Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has signed an Executive Order raising the retirement age for academic staff in state-owned tertiary institutions to 65 years, subject to meeting eligibility requirements. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the announcement was made on Friday by the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Muhammad Bello, during a news briefing. He explained that … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has directed its members nationwide to return to work following the conclusion of their two-week warning strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the industrial action, which commenced on December 2, 2024, was intended as a precursor to an indefinite strike, highlighting unresolved issues with the government. In a … Read more
Lecturers in Bauchi State-owned polytechnics, colleges, and monotechnics, under the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of academic and non-academic staff, have announced a two-week warning strike over the government’s failure to meet their demands regarding the new minimum wage. The union had previously issued a 21-day ultimatum on November 19, calling for the implementation of the … Read more
Staff members at Edo State University Uzairue have voiced concerns over an ongoing administrative crisis involving the suspended Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dawood Egbefo, and Registrar, Mr. Habib Ekhalefo. Allegations of corruption, authoritarian behavior, and disregard for due process have sparked significant unrest within the university community. In a letter addressed to Governor Monday Okpebholo, … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Bauchi, has commenced an indefinite strike to demand better working conditions from the university administration. The decision was announced after an emergency congress held at the Yuli Campus in Bauchi, where the SAZU ASUU Chairperson, Comrade Awwal Hussain Nuhu, explained that all efforts … Read more
Concerns have intensified among the faculty members of Taraba State University (TSU) in Jalingo after the sudden deaths of three colleagues, including a professor, a PhD holder, and a lecturer, within 48 hours. Reports indicate that Professor Akporido Samuel, a former head of the Department of Chemical Sciences, collapsed and passed away in his office … Read more
The Gombe State University (GSU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared an indefinite strike in response to the state government’s failure to address several long-standing issues. This is the first internal strike in the university’s history Speaking at a press conference held at the university yesterday, ASUU GSU chairman, Suleiman … Read more
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