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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 ...

  The landscape of higher education in Nigeria is set for a major transformation as the National Universities Commission (NUC) officially approves new academic degree programmes for Nigerian universities. This landmark decision, announced via a circular signed by the Executive Secretary, Prof. Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu , is a strategic effort to modernise the education system, enhance its global competitiveness, and directly address the demands of fast-evolving global industries. The newly approved courses represent a significant leap, introducing programmes in cutting-edge and future-forward fields. Key additions include:  * B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence  * B.Sc. Data Science  * B.Eng. Nuclear Engineering  * B.Sc. Intelligence and Security Studies These programmes were meticulously developed under the 2023 Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) framework. According to the NUC, the curriculum benefited from extensive input by top experts across the ...

  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...