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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reached an agreement with the Federal Government after a 4-hour meeting at the National Assembly in Abuja. See Also: FG Considers Minimum Wage Increase for Workers to Tackle Inflation The agreement between both parties was negotiated by the leadership of the House of Representatives on Tuesday. ASUU president, Emmanuel Osodeke represented the union while Goodluck Opiah, the Minister of State for Education, stood as the representative for the Federal Government. Although an agreement has been reached, President Muhammadu Buhari is yet to approve it as he is currently at the United Nations General Assembly meeting at the UN. Femi Gbajabiamila, who was present at the meeting, disclosed that indeed an agreement was reached...

A bill seeking to regulate international studies for the children of public officials and strengthen educational institutions in Nigeria has been rejected by members of the House of Representatives. The members said the bill was an affront to their fundamental human rights. But the bill sponsored by Hon. Serguis Ogun representing Esan North-East federal constituency of Edo was ultimately seeking to stop public officials from diverting public funds to their children’s education abroad. Titled “A Bill for an Act to Regulate International Studies for Wards and Children of Nigerians Public Officers, So as to Strengthen Indigenous Institutions to Provide Efficient Educational Service for National Development”, it was roundly debated although it was eventually rejected when put to ...

Tag: House of Reps

ASUU Reaches Agreement with Reps, Awaits Buhari’s Approval

Reps Reject Bills To Stop Children Of Public Officers From Schooling Abroad