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  In a groundbreaking development for Nigeria’s higher education sector, the Federal Government (FG) has officially sealed a historic deal with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). ​This agreement, which concludes the long-overdue renegotiation of the 2009 FGN–ASUU pact after a 16-year impasse, promises a 40% salary increase for university lecturers nationwide. The move is set to usher in a new era of stability, innovation, and autonomy in tertiary institutions. ​The pact addresses longstanding grievances from ASUU, which has frequently embarked on strikes over issues such as poor funding, inadequate salaries, and a lack of university independence. With this resolution, both parties aim to prevent future disruptions and foster a more robust academic environment. ​Key Highlights of the Agreement ​ Significant Salary Boost: All academic staff will benefit from a 40% increase in salaries. Furthermore, the agreement ensures that lecturers' pay will automatically increase ...

Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has highlighted the massive expansion of the scheme’s reach by revealing that it now mobilises graduates from 419 tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Speaking during a media interaction in Abuja, General Nafiu noted that the scheme has evolved significantly from its 1973 beginnings, where it started with just 2,364 corps members, to its current scale of mobilising approximately 400,000 graduates annually. Expansion of Institutional Reach The Director-General emphasised that the number of participating institutions reflects the rapid growth of Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. This expansive list of 419 institutions encompasses universities, polytechnics, monotechnics, and specialised colleges. In addition to these domestic institutions, the scheme continues to process and mobilise Nigerians ...

  Professor Samuel Gbadebo Odewunmi The University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, has officially announced the appointment of Professor Samuel Gbadebo Odewunmi as its Acting Vice Chancellor. Professor Odewunmi, a distinguished academic from Lagos State University (LASU), steps into the role following the expiration of the tenure of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nyaudoh Ndaeyo. The Appointment Details The appointment was confirmed via an official letter dated 15th December, 2025, issued by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University Governing Council, Dr. Muiz Banire, SAN. The letter, signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mrs Blossom E. Okorie, noted that the decision follows the approval of the University Visitor. The letter reads in part: “Further to the approval of the Visitor to the University of Uyo, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, as communicated by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, CON, I write on behalf ...