Asuu nigeria news

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

Latest News

  1. ASUU Strike Update: The union has been on strike since February 14, 2022, demanding better working conditions, improved funding for universities, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement. The strike has affected over 1.5 million students across the country.
  2. FG-ASUU Meeting: The Federal Government and ASUU have been holding meetings to resolve the strike. The latest meeting was held on March 7, 2023, where both parties agreed to continue negotiations.
  3. ASUU Demands: The union is demanding a review of the university funding formula, the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, and the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances to its members.
  4. Students' Suffering: The strike has caused significant disruption to academic activities, with students unable to attend classes or access their campuses. Many students have been forced to stay at home, affecting their academic progress.
  5. Economic Impact: The strike has also had a significant economic impact, with many businesses and industries affected by the loss of productivity and revenue.

Recent Developments

  1. ASUU Rejects FG's Offer: The union rejected the Federal Government's offer to increase the budget allocation to universities from 0.5% to 1.5% of the country's GDP. ASUU said the offer was not sufficient to address the funding challenges facing universities.
  2. FG-ASUU Talks Resume: The Federal Government and ASUU resumed talks on March 14, 2023, to resolve the strike. The meeting was adjourned to March 21, 2023.
  3. ASUU Members Protest: Members of ASUU protested in Abuja on March 16, 2023, demanding better working conditions and improved funding for universities.
  4. Students' Union Demands: The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has demanded that the Federal Government resolve the strike and ensure that students are not punished for the strike.
  5. International Support: The strike has received international support, with the International Association of University Professors and Lecturers (IAUPL) calling on the Federal Government to resolve the strike and improve the funding of universities in Nigeria.

Previous News

  1. ASUU Strike Enters 7th Week: The strike entered its 7th week on March 7, 2023, with no end in sight.
  2. FG-ASUU Talks Collapse: The talks between the Federal Government and ASUU collapsed on February 28, 2023, due to disagreements over the funding of universities.
  3. ASUU Demands N1.1 Trillion: The union is demanding N1.1 trillion to revamp the university system in Nigeria.
  4. Students' Parents Protest: Parents of students affected by the strike protested in Abuja on February 25, 2023, demanding that the Federal Government resolve the strike.
  5. ASUU Members Arrested: Some members of ASUU were arrested by the police on February 22, 2023, for participating in a protest in Abuja.

Please note that the news updates are subject to change as the situation evolves.