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The Digest:

The Nigerian government has announced it is still reviewing the draft agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Speaking through the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, the government is committed to resolving the prolonged dispute, which has been a Vicious Cycle of failed negotiations.

Key Points:
  • The government is reviewing the ASUU draft agreement.
  • A new seven-member committee was set up for this purpose.
  • The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, made the announcement.
  • The government has not yet signed the draft agreement.
  • The justice ministry is now involved to ensure compliance.
  • The current negotiation is the fourth since 2017.
  • The dispute centers on the 2009 agreement and funding

The government's new review committee is another attempt to end the Vicious Cycle of failed negotiations and prevent a fresh nationwide strike.

Sources: Premium Times, Minister of Education