No nationwide strike is on. SSANU at Sokoto State University began a five-day warning strike on November 2, and several ASUU branches have declared local strikes. The NLC and TUC paused their strike threat after the FG agreed a ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance on October 27. This page tracks strikes by ASUU, SSANU, NLC, TUC and other unions, and is updated as they start, change or end.
Strikes and ultimatums
| Union | Status (as last reported) | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSANU, Sokoto State University | 5-day warning strike | Began November 2, 2026, over unpaid arrears from a 25% salary increase and a deferred 35% allowance | Read |
| NLC and TUC (national) | Strike threat paused after MoU | FG and NLC signed an MoU on October 27, 2026, approving a ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance; TUC later rejected the wage award as temporary | Read |
| SSANU (national) | 14-day ultimatum | Ultimatum due to expire around October 19, 2026, after FG paid eight months of salary arrears | Read |
| NLC FCT Council | Indefinite strike declared | From October 7, 2026, over FCT teachers' promotion dispute | Read |
| Public servants (JNPSNC) | 3-day warning strike | October 2–4, 2026, over petrol prices, a wage award and a new minimum wage | Read |
| ASUU, University of Port Harcourt | Indefinite strike declared | From September 16, 2026, over unpaid salaries and allowances | Read |
| ASUU, three Lagos State universities | Indefinite strike declared | LASU, LASUED and LASUSTECH, from mid-September 2026, over the 2025 ASUU-FG agreement | Read |
| ASUU, UNIZIK | Indefinite strike declared | From September 2026, over unpaid August salary | Read |
| ASUU, Niger Delta University | Strike suspended | Suspended on August 29, 2026, after an agreement with the Bayelsa State Government | Read |
| ASUU, Imo State University | Indefinite strike declared | From August 2026, over non-implementation of the 2025 ASUU-FG agreement | Read |
Local strikes are often suspended without wide announcement. Each status above is as last reported by The Trumpet, with a link to the report.
Strike timeline
- 2 Nov 2026: SSANU at Sokoto State University begins a five-day warning strike. Read
- 28 Oct 2026: TUC rejects the FG's ₦70,000 wage award and demands ₦300,000 for the lowest-paid worker. Read
- 27 Oct 2026: FG and NLC sign an MoU approving a ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for six months. Read
- 22 Oct 2026: NLC and TUC place workers on red alert after failed talks, setting an October 27 deadline. Read
- 12 Oct 2026: SSANU's strike ultimatum nears expiry as FG pays eight months of arrears. Read
- 9 Oct 2026: NLC gives the FG two weeks to cut petrol prices and open minimum wage talks. Read
- 7 Oct 2026: NLC FCT Council declares an indefinite strike over teachers' promotion. Read
- 2 Oct 2026: Public servants begin a three-day warning strike. Read
- 16 Sep 2026: ASUU-UNIPORT declares an indefinite strike. Read
- 15 Sep 2026: ASUU begins an indefinite strike in three Lagos State universities. Read
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Strikes in Nigeria: frequently asked questions
Is there a nationwide strike in Nigeria now?
No nationwide strike has been reported. The NLC and TUC put workers on red alert in October 2026, but the FG and NLC signed an MoU on October 27 that approved a ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance and set up minimum wage talks.
Is ASUU on strike?
ASUU has not declared a nationwide strike in 2026. Several ASUU branches have declared local strikes, including at the University of Port Harcourt, three Lagos State universities, UNIZIK and Imo State University.
Why is SSANU on strike?
SSANU at Sokoto State University began a five-day warning strike on November 2, 2026, over unpaid arrears from a 25% salary increase and the state's plan to defer a 35% allowance to January 2027.
What are labour unions demanding?
Demands include lower petrol prices, a new national minimum wage, a wage award, tax relief and implementation of agreements with health and public service unions. TUC wants ₦300,000 for the lowest-paid worker.
Official statements are published by the Nigeria Labour Congress. For strike updates, follow us on X.
The Trumpet updates this page as strikes start, change or end. The date at the top shows the last change.
