The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has renewed its threat to shut down Nigeria's public universities, citing poor implementation of the December 2025 agreement with the Federal Government. The union's National Executive Council met on September 5, 2026, at the University of Abuja and warned that it may reactivate its suspended strike without further notice if outstanding demands are not addressed. Key unresolved issues include withheld salaries, unremitted deductions, university autonomy, and the welfare of academics. The development has raised concerns among students, parents, and university authorities.
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