Breaking: FG Approves 40% Salary Boost For ASUU Lecturers

The Federal Government has begun implementing major welfare measures outlined in the newly renegotiated 2025 agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), including a 40 percent increase in the Consolidated Academic Allowance (CAA) for lecturers in federal universities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

This was confirmed on Monday by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, in an official statement and directive to vice-chancellors of federal universities.

The announcement follows the signing of the revised agreement on January 14, 2026, which concluded months of negotiations aimed at preventing further strikes and improving conditions in the country’s public tertiary institutions.

“The Federal Government has fulfilled its obligations under the agreement by approving a 40 percent increase in the Consolidated Academic Allowance (CAA) for ASUU members, effective from January 1, 2026,” Alausa stated.

The Minister confirmed that some federal universities have already implemented salary adjustments reflecting the new allowance, while others are expected to follow shortly.

Vice-chancellors nationwide have been formally directed to integrate the increment into their payroll systems to ensure eligible academic staff receive the enhanced payments promptly.

“We are working to ensure uniform implementation across the country. All vice-chancellors have been notified and are expected to comply without delay,” Alausa added.

In addition to the CAA, the Minister emphasized the mandatory implementation of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA), which is non-taxable and included in the 2026 federal budget. The allowance has also been circularized by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) and processed through all necessary statutory channels.

“Timely implementation of both the CAA and CATA will strengthen the academic environment, boost staff morale, and enhance teaching, research, and learning outcomes across Nigerian universities,” Alausa said.

The Education Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to honoring agreements reached with education sector stakeholders, noting that the move aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

“Our focus remains on transparency, industrial harmony, and measurable improvements in the quality of higher education,” he added.

The rollout of the revised allowances marks a key step toward addressing longstanding grievances within the university system. ASUU has frequently cited poor funding and unfulfilled agreements as reasons for its repeated strikes.

The government hopes these measures will not only foster industrial peace but also reinvigorate academic productivity across the nation’s tertiary institutions.