Timeline Of ASUU Strikes From 1999 Till Date

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Timeline Of ASUU Strikes From 1999 Till Date   EKO HOT BLOG reports that in the 23 years since Nigeria returned to civil rule under the Fourth Republic, university lecturers in the country have embarked on strike a combined 14 times which saw them stay away from work for over 55 months.   The latest … Read more

Our Strike Is Meant ‘To Save Public Universities’ – ASUU

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Our Strike Is Meant ‘To Save Public Universities’ – ASUU   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday said the purpose of its strike action is to “save public universities.”   Recall that the union resolved to extend its six-month long strike after its National Executive Council (NEC) … Read more

Petrol Subsidy Will Remain Till June 2023 – FG

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Petrol Subsidy Will Remain Till June 2023 – FG   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government on Monday reiterated that petrol subsidy will remain in place until mid-2023.   According to the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, the government is proposing to spend only N3.36 trillion for petrol subsidy in 2023.   EDITOR’S … Read more

ASUU May Declare Indefinite Strike As NEC Meeting Ends

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ASUU May Declare Indefinite Strike As NEC Meeting Ends   EKO HOT BLOG reports that after 196 days of embarking on industrial action, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is set to continue its protracted strike that has paralysed academic activities in public universities across the country. The resolution was reportedly arrived at after … Read more

ASUU Meets To Review 6-month-old Industrial Action

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ASUU Meets To Review 6-month-old Industrial Action   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is meeting to review its six-month-old strike.   Sunday’s meeting started in the evening and the union, which has been involved in a protracted industrial dispute, is expected to … Read more

Sign Renegotiated Agreement With ASUU Immediately – Falana Tells FG

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Sign Renegotiated Agreement With ASUU Immediately – Falana Tells FG   Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has called on the Federal Government to sign the renegotiated agreement with the striking members of the Academic Strike Union of University (ASUU).   In a statement on Sunday, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria urged both ASUU leadership and … Read more

Political Class Stifling Public Varsities To Promote Private Ones They Own – ASUU

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Political Class Stifling Public Varsities To Promote Private Ones They Own – ASUU   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has accused the Federal Government of deliberately stifling and killing public universities in Nigeria, to promote private ones allegedly owned by the political class.   It also alleged that … Read more

British Airways Mulls Suspension Of Operations Over Trapped Funds

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British Airways Mulls Suspension Of Operations Over Trapped Funds   EKO HOT BLOG reports that as the issue of trapped $464m foreign airlines’ funds lingers, British Airways may stop flying to Nigeria as from December 1, 2022.   The United Kingdom airline this morning closed inventory which means travel agents would not be able to … Read more

PTA Denies Offering ASUU N10,000 Support Levy To End Strike

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PTA Denies Offering ASUU N10,000 Support Levy To End Strike   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Parents Teachers’ Association of Nigeria has debunked the statement that it will contribute 10, 000 naira each for Nigerian students, for the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to end the 6 months strike.   Alhaji Haruna Danjuma, … Read more

“Pressure FG To Fund Education” – ASUU Rejects Parents N10,000 Support Levy

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“Pressure FG To Fund Education” – ASUU Rejects Parents N10,000 Support Levy   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the proposed payment of N10, 000 per session by each parent to assist the Federal Government in making more funds available for universities.   Recall that the National … Read more

Resuming Abuja-Kaduna Train Operations Now Will Be Insensitive – FG

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Resuming Abuja-Kaduna Train Operations Now Will Be Insensitive – FG   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has stated that it cannot recommence the Abuja-Kaduna train services for now because it will be insensitive to the plight of families whose loved ones are still in captivity.   The Minister of Transportation, Muazu Sambo … Read more

FG Deliberating Depriving Youths Access To Education – ASUU

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FG Deliberating Depriving Youths Access To Education – ASUU   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the Federal Government of deliberate attempts to deprive Nigerian youths of access to qualitative education. This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Muhammad Sani Gaya and Secretary, … Read more

Strike: ASUU Faults Adamu’s Claim, Says No Issue Resolved Yet

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Strike: ASUU Faults Adamu’s Claim, Says No Issue Resolved Yet   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has faulted the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, saying no contentious issue that led to the strike has been resolved.   Adamu had last week claimed that all the major contending issues … Read more