Undergraduate Updates2 min read2026-05-26

Non-Academic Staff Threaten Showdown Over Earned Allowance Sharing

Another confrontation between academic and non-academic staff unions in Nigerian universities appears imminent, even as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) edges closer to ending its eight-month strike. ASUU and the Fe...

Azeez

Azeez

26 May 2026

Non-Academic Staff Threaten Showdown Over Earned Allowance Sharing
Key takeaways
  • Another confrontation between academic and non-academic staff unions in Nigerian universities appears imminent, even as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) edges closer to ending its eight-month strike.
  • ASUU and the Federal Government recently agreed on the release of N70 billion for universities.
  • However, the formula for sharing earned allowances among all university staff remains a contentious issue that could spark fresh industrial action.

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