By Erewunmi Peace

The Federal Government has unveiled a Consolidated Academic Allowance as part of a new agreement reached with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), signalling a fresh effort to improve welfare and stability in Nigeria’s public university system.

According to official statements and reports from national media, the new deal is the outcome of prolonged negotiations between the government and ASUU, aimed at addressing long-standing issues surrounding lecturers’ remuneration, allowances, and working conditions.

The consolidated academic allowance is designed to harmonise several existing academic-related entitlements into a more structured and transparent framework.

These allowances are expected to cover key academic responsibilities such as research activities, postgraduate supervision, teaching support, and other professional duties.

Government representatives described the agreement as a step toward restoring trust and reducing frequent industrial actions that have disrupted academic calendars in the past. ASUU, on its part, has acknowledged the progress made, while noting that continuous engagement and faithful implementation of the agreement will be critical to sustaining industrial peace.

Stakeholders in the education sector have welcomed the development, expressing hope that the new arrangement will improve staff motivation, enhance research output, and strengthen the overall quality of higher education in Nigeria.

More details on the implementation timeline and exact components of the consolidated allowance are expected to be released by the relevant authorities in the coming days.