ASUU Warns of Looming Nationwide Strike Over 15-Year Salary Freeze
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has sounded a stern warning that a nationwide strike could be imminent if the Federal Government does not address the longstanding stagnation of university lecturers’ salaries. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, November 18, the Benin Zone of ASUU highlighted what it described as the 15-year freeze […]
FG Enforces “No Work, No Pay” on ASUU Lecturers Amid Ongoing Strike
The Federal Government has directed that the “no work, no pay” policy be enforced on lecturers belonging to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) who are participating in the nationwide warning strike declared from October 13. A circular signed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, dated October 13, instructed vice‑chancellors of federal […]
ASUU Strike: 5 Consequences for Nigeria’s Education Sector
In Nigeria, education has a rhythm — and strikes are sadly part of the beat. Just when university students were adjusting to lectures and projects, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) pulled the plug again. In October 2025, ASUU declared a two-week warning strike after rejecting the Federal Government’s latest proposal — another chapter […]
Federal Government Reacts as ASUU Begins Fresh Strike
The Federal Government has criticized the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), declaring that the lecturers’ decision to embark on strike was unnecessary and avoidable. Government’s Position In a forceful statement, the Federal Government (FG) accused ASUU of disrupting academic calendars without sufficient justification. It argued that many of the union’s demands could have been […]
ASUU Rejects FG’s Proposal, Begins Two-Week Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has formally rejected the Federal Government’s latest proposals and commenced a two-week warning strike effective today. ASUU’s National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, announced the move, citing the government’s failure to address key demands despite an earlier ultimatum. Key Issues Behind the Strike Among the unresolved demands are the […]
ASUU Declares Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Salaries, Unresolved Demands
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike, citing unresolved issues with the Federal Government, including unpaid salaries, earned academic allowances, and non-implementation of previous agreements. The announcement came after emergency meetings held across various ASUU chapters, with the national leadership authorizing the industrial action following what it described as […]