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ASUU News Punch!

Here are some recent updates from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Nigeria:

Latest News:

ASUU Strike Update: The union has extended its ongoing strike by four weeks, citing the government's failure to meet its demands. The strike, which began on February 14, has affected over 1.5 million students across the country.
FG-ASUU Meeting: The Federal Government and ASUU have agreed to meet on March 7 to discuss the union's demands, including the revitalization of universities, payment of outstanding salaries, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.
ASUU Demands: The union is demanding a 23.7% salary increase, the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, which includes the establishment of a university funding formula.
Students' Protest: Students from various universities across the country have been protesting the strike, calling on the government to resolve the dispute and reopen universities.
ASUU's Position: The union has reiterated its commitment to the strike, saying it will not back down until its demands are met. ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, has also called on the government to prioritize education and address the challenges facing the sector.

Recent Quotes:

"We are not going back to work until our demands are met. We are not going to compromise on our principles." - Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, ASUU President
"The government should prioritize education and address the challenges facing the sector. We cannot continue to neglect our universities." - Professor Osodeke

Recent Developments:

The National Assembly has passed a bill to establish a university funding formula, which ASUU has been demanding.
The Federal Government has set up a committee to negotiate with ASUU and resolve the strike.
Students have been protesting across the country, calling on the government to resolve the dispute and reopen universities.

Stay tuned for more updates on the ASUU strike and the latest news from the Academic Staff Union of Universities!