Education
UNILAG Faults ASUU Strike, Insists Examinations Will Continue Despite Lecturers’ Protest
UNILAG Faults ASUU Strike, Insists Examinations Will Continue Despite Lecturers’ Protest
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has criticised the decision of the institution’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to embark on an industrial action, saying the declaration did not follow due process.
The development comes after ASUU UNILAG directed its members to withdraw their services beginning Wednesday following what the lecturers described as “amputated” salaries for January and February.
The decision was reached during a congress of the union held on Tuesday, where lecturers protested alleged deductions and unpaid allowances.
The Chairman of ASUU UNILAG, Prof. Idou Keinde, said lecturers received incomplete salaries, noting that payments excluded several components of their earnings. According to him, the affected payments include the Consolidated Salary Structure for Academics (CONUASS), Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance, and the Professorial Allowance.
Keinde maintained that the lecturers would not resume academic duties until the outstanding payments are fully settled.
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Reacting to the strike directive, UNILAG management said the union failed to follow established procedures before declaring the industrial action.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Head of the Communication Unit, Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, the university said it had taken note of the union’s directive but emphasised that proper channels were not observed.
“Management observes that due process was not followed in making this declaration. Nevertheless, in its commitment to the welfare of staff and students, the university has continued to engage with the ASUU Executive to address all issues,” the statement said.
The university added that discussions are ongoing with the union to resolve concerns, particularly those relating to the unpaid Consolidated Academic Teaching Allowances.
Despite the strike announcement, the university maintained that ongoing examinations will continue as scheduled.
Management said it is particularly concerned about the impact any disruption could have on students who are already in the middle of their semester examinations. According to the statement, halting the examinations could negatively affect students preparing for the Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), internships, and those scheduled to proceed to the Nigerian Law School.
The institution therefore confirmed that all examinations will continue from Thursday, March 12, 2026, with deans and heads of departments directed to ensure smooth conduct of the exams.
However, the university noted that any examination earlier postponed by departments would be rescheduled accordingly.
While negotiations with the union continue, the university urged members of the academic community to remain calm and continue with their lawful academic activities.
“Management appeals to all members of the university community to remain calm and continue to go about their lawful academic activities as discussions with ASUU executive continue toward an amicable resolution of the issues raised,” the statement added.
The situation reflects renewed tensions between UNILAG management and ASUU, as Nigerian universities continue to grapple with disputes over lecturers’ salaries, allowances, and funding for higher education.
UNILAG Faults ASUU Strike, Insists Examinations Will Continue Despite Lecturers’ Protest
Education
25 Universities, Teaching Hospitals Get Solar Power Under REA Programme
25 Universities, Teaching Hospitals Get Solar Power Under REA Programme
Twenty-five federal tertiary institutions have been connected to solar electricity under the Rural Electrification Agency’s (REA) Energizing Education Programme.
The REA Managing Director, Abba Aliyu, disclosed this during the commissioning of a 3MW captive solar hybrid power project at Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja.
According to Aliyu, the programme covers 22 federal universities and three affiliated teaching hospitals and has deployed more than 100MW of clean energy.
He said the initiative now benefits over 300,000 students and 50,000 academic and administrative staff.
Aliyu added that the new 3MW facility would power key university facilities, including lecture halls, laboratories, ICT systems, administrative buildings and campus lighting.
Meanwhile, Minister of Power Joseph O. Tegbe said reliable electricity was essential to supporting teaching, research, healthcare and digital services in universities.
He stressed that the long-term performance of the solar projects would be more important than their commissioning.
Vice-Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University, Prof. Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, also said dependable electricity was critical to the institution’s academic and research activities.
25 Universities, Teaching Hospitals Get Solar Power Under REA Programme
Education
Niger State Urges Local Communities to Protect Newly Completed Public Schools
Niger State Urges Local Communities to Protect Newly Completed Public Schools
Basic education officials deliver modern classrooms to help children learn safely, kicking off an ambitious statewide renovation drive.
State education leaders in Niger State are calling on neighborhood residents and parent groups to take good care of newly renovated primary schools.
On Wednesday, the head of the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Ibrahim A. Liman, reminded communities that public classrooms belong to everyone, warning that state funding can only make a lasting difference when local people watch over these shared spaces.
To prepare for handing over the keys, board officials visited Zango Primary School in Kontagora and Richard Lander Primary School in New Bussa. These two locations are the first to finish out of seven model schools currently under construction.
During their visits, team members inspected classrooms to make sure builders followed high safety standards, while encouraging neighbors to keep the grounds secure, tidy, and ready for pupils.
Furthermore, state officials explained that these building projects are part of a larger plan to improve early education across every community. Alongside these new classrooms, the board is starting repair work on about 400 primary schools throughout the state.
In addition to fixing desks and roofs, authorities are upgrading classroom teaching tools and supporting teachers. As a result, children across all backgrounds will have safe, welcoming spaces to learn and grow together.
Niger State Urges Local Communities to Protect Newly Completed Public Schools
Education
LASU, LASUED, LASUSTECH Shut as ASUU Begins Indefinite Strike
LASU, LASUED, LASUSTECH Shut as ASUU Begins Indefinite Strike
Students at three Lagos State-owned universities are facing an indefinite interruption of academic activities after ASUU declared a strike over unresolved demands.
LASU, LASUED and LASUSTECH are affected by the industrial action announced by the union’s Joint Campus Group.
ASUU said it had given the Lagos State Government 14 days from August 31 to address its concerns. According to the union, the deadline expired without a concrete plan or meaningful dialogue.
The union had also issued a final warning on September 10, but said the September 13 deadline passed without talks.
Its main demand is for Lagos State to domesticate and implement the December 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement across the three institutions.
ASUU also wants the implementation of welfare provisions, including the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance for serving and retired academic staff.
The union said the strike would continue until negotiations produce a satisfactory outcome. It also urged students and parents to remain calm.
While the dispute has led to a fresh shutdown in Lagos, another ASUU branch has suspended its strike in Plateau State.
The Plateau State University branch reached an agreement with the state government on issues including the 2025 agreement, outstanding arrears, staff accommodation and other demands. Members are expected to return to academic activities from midnight on September 16.
Meanwhile, ASUU at Taraba State University has issued a fresh 14-day ultimatum to the Taraba State Government. The notice runs from September 14 to September 28 and concerns outstanding provisions of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement.
LASU, LASUED, LASUSTECH Shut as ASUU Begins Indefinite Strike
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