The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticized the federal government’s student loan program, disbursed through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), arguing that it should be replaced with grants for the children of the poor rather than loans. ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, expressed his concerns on Thursday during an appearance on Channels … Read more
ASUU has reelected Osodeke as its National President for another term. The reelection means Osodeke will continue to serve as the national president of ASUU for the next two years. Speaking to journalists while en route to Abuja after the National Delegates Conference, Osodeke expressed his satisfaction with the successful outcome of the event. EKO … 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
FG v. ASUU: NIC Adjourns Hearing Till Friday EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suit against the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) which was filed by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has been adjourned. The matter came up before Justice Polycarp Hamman of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria … Read more
FG v. ASUU: More Than 100 Professors To Defend Protracted Strike EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least hundred members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) who are professors of law may be defending the union against the Federal Government at the National Industrial Court (NIC) on Monday (today). It was … Read more
ASUU Sets Up 7-man ‘Rapid Response Committee’ To Address ‘Smear Campaign’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has constituted a seven-member committee to address what it described as a smear media campaign against the union. A leaked letter of appointment addressed to one of the nominees and … Read more
ASUU Reveals What FG Must Do To End Strike EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has outlined steps the government must take to end its six-month-long academic strike. Speaking on Channels Television, ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, said the government must exhibit transparency. EDITOR’S PICK Gunmen … Read more
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
“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
Strike: There Is A Mass Exodus Of Lecturers From Varsities – ASUU EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised the alarm over the exodus of lecturers from the nation’s universities for greener pastures abroad. The union attributed the development to the Federal Government’s poor treatment of … Read more
ASUU Has Finally Given Update On Ending Strike After Meeting With FG EKO HOT BLOG reports that the lingering strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is not ending anytime soon based on the outcome of the latest meeting between the union and the federal government. This is as ASUU … Read more
Strike: ASUU, FG To Meet On Tuesday EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is scheduled to meet with Federal Government representatives on Tuesday over its prolonged strike action. Speaking on Politics Today, President of ASUU, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke said the meeting was to discuss one of seven issues … Read more
ASUU Strike: Lecturers Leaving Nigeria In Large Numbers – Prof. Osodeke EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said that a large number of its members are leaving the country to pursue their careers abroad following the prolonged industrial action. The national president of the union, Professor … Read more
ASUU Accuses Keyamo Of Misinformation Over Lingering Strike EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has come for the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Festus Keyamo, over his comment that the union’s demands were unrealistic considering the current revenue status of the Federal Government. Keyamo had … Read more
ASUU Extends Ongoing Strike By Four Weeks EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has again extended its ongoing industrial action by four weeks. EDITOR’S PICK Strike: ASUU Gives Update On Negotiation With Education Minister Gani Adams Reveals Southwest States Terrorists Are Plotting To Attack Bandits Reportedly Takeover … Read more
While the ASUU president sees the President’s action as a welcome development, he is of the opinion that giving such a directive is not new He believes the government is still unserious with the lingering strike by the university lecturers, stressing that it does not require such a long timeframe to resolve the issues. EDITOR’S … Read more
ASUU president Emmanuel Osodeke said the union was not informed about any meeting with the Federal Government Professor Osodeke said the labour minister should leave negotiations with the union EDITOR’S PICK Buhari Nominates New RMAFC Chairman Senate Raises Alarm Over Terrorists Invasion In Kwara, OtherNPC Launches 2023 Population And Housing Census Call Centre EKO HOT … Read more
Recall that ASUU had been on strike for the past five months to press home its demands Since the union embarked on strike, some of its members have pulled out of the ongoing strike to resume their academic activities EDITOR’S PICK Lagos TESCOM Set To Conduct Promotion Exercise For Education Officers Nationwide Blackout As National … Read more
Though the concessions may not include overlooking the demands that have financial implications, ASUU could give more time to the government to meet some demands National President of ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, said the two parties had been meeting as scheduled EDITOR’S PICK Party Delegates Furious After Discovering They Were Bribed With Fake Dollars APC … Read more
The National President of ASUU, Emmanuel Osodeke, on Sunday, said that the union had yet to receive any notice of a meeting from any Federal Government ministry Monday is the last day of the ASUU’s two months rollover strike EDITOR’S PICK 2023 Presidency: Ohanaeze Threatens Boycott Of Polls Over Zoning Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends Strong … Read more