FG to ASUU: Prioritise Students’ Future, Suspend Planned University Strike

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 October 2025

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa The Federal Government has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to suspend its planned strike action and focus on the future of Nigerian students. The call was made by the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the

UNIUYO ASUU Protests Poor Salaries, Demands Dignity for Lecturers 

Adetutu A, The Insights 26 August 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Uyo branch, on Tuesday joined the nationwide protest to demand better welfare for lecturers and the implementation of the renegotiated 2009 agreement with the Federal Government.  Professors and senior lecturers marched through the town campus, the university annex, and Ikpa road, carrying placards with

FG Introduces 0% Interest Loan Scheme for Tertiary Institution Workers 

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 August 2025

Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, The Federal Government has launched the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) — a groundbreaking welfare and empowerment initiative designed to improve the financial stability, career development, and overall well-being of staff in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.  Announcing the scheme on Friday, Minister of

Federal Government Disburses ₦50 Billion to Universities to Boost Education and Stability 

Adetutu A, The Insights 25 April 2025

The Federal Government has paid ₦50 billion in earned allowances to university staff, aiming to end strikes, support academic workers, and strengthen Nigeria’s education system. This move helps students, promotes stability, and encourages personal and national development through education.  Government Fulfills Promise to University Workers    The Nigerian