All is now set for the signing of the agreement between the Nigerian Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The Guardian reports that the TETFund Auditorium, venue of the event, is filled to capacity, with Vice-Chancellors and registars of federal universities, ASUU members, development partners and top echelon of the Ministry. As of the time of filing this report, guests are awaiting the arrival of the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna. The union announced that it formally reached a fresh agreement with the Federal Government on December 23, 2025, noting that the development brings to an end the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN–ASUU Agreement. The Guardian had also reported last week that the agreement would be formally sealed today, following a circular signed by the Director of University Education, Rakiya Ilyasu, on behalf of the Minister of Education.

Source: The Guardian January 14, 2026 13:44 UTC