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  Abuja, FCT – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced the suspension of its ongoing two-week warning strike, effective midnight of Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The decision was made public by the ASUU National President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, during a press conference in Abuja, following an emergency meeting of the Union's National Executive Council (NEC). Students across public universities, whose academic activities were halted for the past 10 days, have expressed palpable relief at the news. The warning strike, which commenced on October 13, was initiated due to the Federal Government's failure to fully address the lingering demands related to the 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement, including issues of university funding, lecturer welfare, and payment of outstanding allowances. One-Month Ultimatum: A Window for Resolution Despite the suspension, ASUU remains cautious. Prof. Piwuna explained that the decision was taken to "reciprocate the efforts of well-meani...

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has initiated its most ambitious scholarship overhaul in over a decade, announcing a 50% increase in grants for students across all academic levels. The reform, a cornerstone of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, is a strategic investment in youth development and a direct response to rising educational costs. This move is designed to enhance merit-based access and prioritize fields critical to Nigeria's economic future. The new structure significantly boosts financial support for students. Doctoral candidates will now receive ₦750,000 annually, up from ₦500,000, while Master's students will receive ₦600,000, an increase from ₦400,000. Undergraduate, Higher National Diploma (HND), and Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) students will now receive ₦450,000 annually, a substantial jump from the previous ₦300,000. This increase applies to all major scholarship programs, including the...