The Federal Government begins the implementation of key welfare components of its renegotiated agreement with ASUU, including a 40% increase in Consolidated Academic Allowance (CAA) for academic staff, effective 1 January 2026, reinforcing its commitment to staff welfare and stability in universities.
Education Minister, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, highlighted strict compliance with the Consolidated Tools Allowance (CATA), now part of the 2026 budget, underscoring the government’s dedication to honouring agreements, sustaining industrial harmony, and strengthening teaching, research, and learning across Nigerian universities.