FG Begins Implementation of Renegotiated ASUU Agreement, Approves 40% Allowance Increase for Lecturers

The Federal Government has commenced the implementation of its renegotiated 2025 agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), announcing a 40 percent increase in the Consolidated Academic Allowance (CAA) for lecturers in federal universities.

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed the development in a directive issued to vice-chancellors on Monday, February 9, 2026. He confirmed that the increment took effect from January 1, 2026, and that several universities have already begun reflecting the new allowance in salary payments.

The renegotiated agreement, signed on January 14, 2026, followed months of intensive negotiations aimed at preventing recurring strikes and improving welfare conditions in public universities.“The Federal Government has fulfilled its obligation under the agreement by approving the 40 percent consolidated academic allowance increase for ASUU members,” Dr. Alausa stated.

In addition to the CAA increment, the government emphasized strict compliance with the framework for the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA), which is tax‑free and already captured in the 2026 budget. The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) has circularized its inclusion, ensuring lecturers benefit without deductions.

Officials say the timely rollout of these provisions will boost morale among academic staff, strengthen teaching and research environments, and promote industrial harmony across Nigerian universities.

The move is part of the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes transparency, improved welfare, and enhanced quality of higher education.