FG makes u-turn on circular ordering VCs to reopen universities
The Nigerian government has withdrawn its circular which ordered vice-chancellors, pro-chancellors and governing councils to reopen federal universities. The Federal Government in a circular on Monday afternoon signed by the Director, Finance and Account of the National Universities Commission, NUC, withdrew the order. Though it did not explain reasons for the change in decision, the […]
NANS lambasts FG, ASUU over one-month warning strike
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned the strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities on Monday. Asefon Sunday the NANS President,in a statement, expressed “great disappointment” at the “comprehensive and total” four-week strike declared by ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, on Monday. Sunday slammed the the academic staff union of […]
Major strike looms as ASUU makes big preparations
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has said its members would embark on a massive industrial action soon if the Federal Government fail to implement the Memorandum of Action it signed with the union last year. The Chairman of ASUU at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Dr Biodun Olaniran, and Secretary, Dr Toyin […]
ASUU expresses disappointment in FG, vows to commence strike action
The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Friday expressed disappointment in the Federal Government over the crisis in the education sector, particularly the universities. The union said the Buhari-led government has shown no commitment negotiations done in the past. It also lamented the manner in which the Federal Government continue to defend IPPIS despite reported fraud in its […]
Buhari promises to honour agreements with ASUU
President Muhammadu Buhari says the Federal Government remains committed to honouring promises made to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to prevent disruptive strikes, engender uninterrupted academic programmes and improve funding of education institutions. The President’s spokesman, Femi Adesina, said Buhari made the pledge on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving members of the Nigeria […]
