{"id":239317,"date":"2026-01-14T14:08:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T14:08:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/just-in-fg-asuu-finally-sign-mou-on-salary-increase-improved-allowances\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T14:08:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T14:08:39","slug":"just-in-fg-asuu-finally-sign-mou-on-salary-increase-improved-allowances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/just-in-fg-asuu-finally-sign-mou-on-salary-increase-improved-allowances\/","title":{"rendered":"JUST IN: FG, ASUU Finally Sign MoU on Salary Increase, Improved Allowances"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"the-post\">\n<p><!-- .entry-header-outer \/--><\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-area\">\n<div class=\"featured-area-inner\">\n<figure class=\"single-featured-image\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/politicsnigeria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ASUU-vs-FG.jpg.webp\" class=\"attachment-jannah-image-post size-jannah-image-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-main-img=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/politicsnigeria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ASUU-vs-FG.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/politicsnigeria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ASUU-vs-FG.jpg-300x171.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content entry clearfix\">\n<p data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"273\">The Federal Government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on a 40% salary-related increase and enhanced allowances.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"473\">Speaking at the presentation of the agreement, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, explained that the 40% review would be implemented through a consolidated academic tools allowance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"652\">He stated that the consolidated allowance covers expenses such as journal publications, conference attendance, internet services, learned society membership and book allowances.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"820\">Alausa added that the package also includes essential tools needed to support effective teaching, research and Nigeria\u2019s competitiveness in the global academic space.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"1036\">According to him, the head academic allowances, which number nine, have now been clearly structured and linked directly to duties performed, a move he said would encourage productivity, accountability and fairness.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1260\">He further noted that the revised allowance framework provides improved support for postgraduate supervision, fieldwork, clinical duties, examination moderation and leadership responsibilities within tertiary institutions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- .entry-content \/--><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Federal Government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on a 40% salary-related increase and enhanced allowances. Speaking at the presentation of the agreement, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, explained that the 40% review would be implemented through a consolidated academic tools allowance. 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