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
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
Details have emerged from Wednesday’s closed-door meeting between representatives of the Federal Government (FG) and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Eko Hot Blog reports that the meeting commenced at approximately 4:30 PM at the Education Ministry headquarters in Abuja. After over two hours of deliberations, both parties agreed to settle their differences peacefully … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution Governing councils and boards of federal universities in a bid to avert fresh industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities. This was made known in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Office of the Secretary to the Government … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on a fresh nationwide strike action except the government responds to its demands. The president of ASUU, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, issued the warning at a press conference on Tuesday at the ASUU national headquarters in Abuja. He blamed the … Read more
ASUU Strikes Again: UniAbuja Joins Industrial Action NANS Declares Nationwide Protest Over Fuel, Power Crisis Disgruntled Students Raise Their Voices Against Mismanagement Eko Hot Blog reports that the University of Abuja’s ASUU chapter has embarked on an indefinite strike action. In the wake of this decision, the union aims to shed light on pressing issues. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has commenced the payment of the withheld salaries of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Gbolahan Bolarin, ASUU chairperson, Federal University of Technology, Minna confirmed the development where he said, “Yes, it is true. Payment has started rolling in.” Recall that President Bola Tinubu in October … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Benue State University branch (ASUU-BSU), has declared an indefinite strike. This is to address longstanding issues related to better conditions of service. Editor’s Picks Super Eagles Defeat Angola, Secure AFCON Semi Final Ticket PDP Appoints Ajisafe As National Vice Chairman JUST IN: Super Eagles … Read more
A branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has started an indefinite strike. The union maintained that its action is based on the fact that the government has not fulfilled its obligation to pay earned academic allowances. Meanwhile, the state government has denied allegations of owing salaries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
SERAP has given President Buhari a 7-day ultimatum to reverse lecturers’ half-salaries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, and the acting Accountant General of the Federation, Sylva Okolieaboh to immediately reverse the apparently illegal … Read more
A final-year medical student who turned food vendor has been confirmed dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Usman Abubakar-Rimi, an undergraduate who became a food vendor during the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike, has passed away. The deceased was a Medicine and Surgery final-year student of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS). EDITOR’S … Read more
The FG has apologised to students and parents over the ASUU strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has apologised to students and parents after the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) called off its eight-month strike. ASUU’s leadership announced the conditional suspension of the industrial action on Friday. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: … Read more
Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the House of Representatives on Friday said the country will soon hear from President Muhammadu Buhari on the ongoing strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr Gbajabiamila made the comment after meeting with the President at the State House for the second time … Read more
The Court of Appeal has recommended an out-of-court settlement for the Federal Government and ASUU over the union’s lingering strike. Eko Hot Blog reports that the appellate court sitting in Abuja suggested an out-of-court settlement to resolve the dispute between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). EDITOR’S PICK Atiku, Ayu, … Read more
The Federal Government, through the National Universities Commission, Monday afternoon, withdrew its circular which ordered vice-chancellors, pro-chancellors and governing councils to re-open federal universities. Eko Hot Blog earlier reported that a circular tagged NUC/ES/138/Vol.64/135 was addressed to all vice-chancellors; pro-chancellors and chairmen of governing councils of federal universities ordering them to re-open universities. EDITORS … Read more
A law student has told the court to stop the salaries and allowances of President Buhari, the governors, and all political office holders in the country until the final resolution Eko Hot Blog reports that Soohemba Agatha Aker, a Benue State University final-year law student, has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari, the 36 state governors, … Read more
ASUU Strike: Students Mobilise To Ground Activities At Apapa Port EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), on Tuesday, vowed to take their protests to Apapa Ports. The students’ agitation over the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) might paralyse economic activities at the … Read more
Strike: Court To Rule On FGN-ASUU Suit Wednesday EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Industrial Court has fixed Wednesday, September 21 to rule on the application for an interlocutory injunction filed by the Federal Government against the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Justice Peter Hamman fixed the date on Monday after … Read more
Gridlock As NANS Shut Down Lagos Airport Over ASUU Strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that students under the aegis of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have stormed the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos to press down their demands for the government to resolve the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike … Read more
ASUU: Reps To Meet Lecturers On Tuesday Over Prolonged Strike EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have scheduled a meeting for tomorrow to dialogue on the latter’s seven-month-old strike. ASUU is expected to submit a written presentation of its perspective on the … Read more