The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) publicly denies the Federal Government’s announcement of the release of a ₦50 billion university revitalisation fund, labeling the claim as “fake news.”
In a statement signed by Prof. Jurbe Molwus, the union asserted that the purported payment has not been received by any federal universities. ASUU also dismissed government claims that ₦2.3 billion had been released to settle salary and promotion arrears, emphasizing that its members have not received any payments.
The union expressed frustration that despite suspending a recent two-week warning strike in good faith, none of its demands have been met. Prof. Molwus stated, “What our members need is actual payments, not press releases.”
ASUU has set a deadline of November 21, 2025, for the government to fulfill its promises, which include clearing withheld salaries, wage arrears, and other entitlements. Failure to do so may lead to the resumption of industrial action, a move that is being closely watched by Nigeria’s academic community.
