Latest news asuu today
ASUU (Academic Staff Union of Universities) is a Nigerian trade union that represents university lecturers and other academic staff. Here are some of the latest news updates on ASUU:
Latest News:
- ASUU Strike Update: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has extended its ongoing strike by four weeks, citing the federal government's failure to meet its demands. The strike, which began on February 14, 2022, will now end on June 30, 2022. (Source: Vanguard News)
- FG-ASUU Meeting: The Federal Government and ASUU have agreed to meet on June 22, 2022, to discuss the ongoing strike and the union's demands. The meeting is expected to be a crucial one, as both parties are under pressure to resolve the strike. (Source: The Punch)
- ASUU Demands: ASUU has reiterated its demands for the federal government to implement the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, which includes the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances, the revitalization of universities, and the establishment of a university autonomy bill. (Source: Premium Times)
- Students' Suffering: The ongoing strike has caused significant disruption to academic activities, with many students unable to access their campuses or attend classes. Students have been calling on the government to resolve the strike and allow them to return to school. (Source: Daily Trust)
- International Support: The International Association of University Professors and Lecturers (IAUPL) has expressed solidarity with ASUU, calling on the Nigerian government to resolve the strike and address the union's demands. (Source: The Guardian)
Previous News:
- ASUU Strike Enters 100th Day: The ongoing ASUU strike entered its 100th day on May 14, 2022, with no end in sight. The strike has caused significant disruption to academic activities and has had a negative impact on students and the economy. (Source: This Day)
- FG-ASUU Talks Collapse: Negotiations between the federal government and ASUU collapsed on May 10, 2022, after the two parties failed to agree on the union's demands. The strike was subsequently extended by another four weeks. (Source: The Nation)
- ASUU Demands Payment of Outstanding Salaries: ASUU has demanded that the federal government pay outstanding salaries and allowances owed to its members, which it claims amount to over N100 billion. (Source: Leadership)
Please note that the news updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date. It's always a good idea to check multiple sources for the latest information.