Nigeria, Oct. 30 -- The Nigerian government said it has begun addressing the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) amid renewed threat of industrial action.

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the government has released N2.3 billion for 'Batch 8 salary and promotion arrears' to universities across the country.

A statement by the spokesperson for the education ministry, Folasade Boriowo, said the minister disclosed this while providing updates on the dialogue with ASUU.

Mr Alausa said the disbursements have been released through the Accountant-General of the Federation's (OAGF) office, adding that universities should begin to receive their payments soon.

ASUU recently declared a two-week warning strike o...