Campus News3 min read2026-01-18

Nigeria's Historic FG-ASUU Agreement: Professors to Receive 100% Salary Pensions and Six-Month Maternity Leave"

In a landmark agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), a series of new benefits have been introduced aimed at improving the welfare of university academic staff. Nota...

Azeez

Azeez

18 Jan 2026

Nigeria's Historic FG-ASUU Agreement: Professors to Receive 100% Salary Pensions and Six-Month Maternity Leave"
Key takeaways
  • In a landmark agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), a series of new benefits have been introduced aimed at improving the welfare of university academic staff.
  • Notably, retired professors are now entitled to receive pension benefits that match their annual salary, a significant step forward in addressing the needs of Nigeria’s higher education system.
  • Key Provisions of the Agreement The new terms, which were unveiled on January 15, 2026, stipulate that professors who retire after serving continually in recognized public universities until the mandatory retirement age of 70 will receive a pension equivalent to their annual sala...

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