Kebbi Releases N172m to Avert ASUU Strike

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris approves N172.15m for university staff allowances

By Zainab Bakare The Kebbi State Government has approved and released N172.15 million to settle staff allowances at Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero, following an ultimatum by ASUU. Commissioner for Higher Education, Isah Tunga, disclosed this during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. Tunga said Governor Nasir Idris approved the […]

ICJ Advisory: Strike Remains Labour’s Strongest Weapon – NASU

By Chinedu Echianu The General Secretary of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), Peters Adeyemi, has welcomed the recent advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) affirming workers’ right to strike, describing it as a significant victory for trade unions worldwide. In a vote of 10–4, the Court held […]

SSANU,NASU Threaten Nationwide Protest

University staff holding placards during a protest organized by SSANU and NASU over unpaid salaries, allowances, and welfare issues.

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have announced a one-day nationwide protest on Thursday, warning that unresolved staff welfare issues could disrupt university operations and affect students’ learning. Under the Joint Action Committee (JAC), the unions have directed all […]

SSANU, NASU Extend Strike Ultimatum, Warn of Nationwide Action

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have granted the Federal Government a two-week extension to address unresolved welfare issues affecting university staff nationwide. The unions, acting through the Joint Action Committee had initially given the government a seven-day ultimatum but extended it after meetings […]

SSANU, NASU Threaten Nationwide Strike, Demand Salary Arrears

University staff holding placards during a protest organized by SSANU and NASU over unpaid salaries, allowances, and welfare issues.

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have issued a seven-day ultimatum, threatening a nationwide shutdown of universities. In a joint statement, the unions accused the government of “unjust disbursement” of N50 billion earned allowances and failing to pay withheld […]

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