Salary arrears for university staff have been released by the government. This move follows a recent ultimatum from the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities. The association had demanded payment of outstanding funds, calculated from the start of this year.

The government's decision to release the arrears came swiftly, within two days of the ultimatum. Further details about the payment and the agreement between the government and the association are available.

The association's statement indicated that the government's intervention was a positive step, underscoring a commitment to honouring agreements with university-based unions.