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ASUU Warns of University Shutdowns Over Soaring N300m Monthly Electricity Bills
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised alarm over the potential collapse of many Nigerian universities due to the rising cost of electricity.
ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, made this known on Thursday during a national conference in Abuja.
Osodeke revealed that several universities are now dealing with electricity bills ranging from N200 million to N300 million monthly, yet the federal government provides only N15 million per month for both electricity and other essential running costs.
He also expressed concern about the disparity in government spending, highlighting that while universities receive only N15 million for operational costs, individual Senators are paid N21 million each per month.
Osodeke questioned the government’s priorities, warning that without intervention, universities may be forced to shut down due to these financial challenges.
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law takes to social media as he defends President Bola Tinubu. The comedian stated that the president has done a lot in his administration and claimed that Nigeria is safer and economically sound under his administration.
He then compared how things now to past years under the administration of others, and shared how things were bad. He claimed that now the economy is stabilized.
“Nigeria is safer now than 10 years ago. This government has killed more bandits than any government in Nigeria since the time of Jonathan. When last have you heard of bomb blast in Nigeria?”
It has been reported that fire occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMIA), Terminal 1. This fire incident occurred on Monday, 23rd of February, 2026.
Passengers at that terminal were spotted running away for safety after seeing the fire and the alarm.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) released a statement and shared that no life was lost and people were saved and avoided danger.
It has been reported that Kano State has closed down all entertainment spots across the state. This was stated to happen because of the ongoing Ramadan fast.
The federal government shared that the new law will take place from 18th of February, 10 pm, till the last day of Ramadan. This is in order for the people participating in it to truly focus on the fast.
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