FG Offers ASUU Lecturers 40% Salary Increase
The Federal Government has proposed a 40% salary increase for university lecturers as ASUU's ultimatum expires. Will this avert a nationwide strike?
The Federal Government has proposed a 40% salary increase for university lecturers as ASUU's ultimatum expires. Will this avert a nationwide strike?
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