)
  3. Students Suffer as Strike Continues: Students are bearing the brunt of the strike, with many unable to access their academic records, attend classes, or participate in research. (Source: This Day)

Background:

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is a union of university lecturers in Nigeria. The union has been on strike since February 14, 2022, demanding improved funding for public universities, better working conditions, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement. The agreement, which was signed by the government and ASUU, aimed to improve the funding and infrastructure of public universities in Nigeria.

The strike has had a significant impact on the education sector in Nigeria, with many students unable to attend classes or access their academic records. The government and ASUU have been engaged in negotiations, but no agreement has been reached so far.

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