FG, ASUU to Hold Talks on Education Tax Removal Plan

Nigeria's government is set to engage with labor union ASUU over plans to scrap the education tax, which could have significant implications for the country's university system. The proposed removal has been met with strong opposition from ASUU, citing potential threats to university survival.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has stated its strong opposition to the Federal Government's plan to remove the education tax, viewing it as a significant threat to the financial sustainability of Nigeria's higher education sector. The union has expressed concerns that the removal of the tax would severely impact universities' ability to fund their operations and maintain quality educational services. ASUU is set to engage in talks with the government to negotiate a mutually beneficial solution that addresses its concerns about the proposed change. The fate of the education tax remains uncertain, pending the outcome of these discussions.