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

Latest News:

  1. 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, has been ongoing for over 100 days. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. FG-ASUU Meeting: The Federal Government and ASUU have agreed to meet on March 7, 2023, 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 impasse. (Source: The Punch)
  3. 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 implementation of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS). (Source: Premium Times)
  4. Students' Suffering: The ongoing strike has caused significant suffering for Nigerian students, who are unable to attend classes or access their academic materials. Many students have been forced to stay at home, while others have been forced to seek alternative means of education. (Source: Daily Trust)

Recent Developments:

  1. ASUU Strike Enters 100th Day: The ASUU strike entered its 100th day on March 14, 2023, with no end in sight. The strike has caused significant disruptions to academic activities in Nigerian universities. (Source: The Nation)
  2. FG-ASUU Talks Collapse: Talks between the federal government and ASUU collapsed on February 28, 2023, after the two parties failed to agree on the union's demands. The collapse of talks has led to the extension of the strike. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  3. ASUU Members Protest: ASUU members have been protesting across the country, demanding that the federal government meet their demands. The protests have been peaceful, but have caused significant disruptions to daily activities. (Source: This Day Live)

Previous News:

  1. ASUU Strike Begins: The ASUU strike began on February 14, 2022, after the union's members voted to embark on the strike. The strike was called in response to the federal government's failure to meet the union's demands. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. FG-ASUU Agreement: The federal government and ASUU agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2020, which aimed to resolve the outstanding issues between the two parties. However, the agreement has yet to be fully implemented. (Source: Punch Newspaper)

I hope this information is helpful. Please note that the situation is constantly evolving, and I will do my best to provide updates as new information becomes available.