There is currently anxiety across campuses of universities following the ongoing meeting of ASUU on a looming strike… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) prepares for another round of strike, the Vice-Chancellor of University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem, has advised the lecturers to reconsider their stance. Abdulkareem … Read more
A US-based Nigerian Nurse has declared to run for President and vowed to end insecurity in Nigeria if elected. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian nurse based in the United States, Faduri Joseph, has vowed to end insecurity and the face-off between ASUU and the government if elected President of the Federal Republic of … Read more
ASUU had suspended the planned strike as ₦22.1bn earned allowances was paid to lecturers in federal universities… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Executive Committee of the Academic Staff Union of Universities will commence a two-day meeting at the University of Lagos, Akoka, today, to finalise the union’s decision on an impending strike. It … Read more
Another strike looms as the leadership of ASUU in various states have begun to mobilise members… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the Federal Government of paying lip service to its promises to the lecturers. ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Sunrise … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari had on February 1 said that the Federal Government will honour promises made to the union… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has begun a nationwide mobilisation of its members to update them on the discussions between the union and the Federal Government, before deciding its … Read more
Those abducted were identified as the ASUU chairman’s younger brother, niece, nephew, and… EKO HOT BLOG reports that abductors of the family members of the Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS) in Zamfara State have demanded a ransom of ₦70 million to release their victims. This … Read more
Those abducted in the ASUU chairman’s house include his younger brother, a niece, a nephew, and… EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have attacked the residence of the ASUU Chairman of the Federal University of Gusau (FUGUS), Abdurrahman Adamu. According to information gathered, six persons were kidnapped during the attack on the ASUU chairman’s home … Read more
The ASUU Chairman decided the unfriendly working environment in the universities and the poor remuneration of the teaching staff EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the Federal Government to honour the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Memorandum of Action (MoA) it entered with the union. … Read more
Osodeke described the fund released by the government as a token payment… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said the ₦30bn Revitalisation Fund and ₦22.5bn Earned Academic Allowance totalling ₦52.5bn released by the Federal Government is not enough to deal with the challenges facing the university system. The … Read more
However, ASUU said it would not go on strike yet even though the government had failed to satisfactorily address all the issues raised… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, on Monday, said resources were not enough to meet all the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities … Read more
ASUU reiterated that the Federal Government had failed to address all the issues raised in the 2009 agreements… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the Federal Government of blackmail and propaganda. The body made the remark while accusing the Federal Government of reneging on plans to review … Read more
Buhari said his administration had handled funding issues in universities… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday, insisted that the Federal Government had released funds for payment of earned allowances and revitalisation to universities. Buhari, who identified funding as a major problem confronting the Nigerian university system and as well the primary … Read more
…the ASUU Zonal Coordinator explained that some lecturers are being owed as much as 10 months’ salary. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Owerri Zone, has threatened a total showdown with the Federal Government over the non-implementation of the 2009 agreement. The union said during a press conference at the … Read more
Crisis seems to be looming as ASUU sacked chairman and others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that crisis seems looming as factional members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, in the Ebonyi State University, EBSU, on Wednesday announced the sack of its executive officers following an alleged tenure elongation and acts inconsistent with their … Read more
…the Federal Government has begun moves to prevent another strike by the aggrieved lecturers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has disclosed that it will intimate the public with its next line of action regarding an impending industrial action as its ultimatum to the Federal Government lapsed yesterday. President … Read more
ASUU has warned FG against approval of new universities and given reasons. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has, warned the Federal Government against giving approvals for the creation of new universities. The immediate past President and ex-officio of the union, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, who gave the warning, said … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and Federal Government has agreed on four critical issues on Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the agreement was reached during a meeting called by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila. Following the threat of a strike by the University trade union due to the … Read more
FG has reacted to three-week ultimatum given by ASUU EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government through the Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige has reacted to the strike threatened by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Recall that ASUU issued a three-week ultimatum Monday, Nov. 15, to the federal government to implement the … Read more
…the ASUU President noted that the Minister was only promoted to the rank of Lecturer 1 in 2013 before he left the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it is setting up a committee to probe the circumstances leading to the appointment of the Minister of Communications … Read more
ASUU has reacted to attack on Unilorin female lecturer by student. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ilorin (Unilorin) Chapter, has reacted to the attack on a female lecturer of Faculty of Life Sciences, Mrs Rahmat Zakariyyah, by a student of the institution. Prof. Moyosore Ajao, the … Read more