ASUU STRIKES RETURN TO NIGERIAN STATE UNIVERSITIES OVER SALARY DISPUTES. (PHOTO).
ASUU Strikes Return to Nigerian State Universities Over Salary Disputes The Resurgence of Academic Disruptions in State-Owned Institutions While federal universities in Nigeria enjoy a period of relative stability, a familiar shadow is falling over state-owned tertiary institutions. Academic activities are grinding to a halt across several states, from Lagos to Ondo, as branches of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) reactivate strike actions. This resurgence of labor disputes threatens to disrupt the academic calendar once again, highlighting the stark divide between federal compliance and state-level hesitation. The Federal Agreement and State Discrepancies The root of the current wave of industrial action lies in the implementation of the Federal Government-ASUU agreement. Under this pact, the Federal Government implemented a 40 percent salary increase for university lecturers, which successfully restored stability to federal campuses. The package also features subs...
An experimental solar-powered plane is seen heading to Egypt on the last leg of its round-the-world trip.The Solar Impulse-2 touched down in Spain,after an unprecedented three-day flight across the Atlantic from New York.It's the first time a solar-powered plane had made such a journey using zero fuel and zero emissions.The aircraft's wings are wider than those of Boeing 7-4-7 and are equipped with 17 thousand solar cells,which power the propellers and charge batteries.At night the plane operates on stored energy.The round-the world trip began in March 2015 in the United Arab Emirates.More photos below. 

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