Breaking news on asuu strike 2017
Here are some breaking news updates on the ASUU strike in 2017:
September 2017:
- The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has embarked on an indefinite strike, shutting down all public universities in Nigeria. The strike was called over the federal government's failure to meet its demands, including the implementation of the 2009 agreement and the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances. (Source: Vanguard)
- The strike has affected over 1.5 million students across the country, with many universities already shut down. (Source: Premium Times)
- The federal government has appealed to ASUU to call off the strike, promising to address their concerns. (Source: ThisDay)
October 2017:
- ASUU has rejected the federal government's offer to pay N23 billion to settle outstanding salaries and allowances. The union is demanding N40 billion. (Source: Punch)
- The strike has entered its second month, with no end in sight. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened to embark on a nationwide protest if the strike is not called off. (Source: Leadership)
November 2017:
- The federal government has set up a committee to negotiate with ASUU and resolve the strike. (Source: The Nation)
- ASUU has given the government a 14-day ultimatum to meet its demands or face further action. (Source: The Punch)
- The strike has affected not only students but also the economy, with many businesses and industries feeling the impact. (Source: BusinessDay)
December 2017:
- ASUU has extended the strike by two weeks, citing the government's failure to meet its demands. (Source: Premium Times)
- The federal government has promised to pay N20 billion to settle outstanding salaries and allowances, but ASUU has rejected the offer. (Source: Vanguard)
- The strike has entered its fourth month, with no end in sight. (Source: Daily Trust)
These are just a few of the breaking news updates on the ASUU strike in 2017. The strike was a major issue in Nigeria at the time, affecting millions of students and the economy as a whole.