Nigeria, Aug. 11 -- The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the government fails to address its long-standing demands, including the conclusion of the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement.

In a statement signed by its president, Christopher Piwuna, ASUU accused the Nigerian government of neglecting agreements and creating conditions that have left lecturers 'forgotten, shamed, and demoralised.'

Meanwhile, following delayed salaries in June, ASUU directed its members to down tools whenever the government fails to pay their salaries as and when due, describing it as a 'no pay, no work' policy.

However, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the government had perfected plan...