SSANU, NASU threaten strike over withheld salaries, issues ultimatum
The Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions have threatened to disrupt industrial peace in universities should the government fail to release the withheld salaries of members. The salaries were seized by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari during their […]
UTME REGISTRATION: HOUSE OF REPS ASKS JAMB TO EXTEND REGISTRATION
The House of Representatives on Thursday asked the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to extend registration for Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 2024. The House of Representatives on Thursday asked the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to extend registration for Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 2024 by two weeks to enable […]
KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY POSTPONES 2023/24 HARMATTAN SEMESTER EXAMINATION
Dear All, POSTPONEMENT OF 2023/2024 HARMATTAN SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR 100 AND 200 LEVELS I write to inform you that due to the ongoing processing of admission for newly admitted students, the Harmatan Semester Examinations for 100 and 200 level are hereby postponed. The Examinations will hold immediately students resume for the Second Semester. The adjusted […]
NLC begins nationwide protest over economic hardship
Thousands of workers from all affiliate unions of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and members of the Civil Society Organisations (CSO) have commenced the nationwide rally against economic hardship in the country. Recall that the NLC had earlier announced its resolve to embark on a two-day nationwide protest against foreign exchange volatility and other policies […]
Nigerian lecturers have been on same salary for 15 years – ASUU tells Tinubu
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged the administration of President Bola Tinubu to promptly bring an end to the FGN/ASUU 2009 renegotiation agreement, considering current economic challenges. The union also called on the presidency to expedite the signing of the draft agreement reached with the Nimi Briggs committee. Speaking to reporters after its meeting, […]
ASUU- FULOKOJA JOINS NLC PLANNED PROTEST
Following the Labour protest planned for Tuesday and Wednesday, 27th and 28th, February, 2024, Management is hereby advising all students to remain at home for the days in question and await further directives. We regret all inconveniences that might arise from this situation. Dr. Rebecca Aimiohu Okojie Registrar & Secretary to Council
Economic hardship: Corps members demand rise in NYSC allowance
A group of National Youth Service Corps members has appealed to President Bola Tinubu for an increase in the allowances provided to corps members serving across Nigeria’s 36 states. Expressing their plight, they highlighted the necessity to take up additional jobs due to the escalating cost of living, rendering the current monthly allowance of N33,000 […]
We can’t rule out going on nationwide strike — ASUU
Unless the Federal Government takes immediate steps and addresses the lingering contentious issues with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), public universities in the country may experience another round of nationwide strikes soon. The Coordinator of Lagos Zone of ASUU, which comprises seven universities, Prof. Adelaja Odukoya, expressed this position on Friday at a […]
ASUU REJECTS STUDENTS LOAN AS BOARD HOLDS INAUGURAL MEETING AHEAD OF ROLLOUT
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declined to be part of the management of the student loan scheme introduced by the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Ahead of the rollout of the scheme scheduled to commence on Monday, 26 February, the 11-member special committee chaired by Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, […]
WE REJECT NEW IPPIS – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nsukka zone, on Tuesday rejected the emergence of a new Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS). Our correspondent reports that ASUU over the past four years had a running battle with the Federal Government over IPPIS, a payment platform which the union argued negates university autonomy. Zonal […]