Academic staff at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) have raised concerns over the alleged payment of only half of their August salary, intensifying worries about the funding of public universities in Nigeria. While academic staff reportedly received 50 per cent of their salary, non-academic workers are also affected. The development has led to mounting tension on campus, with staff calling for urgent government intervention. The situation highlights the broader financial challenges facing Nigerian universities.
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