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Here are the latest news updates from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU):

Latest News

  1. ASUU Strike Update: The union has announced that it will continue its ongoing strike until the government meets its demands. The strike, which began on February 14, has affected over 1.5 million students across the country.
  2. FG-ASUU Meeting: The Federal Government and ASUU have agreed to meet on March 7 to discuss the union's demands. The meeting is expected to focus on the issues of funding, infrastructure, and staff welfare.
  3. ASUU Demands: The union is demanding a review of the 2009 agreement between the government and ASUU, which it claims has not been fully implemented. Other demands include the release of withheld salaries, improved funding for universities, and the establishment of a visitation panel to oversee the universities.
  4. Students' Protest: Students from various universities across the country have been protesting the strike, calling on the government to meet ASUU's demands. The protests have been peaceful, with students chanting slogans and carrying placards.
  5. ASUU's Position: The union has reiterated that it will not call off the strike until its demands are met. ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, has said that the union is not interested in a tokenistic agreement, but rather a comprehensive solution to the problems facing the universities.

Recent Developments

  1. ASUU's Meeting with NUC: The union met with the National Universities Commission (NUC) on February 28 to discuss the issues affecting the universities. The meeting was described as "fruitful" by both parties.
  2. FG's Response: The Federal Government has responded to ASUU's demands, saying that it is willing to meet the union's demands, but that it needs time to implement the agreements.
  3. International Support: The international community has been showing support for ASUU's strike. The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has also expressed solidarity with ASUU.

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