The Federal Government has ordered the immediate implementation of a 40 percent increase in the Consolidated Academic Allowance (CAA) formembers of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), effective 1 January 2026.
In a statement signed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, the order signalled the commencement of the implementation of key welfare components of its renegotiated agreement with ASUU.
The Minister also emphasised strict compliance with the Consolidated Tools Allowance (CATA), noting that it has been circularised by NSIWC and incorporated into the 2026 budget.
According to the statement, the Federal Government remains committed to honouring agreements, sustaining industrial harmony, and strengthening teaching, research, and learning across Nigerian universities.
“Federal Universities are being formally directed to fully cascade the approved CAA increase across their payroll structures to ensure uniform implementation nationwide.
“The Minister also emphasized strict compliance with the Consolidated Tools Allowance (CATA), noting that it has been circularised by NSIWC and incorporated into the 2026 budget.
“The Federal Government remains committed to honouring agreements, sustaining industrial harmony, and strengthening teaching, research, and learning across Nigerian universities.”
