The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its two-week warning strike, giving the Federal Government a one-month window to conclude the ongoing renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement and address other lingering issues affecting the university system. This was announced on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, at a press conference held at the Festus Iyayi National Secretariat, University of Abuja, after an emergency meeting of the union’s National Executive Council (NEC). Speaking at the...

The Advisory Board of JANDS Travel Business School (JTBS), Enugu, has laid out bold plans to reposition the institution as a centre of excellence in tourism and hospitality education, following a strategic session held recently in the state capital. At the meeting, chaired by Chief Ben Etiaba, FCA, the Advisory Board met to “brainstorm and map out a clear pathway for the school’s future,” with particular emphasis on the institution’s vision for 2026 and the enhanced role of...

The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has denied any participation in the nationwide strike by university lecturers. In a statement issued by its President, Dr Niyi Sunmonu, CONUA rebutted circulating claims of its involvement in the industrial action. He declared: “It is important to emphasize that CONUA has no basis at this time to declare a dispute or embark on any strike action.” Dr Sunmonu further urged members to maintain their responsibilities, including fulfilling their...