Nigeria breaking news on asuu strike

Here are some recent breaking news updates on the ASUU strike in Nigeria:

Latest 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. (Source: Vanguard News)
• The strike, which began on February 14, has affected over 70% of Nigeria's universities, with many students and parents calling for an end to the strike. (Source: Premium Times)

Recent Developments:

• The federal government has offered to pay the outstanding salaries of ASUU members, but the union has rejected the offer, saying it is not enough to address the root causes of the strike. (Source: The Punch)
• The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened to embark on a nationwide protest if the strike is not called off within two weeks. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The ASUU strike has led to a significant increase in the number of students seeking alternative education options, including online courses and private universities. (Source: ThisDay Live)

Background:

• The ASUU strike began on February 14, 2022, after the union's members voted to embark on the strike due to the federal government's failure to meet its demands, including the implementation of the 2009 agreement, the payment of outstanding salaries, and the revitalization of the university system. (Source: ASUU Website)
• The strike has affected over 70% of Nigeria's universities, with many students and parents calling for an end to the strike. (Source: Premium Times)

Reactions:

• The federal government has urged ASUU members to return to work, saying that the strike is causing unnecessary hardship for students and parents. (Source: The Punch)
• The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the federal government to meet ASUU's demands and end the strike. (Source: Daily Trust)
• Many Nigerians have taken to social media to express their frustration and disappointment with the ongoing strike, calling for a resolution to the crisis. (Source: Twitter)

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